NABARD Grade A & B 2025 Complete Information

The NABARD is one of the important financial institutions in India which focus on rural development and agricultural credit.

It was formed in 1979 under the Chairmanship of Shri B. Sivaraman and established in 1982 under the NABARD Act of 1981.

It emerged from recommendations by the Committee to Review the Arrangements for Institutional Credit for Agriculture and Rural Development (CRAFICARD). 

NABARD took over the agricultural credit functions of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the refinance functions of the Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation (ARDC).  

Fully owned by the Government of India, it supervises Regional Rural Banks and cooperatives, aiming to enhance rural economic growth. 

NABARD collaborates with several international organizations, including the World Bank, UNDP, KfW, and Women’s World Banking, to support agricultural and rural development initiatives in India. 

Did you know that each year, many aspirants aim to get a position at NABARD, one of India’s most respected institutions, through the competitive NABARD Grade A and Grade B examinations. 

These exams are designed to select those who are ready to join NABARD’s mission of fostering sustainable agricultural practices and promoting rural prosperity across the nation. 

Being entrusted with such responsibilities makes it clear that the NABARD Grade A and B exams are not to be taken lightly.

Officers at NABARD serves an important role in shaping India’s rural economy and ensuring inclusive development. 

Grade A candidates are appointed as Assistant Managers, while those who pass Grade B become Managers. 

If you’re preparing for the NABARD Grade A & B 2025 exams, we have gathered all the essential details you need to know for a successful exam journey. 

So, let’s explore everything you need to know about the NABARD Grade A & B Exams! 

NABARD Grade A 2024 Latest Updates  

You can take a look at the latest exam updates related to NABARD Grade A 2024 recruitment: 

• 24th February 2025 – The final result for RBI Grade A exam was released. 
• 14th December 2024 – The Psychometric Test was conducted for shortlisted candidates. 
• 29th November 2024 – The NABARD Grade A Phase 2 Result Out.
• 09th October 2024 – The NABARD Grade A Phase 2 Admit Card Out.
• 27th September 2024 – The NABARD Grade A Phase 1 result declared.
• 26th August 2024 – The NABARD Grade A Phase 1 Admit Card is Out.
• 27th July 2024 – The notification for the NABARD Grade A 2024 exam has been out. The application process for the exam started on the same day will continue till 15th August 2024.  A total of 102 vacancies, along with 08 vacancies for the PwBD category have been announced. The exam date for Phase 1 is scheduled for 01st September 2024.  
  
• 25th July 2024: The newspaper advertisement for NABARD recruitment 2024 for Grade A officers’ post has been declared.

NABARD Full Form

The full form for NABARD stands for National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.  

As the name indicates, NABARD is a development bank established to promote the growth of agriculture, small-scale industries, and economic activities in rural areas by providing and regulating credit for these purposes. 

Briefly speaking about its history, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), at the request of the Government of India (GOI), set up a committee to review the arrangements for institutional credit for agriculture and rural development (CRAFICARD). 

Function of NABARD

NABARD takes responsibilities of the rural development, fostering social innovations and enterprises.

As of May 2023, it operates through 31 regional offices and collaborates with over 4,000 partner organizations to support initiatives like the SHG-Bank Linkage programme, soil and water conservation, and crop productivity.

It consistently ranks among the top 50 taxpayers, reinvesting profits for further development. 

NABARD’s main functions are: 

1. Refinancing: It acts as an apex financing agency, refinancing credit for rural development activities and liaising with national institutions like RBI and government bodies. 

2. Banking Supervision: NABARD supervises cooperative and rural banks, ensuring credit delivery efficiency and institutional strengthening. 

3. Development: It leads programs like the SHG-Bank Linkage and natural resource management, supporting microfinance and sustainable rural development projects. 

NABARD Grade A & B 2025 Exams

NABARD Grade A & Grade B exams are conducted for recruitment to the post of Assistant Manager (Grade A Officer) & Manager (Grade B Officer) respectively.

As mentioned earlier, Grade A post holds a very prestigious rank in the country, and the responsibilities that rest on the shoulders of a Grade A officer are pretty huge.

Since the Grade B post is a step senior to that of a Grade A post, the responsibilities are also greater.

