NABARD Grade A selection process comprises three stages Prelims, Mains, and the Interview. Based on the performance of candidates in the prelims exam, mains, and interviews only a few of them make it to Grade A officers. These officials in NABARD play a crucial role in the financial system of India.
| Exam Specifications | NABARD Grade A Highlights |
| Name of Exam | NABARD Grade A |
| Conducting Body | NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development) |
| Frequency of Examination | Yearly Examination |
| Level of Exam | National Level |
| Stages of Examination | PrelimsMainsInterview |
| Mode of Application | Online Mode |
| Online Application Fees | Rs.800 (Application Fees+Intimation) |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
| Mode of Language | English & Hindi |
| Exam Mode | Online |
Soon, NABARD Grade A official notification will be updated on its official website. Candidates can expect notification to release in July-August 2023.
| NABARD Grade A Events | Tentative Dates |
| Release Date of Notification | July-August 2023 |
| Online Application Form Release | August 2023 |
| Close Date of Online Application Form | August 2023 |
| Prelims Admit Card Release | September 2023 |
| Prelims Exam Date | September 2023 |
| Prelims Result Date | October 2023 |
| Mains Admit Card Release | November 2023 |
| Mains Exam Date | November 2023 |
| Mains Exam Result Date | December 2023 |
| Interview Date | February 2023 |
| Final Merit List | April 2023 |
| Section | No. Of Questions | Marks |
| Test of Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Decision Making | 10 | 10 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Economic & Social Issues (with focus on Rural India) | 40 | 40 |
| Agriculture & Rural Development (with Emphasis on Rural India) | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Note:
| Topic | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Paper I: General English | 100 | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Paper-II: General Discipline – Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural DevelopmentSpecific Discipline for Grade A RDBS | 100 | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Paper II: Grade A RajbhashaProficiency in English & Hindi | 100 | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Paper II: Legal ServicesExplaining Various Laws | 100 | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
Candidates who will successfully qualify for prelims and mains secure rank in the merit list appear in the interview. The final round of the selection process for NABARD Grade A officers is the interview round carries 50 marks.
The selection process for NABARD Grade A comprises three stages Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Yes, the interview is the last and final stage of the selection process for the NABARD Grade A officer.
There are no limits on the number of attempts in the NABARD Grade A Officer exam.
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