The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) conducts the Grade A Officer examination to recruit candidates for the post of Assistant Manager in the bank. The NABARD Grade A examination is a highly competitive exam and is conducted in two phases:
Phase I:
- This is a preliminary examination that consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in subjects such as general awareness, reasoning, English language, quantitative aptitude, and computer knowledge. The time duration of the examination is usually 120 minutes and it carries a total of 200 marks.
Phase II:
- This is the Main examination which includes
- Paper I is for Economic and Social Issues and Agriculture and Rural Development
- Paper II is for English Language
The Main examination is usually held online and it carries a total of 200 marks. The time duration for the main examination is usually 120 minutes for each paper.
Phase III:
- This is an interview round. Interviews are usually held for the candidates who qualify in the Main examination. The Interview is conducted for a total of 50 marks
The final selection is based on the candidate’s performance in the written examination and interview.
In order to be eligible for the NABARD Grade A examination, the candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and must meet the age criteria as specified by the commission. The age limit for the NABARD Grade A exam is 21-30 years.
It is important to regularly check the official NABARD website for updates on the exam schedule, admit card release, result announcement, and other important information. The official notification is usually released by the NABARD few months prior to the examination,
This exam is considered as one of the most highly competitive and challenging examination in the banking sector, known for its specialized focus on rural development and agriculture.