{"id":131244,"date":"2026-04-09T13:04:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T07:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=131244"},"modified":"2026-04-09T13:04:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T07:34:29","slug":"nabard-grade-a-selection-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-selection-process\/","title":{"rendered":"NABARD Grade A Selection Process 2026, Phase 1,2 &amp; Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-selection-process\/#What_is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_selection_process\" >What is the NABARD Grade A selection process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-selection-process\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Recruitment_2026\" >NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-selection-process\/#What_is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_phase_1_selection_process\" >What is the NABARD Grade A phase 1 selection process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-selection-process\/#Is_there_negative_marking_in_NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims\" >Is there negative marking in NABARD Grade A Prelims?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-selection-process\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Mains_Exam_Pattern\" >NABARD Grade A Mains Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-selection-process\/#What_is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_mains_exam_pattern_for_Generalist_officers\" >What is the NABARD Grade A mains exam pattern for Generalist officers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-selection-process\/#What_is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_mains_exam_pattern_for_Specialist_officers\" >What is the NABARD Grade A mains exam pattern for Specialist officers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-selection-process\/#What_is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_mains_exam_pattern_for_Legal_officers\" >What is the NABARD Grade A mains exam pattern for Legal officers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-selection-process\/#What_is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_mains_exam_pattern_for_Protocol_Security_Service_P_SS\" >What is the NABARD Grade A mains exam pattern for Protocol &amp; Security Service (P&amp;SS)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-selection-process\/#Is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_Interview_round_compulsory\" >Is the NABARD Grade A Interview round compulsory?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-selection-process\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Interview_Questions_Grade_A_B\" >NABARD Grade A Interview Questions (Grade A &amp; B)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-selection-process\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Marking_Scheme\" >NABARD Grade A Marking Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-selection-process\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Final_Selection_2026\" >NABARD Grade A Final Selection 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-selection-process\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>NABARD, the full form of which is National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development conducts a recruitment process every year and selects candidates based on prelims and mains tests followed by an interview. These exams test candidates&#8217; problem-solving skills, and knowledge of current affairs, economic and social issues, and agriculture. Read on to find out all about what is NABARD exam and the selection process in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-nabard-grade-a-selection-process\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_selection_process\"><\/span>What is the NABARD Grade A selection process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NABARD Grade A selection process is a three-tier process. All the stages of the NABARD Grade A Selection Process 2026 are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preliminary Exam:<\/strong> Phase 1 includes 8 subjects \u2013 Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Decision Making, English, ESI, and ARD (Rural India focus); 200 questions for 200 marks; duration 120 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mains Exam:<\/strong> Consists of Paper 1 (General English \u2013 descriptive, online) and Paper 2 (ESI &amp; ARD \u2013 objective + descriptive).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interview:<\/strong> Final stage of the selection process; carries 50 marks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"557\" height=\"193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NABARD-Grade-A-Selection-Process-2023.jpg\" alt=\"NABARD Grade A Selection Process\" class=\"wp-image-136739\" style=\"width:502px;height:174px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nabard-grade-a-recruitment-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Recruitment_2026\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nabard-grade-a-notification\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-nabard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NABARD Grade A Notification 2026<\/a> is expected to be released soon for the recruitment of Assistant Manager posts. The notification PDF will include details such as vacancies, eligibility criteria, age relaxation, application guidelines, required documents, and the exam pattern. Interested candidates should carefully read the official NABARD recruitment notification before applying to understand the selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nabard-grade-a-mock-test\/?ref=contac-aib-reg-nabard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free NABARD Grade A Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-nabard-grade-a-phase-1-selection-process\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_phase_1_selection_process\"><\/span>What is the NABARD Grade A phase 1 selection process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The below table consists of the detailed NABARD Grade A 2026 Selection Process for Prelims\/Phase 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Qualifying Section<\/strong> &#8211; Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude &amp; Decision Making\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Merit Section<\/strong> &#8211; General Awareness, Economic &amp; Social Issues (with focus on Rural India), Agriculture &amp; Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name of the Test<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Test of Reasoning<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Knowledge<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Decision Making<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ESI<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ARD<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The calling ratio to qualify for the main examination will be 1:25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-there-negative-marking-in-nabard-grade-a-prelims\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_negative_marking_in_NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims\"><\/span>Is there negative marking in NABARD Grade A Prelims?