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Key Facts: NABARD Grade A Exam

200

Phase I Objective Questions

NABARD Grade A exam pattern

120 min

Phase I Duration

NABARD Grade A exam pattern

0.25

Negative Marks per Wrong Answer

NABARD Grade A exam pattern

80 marks

Combined ESI + ARD Weight (Phase I)

NABARD Grade A exam pattern

Rs. 850

Application Fee (General/OBC/EWS)

NABARD recruitment notification

21-30 yrs

Age Limit (RDBS)

NABARD recruitment notification

NABARD Grade A recruits Assistant Managers for India's apex rural-development bank. Phase I is an online test of 200 objective questions worth 200 marks in 120 minutes across eight sections, with 0.25 negative marking. ESI and ARD (40 questions each) plus General Awareness carry the merit weight; Reasoning, English, Computer, Quant, and Decision Making are qualifying. The General/OBC/EWS fee is about Rs. 850.

Sample NABARD Grade A Practice Questions

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1In a certain code, 'FRAME' is written as 'GSBNF'. How is 'TABLE' written in the same code?
A.UBCMF
B.UACMF
C.UBCNF
D.SBCMF
Explanation: Each letter is shifted forward by one position in the alphabet (F→G, R→S, A→B, M→N, E→F). Applying +1 to TABLE gives T→U, A→B, B→C, L→M, E→F = 'UBCMF'.
2Pointing to a photograph, a man said, 'She is the daughter of the only son of my mother.' How is the woman in the photograph related to the man?
A.Daughter
B.Sister
C.Niece
D.Cousin
Explanation: The only son of the man's mother is the man himself. So the woman is the daughter of the man, meaning she is his daughter.
3If 'A + B' means A is the father of B, 'A - B' means A is the wife of B, and 'A × B' means A is the brother of B, then what does 'P + Q × R' indicate?
A.P is the father of R
B.P is the brother of R
C.P is the uncle of R
D.P is the grandfather of R
Explanation: P + Q means P is the father of Q; Q × R means Q is the brother of R. Since Q and R are siblings and P is Q's father, P is also the father of R.
4Six people A, B, C, D, E and F sit in a row facing north. C sits at the extreme left. F is immediately to the right of C. B sits immediately to the right of F. A is exactly between B and E. D sits at the extreme right. Who sits third from the left?
A.B
B.F
C.A
D.E
Explanation: From the clues the order from the left is C, F, B, A, E, D. Counting from the left, the third person is B (C first, F second, B third).
5Statements: All farmers are workers. Some workers are owners. Conclusions: I. Some farmers are owners. II. Some owners are workers. Which conclusion(s) follow?
A.Only II follows
B.Only I follows
C.Both I and II follow
D.Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: Conclusion II is a valid converse of 'Some workers are owners', so it follows. Conclusion I does not follow because the overlap between workers and owners need not include any farmer.
6Find the next term in the series: 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ?
A.38
B.36
C.40
D.37
Explanation: The differences between consecutive terms are 3, 5, 7, 9, increasing by 2 each time. The next difference is 11, so 27 + 11 = 38.
7If in a certain language MONDAY is coded as NPOEBZ, then how is FRIDAY coded in that language?
A.GSJEBZ
B.GSJEAZ
C.GSIEBZ
D.GTJEBZ
Explanation: Each letter is replaced by the next letter in the alphabet (M→N, O→P, N→O, D→E, A→B, Y→Z). Applying +1 to FRIDAY gives F→G, R→S, I→J, D→E, A→B, Y→Z = 'GSJEBZ'.
8A is taller than B but shorter than C. D is taller than A but shorter than C. Who is the tallest?
A.C
B.A
C.D
D.B
Explanation: C is taller than A, and D is also shorter than C. Since everyone else is shorter than C, C is the tallest of the group.
9A man walks 5 km north, turns right and walks 3 km, then turns right and walks 5 km. How far is he from the starting point?
A.3 km
B.8 km
C.5 km
D.13 km
Explanation: After walking north 5 km, east 3 km, and south 5 km, the north and south displacements cancel, leaving him 3 km east of the start. The straight-line distance is therefore 3 km.
10Statements: Some pens are books. All books are tables. Conclusions: I. Some pens are tables. II. All tables are pens. Which conclusion(s) follow?
A.Only I follows
B.Only II follows
C.Both I and II follow
D.Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: Since some pens are books and all books are tables, those pens that are books are also tables, so 'Some pens are tables' follows. Conclusion II is too broad and is not supported.

