{"id":509,"date":"2026-10-23T07:17:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T07:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/?post_type=gjp_syllabus&#038;p=509"},"modified":"2026-10-23T07:17:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T07:17:15","slug":"nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026","status":"publish","type":"gjp_syllabus","link":"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Check Prelims &#038; Mains Exam Pattern, Subject-Wise Topics, Marks and Selection Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026:<\/mark><\/strong> The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) conducts the Grade A Assistant Manager recruitment examination to select officers for various departments and disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates preparing for <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2026<\/mark><\/strong> should understand the complete Preliminary and Main Examination syllabus, section-wise marks, negative marking rules and selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Based on the previous official examination scheme, the <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>NABARD Grade A Prelims Examination consists of 200 questions carrying 200 marks<\/strong>,<\/mark> while the Mains Examination for the Generalist stream consists of two papers carrying a total of 200 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Preliminary Examination includes Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision Making, General Awareness, Economic and Social Issues (ESI), and Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Mains Examination focuses on descriptive English and specialised knowledge of economic, social, agricultural and rural development issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Latest Update \u2013 23 October 2026:<\/mark><\/strong> The NABARD Grade A 2026 syllabus and exam pattern given below are based on previous official NABARD examination handouts and recruitment rules. Candidates should check the 2026 notification for any revisions to the syllabus, examination stages or marking scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 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 Contents<\/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' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Syllabus_2026_Overview\" >NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Selection_Process_2026\" >NABARD Grade A Selection Process 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:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2026\" >NABARD Grade A Prelims Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Important_Features_of_NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims\" >Important Features of NABARD Grade A Prelims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Which_Sections_Count_for_NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims_Merit\" >Which Sections Count for NABARD Grade A Prelims Merit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Subject-Wise\" >NABARD Grade A Prelims Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Subject-Wise<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#1_Reasoning_Ability_Syllabus\" >1. Reasoning Ability Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#2_English_Language_Syllabus\" >2. English Language Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#3_Computer_Knowledge_Syllabus\" >3. Computer Knowledge Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#4_Quantitative_Aptitude_Syllabus\" >4. Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#5_Decision_Making_Syllabus\" >5. Decision Making Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#6_General_Awareness_Syllabus\" >6. General Awareness Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#7_Economic_and_Social_Issues_ESI_Syllabus\" >7. Economic and Social Issues (ESI) Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#8_Agriculture_and_Rural_Development_ARD_Syllabus\" >8. Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) Syllabus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2026\" >NABARD Grade A Mains Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Mains_Paper_I_%E2%80%93_General_English\" >NABARD Grade A Mains Paper I \u2013 General English<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#General_English_Mains_Syllabus\" >General English Mains Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Important_Essay_Topics_for_Preparation\" >Important Essay Topics for Preparation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Mains_Paper_II_%E2%80%93_ESI_and_ARD\" >NABARD Grade A Mains Paper II \u2013 ESI and ARD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Mains_ESI_Syllabus_2026\" >NABARD Grade A Mains ESI Syllabus 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Economic_Issues\" >Economic Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Social_Issues\" >Social Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Government_Schemes\" >Government Schemes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Mains_ARD_Syllabus_2026\" >NABARD Grade A Mains ARD Syllabus 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Agriculture_and_Crop_Production\" >Agriculture and Crop Production<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Animal_Husbandry_and_Allied_Sectors\" >Animal Husbandry and Allied Sectors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Rural_Development\" >Rural Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Agriculture_Current_Affairs\" >Agriculture Current Affairs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Specialist_Syllabus_2026\" >NABARD Grade A Specialist Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Negative_Marking_2026\" >NABARD Grade A Negative Marking 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Example\" >Example<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims_vs_Mains_Exam_Pattern\" >NABARD Grade A Prelims vs Mains Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Preparation_Strategy_2026\" >NABARD Grade A Preparation Strategy 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Step_1_%E2%80%93_Understand_the_Exam_Pattern\" >Step 1 \u2013 Understand the Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Step_2_%E2%80%93_Focus_on_ESI_and_ARD\" >Step 2 \u2013 Focus on ESI and ARD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Step_3_%E2%80%93_Strengthen_Qualifying_Subjects\" >Step 3 \u2013 Strengthen Qualifying Subjects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Step_4_%E2%80%93_Read_Current_Affairs_Daily\" >Step 4 \u2013 Read Current Affairs Daily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Step_5_%E2%80%93_Practise_Descriptive_Writing\" >Step 5 \u2013 Practise Descriptive Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Step_6_%E2%80%93_Attempt_Mock_Tests\" >Step 6 \u2013 Attempt Mock Tests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Step_7_%E2%80%93_Revise_Previous-Year_Questions\" >Step 7 \u2013 Revise Previous-Year Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#NABARD_Grade_A_30-Day_Study_Plan\" >NABARD Grade A 30-Day Study Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#Best_Study_Materials_for_NABARD_Grade_A_2026\" >Best Study Materials for NABARD Grade A 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#How_to_Download_NABARD_Grade_A_Syllabus_2026_PDF\" >How to Download NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026 PDF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Syllabus_2026_Important_Links\" >NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026 Important Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#NABARD_Grade_A_Syllabus_2026_FAQs\" >NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026 FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#1_What_is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_Syllabus_2026\" >1. What is the NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#2_How_many_questions_are_asked_in_NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims\" >2. How many questions are asked in NABARD Grade A Prelims?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#3_What_is_the_maximum_marks_for_NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims\" >3. What is the maximum marks for NABARD Grade A Prelims?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#4_What_is_the_duration_of_NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims\" >4. What is the duration of NABARD Grade A Prelims?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#5_How_many_sections_are_included_in_Prelims\" >5. How many sections are included in Prelims?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#6_Which_sections_are_counted_for_Prelims_merit\" >6. Which sections are counted for Prelims merit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#7_Is_NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims_qualifying\" >7. Is NABARD Grade A Prelims qualifying?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#8_What_is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_Mains_Exam_Pattern\" >8. What is the NABARD Grade A Mains Exam Pattern?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#9_How_many_marks_are_there_in_NABARD_Grade_A_Mains\" >9. How many marks are there in NABARD Grade A Mains?