National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Grade A Officer
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) · Online (CBT) + Descriptive · Once a year
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NABARD Grade A Admit Card
Download your NABARD Grade A 2026 hall ticket. Follow the step-by-step guide below.
How to Download
- Visit the official website of NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development)
- Click on the Admit Card / Hall Ticket link
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth
- Download and print the admit card
Required Documents
- Printed admit card
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport)
- Passport size photograph (same as on application)
About National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Grade A Officer (NABARD Grade A) 2027
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Grade A Officer (NABARD Grade A) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development). Preparing for the NABARD Grade A requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NABARD Grade A 2027 exam pattern?
NABARD Grade A Phase 1 has 200 objective questions (200 marks, 120 min) covering Reasoning, English, Computer, GA, Quant, ESI, and Agriculture. Phase 2 has 3 descriptive papers (Development Economics, English Writing Skills, and Agriculture/ESI/Finance). Interview follows Phase 2.
What is NABARD Grade A 2027 salary?
NABARD Grade A Officer starting salary is approximately Rs. 44,500 basic pay with allowances making total CTC around Rs. 13-16 lakhs per annum. NABARD Grade A officers receive excellent benefits including housing, medical, and LTC.
What is the NABARD Grade A Agriculture & Rural Development syllabus?
The Agriculture & Rural Development section covers crop management, soil science, agricultural economics, rural credit and banking, microfinance, crop insurance, rural development schemes (PM-KISAN, PMFBY, NABARD schemes), and India's agricultural policy.
What degree is required for NABARD Grade A?
NABARD Grade A requires a graduation degree in: Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Economics, Rural Development, Finance, Accounting, Law, or equivalent. Minimum 60% marks required.
How many NABARD Grade A vacancies are announced each year?
NABARD Grade A vacancies are limited — typically 100-200 vacancies per year across various disciplines. NABARD Grade A 2024 had 102 vacancies. The competition is intense with a 1:100+ selection ratio in some years.
How to Prepare for NABARD Grade A
Agriculture & Rural Development and ESI sections together carry 80/200 marks in Phase 1 — these are the differentiators
Study NABARD Annual Report, agricultural credit flow data, and rural development schemes from government sources
Phase 2 descriptive papers require essay writing ability — practice writing on rural economy, agricultural policy topics
For Agriculture degree holders: leverage your domain knowledge in the Agriculture section for a strong score advantage