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.

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NABARD Grade A 2025 — April Session — Shift 2

200 questions · 120 minutes · +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect

Difficulty: hardApril 2025

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Test Overview

200

Total Questions

120

Duration (min)

200

Total Marks

hard

Difficulty

Sections

Reasoning (20)English Language (40)Computer Knowledge (20)General Awareness (20)Quantitative Aptitude (20)Economic & Social Issues (40)Agriculture & Rural Development (40)

Topics Covered

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