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#10_Is_there_negative_marking\" >10. Is there negative marking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#11_Is_NABARD_Grade_A_Mains_descriptive\" >11. Is NABARD Grade A Mains descriptive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#12_What_is_ESI_in_NABARD_Grade_A\" >12. What is ESI in NABARD Grade A?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#13_What_is_ARD_in_NABARD_Grade_A\" >13. What is ARD in NABARD Grade A?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#14_Is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_syllabus_the_same_for_Generalist_and_Specialist_posts\" >14. Is the NABARD Grade A syllabus the same for Generalist and Specialist posts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#15_Is_there_a_psychometric_test_in_NABARD_Grade_A\" >15. Is there a psychometric test in NABARD Grade A?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#16_Where_can_I_download_the_official_NABARD_Grade_A_syllabus\" >16. Where can I download the official NABARD Grade A syllabus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#17_Is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_2026_exam_date_announced\" >17. Is the NABARD Grade A 2026 exam date announced?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/syllabus\/nabard-grade-a-syllabus-2026\/#18_What_is_the_best_way_to_prepare_for_NABARD_Grade_A\" >18. What is the best way to prepare for NABARD Grade A?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Syllabus_2026_Overview\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026 Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Recruiting Organisation<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Short Name<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>NABARD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Examination<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Post Name<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Assistant Manager (Grade A)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Recruitment Streams<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Generalist and Other Notified Disciplines<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Prelims Questions<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Prelims Maximum Marks<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Prelims Duration<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>120 Minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Mains Maximum Marks (Generalist)<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Mains Papers<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>General English and ESI\/ARD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Examination Mode<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Question Types<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Objective and Descriptive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Negative Marking<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>One-Fourth of Assigned Marks in Objective Tests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Selection Stages<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Prelims, Mains, Psychometric Assessment Where Prescribed, Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">2026 Exam Dates<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Awaiting Official Confirmation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Official Website<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nabard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.nabard.org\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Selection_Process_2026\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Selection Process 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The selection process generally includes the following stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Phase I \u2013 Preliminary Examination<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phase II \u2013 Main Examination<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Psychometric Assessment<\/strong>, where prescribed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal Interview<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document Verification and Other Appointment Formalities<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Preliminary Examination is primarily a screening stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates shortlisted through Prelims appear in the Mains Examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Final selection is based on the applicable Mains and Interview criteria, subject to eligibility and other recruitment requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2026\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Prelims Exam Pattern 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Preliminary Examination contains eight sections with <strong>200 objective-type questions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Subject<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><th>Section Type<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>Qualifying<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>Qualifying<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Knowledge<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>Qualifying<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>Qualifying<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Decision Making<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>Qualifying<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>Merit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economic and Social Issues (ESI)<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>Merit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD)<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>Merit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>120 Minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Features_of_NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims\"><\/span>Important Features of NABARD Grade A Prelims<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>The examination is conducted online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All questions are objective-type.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The total examination duration is 120 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The paper carries 200 marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is negative marking for incorrect answers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The English Language section is conducted in English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other sections are generally available in English and Hindi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Five sections are qualifying in nature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three sections determine merit-based shortlisting for Mains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Sections_Count_for_NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims_Merit\"><\/span>Which Sections Count for NABARD Grade A Prelims Merit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Under the previous official examination scheme, the following sections count towards shortlisting merit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Merit Section<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economic and Social Issues<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agriculture and Rural Development<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Merit Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Candidates must meet the applicable qualifying requirements in the other sections, but shortlisting for Mains is based on the merit-section score under this scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Subject-Wise\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Prelims Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Subject-Wise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Reasoning_Ability_Syllabus\"><\/span>1. Reasoning Ability Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Reasoning section tests logical thinking and analytical ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Seating Arrangement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linear and Circular Puzzles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coding and Decoding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syllogism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inequalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood Relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direction Sense<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number Series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alphabet Series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Input-Output<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Sufficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement and Conclusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logical Reasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ranking and Order<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Practice puzzles, seating arrangements and syllogism