While the NABARD Grade B exam is pretty similar to the Grade A exam, the only difference is that there’s an extra paper (analytical Paper on Development Economics, Statistics, Finance, and Management) that aspirants have to take in the second phase of the Grade B exam.

With that, let me give you a brief about the latest happenings in the NABARD Grade A & B recruitments.

NABARD Grade A & Grade B 2025: Selection Procedure

NABARD Grade A & Grade B 2025 selection procedure is a three-stage process that involves the following phases – 

• Phase 1- also known as Preliminary exam  
• Phase 2 – also referred as Mains exam 
• Phase 3 – Interview or Personality Test

Check the full Grade A & Grade B Selection Procedure.

NABARD Grade A & Grade B 2025: Job Profile

Once you are selected as an Assistant Manager (Grade A), you can be assigned to any department in the bank irrespective of your qualification.

NABARD has a bureaucratic work culture. So, you’ll have to report to the Chief General Manager (CGM).

Similarly, when you join NABARD as a Grade B Officer you are appointed to the post of Manager. You’re entrusted with different responsibilities like granting loans to facilitating inter-departmental works.

Now, if you want to know more about the NABARD Grade A and Grade B Job Profiles, click here.

NABARD Grade A & Grade B 2025: Salary

The NABARD Grade A and B positions are some of the most leading and sought-after roles in India, offering challenging yet rewarding career opportunities. 

NABARD is very liberal in paying Perks and Emoluments for even the smallest of expenses. (excited much?).

The salary of a NABARD Grade A officer is as follows: 

• • The basic pay: In 2025, as per the official information by NABARD, the initial pay stands at Rs. 44,500.
    
  • Gross monthly salary: Along with the allowances such as DA, HRA, the gross monthly salary of NABARD Grade A is approximately Rs. 1,00,000. 

Every year, over 1 lakh candidates compete for a limited number of vacancies. NABARD is also known for offering excellent perks and allowances that cover even the smallest of expenses.    

Now, if you want to know in detail about the pay scale of NABARD Grade A or Grade B Officer, check here. 

NABARD Grade A 2025: Eligibility Criteria

The official notification for NABARD Grade A 2025 is yet to be released. However, based on previous years, no major changes are expected in the eligibility criteria for this year’s exam. 

The NABARD Grade A eligibility criteria cover several key aspects, including: 

• Educational Qualifications 
• Age Limit and it’s relaxation 
• Nationality

One important point to note is that only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for the NABARD Grade A exam. 

While there is a defined age limit for applicants, there is no restriction on the number of attempts, giving aspirants multiple opportunities to qualify. 

Let’s now take a closer look at each of these eligibility factors in detail. 

1) Age Eligibility (as of 01 September 2025)

• You must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of 01 September 2023, i.e., you must have been born not earlier than 02-09-1995 and not later than 01-09-2004.
  

2) Educational Qualification

To be eligible for the Grade A post in the general stream of RDBS, the educational qualifications required by the candidate are either of the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate.
  
• Post Graduate degree, MBA/PGDM with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate
• A degree of professional qualification in CA/CS/ICWA.
• A degree of professional qualification in CA/CS/ICWA. 

Now, since the topic of eligibility for the Grade A exam is so vast to be covered in full here, for more details read the complete NABARD Grade A 2025 Eligibility Criteria. 

NABARD Grade B 2023: Eligibility Criteria

The NABARD Grade B 2023 notification is expected to come out soon. Hence, as for eligibility of the exam, I shall be mentioning the eligibility criteria mentioned in the 2021 official notification. 

1) Age Eligibility (as of 1 July 2021) 

The candidate must be between the ages of 25 and 32 years as of 01.07.2021, i.e., he/she must have been born not earlier than 02-07-1989 and not later than 01-07-1996). 

2) Educational Qualification 

To apply for the NABARD Grade B Manager post (RDBS), you’d need to be a Post Graduate degree holder in any subject with an aggregate of 60% (55% for SC/ST/PWBD), from a recognized university OR you should have a minimum 60% or equivalent in 10th, 12th, Graduation and PG, MBA/PGDM at all levels OR a minimum 60% or equivalent in 10th, 12th, Graduation, PG, and a professional degree, viz., CA/CS/ICWA OR a minimum 60% or equivalent in 10th, 12th, Graduation, PG and Ph.D. 

