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 |
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.
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