regularly to improve accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_English_Language_Syllabus\"><\/span>2. English Language Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The English section evaluates grammar, vocabulary and comprehension skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloze Test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Error Detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentence Improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the Blanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Para Jumbles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentence Rearrangement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocabulary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Synonyms and Antonyms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Word Usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phrase Replacement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentence Completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Read English newspapers and practise comprehension passages daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Computer_Knowledge_Syllabus\"><\/span>3. Computer Knowledge Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Computer Fundamentals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware and Software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Input and Output Devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer Memory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MS Word<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MS Excel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MS PowerPoint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet and Email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer Networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database Management Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cybersecurity Basics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer Abbreviations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Focus on fundamental computer concepts and frequently used applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Quantitative_Aptitude_Syllabus\"><\/span>4. Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Simplification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number Series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quadratic Equations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Interpretation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Percentage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ratio and Proportion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profit and Loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple Interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compound Interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time and Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time, Speed and Distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixture and Alligation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Probability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permutation and Combination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mensuration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Strengthen arithmetic fundamentals and solve timed practice sets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Decision_Making_Syllabus\"><\/span>5. Decision Making Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Decision Making section tests a candidate&#8217;s ability to evaluate situations and choose appropriate actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important areas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Problem Identification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision-Making Principles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethical Decision Making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Situational Judgement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem Solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managerial Decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk Assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication Decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conflict Resolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision-Making Under Constraints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Practise situational questions involving workplace ethics, public responsibility and practical judgement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_General_Awareness_Syllabus\"><\/span>6. General Awareness Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>National Current Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Current Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking Awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government Schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget and Economic Survey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RBI and NABARD Functions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture-Related Current Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural Development Programmes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reports and Indices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important Appointments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awards and Honours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science and Technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Give special attention to agriculture, rural banking, government schemes and economic developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Economic_and_Social_Issues_ESI_Syllabus\"><\/span>7. Economic and Social Issues (ESI) Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">ESI is an important merit section in Prelims and a major component of the Generalist Mains examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Indian Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Structure of the Indian Economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Growth and Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inflation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monetary Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fiscal Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Reforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking and Financial Institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Issues<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Poverty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unemployment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Population Growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthcare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender Equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Migration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urbanisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rural Economy and Government Programmes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Rural Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Inclusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural Credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-Help Groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microfinance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural Employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Security Schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government Welfare Programmes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Combine basic economic concepts with current government policies, reports and rural development initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Agriculture_and_Rural_Development_ARD_Syllabus\"><\/span>8. Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">ARD carries substantial weightage in both Prelims and Generalist Mains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agriculture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Agriculture in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cropping Patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crop Production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soil Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soil Fertility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irrigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Extension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organic Farming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable Agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm Mechanisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seed Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fertilisers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pest and Disease Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Allied Agriculture Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Animal Husbandry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dairy Farming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poultry Farming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fisheries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horticulture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forestry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plantation