About the NABARD Grade A Exam

The NABARD Grade A exam recruits Assistant Managers (Grade A officers) for the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, primarily in the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS). Phase I (Preliminary Examination) is an online objective test of 200 questions for 200 marks in 120 minutes across eight sections, with a 0.25-mark penalty for each wrong answer. Reasoning, English, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, and Decision Making are qualifying, while General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues (ESI), and Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) determine merit ranking. Candidates who clear Phase I proceed to the Phase II Mains, which combines a descriptive English paper with objective and descriptive ESI/ARD and stream-specific papers, followed by an interview.

Questions

200 scored questions

Time Limit

120 minutes (Phase I)

Passing Score

Category- and discipline-wise sectional and overall cut-offs (no single published mark)

Exam Fee

Rs. 850 (General/OBC/EWS); Rs. 150 (SC/ST/PwBD) (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), via online computer-based testing at designated centres)

NABARD Grade A Exam Content Outline

20%

Economic & Social Issues (ESI)

Indian economy, inflation, poverty, financial inclusion, budgeting, inclusive growth, and international economic organisations (merit section, 40 questions in Phase I)

20%

Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD)

Cropping systems, soil and irrigation, animal husbandry, fisheries, food processing, rural credit, and government schemes (merit section, 40 questions in Phase I)

15%

English Language

Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, error detection, and sentence rearrangement (qualifying section, 30 questions in Phase I)

10%

Reasoning Ability

Coding-decoding, blood relations, seating arrangement, syllogism, series, and direction sense (qualifying section, 20 questions in Phase I)

10%

Computer Knowledge

Computer fundamentals, MS Office, internet and networking basics, and database concepts (qualifying section, 20 questions in Phase I)

10%

Quantitative Aptitude

Percentages, ratio, profit and loss, interest, time and work, and speed-distance-time (qualifying section, 20 questions in Phase I)

10%

General Awareness

Banking and financial awareness, current affairs, and static general knowledge (merit section, 20 questions in Phase I)

5%

Decision Making

Situation-based judgement, workplace ethics, and rational decision processes (qualifying section, 10 questions in Phase I)

How to Pass the NABARD Grade A Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Category- and discipline-wise sectional and overall cut-offs (no single published mark)
  • Exam length: 200 questions
  • Time limit: 120 minutes (Phase I)
  • Exam fee: Rs. 850 (General/OBC/EWS); Rs. 150 (SC/ST/PwBD)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NABARD Grade A Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritise ESI and ARD: at 40 questions each, they carry the most merit weight in Phase I and overlap directly with the Phase II descriptive papers.
2Build rural and economic current-affairs notes daily — banking, agriculture schemes, and budget announcements feed both ESI and General Awareness.
3Treat Reasoning, Quant, English, Computer, and Decision Making as qualifying: secure the sectional cut-offs efficiently rather than over-investing time.
4Practise under the 120-minute, 200-question time pressure and budget seconds per question to avoid leaving merit-section items unanswered.
5Account for 0.25 negative marking: skip questions you cannot reason toward rather than guessing blindly.
6Memorise NABARD-specific facts — its 1982 founding, refinance role, RIDF, and SHG-Bank Linkage Programme appear frequently.
7Start Phase II descriptive writing early; practise structured essays and short answers on ESI and ARD themes alongside objective revision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NABARD Grade A exam?

The NABARD Grade A exam is a national recruitment test conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development to select Assistant Managers (Grade A officers), mainly in the Rural Development Banking Service. It has a Phase I prelims, a Phase II mains, and an interview.

How many questions are in NABARD Grade A Phase I?

Phase I (Preliminary Examination) has 200 objective multiple-choice questions for 200 marks, to be completed in 120 minutes. There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Which sections are qualifying and which decide merit in Phase I?

Reasoning, English, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, and Decision Making are qualifying. General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues (ESI), and Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) carry the marks used for merit ranking to Phase II.

How much is the NABARD Grade A application fee?

For General, OBC, and EWS candidates the total is about Rs. 850 (Rs. 700 application fee plus Rs. 150 intimation charges). SC, ST, and PwBD candidates pay only the Rs. 150 intimation charges.

What is the age limit for NABARD Grade A?

For the RDBS and Legal streams the age limit is 21 to 30 years as on the notification cut-off date, with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates. The Protocol & Security Service stream has a 25 to 40 year range.

What educational qualification is required?

Candidates need a bachelor's degree (or a relevant post-graduate or professional qualification) with at least 60% marks, relaxed to 55% for SC/ST/PwBD, from a recognised university. Specialised RDBS streams require degrees in the relevant discipline.

Is there a passing score for NABARD Grade A?

There is no single published passing mark. Candidates must clear sectional qualifying cut-offs and then meet category- and discipline-wise overall cut-offs, which vary each recruitment cycle.

What does Phase II of NABARD Grade A involve?

Phase II (Mains) is conducted online and combines a descriptive General English paper with objective and descriptive papers on Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development (and stream-specific content). Qualifying candidates are then called for an interview.