NABARD Grade A (General) Complete Information Guide

Nabard Grade A Selection Process

NABARD recruit officers for Grade A through a comprehensive selection process involving 3 steps including –·

Nabard Grade A Phase I Exam – Pre (Computer Based)
Nabard Grade A Phase II Exam – Main (Computer Based)
Nabard Grade A Phase III - Interview

Candidates are required to apply ON LINE only through the Bank's website www.nabard.org.

No other means/ mode of application will be accepted.

The application form should be filled in English only.

Option for the use of Hindi language will be available for the Online/Main Examination/ Interview.

Nabard Grade A Latest Salary

Pay Scale:

Selected candidates will draw a starting basic pay of Rs.28150/- p.m. in the scale of Rs.28150-1550(4)-34350-1750(7)– 46600–EB-1750(4)-53600-2000(1)-55600 applicable to Officers in Grade 'A'
They will be eligible for Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Grade Allowance as per rules in force from time to time.
At present, initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately Rs. 70,000/-

Perquisites:

Bank's accommodation, subject to availability,
Reimbursement of expenses for maintenance of vehicle for official purpose,
Newspaper, telephone charges, book grant,
Allowance for furnishing of residence, etc. as per eligibility.
Free dispensary facility besides reimbursement of medical expenses for OPD treatment/hospitalization as per eligibility.
Interest free festival advance, Leave Travel Allowance (once in two years for self, spouse and eligible dependents).
Loans and Advances at concessional rates of interest for Housing, Vehicle, Education, Consumer Articles, Personal Computer, etc.

Selected candidates will be governed by the 'Defined Contribution New Pension Scheme (NPS) which is mandatory for all employees joining the services of the Bank on or after January 01, 2012', in addition to the benefit of Gratuity and Optional Group Term Insurance Plan.
At certain centres, limited number of residential quarters are available. Facility for securing residential accommodation on lease, however, exists at all centres.
Initial appointment will be on probation for a period of two years. At Bank's discretion, the probationary period may be extended up to a maximum period of one year.
Selected candidates are liable to be posted and transferred anywhere in India.

Organizational Structure - NABARD

Nabard Grade A Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Age Limit - The candidate must be between 21 and 30 years of age.
Age Relaxation - The upper age-limit prescribed above will be relaxed:
SC/ST – Upto 35 Years of Age
OBC – Upto 33 Years of Age
Minimum Educational Qualifications :

Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (RURAL DEVELOPMENT BANKING SERVICE) (RDBS)

General
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate

Post Graduate degree, MBA/PGDM with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate OR CA/ CS/ICWA OR Ph.D. from Institutions recognized by GOI/UGC

Agriculture Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering with 60% marks (ST/PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate

Post graduate degree in Agriculture Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks (ST/PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from a recognised University / Institution.

Fisheries
Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Science from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (ST/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate

Post graduate degree in Fisheries with 55% marks (ST/PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate.

Forestry
Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate

Post graduate degree in Forestry with 55% marks (PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate.

Land Development-Soil Science
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy) with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate

Post Graduate degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy) with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from a recognised University / Institution.

Plantation/Horticulture
Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate

Post Graduate degree in Horticulture with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate.
Civil Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate

Environmental Engineering/Sciences
Bachelor’s degree with Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate or Post graduate degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science with 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution

Finance
BBA (Finance/Banking) / BMS (Finance/Banking) with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 55%) OR Two years full time P.G. Diploma in Management (Finance) / Full time MBA (Finance) degree with 55% (SC/PWBD applicants - 50%) from Institutions / Universities recognized by GoI /UGC with Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Candidates will be required to submit a certificate from Institution/University regarding specialization in finance

Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 55%)

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) OR CFA. The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before 01-07-2022

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University with Membership of Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ACMA/FCMA) & ICWA. The Membership of Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) must have been obtained on or before 01-07-2022.

Computer/Information Technology:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/Information Technology with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate

a post graduate degree Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/Information Technology with 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate from a recognized university.

Agriculture Marketing/Agri-Business Management:
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Marketing/ Agriculture Business Management with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate or Two years full time Post Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/MBA in Agriculture Marketing/ Agriculture Business Management with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from a recognised University / Institution

Developmental Management
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Development Management/Development Studies with 60% marks (SC/PWD applicants 55%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree in Social Work/Development Management/Development Studies with 55% marks (SC/PWD applicants 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University
Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development/ Rural Management/Development Management/Development Studies for a minimum of 02 years

Number of Attempts – There is NO such mention of maximum limit.

Nabard Grade A Selection Process

NABARD Grade A - General

As already discussed above that the selection process includes three stages i.e., Phase I, Phase II, and Interview. Let’s look at each of the stages one by one.