Crops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rural Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Rural Infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural Livelihoods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panchayati Raj Institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural Credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farmer Producer Organisations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Cooperatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural Employment Schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watershed Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate-Resilient Agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NABARD&#8217;s Role in Rural Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Study agricultural concepts along with government schemes, institutional reports and current rural development initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Mains_Exam_Pattern_2026\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Mains Exam Pattern 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Mains Examination for the Generalist stream consists of two papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Paper<\/th><th>Subject<\/th><th>Type<\/th><th>Maximum Marks<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Paper I<\/td><td>General English<\/td><td>Descriptive<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>90 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper II \u2013 Part A<\/td><td>ESI and ARD<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>30 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper II \u2013 Part B<\/td><td>ESI and ARD<\/td><td>Descriptive<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>90 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Two Papers<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Objective + Descriptive<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>210 Minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> This is the previous official Generalist examination pattern. Specialist and Rajbhasha streams have different Paper II syllabi and may have different examination requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Mains_Paper_I_%E2%80%93_General_English\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Mains Paper I \u2013 General English<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Paper I is a descriptive English examination carrying <strong>100 marks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Paper<\/td><td>General English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>Descriptive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum Marks<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>90 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Answer Mode<\/td><td>Typed on Computer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language<\/td><td>English<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_English_Mains_Syllabus\"><\/span>General English Mains Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important areas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Essay Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Precis Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business and Official Correspondence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letter Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytical Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grammar and Written Expression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should practise writing clear, structured answers within the prescribed word limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Essay_Topics_for_Preparation\"><\/span>Important Essay Topics for Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Potential practice topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Sustainable Agriculture in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Role of NABARD in Rural Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Inclusion in Rural India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Banking in Rural Areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate Change and Agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women Empowerment Through Self-Help Groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Credit and Farmer Welfare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural Entrepreneurship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food Security in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology in Agriculture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">These are suggested preparation topics, not confirmed examination questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Mains_Paper_II_%E2%80%93_ESI_and_ARD\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Mains Paper II \u2013 ESI and ARD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For the Generalist stream, Paper II covers <strong>Economic and Social Issues<\/strong> and <strong>Agriculture and Rural Development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The paper contains both objective and descriptive components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Component<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Objective<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>30 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Descriptive<\/td><td>6 Questions, Attempt 4<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>90 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Objective + Descriptive<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>120 Minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The previous examination scheme specifies that the objective component contains questions of different mark values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Descriptive answers are typed on a computer in the permitted language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Mains_ESI_Syllabus_2026\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Mains ESI Syllabus 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should study the following topics in detail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Issues\"><\/span>Economic Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Nature of the Indian Economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structural and Institutional Features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inflation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poverty and Unemployment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Population Trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Reforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Globalisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking and Financial Sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Finance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fiscal and Monetary Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Economic Institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Issues\"><\/span>Social Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Human Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthcare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender Inequality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Population Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urbanisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Migration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Welfare Programmes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural Poverty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable Development Goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Schemes\"><\/span>Government Schemes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should study current schemes related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Rural Employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Inclusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women Empowerment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skill Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entrepreneurship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthcare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Mains_ARD_Syllabus_2026\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Mains ARD Syllabus 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Important preparation areas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agriculture_and_Crop_Production\"><\/span>Agriculture and Crop Production<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Agronomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crop Classification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cropping Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soil Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irrigation Methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water Conservation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Inputs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organic and Natural Farming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Marketing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Animal_Husbandry_and_Allied_Sectors\"><\/span>Animal Husbandry and Allied