NABARD Grade A Exam Notification

        The NABARD Grade A Exam is a highly competitive exam conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to recruit Assistant Managers in various disciplines. This exam is a gateway to a prestigious career in the field of rural development banking and finance in India.

How to Apply for the NABARD Grade A Exam

1. Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a minimum percentage as specified by NABARD.
  • Age Limit: Generally, the age limit is between 21 to 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.

Exam Pattern

1. Preliminary Exam (Phase I):

  • Subjects: The prelims include sections on English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Economic and Social Issues, and Agriculture and Rural Development.
  • Marks: The prelims exam is for 200 marks.
  • Duration: 2 hours.
  • Nature: The preliminary exam is objective type.

2. Main Exam (Phase II):

  • Paper I: General English (Descriptive) - Essay, Precis, Comprehension, and Business/Office Correspondence.
  • Paper II: Stream-Specific Paper - Objective and Descriptive questions related to the specific discipline applied for.
  • Marks: Paper I is for 100 marks, and Paper II is for 100 marks.
  • Duration: 1.5 hours for each paper.

3. Interview:

  • Candidates who clear the mains exam are called for an interview, which is the final stage of the selection process.
Important Dates:

  • Registration Dates: 27th July - 15th August, 2024
  • Phase-I Exam Date: 1st Sept 2024 (Tentative)