NABARD Grade A & B
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
About NABARD Examination
The NABARD Grade A and Grade B exams are national-level recruitment examinations conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development to select officers for development banking, rural finance, and policy implementation roles in India.
NABARD Grade A (Assistant Manager)
Eligibility & Age Limit
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (Agriculture, Veterinary, Fisheries, Forestry, Economics, Statistics, Finance, IT, Management, etc.) with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Age Limit
21–30 years (age relaxation as per norms).
1Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 |
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Economic & Social Issues (ESI) | 40 | 40 |
| Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 190 | 200 |
Composite Duration: 120 Minutes.
Phase-II: Main Exam
Paper-I: ESI
Obj + Desc | 100 Marks | 120 Min
Paper-II: ARD / Professional
Obj + Desc | 100 Marks | 120 Min
Phase-III: Interview
Personal Assessment Marks
50Focuses on communication, problem-solving, and domain awareness for rural banking.
Syllabus – NABARD Grade A
ESI
Indian Economy, Poverty, Inflation, Sustainable Development
ARD
Agriculture, Cropping, Soil & Water, Rural Credit, Govt Schemes
Reasoning & Quant
Puzzles, Logical Reasoning, Arithmetic, Data Interpretation
GA
Banking, NABARD functions, Current National Events
English
Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Writing Skills (Précis/Essay)
NABARD Grade B (Manager)
Eligibility & Age Limit
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks OR Post-graduation with relevant specialization.
Age Limit
25–35 years (age relaxation as per norms).
1Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning, Quant, English, Computer, GA | 110 | 120 |
| Economic & Social Issues (ESI) | 40 | 40 |
| Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 190 | 200 |
Phase-II: Main Exam (3 Papers)
Phase-III: Interview
Personal Assessment Marks
75Syllabus – NABARD Grade B
ESI
Growth & Development, Social Justice, Global Institutions
ARD
Advanced Agriculture, Rural Infrastructure, Tech in Farming
Finance
Financial System, Banking, Risk Management, Capital Markets
Management
Leadership, HRM, Organizational Behaviour, Ethics
English
Essay, Précis, Analytical Writing, Comprehensive Reasoning
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Grade A | Grade B |
|---|---|---|
| Post Level | Assistant Manager | Manager |
| Phase-II Papers | 2 Papers | 3 Papers |
| Interview Marks | 50 | 75 |
| Difficulty Level | HIGH | HIGH (Professional) |
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