Sectors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Livestock Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dairy Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poultry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fisheries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horticulture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forestry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Extension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rural_Development\"><\/span>Rural Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Rural Credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microfinance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooperative Institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farmer Producer Organisations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural Infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural Livelihoods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panchayati Raj<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural Employment Programmes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable Rural Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agriculture_Current_Affairs\"><\/span>Agriculture Current Affairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should prepare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Agricultural Budget Announcements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture and Rural Development Schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NABARD Reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Production Trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural Credit Developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate and Agriculture Initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Specialist_Syllabus_2026\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Specialist Syllabus 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">NABARD may recruit Assistant Managers in specialised disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Paper II syllabus for Specialist posts is based on the relevant professional subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Examples of disciplines appearing in earlier NABARD recruitments include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Discipline<\/th><th>Main Preparation Area<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Agriculture<\/td><td>Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Production<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finance<\/td><td>Financial Management, Accounting, Banking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer \/ Information Technology<\/td><td>Programming, Databases, Networking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Civil Engineering<\/td><td>Structures, Surveying, Construction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electrical Engineering<\/td><td>Electrical Machines, Power Systems<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Statistics<\/td><td>Probability, Statistical Methods<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Animal Husbandry<\/td><td>Livestock and Animal Science<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fisheries<\/td><td>Fisheries Science and Aquaculture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Forestry<\/td><td>Forest Management and Ecology<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food Processing<\/td><td>Food Science and Processing Technology<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rajbhasha<\/td><td>Hindi Language and Translation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> These are examples from previous recruitment cycles. The disciplines advertised in 2026 must be confirmed from the official notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Negative_Marking_2026\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Negative Marking 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The previous examination scheme provides negative marking in objective tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Answer Type<\/th><th>Marking Rule<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Correct Answer<\/td><td>Marks Assigned to the Question<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Incorrect Answer<\/td><td>Deduction of One-Fourth of Assigned Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unattempted Question<\/td><td>No Penalty<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example\"><\/span>Example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For a one-mark question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Correct answer: +1 mark<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect answer: \u22120.25 mark<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unattempted question: 0 mark<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For questions carrying more than one mark, the penalty is calculated according to the marks assigned to that question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims_vs_Mains_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Prelims vs Mains Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Prelims<\/th><th>Mains (Generalist)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Examination Stage<\/td><td>Phase I<\/td><td>Phase II<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode<\/td><td>Online<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Question Type<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>Objective + Descriptive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum Marks<\/td><td>200<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>120 Minutes<\/td><td>210 Minutes Across Papers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subjects<\/td><td>8 Sections<\/td><td>General English, ESI and ARD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Negative Marking<\/td><td>Applicable<\/td><td>Applicable to Objective Questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Purpose<\/td><td>Shortlisting<\/td><td>Selection Merit<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Preparation_Strategy_2026\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Preparation Strategy 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should prepare for Prelims and Mains together because ESI and ARD are important in both stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_%E2%80%93_Understand_the_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>Step 1 \u2013 Understand the Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Start by reviewing the marks distribution and the difference between qualifying and merit sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_%E2%80%93_Focus_on_ESI_and_ARD\"><\/span>Step 2 \u2013 Focus on ESI and ARD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">These subjects account for 80 marks in Prelims and form the core of the Generalist Paper II in Mains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_%E2%80%93_Strengthen_Qualifying_Subjects\"><\/span>Step 3 \u2013 Strengthen Qualifying Subjects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare Reasoning, English, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude and Decision Making to meet the prescribed qualifying standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_%E2%80%93_Read_Current_Affairs_Daily\"><\/span>Step 4 \u2013 Read Current Affairs Daily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Banking and Economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rural Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government Schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NABARD Reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Survey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union Budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_%E2%80%93_Practise_Descriptive_Writing\"><\/span>Step 5 \u2013 Practise Descriptive Writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Write essays, precis and ESI\/ARD answers regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_%E2%80%93_Attempt_Mock_Tests\"><\/span>Step 6 \u2013 Attempt Mock Tests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Take full-length Prelims mock tests and analyse accuracy, time management and weak areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_%E2%80%93_Revise_Previous-Year_Questions\"><\/span>Step 7 \u2013 Revise Previous-Year Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Use previous-year papers to understand question types and recurring themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_30-Day_Study_Plan\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A 30-Day Study Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Days<\/th><th>Preparation Focus<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Days 1\u20135<\/td><td>Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and ESI Basics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Days 6\u201310<\/td><td>Agriculture Fundamentals and Computer Knowledge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Days 11\u201315<\/td><td>Rural Development, Government Schemes and Current Affairs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Days 16\u201320<\/td><td>ESI\/ARD Advanced Topics and