Here too, like the section of eligibility for the Grade A exam, there is much that you’d need to know. For that, read the blog on the detailed NABARD Grade B eligibility. 

Now after you’re done with proving your eligibility for the exam and then filling a dreadful form, let’s move to the selection procedure, which you need to clear to get the job. 

NABARD Grade A 2025: Notifications

NABARD usually releases a Grade A newspaper advertisement prior to the official notification, providing important details such as the expected release date’s official notification and number of vacancies, which generally ranges from 100-150 based on past trends.  
 
As of now, the official notification for NABARD Grade A 2025 has not been released yet. 
 
Once the official notification is out, it will contain all the essential information such as exam date, number of vacancies, application process, eligibility criteria and syllabus etc. 

The exam dates both Phase 1 and 2 will be released in the official notification. 

The registration process will start on the same day the notification is released. If you are planning to start your preparation for the exam, make sure to stay updated by regularly checking our page for the latest updates.  

NABARD Grade A 2024: Notifications

Latest Update: – The NABARD Grade A Result for Phase 2 is out on 29th November 2024.

The NABARD Grade A 2024 admit card for Phase 2 exam has been declared on 09th October 2024. 

The NABARD Grade A Phase 2 exam will be Conduct on 20th October 2024.

The Phase 1 result for NABARD Grade A 2024 exam has been announced on 27th September 2024.

The Phase 1 admit card for NABARD Grade A 2024 exam has been declared on 26th August 2024.

The official notification for NABARD Grade A 2024 exam has been out on 27th July 2024. A total 102 of vacancies have been released for NABARD recruitment 2024 for Grade A post.

The application process for the NABARD Grade A 2024 has begun on the same day itself, on 27th July 2024 and shall end on 15th August 2024.

As per the notification, the Phase 1 exam will commence on 01st Septmeber 2024.

The newspaper advertisement for NABARD Grade A 2024 has been out on 25th July 2024. 

As for NABARD Grade B Notification, at the moment, there is no concrete information about the respective recruitment.   

Anyway, I’d recommend that you keep checking this blog from time to time to soak up on the updates about the same.   

Now talking about the notifications, they are an essential part of the examination process.   

This is because it is in these notifications that all the details about the exam are given. From the number of vacancies, important dates, exam patterns, the syllabus, and so on and so forth.  

Check the NABARD Grade A 2025-24 detailed notification here.  

NABARD Grade A 2025: Important Dates

The official NABARD Grade A notification 2025 is yet to be released and we will update this page as soon as the official notification is out. 

For a detailed overview, the NABARD exam dates for the 2025 exam are listed in the table below: 

NABARD Grade A & Grade B 2025: Application Form 

The application process for NABARD Grade A have not been open because the notification is yet to be released. 

The application process will begin on the same day when the notification releases and stay open for approximately 15-20 days. 

Submitting the application form is the first and most important step for all candidates who wish to take the exam. Without completing this step, you will not be eligible to appear for the NABARD Grade A exam. 

Click here to know more about the steps on how to apply online for NABARD Grade A 2025. 

NABARD Grade A 2025: Application Fee

You can check the NABARD Grade A 2025 application fees which I have mentioned below in the table format: 

To know more about the topic, you can check  NABARD Grade A application fees  which I have explained in detail.  

NABARD Grade A & B 2025: Exam Pattern

The details regarding the latest exam pattern for NABARD Grade A 2025 are given in the section.  

Let’s take a look at the exam pattern of NABARD Grade A Preliminary & Mains Examination given below: 

• Phase I – Preliminary Examination
• The Prelims Examination of Grade A will be conducted online. 

Objective Type: MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) carrying 200 marks.

Duration: 120 Minutes Composite Time

Total Marks: 200

I) Test of Reasoning – 20 questions – 20 marks

II) English Language – 30 questions – 30 marks

III) Computer Knowledge – 20 questions – 20 marks

IV) Quantitative Aptitude – 20 questions – 20 marks

V) Decision Making– 10 questions – 10 marks

VI) General awareness – 20 questions – 20 marks

VII) Economic & Social Issues (with focus on Rural India) – 40 questions – 40 marks

VIII) Agriculture & Rural Development (with focus on Rural India) – 40 questions- 40 marks

Phase II – Mains Examination

The Mains Examination of NABARD Grade A will be online and will have two papers.

