The NABARD Grade A Cut Off is an important benchmark for candidates appearing for the Assistant Manager recruitment exam conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The cut off is released separately for different stages, including Phase 1, Phase 2, and the Interview. It helps candidates understand the minimum marks required to qualify for the next stage of the selection process. In this article, candidates can check the NABARD Grade A Cut Off 2025-26, previous year cut off trends, category-wise marks, and other important details.
NABARD Grade A Cut Off 2026
The NABARD Grade A Cut Off 2026 for the Generalist stream is released separately for each stage of the selection process and category. The cut off represents the minimum marks candidates need to score to qualify for the next stage. It may change each year based on factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates appearing, the number of vacancies, and the overall performance of candidates. Candidates can check the phase-wise and category-wise cut off to understand the qualifying marks for NABARD Grade A 2026.
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NABARD Grade A Cut Off 2025-26 Out
NABARD has released the Grade A 2025 cut-off marks for the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and final selection stage. The cut-offs differ according to the recruitment stream, discipline, category and stage of the selection process.
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What is the NABARD Grade A Phase 2 Cut Off 2025 for RDBS?
The NABARD Grade A Phase 2 cut off for the RDBS stream is released separately for different disciplines and categories. The Merit Section carries 200 marks, and candidates need to meet the required cut off to remain in the selection process. The cut off may vary across disciplines depending on vacancies and candidate performance. The table below shows the discipline-wise and category-wise Merit Section cut off for the NABARD Grade A Phase 2 examination held on 25 January 2026.
| Discipline | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|
| General | 123.25 | 122.00 | 131.00 | 129.00 | 135.25 |
| Chartered Accountant | # | – | 116.25* | – | 126.25 |
| Company Secretary | – | – | 109.00* | – | # |
| Finance | 114.00 | 87.00* | 133.50 | – | 124.25 |
| Computer / Information Technology | 131.00 | 124.00* | 136.75 | 133.75 | 147.75 |
| Agriculture Engineering | – | – | – | – | 120.25 |
| Plantation & Horticulture | – | – | 131.25 | – | 139.00 |
| Fisheries | – | 122.25* | – | – | 124.50* |
| Food Processing | 97.75 | – | – | 109.25 | – |
| Land Development & Soil Science | – | – | 130.75 | – | 136.50 |
| Civil Engineering | 123.25 | # | – | – | – |
| Electrical Engineering | – | – | – | 128.50* | 130.50 |
| Media Specialist | – | – | – | – | 120.00 |
| Economics | 126.50 | – | – | 129.75 | – |
What is the NABARD Grade A RDBS PWBD Cut Off 2025?
NABARD also provides cut off marks for candidates belonging to the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) category. These cut offs are given according to the disability category. The following table shows the available PWBD cut off details for the RDBS stream.
| PWBD Category | Disability | Cut Off |
|---|
| CAT (A) | VI | 115.25 |
| CAT (B) | HI | 121.75* |
| CAT (C) | LD | 116.50 |
| CAT (D & E) | MD | # |
Note:
- VI = Visually Impaired
- HI = Hearing Impaired
- LD = Locomotor Disability
- MD = Multiple Disabilities
- * = All qualified candidates are merit listed, hence the list cannot be extended
- # = No candidates qualified
What are the NABARD Grade A RDBS Paper-wise Cut Offs 2025?
The NABARD Grade A Phase 2 examination for RDBS includes General English in Paper 1 and a discipline-related Paper 2. Paper 2 consists of both Objective and Descriptive sections. Candidates need to meet the required marks in the respective papers and sections as applicable to their category and discipline. The table below covers the Paper 1 and Paper 2 cut off details.