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there is negative marking in the NABARD Grade A Prelims exam. For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks are deducted from the total score. This is applicable only to the objective type questions in the Prelims. Therefore, candidates must answer carefully to avoid losing marks due to incorrect answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-practice-quiz\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-nabard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free NABARD Grade A Practice Quiz<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nabard-grade-a-mains-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Mains_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Mains Exam Pattern <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Only those candidates who qualify the prelims are eligible for the mains. Check out the post wise mains exam pattern below. Also note some common points for all posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-5189b094-dc84-4e9a-b9c7-ad0b1f18a46d\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Descriptive Answers are to be typed using a keyboard either in English or Hindi (Remington and Inscript keyboards).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Paper 2 Descriptive portion, the candidates have to attempt 4 questions out of 6 questions. In these 4 questions, 2 questions attempted must be of 15 marks and 2 questions of 10 marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the completion of the mains exam, a psychometric test will be conducted. This test is mandatory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Important E-Books<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important E-Books<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important E-Books<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/important-economic-and-finance-terms\/?ref=contss-sebi-ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100+ Important Economic and Finance Terms<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/120-plus-management-mcqs\/?ref=contss-sebi-ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">120+ Management MCQs<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sidbi-grade-a-most-important-msme-schemes\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Important MSME Schemes<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/atal-innovation-mission\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atal Innovation Mission<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upi-ebook\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPI: Revolutionizing Digital Payments<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-new-governor\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI New Governor: Key Challenges<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/poverty-alleviation\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poverty Alleviation<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/national-mission-on-natural-farming\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Mission on Natural Farming<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/jalvahak-scheme\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jalvahak Scheme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_mains_exam_pattern_for_Generalist_officers\"><\/span>What is the NABARD Grade A mains exam pattern for Generalist officers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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 covering the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus\/?ref=examinfo-nabard-grade-a-exam-pattern\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NABARD Grade A Syllabus<\/a>&nbsp;for Phase 2 along with Phase 1. The details of the Mains exam pattern for the post of Generalist are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pattern &amp; Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks &amp; Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper I: General English<\/strong><\/td><td>Descriptive (3 questions, typed on keyboard)<\/td><td>100 marks \u00b7 90 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper II: ESI &amp; ARD (Objective)<\/strong><\/td><td>Objective (30 questions; 1\u20132 marks each)<\/td><td>50 marks \u00b7 30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper II: ESI &amp; ARD (Descriptive)<\/strong><\/td><td>Descriptive (6 questions; attempt any 4 \u2013 2\u00d715 marks, 2\u00d710 marks; English\/Hindi)<\/td><td>50 marks \u00b7 90 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_mains_exam_pattern_for_Specialist_officers\"><\/span>What is the NABARD Grade A mains exam pattern for Specialist officers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NABARD Grade A exam for Specialist Officers has 2 stages Preliminary and Mains. The Mains includes Paper 1 (descriptive English, 100 marks, 90 minutes) and Paper 2 (stream-specific) with an objective part (30 questions, 50 marks, 30 minutes) and a descriptive part (4 out of 6 questions, 50 marks, 90 minutes). The descriptive answers can be typed in English or Hindi using Remington or Inscript keyboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration &amp; Remarks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper I: General English<\/strong><\/td><td>Descriptive \u2013 3 questions (100 marks)<\/td><td>90 minutes \u00b7 Answers typed using keyboard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper II: Stream-Specific (Objective)<\/strong><\/td><td>Objective \u2013 30 questions (50 marks; 1\u20132 marks each)<\/td><td>30 minutes \u00b7 Paragraph, numerical, and application-based questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper II: Stream-Specific (Descriptive)<\/strong><\/td><td>Descriptive \u2013 6 questions (attempt any 4: 2\u00d715 marks, 2\u00d710 marks)<\/td><td>90 minutes \u00b7 Answers typed in English or Hindi (Remington\/Inscript)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nabard-grade-a-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contac-aib-hindi-reg-nabard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt NABARD Grade A Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_mains_exam_pattern_for_Legal_officers\"><\/span>What is the NABARD Grade A mains exam pattern for Legal officers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NABARD Grade A Mains exam for Legal Officers has two papers. Paper 1 is a descriptive English test (100 marks, 90 minutes), where answers are typed on a keyboard. Paper 2 is stream-specific and includes an objective section (30 questions, 50 marks, 30 minutes) and a descriptive section (4 out of 6 questions, 50 marks, 90 minutes), where answers must be typed in Hindi using the prescribed keyboard format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration &amp; Remarks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper I: General English<\/strong><\/td><td>Descriptive \u2013 3 questions (100 marks)<\/td><td>90 minutes \u00b7 Answers typed using keyboard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper II: Stream-Specific (Objective)<\/strong><\/td><td>Objective \u2013 30 questions (50 marks; 1\u20132 marks each)<\/td><td>30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper II: Stream-Specific (Descriptive)<\/strong><\/td><td>Descriptive \u2013 6 questions (attempt any 4: 2\u00d715, 2\u00d710 marks)<\/td><td>90 minutes \u00b7 Answers typed in Hindi (Remington\/Inscript)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_mains_exam_pattern_for_Protocol_Security_Service_P_SS\"><\/span>What is the NABARD Grade A mains exam pattern for Protocol &amp; Security Service (P&amp;SS)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The selection process for the Assistant Manager (Protocol &amp; Security Service) post consists of three stages Online Examination, Psychometric Test, and Interview. The online