NABARD Grade B Preparation Guide
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for NABARD Grade B 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT) + Descriptive + Interview
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
April 2027
EEligibility Criteria
Post-Graduate or CA/CS/LLB, age 25-35 years
ANumber of Attempts
No limit within age
Study Plan by Subject
Reasoning
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
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
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
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
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
Finance & Management
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
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
Finance & Management is the core of NABARD Grade B Phase 2 — study at MBA Finance level for this section
ESI for Grade B requires deeper economic analysis than Grade A — study advanced development economics and macroeconomics
NABARD Grade B applicants are typically working professionals — leverage financial sector work experience in interview
Study NABARD's development banking role, rural credit policies, and financial inclusion initiatives extensively
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| English Language | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| General Awareness | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| Finance & Management | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| Economic & Social Issues | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
February 2027
Next Exam Date
April 2027
Conducted By
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development)
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