| Discipline | Category | Paper I DP /100 | Paper II OBJ /50 | Paper II DP /50 |
|---|
| General | SC, ST, OBC, PWBD | 56.50 | 18.75 | 27.00 |
| General | EWS & UR | 60.00 | 21.75 | 29.25 |
| Chartered Accountant | SC, OBC, PWBD | 56.50 | 21.50 | 23.50 |
| Chartered Accountant | ST, EWS & UR | 60.00 | 24.00 | 25.75 |
| Company Secretary | OBC, PWBD | 56.50 | 20.25 | 19.50 |
| Company Secretary | SC, ST, EWS & UR | 60.00 | 22.50 | 21.25 |
| Finance | SC, ST, OBC, PWBD | 56.50 | 16.75 | 8.25 |
| Finance | EWS & UR | 60.00 | 20.25 | 14.25 |
| Computer / Information Technology | SC, ST, OBC, PWBD | 56.50 | 41.50 | 13.75 |
| Computer / Information Technology | EWS & UR | 60.00 | 43.00 | 17.75 |
| Agriculture Engineering | PWBD | 56.50 | 24.50 | 21.75 |
| Agriculture Engineering | SC, ST, OBC, EWS & UR | 60.00 | 27.25 | 24.00 |
| Plantation & Horticulture | OBC, PWBD | 56.50 | 44.50 | 20.75 |
| Plantation & Horticulture | SC, ST, EWS, UR | 60.00 | 45.00 | 22.50 |
| Fisheries | ST, PWBD | 56.50 | 31.00 | 26.50 |
| Fisheries | SC, OBC, EWS & UR | 60.00 | 33.25 | 28.50 |
| Food Processing | SC & PWBD | 56.50 | 5.75 | 16.75 |
| Food Processing | EWS | 60.00 | 8.75 | 19.00 |
| Land Development & Soil Science | OBC, PWBD | 56.50 | 32.75 | 26.50 |
| Land Development & Soil Science | SC, ST, EWS & UR | 60.00 | 34.25 | 27.00 |
| Civil Engineering | SC, ST & PWBD | 56.50 | 28.00 | 18.00 |
| Electrical Engineering | PWBD | 56.50 | 21.00 | 23.50 |
| Electrical Engineering | SC, ST, OBC, EWS & UR | 60.00 | 24.00 | 25.25 |
| Media Specialist | PWBD | 56.50 | 11.75 | 22.75 |
| Media Specialist | SC, ST, OBC, EWS & UR | 60.00 | 15.00 | 25.25 |
| Applied Economics | SC & PWBD | 56.50 | 13.75 | 18.75 |
| Applied Economics | EWS | 60.00 | 18.75 | 21.25 |
What is the NABARD Grade A RDBS Phase 2 Paper Structure?
Understanding the Phase 2 paper structure helps candidates read the cut off correctly. For the RDBS stream, Paper 1 is based on General English and is descriptive in nature. Paper 2 includes the relevant discipline paper, with separate Objective and Descriptive sections. The maximum marks and paper details are given below.
| Paper | Details | Maximum Marks |
|---|
| Paper I | General English – Descriptive | 100 |
| Paper II – General Discipline | Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development – Objective + Descriptive | 50 + 50 |
| Paper II – Specialised Disciplines | Stream-Specific Paper – Objective + Descriptive | 50 + 50 |
What is the NABARD Grade A Legal Phase 2 Cut Off 2025?
NABARD releases a separate cut off for the Assistant Manager in Grade A Legal discipline. The Legal Merit Section carries 200 marks. As per the available cut off details, the UR category recorded a Merit Section cut off of 129.50 marks. There were no vacancies shown for the other listed categories.
| Discipline | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | CAT (A) VI | CAT (B) HI | CAT (C) LD | CAT (D & E) MD |
|---|
| Legal | – | – | – | – | 129.50 | – | – | – | – |
Note: – indicates No Vacancy.
What are the NABARD Grade A Legal Paper-wise Cut Offs 2025?
The NABARD Grade A Legal Phase 2 examination includes General English in Paper I and a stream-specific Legal paper in Paper II. Paper II has separate Objective and Descriptive sections. The cut off marks for the Legal discipline are given below.
| Discipline | Category | Paper I DP /100 | Paper II OBJ /50 | Paper II DP /50 |
|---|
| Assistant Manager in Grade A – Legal | SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PWBD & UR | 61.75 | 31.75 | 17.75 |
What is the NABARD Grade A Legal Cut Off 2025?