exam is objective in nature and is designed to assess candidates&#8217; reasoning ability, general awareness, professional knowledge, and English proficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name of the Test<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Version<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Test of Reasoning<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>Bilingual (Hindi\/English)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>English only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness (with special reference to Banking Industry)<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>Bilingual (Hindi\/English)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Knowledge<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>Bilingual (Hindi\/English)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;Duration: <strong>120 Minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The exam is conducted online and consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All sections, except English Language, are available in both English and Hindi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no sectional time limit; candidates can attempt questions in any order within the overall 120 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Professional Knowledge section carries the highest weightage, emphasizing the candidate&#8217;s defence and security background.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negative marking of \u00bc mark is applicable for each wrong answer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nabard-grade-a-b\/?ref=contac-aib-hindi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore NABARD Grade A Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_Interview_round_compulsory\"><\/span>Is the NABARD Grade A Interview round compulsory?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, the interview is compulsory and carries weight in the final selection process. 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Below are a few frequently asked questions with sample answers to guide your preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. Tell us about yourself.<\/strong><br><strong>Ans:&nbsp;<\/strong>I&#8217;m from [place], with a degree in [subject]. I&#8217;m interested in rural development and see NABARD as a platform to contribute meaningfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. Why NABARD?<\/strong><br><strong>Ans:&nbsp;<\/strong>NABARD promotes rural growth and sustainable agriculture. I want to be part of this mission and contribute through my skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. What does NABARD do?<\/strong><br><strong>Ans:&nbsp;<\/strong>It finances and regulates rural banks, supports agriculture, and promotes rural development projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4. What are the key issues in Indian agriculture?<\/strong><br><strong>Ans:&nbsp;<\/strong>Low productivity, poor irrigation, small land holdings, and limited market access are major concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5. What is Priority Sector Lending?<\/strong><br><strong>Ans:&nbsp;<\/strong>It&#8217;s a policy where banks must lend a portion of credit to sectors like agriculture, MSMEs, and education to ensure inclusive growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nabard-grade-a-marking-scheme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Marking_Scheme\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Marking Scheme <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For every wrong answer marked, 1\/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty in Phase I and Phase II. Cut-offs in Phase I and Phase II may be applied in two stages: (i) On scores in individual tests, and (ii) On Total Scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/nabard-grade-a-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contac-aib-hindi-reg-nabard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt NABARD Grade A Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nabard-grade-a-final-selection-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Final_Selection_2026\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Final Selection 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The final selection and ranking of the applicants for the post of Assistant Manager in Grade \u2018A\u2019 (RDBS\/Legal\/P&amp;SS) will be based on their performance in the Phase II Main Examination and Interview, taken together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690446354770\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. Is there any interview round in the NABARD Grade A 2026 Selection Process?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, the last stage of the selection process consists of an Interview round. The interview will be 50 marks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690446457142\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. What are the stages of the NABARD Grade A Exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are three stages namely, Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690446504421\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. How many attempts are there for the NABARD Grade A 2026 Exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Well, there is no limit on the number of attempts.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690446568072\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. Does the NABARD Grade A Exam have negative markings?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, 1\/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as negative markings in Phases 1 &amp; 2.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690446673119\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. Which sections are qualifying in nature for the NABARD Grade A Phase 1 Exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude &amp; Decision Making\u00a0are the sections that are qualifying in nature.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/\">RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026, Know About Phase 1, 2 &amp; Interview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-rbi-grade-b-2026\/\">How to prepare for RBI Grade B 2026, Check Complete Road Map<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-handwritten-declaration\/\">RBI Grade B Handwritten Declaration 2026, Format, Text<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/structure-and-functions-rbi\/\">Structure &#038; Functions of RBI, Organisational Structure of RBI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-vs-cat\/\">RBI Grade B vs CAT, Which Exam is More Difficult?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/5-exams-similar-to-rbi-grade-b\/\">5 Exams Similar to RBI Grade B, Complete Guide for Aspirants<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NABARD, the full form of which is National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development conducts a recruitment process every year<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":236284,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[550,10247],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-131244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nabard","category-rbi-sebi-nabard","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>NABARD Grade A Selection Process 2026, Phase 1,2 &amp; Interview<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"NABARD Grade A Selection Process 2026, Get detailed phase wise information. 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