The NABARD Grade B Exam 2026 is conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to recruit Managers in the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS). Compared to Grade A, Grade B has higher responsibility, higher salary, and additional emphasis on Social & Development Economics. This exam is highly prestigious for candidates aiming for a managerial role in India’s rural and agricultural development ecosystem. This article covers the latest exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, preparation tips and official links for NABARD Grade B 2026.

🧭 NABARD Grade B 2026 Selection Process

The recruitment takes place in three stages:

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

Candidates must qualify all phases to make it to the final merit list.

📘 NABARD Grade B 2026 Exam Pattern

🔹 Phase-I (Preliminary Exam) – Objective

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 for each wrong response.

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

Paper	Type	Marks	Duration
Paper-I – General English	Descriptive	100	90 min
Paper-II – Economic & Social Issues (ESI)	Objective + Descriptive	100	90 min
Paper-III – Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) with focus on Rural Development & Development Economics	Objective + Descriptive	100	90 min

📝 Grade B has a broader scope than Grade A due to added focus on Development Economics & Rural Management.

🔹 Interview Stage

50 Marks
Final screening based on subject knowledge, communication skills, development sector awareness and personality.

📚 NABARD Grade B 2026 Detailed Syllabus

🔹 General English (Phase-II)

Essay Writing
Precis Writing
Reading Comprehension
Report & Business Letter Writing
Argument Formation

🔹 Economic & Social Issues (ESI)

Inflation, Unemployment, Poverty
Monetary & Fiscal Policies
Banking & Financial Sector Reforms
Balance of Payments
Sustainable Development
Population Trends & Social Justice
Government Social Programs & Schemes

🔹 Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD)

Soil & Irrigation Management
Agronomy & Crop Production
Horticulture & Land Development
Animal Husbandry & Dairy
Agriculture Engineering
Agriculture Economics & Agri-Finance
Cooperatives & Agri-Marketing
Rural Credit Systems & Financial Inclusion
Rural Development Policies & Government Programs

🎯 Final Selection Weightage — NABARD Grade B 2026

Stage	Included in Final Merit
Phase-I	❌ Not included
Phase-II	✔ Included
Interview	✔ Included

🏁 Final merit = Phase II (300 marks) + Interview (50 marks)

⭐ Practical Preparation Tips for NABARD Grade B 2026

✔ Study ESI + ARD daily — they determine both Phase I & Phase II ranking
✔ Practice descriptive answer writing using current data and examples
✔ Refer to official sources — PIB, Kurukshetra, Yojana, Economic Survey, Union Budget
✔ Maintain monthly notes of agriculture & rural schemes
✔ Attempt mock tests + descriptive mock evaluations regularly
✔ Give equal importance to numeric/data-based questions in ESI & ARD

🔗 Official Resource Links – NABARD Grade B 2026

Resource	Official Link
NABARD Careers Portal	https://www.nabard.org/careers
NABARD Grade B Notification PDF 2026	Will be available under "Career Notices / Recruitment" section once released
Admit Card / Result	Accessible on the same careers portal during the release period

🏁 Conclusion

The NABARD Grade B 2026 Exam offers a highly respected managerial-level career in India’s development banking system. With strategic preparation focused on finance, agriculture, rural development, and descriptive writing, aspirants can crack this competitive examination successfully.

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🏦 NABARD Grade B 2026 – Complete Exam Guide (Latest Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation Strategy)