The NABARD Grade A Exam 2026 is conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to recruit Assistant Managers in the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS). It is one of the most reputed government and development banking exams in India, focusing on Agriculture, Rural Economy, Finance, and Social Development. This comprehensive guide covers the NABARD Grade A exam pattern, syllabus, selection stages, preparation tips, and official links.

🧭 NABARD Grade A 2026 Selection Process

The recruitment process has three stages:

1️⃣ Phase-I – Preliminary Exam (Online Objective)
2️⃣ Phase-II – Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
3️⃣ Interview

Candidates must qualify each phase to move to the next.

📘 NABARD Grade A 2026 Exam Pattern

🔹 Phase-I (Preliminary Exam) – Objective Pattern

Section	Marks
Reasoning	20
English Language	30
Computer Knowledge	20
Quantitative Aptitude	20
Decision Making	10
General Awareness	20
Economic & Social Issues	40
Agriculture & Rural Development	40
Total Marks	200
Duration	120 minutes

⚠ Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer.

🔹 Phase-II (Mains Exam) – Objective + Descriptive

Paper	Type	Marks	Duration
Paper-I: General English	Descriptive	100	90 min
Paper-II: Economic & Social Issues + Agriculture & Rural Development	Objective + Descriptive	100	90 min

🔹 Interview Stage

50 Marks
Evaluates candidate’s subject depth, communication & awareness about agriculture & rural development.

📚 NABARD Grade A 2026 Detailed Syllabus

🔹 Reasoning

Puzzle & Seating Arrangements
Syllogism
Input–Output
Blood Relation
Inequality
Direction & Ranking
Coding–Decoding

🔹 Quantitative Aptitude

Data Interpretation
Number Series
Profit & Loss
Speed–Distance–Time
Time & Work
Percentage & Ratio
Mensuration
SI/CI

🔹 Computer Knowledge

MS Office
Computer Hardware & Software
Operating Systems
Internet & Networking
Cyber Security

🔹 English (Phase-I & Phase-II)

Reading Comprehension
Precis Writing
Essay Writing
Letter Writing
Vocabulary & Grammar

🔹 Economic & Social Issues (ESI)

Indian Economy
Poverty & Employment
Monetary & Fiscal Policies
Inflation & Banking
Government Schemes
Sustainable Development & SDGs

🔹 Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD)

Cropping Systems, Agronomy
Soil & Water Conservation
Irrigation & Fertilizers
Horticulture & Animal Husbandry
Agricultural Economics
Agri-Value Chain & Marketing
Rural Credit & Institutions
Rural Development Programs

🎯 Final Selection Weightage — NABARD Grade A 2026

Stage	Weightage
Phase-II	200 Marks
Interview	50 Marks

Final merit is prepared based on Phase II + Interview marks only.

⭐ Practical Preparation Tips for NABARD Grade A 2026

✔ Master Agriculture & Rural Development + ESI — they define the final merit
✔ Use Government sources like PIB, Kurukshetra, Yojana, Economic Survey
✔ Create notes of Government schemes + agriculture facts
✔ Practice descriptive writing regularly for English and ARD/ESI
✔ Attempt chapter-wise and full-length mock tests weekly
✔ Maintain current affairs of the last 8 months with a focus on rural development

🔗 Official Resource Links (NABARD Grade A 2026)

Resource	Official Link
NABARD Careers Portal	https://www.nabard.org/careers
NABARD Grade A Notification PDF 2026	Will be available under “Career Notices / Recruitment” on the official portal when released
Admit Card / Result	Same careers portal during release period

🏁 Conclusion

The NABARD Grade A 2026 Exam is a premier opportunity for candidates passionate about agriculture, economy & rural development sectors. With focused revision, conceptual clarity, descriptive writing practice, and smart time management, aspirants can successfully clear the exam.

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