Descriptive Writing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Days 21\u201325<\/td><td>Full-Length Mock Tests and Previous-Year Questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Days 26\u201330<\/td><td>Revision, Weak Topics and Final Practice<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should adjust the plan according to their preparation level and the official examination schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Study_Materials_for_NABARD_Grade_A_2026\"><\/span>Best Study Materials for NABARD Grade A 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates can use reliable sources such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>NCERT textbooks for basic economics, geography and science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard agriculture and rural development textbooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NABARD Annual Reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NABARD Publications and Research Reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union Budget Documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Survey of India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RBI Reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government Ministry Websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous-Year NABARD Grade A Question Papers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mock Tests and Descriptive Writing Practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Official reports are particularly useful for preparing current ESI and ARD topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Download_NABARD_Grade_A_Syllabus_2026_PDF\"><\/span>How to Download NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026 PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates can follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Visit the official NABARD website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nabard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.nabard.org\/<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the <strong>Career Notices<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the latest Assistant Manager Grade A recruitment notification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the official recruitment advertisement or information handout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the examination pattern and syllabus section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the relevant Generalist or Specialist syllabus PDF.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the document.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save it for examination preparation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should use the latest available official documents rather than assuming an older syllabus is unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Syllabus_2026_Important_Links\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026 Important Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Description<\/th><th>Official Link<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Check NABARD Grade A Syllabus and Exam Pattern<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nabard.org\/careers-notices1.aspx?cid=693&amp;id=26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NABARD Career Notices<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Previous Official Grade A Prelims Information Handout<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nabard.org\/auth\/writereaddata\/careernotices\/1310231846nabard-asstt-manager-grade-A-pre-english-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Previous NABARD Grade A Mains Syllabus<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nabard.org\/careers-notices1.aspx?cid=693&amp;id=26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NABARD Career Notices<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">NABARD Official Website<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nabard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nabard.org<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> The previous-year official documents are useful preparation references. Candidates should confirm the final 2026 syllabus from the relevant recruitment notification when available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NABARD_Grade_A_Syllabus_2026_FAQs\"><\/span>NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026 FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_Syllabus_2026\"><\/span>1. What is the NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The syllabus includes Reasoning, English, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision Making, General Awareness, Economic and Social Issues, and Agriculture and Rural Development for Prelims, with specialised papers in Mains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_many_questions_are_asked_in_NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims\"><\/span>2. How many questions are asked in NABARD Grade A Prelims?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The examination contains <strong>200 questions<\/strong> under the previous official pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_maximum_marks_for_NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims\"><\/span>3. What is the maximum marks for NABARD Grade A Prelims?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The examination carries <strong>200 marks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_duration_of_NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims\"><\/span>4. What is the duration of NABARD Grade A Prelims?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The examination duration is <strong>120 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_many_sections_are_included_in_Prelims\"><\/span>5. How many sections are included in Prelims?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There are <strong>eight sections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_sections_are_counted_for_Prelims_merit\"><\/span>6. Which sections are counted for Prelims merit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">General Awareness, Economic and Social Issues, and Agriculture and Rural Development are the three merit sections under the previous official scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Is_NABARD_Grade_A_Prelims_qualifying\"><\/span>7. Is NABARD Grade A Prelims qualifying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Prelims is used for shortlisting candidates for Mains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_Mains_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>8. What is the NABARD Grade A Mains Exam Pattern?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For the Generalist stream, Mains includes descriptive General English and an objective-plus-descriptive ESI\/ARD paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_How_many_marks_are_there_in_NABARD_Grade_A_Mains\"><\/span>9. How many marks are there in NABARD Grade A Mains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Generalist Mains examination carries <strong>200 marks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Is_there_negative_marking\"><\/span>10. Is there negative marking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to an incorrect objective answer is deducted under the previous scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Is_NABARD_Grade_A_Mains_descriptive\"><\/span>11. Is NABARD Grade A Mains descriptive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Generalist Mains includes both objective and descriptive components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_is_ESI_in_NABARD_Grade_A\"><\/span>12. What is ESI in NABARD Grade A?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">ESI stands for <strong>Economic and Social Issues<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_What_is_ARD_in_NABARD_Grade_A\"><\/span>13. What is ARD in NABARD Grade A?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">ARD stands for <strong>Agriculture and Rural Development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_syllabus_the_same_for_Generalist_and_Specialist_posts\"><\/span>14. Is the NABARD Grade A syllabus the same for Generalist and Specialist posts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No. Specialist posts have discipline-specific syllabus requirements, especially for Mains Paper II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Is_there_a_psychometric_test_in_NABARD_Grade_A\"><\/span>15. Is there a psychometric test in NABARD Grade A?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Recent recruitment patterns have included a psychometric assessment. Candidates should check whether it is prescribed for the 2026 recruitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Where_can_I_download_the_official_NABARD_Grade_A_syllabus\"><\/span>16. Where can I download the official NABARD Grade A syllabus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates can check the <strong>Career Notices<\/strong> section at <strong>nabard.org<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Is_the_NABARD_Grade_A_2026_exam_date_announced\"><\/span>17. 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