NABARD Grade A Phase I [RDBS/Rajbhasha]

Objective Type & Computer Based Examination
Total Marks – 200; Total Composite Time – 120 minutes
Exam Structure

Economic & Social Issues AND Agricultural & Rural Development

For every wrong answer marked, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty
Qualifying Sections - Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision Making
Merit Sections - General Awareness, Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India), Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India.
Shortlisting of the candidates for the Main exam will be based on marks scored in the Merit section only.
Cut-offs may be applied in two stages: (i) On scores in individual tests, (ii) On Total Score
However, candidates have to score minimum sectional cut off marks in qualifying sections too in order to get shortlisted for the Main examination.
Selection Ratio is usually – 1:25 i.e., for every seat 25 candidates will be selected for Phase II

NABARD Grade A Phase II

Objective as well as Descriptive Paper
Computer Based – Descriptive Answers will have to be typed through Keyboard
There will be total two papers of 100 marks each. Details of these papers include

For every wrong answer marked, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty
In Phase II, there is sectional time between different papers and different sub-sections including objective and descriptive.
For Paper II, there will be 30 questions and 50 marks for Objective questions (some questions carrying 2 marks each and some carrying 1 mark each).
In case of Descriptive questions, 6 questions will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questions (2 of 15 marks each (with difficulty level) and 2 of 10 marks each). In case, candidate answers more than 4 questions in descriptive, first 4 shall be evaluated.
o Word Limit for Descriptive Answers – 400 words for 10 Marker; 600 words for 15 Marker
Cut-offs may be applied in two stages: (i) On scores in individual tests, (ii) On Total Score
To get shortlisted for Phase III (Interview Round), candidates have to secure minimum overall aggregate cutoff. [Paper I + Paper II]
Selection Ratio is usually – 1:3 i.e. For every one seat 3 candidate will be selected for Phase III i.e., Interview Round

Interview

Interview will be of 50 marks.
Candidate may opt for interview either in Hindi or English.

Final Selection

Final Selection will be through merit list which will be prepared by adding marks secured by candidates in Phase II examination and interview.

Nabard Grade A Syllabus

NABARD Grade A Phase I Syllabus [Indicative – Based on Previous Year Questions] - General

General Awareness

NABARD Circulars
Schemes of various Ministries
Economic News
Banking & Financial Awareness
National and International News
State News
Important Days
Books & Authors
Awards and Recognition
Static GK

English

Vocabulary
Grammar
Sentence Framing
Jumbled Words/ Sentences
Error Spotting
Sentence Rearrangement
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test

Quantitative Aptitude

Percentage
Average
Time & Work
Ratio & Proportion
Quadratic Equations
Upstream & Downstream
Simple & Compound Interest
Profit & Loss
Mixture and Allegation
Number Series
Data Interpretation

Reasoning

Ranking
Alphanumeric Series
Coding-Decoding
Input-Output
Syllogism
Directions
Blood Relations
Seating Arrangement
Puzzles
Inequalities
Data Sufficiency

Decision-Making

Relationship between Planning and Decision Making
Decision Making Process
Types of Managerial Decisions
Decision Making Styles
Decision Making under different states of nature
Models of Decision-Making Process
Issues in Decision Making Process
Group/Individual Decision-Making techniques
Factors affecting Decision-Making

Computer Knowledge

Basics of Computer
Hardware and Software
Internet
Shortcuts
History of Computer – Generations
Database Management System
Networking System
Microsoft Office

Economic & Social Issues AND Agricultural & Rural Development

Same as syllabus of Paper II of PHASE II exam.

NABARD Grade A Phase II Syllabus [As per NABARD Notification 2022-23]

Paper I: English

The paper on English shall be framed in a manner to assess the writing skills including expression and understanding of the topic. It usually contains questions of

Essay Writing
Reading Comprehension
Precis Writing
Business/Office Correspondence

Paper II: Economics & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development Economics & Social Issues

Nature of Indian Economy
Structural and Institutional Features
Economic Underdevelopment
Opening up the Indian Economy
Globalization
Economic Reforms in India
Privatisation
Inflation
Trends in Inflation
Impact of Inflation on National Economy and Individual Income
Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India
Rural and Urban
Measurement of Poverty
Poverty Alleviation Programmes of the Government
Population Trends
Population Growth and Economic Development
Population Policy in India
Agriculture
Characteristics/Status
Technical and Institutional changes in Indian Agriculture
Agricultural Performance
Issues of Food Security in India
Non-Institutional and Institutional Agencies in Rural Credit
Industry
Industrial and Labour Policy
Industrial performance
Regional Imbalance in India's Industrial Development
Public Sector Enterprises
Rural banking and financial institutions in India
Reforms in Banking/ Financial sector
Globalization of Economy
Role of International Funding Institutions
IMF & World Bank
WTO
Regional Economic Co-operation
Social Structure in India
Multiculturalism
Demographic trends
Urbanization and Migration
Gender Issues Joint family system
Social Infrastructure
Education
Health and Environment
Education
Status & System of Education
Socio -Economic Problems associated with Illiteracy
Educational relevance and educational wastage
Educational Policy for India.
Social Justice: Problems of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes
Socio-economic programmes for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and other backward classes.
Positive Discrimination in favour of the under privileged
Social Movements
Indian Political Systems
Human Development
Current Economic & Social Issues.