Paper-I 

General English: (Descriptive – online through the keyboard)

The paper will have descriptive questions carrying 100 marks.

Duration: 1 ½ hour

Paper I is common to all disciplines.

Paper-II (Objective as well as Descriptive): 

Economic & Social Issues – For General Discipline

Agriculture & Rural Development

Duration: 2 hrs. – 100 Marks

Phase III – Interview (50 Marks)

Now if we talk about the NABARD Grade B Exam Pattern, it is exactly the same as that of the NABARD Grade A exam; everything, from Phase 1, and Phase 2 subjects, the time durations, the maximum marks for the various papers, all are exactly the same.

The only difference being an additional paper in Phase 2.

The additional paper is called Paper III. This paper is also an objective as well as descriptive type online paper of 100 marks, with a time limit of 2 hrs.

This Paper III is based on the subjects of Development Economics, Statistics, Finance & Management.

To know more about the pattern for Phase 1 and Phase 2 in detail, you can check the  Complete Exam Pattern of NABARD Grade A & Grade B Examinations. 

NABARD Grade A & B 2025 Syllabus

Knowing the syllabus is the first step in preparing for the NABARD Grade A and Grade B exams. 

The syllabus for NABARD Grade A Phase 1 comprises of subjects such as Reasoning ability, English language, Computer knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision- making, General awareness, ARD and ESI. 

The NABARD Grade A Phase 2 covers subjects such as Descriptive English, Development Economics, Statistics, F&M, ARD and ESI 

Having a clear information of the syllabus not only helps you identify the key topics but also enables you to devise an effective preparation strategy tailored to your strengths and weaknesses. 

To get a detailed breakdown of the syllabus, including subject-wise topics for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 exams, you can refer to the official NABARD Grade A 2025 syllabus. 

NABARD Grade A and Grade B 2025: Preparation Tips

If you’re planning to prepare for NABARD Grade A 2025, having a clear and structured strategy is essential to your success. 

The difficulty level of the NABARD Grade A exam is generally higher when compared to other bank clerical exams.

This means that a more focused and disciplined approach is required to excel in this exam. 

To successfully clear the Grade A exam, candidates must demonstrate strong focus, determination, and consistent effort throughout their preparation journey. 

If you’re wondering how to effectively prepare for the NABARD Grade A exam, it’s important to cover all the usual subjects required for banking exams, but with an added emphasis on certain areas.

In addition to the general banking and aptitude subjects, you’ll need to focus on specialized topics such as Finance & Management, Development Economics, and Statistics. 

For the best approach to cracking the NABARD Grade A or Grade B exam, ensure you follow a well-rounded strategy that incorporates time management, subject expertise, and practice with previous year’s papers. 

NABARD Grade A & Grade B 2025: Books & Mock Tests

If you are preparing to clear NABARD Grade A 2025, then it is extremely important for you to have the right books to prepare and solve as many mock tests as possible. Doing this certainly increases your chances of clearing the exams. 

So, preparing from the right books is crucial in qualifying for the exams.

Now, if we talk about mock tests, it’s really important that you regularly test your level of preparedness by solving high-quality mock tests.

It is also important that you prepare a certain topic of the syllabus from the right books, and then practice at least one mock test to assess your level of preparedness.

Check the recommended NABARD Grade A & Grade B Books for Phase 1 & Phase 2 here.

Also, get free NABARD Grade A & Grade B Mock Tests for Phase 1 & Phase 2 here.

NABARD Grade A & B 2024: Admit Card

Latest Update: – The NABARD Grade A 2024 Phase 02 admit card has been announced on 09th October 2024.   

As per the notification, the NABARD Grade A 2024 Phase 1 exam will be held on 01st September 2024, the admit card for the same has been announced on 26th August 2024.

The NABARD Grade A Mains 2023 admit card was declared on 10th November 2023 for the Phase 2 examination which will be held on 19th November 2023. You can click on the link to download NABARD Grade A 2023 Phase 2 admit card.   

The NABARD Grade A 2023 admit card has been declared on 09th October 2023 for the Prelims exam which was conducted on 16th October 2023.  

The notification for NABARD Grade A 2023 had been announced on 02nd September 2023.   