The Legal cut off can be checked through the Merit Section and paper-wise qualifying marks. The UR Merit Section cut off was 129.50 out of 200 marks. Candidates can refer to the table below for a quick overview of the major Legal Phase 2 cut off marks.
| Parameter | Cut Off |
|---|
| UR Merit Section Cut Off /200 | 129.50 |
| Paper I – General English DP /100 | 61.75 |
| Paper II – Objective /50 | 31.75 |
| Paper II – Descriptive /50 | 17.75 |
NABARD Grade A Prelims Test-Wise Cut Off 2025 for RDBS
The NABARD Grade A Phase 1 examination was conducted on 20th December 2025. Candidates were required to clear the individual test-wise qualifying cut-offs in addition to the overall merit-section cut-off.
| Category | RE (20) | EL (30) | CK (20) | QA (20) | DM (10) | GA (20) | ES (40) | AR (40) |
|---|
| SC, ST, OBC and PWBD | 1.00 | 2.75 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 |
| EWS and Unreserved | 1.00 | 6.00 | 2.50 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.25 | 4.25 | 6.50 |
NABARD Grade A RDBS Discipline-Wise Prelims Cut Off 2025
The discipline-wise cut-offs were applied to the merit section carrying 100 marks. Candidates had to clear the cut-off prescribed for their respective discipline and reservation category.
| Discipline | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|
| General | 44.50 | 42.75 | 49.50 | 47.00 | 54.50 |
| Chartered Accountant | 17.00# | – | 15.75* | – | 17.00* |
| Company Secretary | – | – | 15.75# | – | 15.75* |
| Finance | 8.75* | 9.25* | 17.00 | – | 22.25 |
| Computer/Information Technology | 21.75 | 17.50 | 29.50 | 18.75 | 34.25 |
| Agriculture Engineering | – | – | – | – | 37.75 |
| Plantation and Horticulture | – | – | 32.00 | – | 39.50 |
| Fisheries | – | 13.50* | – | – | 30.25 |
| Food Processing | 15.25 | – | – | 21.25* | – |
| Land Development and Soil Science | – | – | 36.25 | – | 42.00 |
| Civil Engineering | 18.25 | 17.75 | – | – | – |
| Electrical Engineering | – | – | – | % | 19.25 |
| Media Specialist | – | – | – | – | 14.50* |
| Economics | 16.75 | – | – | 17.50* | – |
NABARD Grade A RDBS PWBD Prelims Cut Off 2025
Separate merit-section cut-offs were prescribed for candidates under the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities categories. These cut-offs apply to the Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Locomotor Disability and Multiple Disability categories.
| PWBD Category | Cut Off |
|---|
| VI | 22.25 |
| HI | 11.75* |
| LD | 28.75 |
| MD | 8.75* |
NABARD Grade A Legal Prelims Cut Off 2025
For the Legal discipline, vacancies were available only under the Unreserved category. Candidates had to clear both the test-wise qualifying marks and the merit-section cut-off of 32.25 marks.
| Category | RE | EL | CK | QA | DM | GA | ES | AR | Merit Cut Off out of 100 |
|---|
| Unreserved | 1.00 | 6.00 | 2.50 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.25 | 4.25 | 6.50 | 32.25 |
NABARD Grade A Protocol and Security Test-Wise Prelims Cut Off 2025
The Protocol and Security preliminary examination included Reasoning, English Language, General Awareness and Professional Knowledge. Different test-wise qualifying marks were prescribed for ST candidates and the remaining categories.
| Category | RE (50) | EL (25) | GA (50) | PK (75) |
|---|
| ST | 5.50 | 8.50 | 5.25 | 20.75 |
| SC, OBC, EWS, UR and PWBD | 10.25 | 10.75 | 7.25 | 26.25 |
NABARD Grade A Protocol and Security Overall Prelims Cut Off 2025
The overall Protocol and Security cut-off was calculated out of 200 marks. The official notification provides cut-offs for the ST and Unreserved categories, while the remaining categories had no vacancies.
| Discipline | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|
| Protocol and Security | – | 58.25 | – | – | 98.75 |
What was the NABARD Grade A prelims cut off in 2024-25?
The official NABARD Grade A Prelims (Phase 1) cut-off for 2025 varied by category for the Generalist stream. Phase 1 of the NABARD Grade A exam is the preliminary stage, consisting of multiple-choice questions covering General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Reasoning Ability, Computer Knowledge, Economic & Social Issues, and Agriculture & Rural Development. Candidates must clear both the sectional and overall cut off to qualify for Phase 2.
| Stage / Category | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|
| Prelims (Phase I) – Out of 100 | 47.00 | 44.25 | 38.00 | 37.50 | 37.50 |
| Mains (Phase II) – Out of 200 | 126.75 | 123.50 | 123.00 | 121.00 | 120.25 |
| Final (With Interview) – Out of 250 | 168.00 | 169.00 | 170.25 | 170.00 | 169.25 |
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What were the NABARD Grade A mains cut off marks for 2024-25?
