NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2020 for Prelims & Mains - Check Subject Wise Syllabus Here
NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2020 - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) prescribes the syllabus of NABARD Grade A for all those who wish to prepare for the exam. Candidates must go through NABARD Grade A syllabus 2020 to know all the topics and chapters from where the expected questions can be asked. The syllabus of NABARD Grade A 2020 contains the topic for both prelims and mains exam. By going through NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2020, candidates will be able to figure out which topic needs more practice and which ones need less attention. NABARD Grade A syllabus contains all the topics at one place, thus saving the candidates from running here and there in search of what to study.

NABARD Grade A 2020 Syllabus
The authority releases the syllabus of NABARD Grade A 2020 for the following two stages:
NABARD Grade A prelims syllabus
NABARD Grade A 2020 mains syllabus
NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2020 - Prelims
The prelims exam of NABARD Grade A will contain question from four sections:
Quantitative Aptitude
General Awareness
Reasoning Ability
English Language
Computer Knowledge
Economic & Social Issues.
Agriculture & Rural Development
NABARD Grade A 2020 Syllabus - Quantitative Aptitude
Simplification | Ratio & Proportion | Number Series |
Approximation | Simple & Compound Interest | Problems on Ages |
Data Sufficiency | Time, Speed & Distance | Mensuration |
Quadratic Equations | Partnerships & Discounts | Percentage |
Data Interpretation | Time & Work | Profit & Loss |
NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2020 - Reasoning Ability
Alphanumeric Series | Statement Assumptions, Conclusions/Arguments |
Syllogism | Analogy |
Order and Ranking | Coding-Decoding |
Direction based problems | Input-Output |
Blood Relations | Inequalities |
Series Completion | Puzzles |
Seating Arrangements |
Syllabus of NABARD Grade A 2020 - English Language & Computer Application
English Language | Computer Applications |
Reading Comprehension | Basic computer topics like Internet |
Cloze Test | Networking |
Errors Spotting | Software/Hardware |
Para Jumbles | Abbreviations |
Fill in The Blanks | Shortcuts |
Sentence Rearrangement | MS Office |
Synonyms & Antonyms | |
Sentence Improvement/Correction | |
Synonyms & Antonyms | |
Sentence Formation |
NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2020 - Mains
The mains exam of NABARD Grade A consists of two papers - paper I and II. Paper I is conducted for General English (Descriptive) while paper II is multiple choice questions based on Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development (with a focus on rural India)
NABARD Grade A syllabus for Mains exam
Paper I (Descriptive) | Paper II (MCQ) |
General English |
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NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2020 - General English
Essay writing,
Comprehension,
Report Writing,
Paragraph Writing & Letter Writing.
NABARD Grade A 2020 Syllabus - Economic & Social Issues
NABARD Grade A syllabus for Economics | NABARD Grade A syllabus for Social Issues |
Globalisation of Economy | Education – Health and Environment |
Structural and Institutional features | Education – Status & System of Education |
Role of International Funding Institutions – IMF & World Bank | Gender Issues |
Nature of Indian Economy | Socio -Economic Problems associated with Illiteracy |
Poverty Alleviation Programmes of the Government | Joint family system – Social Infrastructure |
WTO – Regional Economic Cooperation WTO – Regional Economic Co-operation | Educational relevance and educational wastage |
Reforms in Banking/ Financial sector | Educational Policy for India |
Industry – Industrial and Labour Policy | Social Structure in India |
Industrial performance – Regional Imbalance in India’s Industrial Development – – Public Sector Enterprises | Multiculturalism |
Economic underdevelopment | Demographic trends |
Opening up the Indian Economy – Globalisation | Urbanisation and Migration |
Population Trends – Population Growth and Economic Development – Population Policy in India | Socio-economic programmes for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and other backward classes |
Agriculture – Characteristics/Status – Technical and Institutional changes in Indian Agriculture | Social Movements |
Agricultural performance – Issues in Food Security in India – Non-Institutional and Institutional Agencies in rural credit | Indian Political Systems |
Rural banking and financial institutions in India | Current Affairs related to Social Issues |
Economic Reforms in India – Privatisation | Positive Discrimination in favour of the under privileged |
Inflation – Trends in Inflation & their Impact on National Economy and Individual Income | Current Affairs related to Economy |
Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India – Rural and Urban | Human Development |
NABARD Grade A 2020 Syllabus - Agriculture & Rural Development
Agriculture: Definition, Meaning and its branches
Agronomy: Definition, Meaning and Scope of agronomy
Classification of field crops
Factors affecting on crop production
Cropping Systems: Definition and types of cropping systems
Agro-Climatic Zones
Seed production, Seed processing, seed village
Problems of dryland agriculture
Precision Farming
Organic farming
Meteorology: Weather parameters, crop-weather advisory
System of Crop Intensification
NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2020
In order to get acquainted with the sections, mode of exam, duration, total number of questions etc. candidates must go through NABARD Grade A exam pattern. As per the exam pattern of NABARD Grade A, the test will be held in two phases - prelims and mains. Prelims exam will contain questions from seven sections - General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development. The mains exam will contain two papers - paper I (General English) and paper II (Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development).
NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2020 - Prelims
Name of Section | Marks |
General Awareness | 20 |
Economics & Social Issues | 40 |
English Language | 40 |
Computer Knowledge | 20 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 20 |
Reasoning Ability | 20 |
Agriculture & Rural Development | 40 |
Total Marks | 200 |
NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2020 - Mains
Paper | Marks | Time |
Paper I: General English | 100 | 90 minutes |
Paper II: General Post – Economic & Social Issues; Agriculture and Rural Development | 100 | 90 minutes |
Paper II: Other Posts | 100 | 90 minutes |
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Questions related to NABARD Grade A
how to prepare for ESI and ARD section of NABARD
Hi Aspirant,
NABARD Grade A examination is held in three phases like Phase 1,2,3.So to prepare for phase 1 go through Historical Basis of Indian Economy,Social Issue,current affairs,Monthly Magazines like Banking Services Chronicles etc.However for ARD Past and Present Schemes related to Agriculture and Rural Development are important and also prepare current affairs based on agricultural field.Stay focussed and motivated.The third round is all about personal interview.
Hope it helps!!!
please provide nabard grade A sample papers ??
Hello Dear,
NABARD conducts a common NABARD Grade-A Recruitment Exam to recruit Assistant Managers in the Rural Development Banking Service of NABARD. The candidates who are appointed as an Assistant Manager in the esteemed organization will get a good salary with other benefits. Candidates will have questions related to English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Computer, Economic and social issues, and Agriculture and rural development.
You can download the sample papers on the following link:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nabard-grade-a-exam-pattern
Good Luck
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• Age Limit: The candidate must be 21 Years to 30 Years as on 01.04.2020 i.e. candidates must have been born between 02.04.1990 and 01.04.1999 (both dates inclusive)
• Educational Qualification: The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Those who are in the Final year/Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for interview, they must produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 01.07.2020. Candidates with Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate must ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31.08.2020. Candidates with Chartered Accountant certification may also apply.
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The candidates should keep in mind the following points related to the SBI PO selection process:
• Biometric Verification: To ensure an error-free and secure selection procedure for SBI PO 2020, the bank may digitally capture the thumb impression of the candidate. This is done to verify the genuineness of the candidates. Any inconsistency in the biometric verification will lead to rejection of the candidature and punitive legal actions. Candidates are thus advised not to apply any kind of external matter like ink, mehandi, chemical etc. on their hands.
• Number of Attempts: The maximum number of chances are fixed for each category. Candidates who have used up all the chances are not eligible to apply. Appearing in Preliminary Exam is not counted as an attempt but appearing in Mains Exam is counted.
How to prepare for NABARD Grade A mock test?
Hello dear student !
In order to prepare for any examination, you have to study in a smart way. The NABARD Grade A exam asks direct questions and difficulty level is averagely difficult and the seats are quite less.
First you need to study regularly and don't skip even a single day.
For the first 5 sections , the preparation is almost same as for Bank PO, etc. For GA refer to -
Any standard static GA booklet (such as Bankers Adda's )
Affaircloud 100 Questions monthly pocket booklet
GKtoday 250 Questions monthly pdf
Now, for 2 most important sections which are there in mains also,
ARD-
You can refer to Edutap for this section.
For ESI-
you can refer to Edutap ESI static module, Union budget, Economic survey Vol. I , etc.
For English Descriptive Paper in Mains, you need to practice all the sections.
For interview, just read a national paper on Daily basis and be aware of your surrounding and all the developments amd changes.
Practice with online mock tests and practice ror every section as much as possible. Eat healthy and sleep properly.
Hope this will help you !
All the best
What is the best way to crack NABARD Grade A mock test online?
Hello aspirant
NABARD Grade A exam pattern contains the following 7 sections of the following marks;-
- Test of reasoning- 20 marks
- English language-40 marks
- Computer knowledge-20 marks
- General awareness-20 marks
- Quantitative aptitude-20 marks
- Economic & Social Issues-40 marks
- Agricultural and rural development -40 marks
To prepare for the exam, you should follow a proper study plan, give attention to all the sections equally, revise the topics and practice the mock papers available online. Read newspaper daily.
Hope this helps