NABARD Grade A Preparation Guide
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for NABARD Grade A 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT) + Descriptive
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
March 2027
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate in Agriculture/Economics/Finance/Rural Development, age 21-30 years
ANumber of Attempts
6 for general category
Study Plan by Subject
Reasoning (20)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
English Language (40)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Computer Knowledge (20)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
General Awareness (20)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Quantitative Aptitude (20)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Economic & Social Issues (40)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Agriculture & Rural Development (40)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
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
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning (20) | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| English Language (40) | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| Computer Knowledge (20) | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| General Awareness (20) | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude (20) | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| Economic & Social Issues (40) | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| Agriculture & Rural Development (40) | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
January 2027
Next Exam Date
March 2027
Conducted By
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development)
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