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NABARD Grade A Generalist 2025 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

 

NABARD Grade A Generalist 2025 Syllabus & Exam Pattern (Phase 1, Phase 2 & Interview)

Short Information : The NABARD Grade A Generalist 2025 Syllabus & Exam Pattern has been officially released for candidates preparing for the NABARD Assistant Manager (Grade A – Generalist) exam under the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS). This detailed guide explains the Phase 1 (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains), and Interview Round, along with marking scheme, subjects, time duration, and syllabus topics.


NABARD Grade A Exam 2025 – Overview

Particulars

Details

Conducting Body

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Post Name

Assistant Manager (Grade A – Generalist)

Service

Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS)

Exam Phases

Phase 1 (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains), Interview

Total Marks (Final Selection)

250 Marks (Phase 2 – 200 + Interview – 50)

Official Website

www.nabard.org


🧩 NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2025 (Phase-wise)

The NABARD Grade A selection process consists of three stages:

1.    Phase 1 – Preliminary Exam (Objective)

2.    Phase 2 – Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive)

3.    Interview / Personality Test


NABARD Grade A Phase 1 (Prelims) Exam Pattern 2025

The Preliminary Exam is the first screening stage and is conducted online.
It comprises 200 questions for 200 marks with a total duration of 120 minutes.

Section

No. of Questions

Marks

Type

Test of Reasoning

20

20

Qualifying

English Language

30

30

Qualifying

Computer Knowledge

20

20

Qualifying

Quantitative Aptitude

20

20

Qualifying

Decision Making

10

10

Qualifying

General Awareness

20

20

Merit

Economic & Social Issues (ESI) – focus on Rural India

40

40

Merit

Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD)

40

40

Merit

Total

200

200

120 Minutes

Note:
0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer (negative marking)
Composite time of 120 minutes (no sectional timing)
Merit for Mains is based only on the Merit Section


NABARD Grade A Phase 2 (Mains) Exam Pattern 2025

The Mains Exam is the most crucial stage and carries 200 marks in total. It consists of two papers conducted online.

Paper

Type

No. of Questions

Marks

Duration

Paper I – General English

Descriptive (Essay, Comprehension, Letter, Précis)

3

100

90 Minutes

Paper II – Economic & Social Issues (ESI) & Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD)

Objective + Descriptive

30 (Objective) + 6 (Descriptive – attempt 4)

100

120 Minutes

Total

200 Marks

210 Minutes

Key Highlights:

  • Objective part of Paper II has negative marking (¼ mark per wrong answer).
  • No negative marking for descriptive papers.
  • Answers must be typed online using a keyboard.

Sectional Timing in NABARD Grade A 2025

Exam Phase

Timing Type

Duration

Phase 1 (Prelims)

Composite time

120 Minutes

Phase 2 – Paper I (English)

Fixed

90 Minutes

Phase 2 – Paper II (Objective)

Fixed

30 Minutes

Phase 2 – Paper II (Descriptive)

Fixed

90 Minutes


🎯 NABARD Grade A Exam Language Options

Phase

Language

Phase 1 (Prelims)

English & Hindi (except English section)

Phase 2 (Paper I)

English only

Phase 2 (Paper II)

Bilingual (English & Hindi)


🧠 NABARD Grade A Psychometric Test & Interview 2025

Psychometric Test

  • Mandatory but qualifying in nature
  • Duration: 90 minutes, objective format
  • Tests personality traits, aptitude, and behavioral aspects

Interview

  • Weightage: 50 Marks
  • Language: English or Hindi (candidate’s choice)
  • Final selection = Phase 2 (200 marks) + Interview (50 marks)

🧾 NABARD Grade A Final Selection Process

Component

Marks

Phase 2 (Mains)

200

Interview

50

Total

250 Marks

Final Merit List: Prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Phase 2 + Interview.
Phase 1 marks are qualifying only.


📚 NABARD Grade A 2025 Syllabus (Generalist Post)

The syllabus primarily focuses on Economic & Social Issues (ESI) and Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) — key areas reflecting NABARD’s objectives.


Phase 1 Syllabus

Section

Key Topics

Reasoning

Puzzles, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Direction Test, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding

English Language

Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Error Detection, Vocabulary

Quantitative Aptitude

Data Interpretation, Simplification, Quadratic Equations, Time & Work, Profit & Loss

Computer Knowledge

Hardware, Networking, Internet, MS Office, Security, Abbreviations

General Awareness

Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, Static GK, Government Schemes

Economic & Social Issues (ESI)

Indian Economy, Reforms, Inflation, Poverty, Rural Banking, Globalization

Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD)

Agronomy, Soil Conservation, Irrigation, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Rural Development Schemes


Phase 2 Syllabus

Paper I – General English (Descriptive)

  • Essay Writing
  • Précis Writing
  • Comprehension
  • Business & Office Correspondence (Letters, Reports, Memos)

Paper II – Economic & Social Issues (ESI)

  • Indian Economy – Structure, Growth, and Reforms
  • Globalization, Economic Policies, Inflation, Poverty Alleviation
  • Social Justice, Education, Health, Rural Banking, and International Institutions (IMF, World Bank)

Paper II – Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD)

  • Agriculture Basics – Cropping Patterns, Soil & Water Management
  • Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Forestry, Horticulture
  • Climate Change, Ecology, Organic & Sustainable Farming
  • Panchayati Raj, NRLM, MGNREGA, Swachh Bharat, and other Rural Development Programs

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FAQs – NABARD Grade A 2025 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Q1. How many phases are there in NABARD Grade A 2025 Exam?
There are three phases – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

Q2. What is the total mark of NABARD Grade A Exam?
The exam carries 250 marks (Mains – 200 + Interview – 50).

Q3. Is there negative marking in NABARD Grade A 2025?
Yes, ¼ mark is deducted for each wrong answer in objective sections.

Q4. What is the syllabus for NABARD Grade A Phase 2?
It includes General English (Descriptive) and Economic & Social Issues (ESI) & Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD).

Q5. How is the final merit list prepared?
Final selection is based on marks in Phase 2 + Interview; Phase 1 is qualifying only.

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