NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2027
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Grade A Officer
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning (20) | 29 | 29 |
| 2 | English Language (40) | 29 | 29 |
| 3 | Computer Knowledge (20) | 29 | 29 |
| 4 | General Awareness (20) | 29 | 29 |
| 5 | Quantitative Aptitude (20) | 29 | 29 |
| 6 | Economic & Social Issues (40) | 29 | 29 |
| 7 | Agriculture & Rural Development (40) | 29 | 29 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Reasoning (20)
Key topics covered as per the official NABARD Grade A syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Reasoning (20).
View Reasoning (20) Syllabus →English Language (40)
Key topics covered as per the official NABARD Grade A syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for English Language (40).
View English Language (40) Syllabus →Computer Knowledge (20)
Key topics covered as per the official NABARD Grade A syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Computer Knowledge (20).
View Computer Knowledge (20) Syllabus →General Awareness (20)
Key topics covered as per the official NABARD Grade A syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Awareness (20).
View General Awareness (20) Syllabus →Quantitative Aptitude (20)
Key topics covered as per the official NABARD Grade A syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Quantitative Aptitude (20).
View Quantitative Aptitude (20) Syllabus →Economic & Social Issues (40)
Key topics covered as per the official NABARD Grade A syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Economic & Social Issues (40).
View Economic & Social Issues (40) Syllabus →Agriculture & Rural Development (40)
Key topics covered as per the official NABARD Grade A syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Agriculture & Rural Development (40).
View Agriculture & Rural Development (40) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate in Agriculture/Economics/Finance/Rural Development, age 21-30 years
ANumber of Attempts
6 for general category
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
March 2027
Registration Opens
January 2027
Preparation Tips
- 1Agriculture & Rural Development and ESI sections together carry 80/200 marks in Phase 1 — these are the differentiators
- 2Study NABARD Annual Report, agricultural credit flow data, and rural development schemes from government sources
- 3Phase 2 descriptive papers require essay writing ability — practice writing on rural economy, agricultural policy topics
- 4For Agriculture degree holders: leverage your domain knowledge in the Agriculture section for a strong score advantage
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