The NABARD Grade A Phase 2 Cut Off is the minimum score candidates must secure to qualify for the Interview round. Phase 2 consists of two papers:
- Paper 1: General English (Descriptive)
- Paper 2: Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development (Objective + Descriptive).
The cut off is released category-wise and depends on factors such as vacancies, exam difficulty, and overall performance.
| Category | Phase 2 Cut Off (Out of 200) |
|---|
| UR | 126.75 |
| OBC | 123.50 |
| EWS | 123.00 |
| SC | 121.00 |
| ST | 120.25 |
What will be the NABARD Grade A final cut off for 2025?
The final selection is based on the combined scores of Phase 2 and the Interview. The Interview carries 50 marks, and candidates must perform well to secure a place in the final merit list. The NABARD Grade A Final Cut Off 2024-25 will be published post the final result.
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NABARD Grade A Cut Off Trend
Analyzing past year trends of the NABARD Grade A Cut Off helps candidates understand the level of competition and set realistic score targets. The cut offs vary each year based on exam difficulty, number of vacancies, and overall performance of candidates. Below is a year-wise Prelims Cut Off trend analysis from 2019 to 2024 for the General category.
| Year | NABARD Grade A Prelims Cut Off (UR) |
|---|
| 2019 | 55.75 |
| 2020 | 59.25 |
| 2021 | 66.00 |
| 2022 | 41.75 |
| 2023 | 46.00 |
The NABARD Grade A Cut Off for Prelims showed a sharp drop in 2022 and 2023, possibly due to higher difficulty levels. In contrast, 2021 recorded the highest cut off, suggesting an easier paper or more competition. Let's check the Mains Cut Off Trends for General Category.
| Year | NABARD Grade A Mains Cut Off (UR) |
|---|
| 2019 | 131.75 |
| 2020 | 136.50 |
| 2021 | 125.75 |
| 2022 | 120.75 |
| 2023 | 125.50 |
The Mains cut off has remained mostly consistent over the years. A noticeable dip in 2022 might reflect the tougher nature of the descriptive sections. The steady rise in 2023 suggests balanced paper difficulty and better candidate performance. As candidates wait for the NABARD Grade A Result 2025 cut off, analyzing past cut offs will help them get an idea of what to expect and how to plan their preparation and attempts more strategically.
NABARD Grade A Cut Off Release Trend
NABARD generally releases the Grade A cut off marks a few weeks to a couple of months after the final result is announced.
| Recruitment Year | Final Result Date | Cut Off Release Date | Time Gap |
|---|
| 2023 | 21 Feb 2024 | 19 Apr 2024 | ~2 months |
| 2022 | 17 Nov 2022 | 27 Dec 2022 | ~1.5 months |
| 2021 | 17 Dec 2021 | 28 Dec 2021 | ~10 days |
Which factors affect the NABARD Grade A cut-off?
Several factors play a crucial role in determining the NABARD Grade A 2025 cut off, such as the number of vacancies, difficulty level of the exam, and candidate performance.
- Number of applicants
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Past year cut off trends
- Vacancies available for the year
- Reservation policies
- Performance of candidates across different sections
- Changes in exam pattern or syllabus
How to check NABARD Grade A cut off?
To help candidates understand their qualifying status, here's a step-by-step guide on how to check the NABARD Grade A 2025 cut off from the official website.
- Visit the NABARD official website.
- Click on the ‘Career Notices' section.
- Navigate to ‘Recruitment' then select ‘Results'.
- Look for the ‘NABARD Grade A 2026 Cut Off' link.
- Download the PDF and check the cut off marks.
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NABARD Grade A previous year cut off
The previous year cut-off for NABARD Grade A Generalist (2023) varied by phase and category. Understanding the previous year cut off marks is crucial for effective preparation. You can check detailed cut off trends for NABARD Grade A Prelims and Mains exams in our dedicated NABARD Grade A Previous Year Cut Off article, which provides insights and category-wise cut off marks from past years to help you plan your preparation better.
| Category | Prelims (Out of 100) | Mains (Out of 200) | Final (Out of 250) |
|---|
| UR | 46.00 | 128.50 | 172.75 |
| OBC | 42.50 | 125.50 | 172.75 |
| EWS | 33.50 | 121.00 | 168.50 |
| SC | 37.50 | 120.75 | 166.00 |
| ST | 30.25 | 111.50 | 156.75 |
