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NABARD Grade A (2027)

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24 Jul 2027
Application StartAI Forecast
24 Jul 2027
Application EndAI Forecast
12 Aug 2027
Phase 1 Prelims ExamAI Forecast
28 Aug 2027
Phase 1 ResultAI Forecast
22 Sept 2027
Phase 2 Mains ExamAI Forecast
18 Oct 2027
Phase 2 ResultAI Forecast
2 Dec 2027
Interview RoundAI Forecast
8 Jan 2028
Final Merit ListAI Forecast
18 Feb 2028
Final AppointmentAI Forecast
10 Apr 2028
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NABARD Grade A (2026)

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Official Notification
27 Jul 2026
Application Start
27 Jul 2026
Application End
15 Aug 2026
Phase 1 Prelims Exam
1 Sept 2026
Phase 1 ResultAI Forecast
25 Sept 2026
Phase 2 Mains ExamAI Forecast
20 Oct 2026
Phase 2 ResultAI Forecast
5 Dec 2026
Interview RoundAI Forecast
10 Jan 2027
Final Merit ListAI Forecast
20 Feb 2027
Final AppointmentAI Forecast
15 Apr 2027
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NABARD Grade A (2025)

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Official Notification
27 Jul 2025
Application Start
27 Jul 2025
Application End
15 Aug 2025
Phase-1 Prelims Exam
1 Sept 2025
Prelims Result
20 Sept 2025
Phase-2 Mains Exam
20 Oct 2025
Mains Result
5 Dec 2025
Phase-3 Interview
12 Jan 2026
Interview Result
15 Feb 2026
Final Merit List
28 Feb 2026
Final Appointment / Joining
20 Apr 2026
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Verified via Official Gazette & National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

NABARD Grade A (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Grade A Officer Exam) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of as per 7th CPC standards, with general eligibility requiring ages between 18 to 30/32 years.

Conducting BodyNational Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Monthly In-Hand7th CPC
Age Limit18-32 Yrs
Official SourceOfficial Portal

About NABARD Grade A (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Grade A Officer Exam)

NABARD Grade A recruits Assistant Managers to support agricultural credit and rural development finance across India.

Conducting Body: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

💡 Why Prepare for NABARD Grade A?

  • ✓Officer post at India's apex rural development bank
  • ✓Excellent pay with rural development impact
  • ✓Stable PSU-equivalent career growth

📋 NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern & Selection Stages

StageModeSubjects / ModulesDurationTotal MarksNegative MarkingDifficulty
Phase 1CBT (Objective (MCQ))Reasoning, English, Quant, GA, Computer, Economic/Social Issues, Agriculture2 Hours2000.25 per wrong answerModerate
Phase 2CBT (Objective + Descriptive)General English, Stream-specific paper, Economic/Social Issues4 Hours300Varies by paperDifficult
InterviewPersonality Test (Board Interview)Personal interview-0Not applicableDifficult

🎯 Who Should Apply / Target Audience

Graduates/postgraduates in Agriculture, Economics or Finance

Aspirants interested in rural development finance

Candidates seeking PSU-equivalent bank officer roles

🚀 How to Start Preparing for NABARD Grade A

  1. 1Verify eligibility, age limits and qualification for NABARD Grade A
  2. 2Review the latest exam pattern and detailed syllabus
  3. 3Collect standard books and solve previous 5-year papers
  4. 4Take section-wise and full-length mock tests regularly
  5. 5Analyze mock test scorecards and revise weak topics

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (NABARD Grade A)

Q: Who conducts NABARD Grade A?

A: NABARD Grade A is conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.

Q: Is NABARD Grade A conducted every year?

A: Yes, NABARD Grade A is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.

Q: Is there negative marking in NABARD Grade A?

A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.