Agriculture and Rural Development

Agriculture: definition, meaning and its branches, Agronomy: definition, meaning and scope of agronomy. Classification of field crops. Factors affecting crop production, Agro Climatic Zones;
Cropping Systems: Definition and types of cropping systems. Problems of dry land agriculture;
Seed production, seed processing, seed village;
Meteorology: weather parameters, crop-weather advisory;
Precision Farming, System of Crop Intensification, organic farming;
Soil and Water Conservation: Major soil types, soil fertility, fertilisers, soil erosion, soil conservation, watershed management;
Water Resource: Irrigation Management: types of irrigation, sources of irrigation, crop-water requirement, command area development, water conservation techniques, micro-irrigation, irrigation pumps, major, medium and minor irrigation.
Farm and Agri Engineering: Farm Machinery and Power, Sources of power on the farm- human, animal, mechanical, electrical, wind, solar and biomass, bio fuels, water harvesting structures, farm ponds, watershed management, Agro Processing, Controlled and modified storage, perishable food storage, godowns, bins and grain silos.
Plantation & Horticulture: Definition, meaning and its branches. Agronomic practices and production technology of various plantation and horticulture crops. Post-harvest management, value and supply chain management of Plantation and Horticulture crops.
Animal Husbandry: Farm animals and their role in Indian economy, Animal husbandry methods in India, common terms pertaining to different species of livestock, Utility classification of breeds of cattle. Introduction to common feeds and fodders, their classification and utility.
Introduction to poultry industry in India (past, present and future status), Common terms pertaining to poultry production and management. Concept of mixed farming and its relevance to socio-economic conditions of farmers in India. Complimentary and obligatory nature of livestock and poultry production with that of agricultural farming.
Fisheries: Fisheries resources, management and exploitation - freshwater, brackish water and marine; Aquaculture- Inland and marine; biotechnology; post-harvest technology. Importance of fisheries in India. Common terms pertaining to fish production.
Forestry: Basic concepts of Forest and Forestry. Principles of silviculture, forest mensuration, forest management and forest economics. Concepts of social forestry, agroforestry, joint forest management. Forest policy and legislation in India, India State of Forest Report 2015. Recent developments under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Agriculture Extensions: Its importance and role, methods of evaluation of extension programmes, Role of Krishi Vigyan Kendra's (KVK) in dissemination of Agricultural technologies.
Ecology and Climate Change: Ecology and its relevance to man, natural resources, their sustainable management and conservation. Causes of climate change, Green House Gases (GHG), major GHG emitting countries, climate analysis, distinguish between adaptation and mitigation, climate change impact to agriculture and rural livelihood, carbon credit, IPCC, UNFCCC, CoP meetings, funding mechanisms for climate change projects, initiatives by Govt of India, NAPCC, SAPCC, INDC.
Present Scenario of Indian Agriculture and Allied activities; recent trends, major challenges in agriculture measures to enhance viability of agriculture. Factors of Production in agriculture; Agricultural Finance and Marketing; Impact of Globalization on Indian Agriculture and issues of Food Security; Concept and Types of Farm Management.
Rural Development: Concept of Rural Area, Structure of the Indian Rural Economy- Importance and role of the rural sector in India- Economic, Social and Demographic Characteristics of the Indian rural economy, causes of Rural Backwardness.
Rural population in India; Occupational structure, Farmers, Agricultural Labourers, Artisans, Handicrafts, Traders, Forest dwellers/tribes and others in rural India- Trends of change in rural population and rural work force; problems and conditions of rural labour; Issues and challenges in Handlooms
Panchayati Raj Institutions – Functions and Working. MGNREGA, NRLM – Aajeevika, Rural Drinking water Programmes, Swachh Bharat, Rural Housing, PURA and other rural development programmes.

Nabard Grade A Exam Cycle [NABARD Grade A (General)]

Usually, NABARD conducts the recruitment drive every year. The notification generally comes around August-September. Then Phase I Exam will happen in October or November. The Phase I result usually comes within 4-5 weeks.
Then, Phase II Exam is generally conducted after 20-30 days of Phase I Exam. Results of Phase II exam takes 4-5 weeks to arrive.
Post Phase II result, the shortlisted candidates are asked to fill BIODATA form for the interview round.
Consequently, Interviews will be conducted either in offline mode or through video conferencing at regional office.
Then the final result usually comes around February. This is the 6-month cycle of NABARD Grade A Examination.

Below are the important dates of 2022 and 2021 recruitment Drives –

2022 [Source: NABARD Notification]

2021 [Source: NABARD Notification]

Vacancies

2022

Nabard Grade A Previous Year Questions Papers

Since it is a computer-based question, PYQs are available based on memory of numerous candidates. You can find PYQs in these links – Phase I / Phase II.

Nabard Grade A Previous Year Cut Off [NABARD Gr A General]

Phase I Cut Off2

2022

· Section Wise Cut Off

· Merit Cut Off

2021

· Section Wise Cut Off

· Merit Cut Off

Phase II Cut Off

2022 [Out of 200 Marks]

2021 [Out of 200 Marks]

Final Cut Off [Including Phase II and Interview Marks i.e., out of 250 Marks]

2022

2021

Result

Nabard Grade A 2024 Results

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