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NABARD Grade A : The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) fills Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ posts through a three-stage process: Phase 1 (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains) and an Interview. Knowing the NABARD Grade A syllabus together with the exam pattern tells you what to study, how many marks each section carries and which sections only qualify you. This article covers the selection process, stage-wise pattern, subject-wise syllabus, preparation tips and FAQs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Key Highlights – NABARD Grade A Syllabus<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr>
Conducting Body<\/td>National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)<\/td><\/tr>
Post Name<\/td>Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Rural Development Banking Service)<\/td><\/tr>
Selection Stages<\/td>Phase 1 (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains), Interview<\/td><\/tr>
Phase 1 Pattern<\/td>Online objective test, 200 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Phase 2 Pattern<\/td>Two papers: Paper I (General English, descriptive) and Paper II (objective and descriptive)<\/td><\/tr>
Phase 1 Language<\/td>English and Hindi<\/td><\/tr>
Negative Marking<\/td>Phase 1: one-fourth of the marks for each wrong answer. Phase 2: Not confirmed, check the official notification<\/td><\/tr>
Interview<\/td>50 marks (previous cycle pattern)<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/td>www.nabard.org<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>NABARD Grade A Syllabus Selection Process 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Candidates have to clear all three stages, one after the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Phase 1 (Prelims):<\/strong> An online objective test of 200 marks. Five sections (Reasoning, English, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude and Decision Making) are qualifying in nature. Three sections (General Awareness, Economic and Social Issues, and Agriculture and Rural Development) are merit sections. Shortlisting for Phase 2 is done on the marks in the merit sections only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Phase 2 (Mains):<\/strong> Two papers. Paper I is a descriptive General English test. Paper II is Economic and Social Issues plus Agriculture and Rural Development for generalist candidates, or a stream-specific paper for specialist candidates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Interview:<\/strong> Candidates who clear Phase 2 are called for an interview carrying 50 marks, which can be taken in Hindi or English.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In the previous cycle’s pattern, the final merit list was prepared on the marks scored in Phase 2 and the Interview. Confirm this once the 2026 notification is out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>NABARD Grade A Phase 1 Exam Pattern<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Test<\/th>Questions<\/th>Marks<\/th>Nature<\/th><\/tr>
    Test of Reasoning<\/td>20<\/td>20<\/td>Qualifying<\/td><\/tr>
    English Language<\/td>30<\/td>30<\/td>Qualifying<\/td><\/tr>
    Computer Knowledge<\/td>20<\/td>20<\/td>Qualifying<\/td><\/tr>
    Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>20<\/td>20<\/td>Qualifying<\/td><\/tr>
    Decision Making<\/td>10<\/td>10<\/td>Qualifying<\/td><\/tr>
    General Awareness<\/td>20<\/td>20<\/td>Merit<\/td><\/tr>
    Economic and Social Issues (with focus on Rural India)<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>Merit<\/td><\/tr>
    Agriculture and Rural Development (with emphasis on Rural India)<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>Merit<\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/strong><\/td>200<\/strong><\/td>200<\/strong><\/td>120 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>NABARD Grade A Phase 2 Exam Pattern<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Generalist posts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Paper<\/th>Subject<\/th>Type<\/th>Questions<\/th>Marks<\/th>Duration<\/th><\/tr>
    Paper I<\/td>General English<\/td>Online descriptive<\/td>3<\/td>100<\/td>90 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
    Paper II<\/td>Economic and Social Issues, and Agriculture and Rural Development<\/td>Objective<\/td>30<\/td>50<\/td>30 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
    Paper II<\/td>Economic and Social Issues, and Agriculture and Rural Development<\/td>Descriptive (attempt 4 of 6: two of 15 marks and two of 10 marks)<\/td>6<\/td>50<\/td>90 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Specialist posts<\/strong> – NABARD Grade A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Paper<\/th>Subject<\/th>Type<\/th>Questions<\/th>Marks<\/th>Duration<\/th><\/tr>
    Paper I<\/td>General English<\/td>Online descriptive<\/td>3<\/td>100<\/td>90 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
    Paper II<\/td>Stream-specific paper<\/td>Objective<\/td>30<\/td>50<\/td>30 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
    Paper II<\/td>Stream-specific paper<\/td>Descriptive (attempt 4 of 6: two of 15 marks and two of 10 marks)<\/td>6<\/td>50<\/td>90 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>NABARD Grade A Interview<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The interview carries 50 marks and has no fixed syllabus. Questions usually come from NABARD’s role and schemes, economy, finance and banking with a rural focus, current affairs linked to agriculture and rural development, your DAF or biodata, work experience if any, and situational or opinion-based questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Also Read : <\/mark>CCE Group \u2013 A Mains Exam Date (Divyang)<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The syllabus below covers Phase 1, Phase 2 and the stream-specific paper. The Economic and Social Issues and the Agriculture and Rural Development syllabus is common to Phase 1 and Phase 2; only the question type and difficulty change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>1. Reasoning Ability<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n