NABARD Grade A — exam pattern
NABARD · Graduate · Yearly · Age 21–30 · checked 2026-10-19
Based on the most recent notification we could find; confirm counts in the official notification for your cycle.
Prelims
CBT · 2 h · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 200 questions · 200 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 | 10% |
| English | 30 | 30 | 15% |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | 10% |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 10% |
| Decision Making | 10 | 10 | 5% |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 10% |
| Economic & Social Issues | 40 | 40 | 20% |
| Agriculture & Rural Development | 40 | 40 | 20% |
Mains
CBT · — · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 200 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I English (descriptive) | — | 100 | 50% |
| Paper II ESI & ARD / discipline | — | 100 | 50% |
Interview
Interview · — · Negative marking: — · 50 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | — | 50 | 100% |
Frequently asked
- How many questions are there in NABARD Grade A?
- Prelims: 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 h. Mains: descriptive questions, 200 marks, —. Interview: descriptive questions, 50 marks, —.
- Is there negative marking in NABARD Grade A?
- Prelims: 0.25 per wrong. Mains: 0.25 per wrong. Interview: —.
- Who can apply for NABARD Grade A?
- Graduate, age 21–30. Held yearly by NABARD.