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NABARD Grade A Syllabus

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NABARD Grade A Syllabus & NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern remain the same almost every year. This year as well, the NABARD Grade A Syllabus and Exam Pattern remained the same, the only difference is that the vacancies have been released only for RDBS posts. Also, a psychometric test will be conducted on the completion of the mains exam. Knowing the NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2023 is extremely important to bifurcate which topics need to be covered thoroughly.

NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern

The NABARD Grade A Selection Process consists of three stages which are Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. The first two stages are written exams so it is very important to know the marking scheme, no of papers, no of marks, duration, etc. All these important pointers are covered in NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2023. Go through the complete NABARD Grade A Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2023 blog to know the detailed information.

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NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2023

Know the NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern for both phases in the below subsections.

NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2023 – Prelims

It is quite important to know that Reasoning, English, Computer, Quantitative Aptitude, and Decision-Making sections are qualifying in nature and the other 3 sections i.e. GA, ESI & ARD sections are merit sections. Check out some more important information on NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2023 below for Prelims:

Duration: Composite Time of 120 Minutes
Nature of Exam: Bilingual (Except English Language)
Marking Scheme: 1/4th mark of that question will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Name of the Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
Test of Reasoning	20	20
English Language	30	30
Computer Knowledge	20	20
Quantitative Aptitude	20	20
Decision Making	10	10
General Awareness	20	20
Economic & Social Issues (with a focus on Rural India)	40	40
Agriculture & Rural Development (with emphasis on Rural India)	40	40
Total	200	200

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NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2023 – Mains

The candidates who will clear the NABARD Grade A Prelims Exam will be able to sit for the Mains Exam. Phase 2 is considered tough and the subjects are common so it is advisable that candidates must start preparing for the same along with Phase 1.

NABARD Grade A Mains Exam Pattern (Generalist Officers)

For the post of Generalist Officer, check out the exam pattern.

Paper	Grade A	No of Questions	Marks	Duration	Remarks
Paper- I	General English (Online Descriptive)	3	100	90 Min.	Descriptive Answers are to be typed using a keyboard
Paper-II	ESI & ARD (Objective)	30	50	30 Min.	–
Paper-II	ESI & ARD (Descriptive)	6 Questions (Out of 6, only 4 questions must be attempted) {2 of 15 marks each with difficulty level & 2 of 10 marks each}	50	90 mins	Descriptive Answers are to be typed using a keyboard either in English or Hindi (Remington and Inscript keyboards)

NABARD Grade A Mains Exam Pattern (Specialist Officers)

For the post of Specialist Officer, check out the exam pattern.

Paper	Grade A	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration	Remarks
Paper I	General English (Online Descriptive)	3	100	90 Minutes	Descriptive Answers are to be typed using a keyboard
Paper II	Stream Specific Paper (Objective)	30	50	30 Minutes	–
Paper-II	Stream Specific Paper (Descriptive)	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]	50	90 minutes	Descriptive Answers to be typed using keyboard either in English or Hindi (Remington and Inscript keyboards)

NOTE: After the conduction of the mains exam, a psychometric test will be conducted.

NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2023 – Interview

The interview will be conducted for 50 marks. Candidate may opt for an interview either in Hindi or English. The calling ratio to qualify for the interview would be a maximum of
1:3.

NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2023

Both the Prelims & Mains NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2023 have been discussed below in the subsections.

NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2023 – Prelims

Check out the NABARD Grade A Syllabus for the qualifying sections of Prelims.

Name of Section	Topics Asked
Reasoning Ability	Puzzles & Seating Arrangement Syllogism Data Sufficiency Statement Based Questions (Verbal Reasoning) Inequality Miscellaneous Questions Input – Output Blood Relations Coding – Decoding
Quantitative Aptitude	Data Interpretations Quadratic Equations Number Series Simplification/Approximation Data Sufficiency Arithmetic Questions Quantity Comparisons Mathematical Inequalities
English Language	Reading Comprehension Cloze Test Sentence Improvement Spotting the Errors Fill in the Blanks Sentence Rearrangement Para Jumbles New Pattern Questions
General Awareness	Questions based on Current Affairs, Banking, Economy, and Insurance. Current Affairs questions will be based on recent appointments, sports, awards, and honours, new schemes, international and national news, the latest science and technological developments.
Decision Making	Interpreting Information Recognizing Assumptions Situation-based question Case Studies
Computer Knowledge	Topics like Input – Output devices Networking DBMS MS Office Internet History of Computers & Generations Shortcuts

NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2023 Phase 1 & 2 – ARD

The candidates must prepare for both Phase 1 & 2 simultaneously for NABARD Grade A ARD as the topics are the same but the difficulty level changes.

