NABARD Syllabus 2026 - Grade A
NABARD has released the Grade A syllabus. Check the complete details below including important dates and official links.
NABARD Grade A - Overview
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for NABARD Grade A syllabus must possess the following educational qualification: Any Graduate. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for detailed eligibility requirements.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NABARD Grade A syllabus 2026?
Phase 1 covers Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision Making, General Awareness, Economic and Social Issues, and Agriculture and Rural Development. Phase 2 covers Descriptive English plus Economic and Social Issues and Agriculture and Rural Development for generalists, or a stream-specific paper for specialists. The interview has no fixed syllabus.
What is the exam pattern for NABARD Grade A?
Phase 1 is an online objective test of 200 questions and 200 marks in 120 minutes. Phase 2 has two papers: a 100-mark descriptive English paper and a 100-mark Paper II made up of an objective part and a descriptive part. The final stage is a 50-mark interview.
How many questions are asked in the NABARD Grade A Phase 1 exam?
There are 200 questions of one mark each: Reasoning 20, English 30, Computer Knowledge 20, Quantitative Aptitude 20, Decision Making 10, General Awareness 20, Economic and Social Issues 40, and Agriculture and Rural Development 40.
Is there negative marking in the NABARD Grade A exam?
Yes, in Phase 1 one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every wrong answer. Negative marking in Phase 2 is not confirmed here, so check the official notification.
Which Phase 1 sections are qualifying and which are merit sections?
Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude and Decision Making are qualifying. General Awareness, Economic and Social Issues, and Agriculture and Rural Development are merit sections, and shortlisting for Phase 2 is based on marks in these three.