The candidates are advised to download the admit card as soon as it releases to avoid any trouble at the last minute during the exam time, as admit card is one of most important documents to carry on day of the examination.  

Know more about the NABARD Grade A & Grade B admit cards and the steps to download them here. 

NABARD Grade A Previous Year Question Paper

If you are aiming to clear NABARD Grade A 2024, then you must consider previous year’s question papers as your best friend. Solving NABARD Previous Year Question Papers will definitely increase your chances of clearing the exam. 

So, to help you secure success in cracking NABARD Grade A exam. We have provided you with the previous year question papers including the latest NABARD Grade A 2023 exam paper.

All things considered, the most ideal way you can prepare effectively for the exam is first to solve a NABARD previous year question paper and afterward measure for yourself your level of preparedness and shortcomings.

Then accordingly you can start preparing by taking up your weak topics first and then move on to the topics you are already strong at.

Complete the entire syllabus once following the above process. When you are done with the entire syllabus, solve another NABARD previous year’s question paper to identify the parts of the syllabus that you are still weak at. Then repeat the aforementioned process again.

Repeat the process until you attain the same level of mastery in every topic of the syllabus.

Having said that, you can access and download NABARD Grade A past year papers of Phase 1 & 2 from 2018- 2023 which I have compiled.

NABARD Grade A Exam Analysis

To strategize in a comprehensive manner for NABARD Grade A 2024, having an overall idea of the exam’s nature is beneficial for your preparation for the same.  

The exam entails questions that are asked from each section (such as Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Decision Making, Agriculture & Rural Development, Economics & Social Issues).  

Now you must be wondering, how to have an idea about exam’s difficulty level? 

It might be a complex question, but it has a direct answer- EXAM ANALYSIS. 

To help you with an overview of difficulty level of the NABARD Grade A exam I have provided you with the detailed exam analysis of NABARD Grade A 2024.  

You can click on the NABARD Grade A 2024 Exam analysis to get detailed assessment of NABARD Grade A 2024 Phase 1 and Phase 2 exam section – wise.

NABARD Grade A 2024 Cut Off

NABARD releases cut off marks after the announcement of the result declaration. In other words, the NABARD grade A cut off usually releases soon after the declaration of the final result. 

While the exam cycle for NABARD Grade A 2024 is yet to commence you can look at the cutoff released for NABARD Grade A 2023 recruitment.  

The final result for NABARD Grade A 2023 was released on 21st February 2024. Whereas the cutoff for Phase 1, Phase 2 and the final cutoff was declared on 19th April 2024.  

Before the dissemination of the cut off and result information, NABARD successfully conducted the Phase 1 and Phase 2 exams of NABARD Grade A. 

To give you an idea about how the cut off marks are presented, I have listed the final cut off of NABARD Grade A 2023: 

To know more about the NABARD Grade A cutoff for Prelims and Mains, specifically, the sectional, category-wise, and paper-wise cut offs, go through my blog on the same. 

NABARD Grade A Result 2024

Latest update: The NABARD Grade A 2024 Phase 2 result has been announced on 29th November 2024 for the Phase 2 exam which was held on 19th October 2024. The NABARD Grade A 2024 Phase 2 result official pdf is attached here.

The NABARD Grade A 2024 Phase 1 Result has been out on 27th September 2024 for the exam which conducted on 01st September 2024.

The final result for NABARD Grade A 2023 has been out on 21st February 2024.

The NABARD Grade A 2023 Phase 2 result has been announced on 22nd December 2023 for the Phase 2 exam which was held on 19th November 2023. The NABARD Grade A 2023 Phase 2 result official pdf is attached here.

The result for NABARD Grade A 2023 Phase 1 was declared on 4th November 2023, the exam for which took place on 16th October 2023.

The marks secured by the candidates in the exam result play a major role in the final selection.   

While there is no fixed timeline regarding the announcement of results for NABARD Grade A prelims, mains and the final result.   

However, as per the general trend, the results for different phases of Grade A Examination are released within a month after the culmination of the specific stage.

Conclusion

This brings us to the end of this long but hopefully informative blog. Till now we have discussed all important details related to the NABARD Grade A and Grade B exam which includes Notification, Application process, exam dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, cutoff and result.

I hope you find this detailed information beneficial for your exam preparation. I shall now take your leave and wish you good luck.

All the Best!!
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