Topic Name	Syllabus Detail
Agriculture	Definition, Meaning, and Its Branches Agronomy: Definition, Meaning, and Scope of Agronomy Classification of Field Crops Factors Affecting Crop Production Argo Climatic Zones Types of Cropping Systems and Their Definitions Problems faced if the land is dry – Seed Production & Processing, and 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 Fertilizers 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
Agri and Farm Engineering	Power and Machinery Related to Farms Power Sources on the farm – animal, human, electrical, mechanical, wind, biomass and solar, biofuels Water Harvesting Structures Farm PondsAgro Processing Modified & controlled storage, storage of perishable foods, bins, godowns, and grain silos.
Horticulture & Plantation	Meaning, Definition, and Its Branches Production Technology and Agronomic practices with respect to various horticulture and plantation crops. Value and supply chain management of Horticulture & Plantation crops, Post-harvest management of the same.
Animal Husbandry	Farm animals and their role in the Indian economy. Animal husbandry methods in India. Commonly used terminologies pertaining to the different species of livestock. Utility classification of breeds of cattle. Introduction to common fodders and feeds, their utility, and classification. Introduction to the industry of poultry in India.Common terms pertaining to poultry production and management. Socio-Economic implications of mixed farming on the farmer in India and the concept of mixed farming. Livestock and Poultry production and their obligatory and complementary relationship with that of agricultural farming.
Fisheries	Fisheries Resources Exploitation and management – marine water, freshwater, and brackish water. 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 Management, mensuration, and Economics regarding Forests, and the Principles of silviculture. Concepts of agroforestry, social forestry, and joint forest management. Legislation and Policies regarding forests in India, 2015 Report on the State of forests in India. Ministry of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Ministry of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change and Recent developments under them.
Agriculture Extensions	Its role and importance, evaluations methods of extension programmes. KVK’s (Krishi Vigyan Kendra) role in the dissemination of technologies based on Agriculture.
Ecology and Climate Change	Ecology and how it is relevant to man, sustainable management, and conservation of natural resources. Climate change and its causes, GHGs (Green House Gases), countries emitting high amounts of GHGs, and climate analysis. Distinguish between adaptation and mitigation. Climate change and its impact on rural livelihoods and agriculture. Carbon creditIPCC, UNFCCC, CoP meetings Funding mechanisms for climate change projects Indian government initiatives like SAPCC, NAPCC, and INDC.
Present Scenario of agriculture and allied activities in India	Trends of recent times Major challenges in agriculture measures to enhance. Viability of agriculture Factors of Production in Agriculture Agricultural Finance and Marketing Globalization and its impacts on Indian Agriculture and the issue of food security. Concept and Types of Farm Management.
Rural Development	Concept of Rural Area Structure of the Indian Rural Economy. Rural sector of India and its importance and role. Social, Demographic, and Economic characteristics of the rural economy of India. Causes of Rural Backwardness. Rural population in India Occupational structure Agricultural Laborers, Handicrafts, Tribes/Forest dwellers, Farmers, Artisans, Traders, and others in the rural parts of India. Changing trends in the rural workforce and rural population in India.Problems and conditions of rural labourIssues and challenges in Hand-looms. Panchayati Raj Institutions – Functions and Working.NRLM, MGNREGA – Drinking Water Programmes in Rural India, Aajeevika, Swachh Bharat, Housing in Rural Area, PURA, and other programs related to rural development.

NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2023 Phase 1 & 2 – ESI

For NABARD Grade A ESI as well, the topics are the same but the difficulty level changes. In Mains, you will find more difficult questions.

Topic Name	Syllabus Detail
Indian Economy and Its Nature	Institutional & Structural Features Economic Underdevelopment Opening Up the Indian Economy Globalization Economic Reforms in India Privatization
Inflation	Various trends regarding inflation and the impacts they have on Individual Income and National Economy
Employment Generation & Poverty Alleviation in India	Urban & Rural 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 in 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.
Financial Institutions and Rural Banking in India	Reforms in the Financial Sector / Banking.
Economic Globalization	International Funding Institutions and their roles 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 pertaining to the various castes and classes	Problems of scheduled tribes and scheduled castes Socio-economic programmes directed towards Scheduled castes, Scheduled tribes, and Other Backward Classes.
Positive Discrimination or steps to favor the underprivileged classes	Social Movements Indian Political Systems Human Development

NABARD Grade A Syllabus PDF

Candidates can download the NABARD Grade A Syllabus PDF version from the direct ink given below. Additionally, this PDF version of the NABARD Grade A Syllabus offers a convenient and printable resource for candidates to thoroughly prepare for the examination. It contains comprehensive details on the topics and subjects covered in the syllabus, aiding candidates in their exam readiness.

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NABARD Grade A Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2023 – FAQs

Q1. What are the main subjects covered in the NABARD Grade A exam syllabus?

The NABARD Grade A exam syllabus includes subjects like Agriculture and rural Development, Economic & Social Issues, English Language, Reasoning, and Computer Knowledge.

Q2. Is there any specific weightage assigned to the different sections of the NABARD Grade A exam?

Yes, the exam consists of various sections with varying weightage. For instance, Agriculture & Rural Development and Economic & Social Issues sections typically hold higher weightage compared to other sections.

Q3. Are there any changes in the exam pattern for NABARD Grade A 2023 compared to the previous year?

The only change in 2023 notification is that a psychometric test will be conducted after the completion of the Mains exam.

Q4. Can I choose the language of the exam for the English Language section?

The English Language section is usually conducted in English only, without an option to choose another language.

Q5. Is there a sectional cutoff in the NABARD Grade A exam?

Yes, NABARD Grade A exam usually has a sectional cutoff along with an overall cutoff. Candidates need to clear both to qualify for the next stage of the selection process.

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