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NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2021 - Check the syllabus for prelims and mains here
Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Jul 17, 2021 11:11 AM IST | #NABARD Grade A
NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2021 - The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) prescribes the NABARD Grade A syllabus for all the phases of the NABARD examination. The syllabus for NABARD Grade A 2021 exam has been released by the NABARD in the official notification.
The NABARD Grade A notification 2021 also consists of the marking scheme for the exam and the NABARD Grade A exam pattern 2021. The NABARD Grade A 2021 syllabus helps candidates to prepare for the NABARD Grade A exam and make a strategy on how to crack the NABARD Grade A exam. Applicants can also refer to previous year NABARD Grade A question papers 2021 to get an idea of the difficulty level of the exam and type of questions asked in the exam. To know more about the NABARD Grade A syllabus 2021 read the full article.
NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2021
The NABARD Grade A 2021 selection process has three phases - prelims, mains and interview. The NABARD Grade A prelims and mains exams are conducted in online mode. The syllabus for NABARD Grade A 2021 is prescribed by the authorities in the official NABARD Grade A notification 2021.
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NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2021 - NABARD Grade A prelims syllabus
In the NABARD Grade A prelims exam questions are asked from subjects like english, computer knowledge, reasoning, general awareness, economics and more. The NABARD Grade A prelims exam is conducted in online mode. Along with the NABARD Grade A 2021 syllabus, applicants must know the NABARD prelims exam pattern too. The prelims exam is objective in nature with 200 marks. There is negative marking for every incorrect response. Check the table below to know about the NABARD Grade A syllabus for prelims exam.
NABARD Grade A prelims syllabus
Reasoning | 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, etc. | |
English Language | English Language Reading Comprehension Cloze Test Errors Spotting Para Jumbles Fill in The Blanks Sentence Rearrangement Synonyms & Antonyms Sentence Improvement/Correction Synonyms & Antonyms Sentence Formation, etc. | |
Computer Knowledge | Computer Applications Basic computer topics like Internet Networking Software/Hardware Abbreviations Shortcuts MS Office, etc. | |
General Awareness | Current Affairs Banking Economy Insurance, etc. | |
Economics and Social Issues with focus on rural India | Regional Economic Cooperation Reforms in Banking/ Financial sector Industry – Industrial and Labour Policy Industrial performance – Regional Imbalance in India’s Industrial Development Education – Health and Environment Education – Status & System of Education Gender Issues Socio Economic Problems associated with Illiteracy Social Infrastructure Educational relevance and educational wastage Educational Policy for India Social Structure in India, etc. | |
Agriculture and Rural Development with focus on rural india | 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, etc. | |
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, etc. | |
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NABARD Grade A syllabus 2021 - NABARD Grade A mains syllabus
In the NABARD Grade A mains exam questions are asked from subjects like general english, economics, social issues, agriculture and more. The NABARD Grade A mains exam is also conducted in online mode and questions asked are objective and descriptive in nature. Check the tables below to know more about the NABARD Grade A mains syllabus for all the posts.
NABARD Grade A mains syllabus
Subjects | Topics |
General English | Essay Precis Writing Comprehension Report Writing Paragraph Writing Business/ Office Correspondence, etc. |
Economics and Social Issues | Globalisation of Economy Structural and Institutional features Role of International Funding Institutions – IMF & World Bank Nature of Indian Economy Poverty Alleviation Programmes of the Government WTO – Regional Economic Cooperation Reforms in Banking/ Financial sector Industry – Industrial and Labour Policy Industrial performance – Regional Imbalance in India’s Industrial Development – – Public Sector Enterprises Economic underdevelopment Opening up the Indian Economy – Globalisation Population Trends – Population Growth and Economic Development – Population Policy in India Agriculture – Characteristics/Status – Technical and Institutional changes in Indian Agriculture Agricultural performance – Issues in Food Security in India – Non-Institutional and Institutional Agencies in rural credit Rural banking and financial institutions in India Economic Reforms in India – Privatisation Inflation – Trends in Inflation & their Impact on National Economy and Individual Income Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India – Rural and Urban Education – Health and Environment Education – Status & System of Education Gender Issues Socio -Economic Problems associated with Illiteracy Joint family system – Social Infrastructure Educational relevance and educational wastage Educational Policy for India Social Structure in India Multiculturalism Demographic trends Urbanisation and Migration Socio-economic programmes for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and other backward classes Social Movements Indian Political Systems Current Affairs related to Social Issues Positive Discrimination in favour of the under privileged Current Affairs related to Economy Human Development, etc. |
Agriculture and 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, etc. |
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NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2021
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development prescribes the NABARD Grade A exam pattern in the NABARD Grade A notification 2021. Candidates wanting to clear the NABARD Grade A 2021 have to qualify all the phases of the exam. NABARD Grade A prelims exam is objective in nature, whereas NABARD mains is both objective and descriptive in nature. There is negative marking for every wrong answer. WBPSC mentions the NABARD Grade A syllabus for all the stages in the notification too. For more information on the NABARD Grade A exam pattern 2021 check the tables below.
NABARD Grade A prelims exam pattern
Phase I: Preliminary examination (online) | |||||
Topics | No. of questions | Total marks | Duration | Negative Mark | |
Reasoning | 20 | 20 | 120 minutes | 1/4th mark for every wrong answer marked | |
English Language | 40 | 40 | |||
Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | |||
General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |||
Economics and Social Issues with focus on rural India | 40 | 40 | |||
Agriculture and Rural Development with focus on rural india | 40 | 40 | |||
Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |||
Total | 200 | 200 | |||
NABARD Grade A prelims marking scheme
Marks for correct answer | +1 |
Marks for incorrect answer | -1/4 |
Marks for unanswered questions | - |
NABARD Grade A mains exam pattern
Phase II: Main examination (Online: MCQ + descriptive) | ||||
Paper I: | General English | Essay, Précis writing, Comprehension and Business/ Office Correspondence | 100 | 1 hour 30 mins |
Paper II: | MCQs | Specialised as per posts applied for | 100 | 1 hour 30 mins |
NABARD Grade A 2021 marking scheme
NABARD Grade A exam pattern phases | Total marks allotted per phase |
Prelims - phase 1 | 200 |
Mains - phase 2 | 200 |
Interview - phase 3 | 25 |
Here are some other banking exams that candidates appearing for NABARD Grade A exam can apply for are RBI Grade B exam, IBPS PO exam, RBI Assistant exam, SBI PO exam and more.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is there negative marking in the NABARD Grade A examination?
Yes, there is negative marking in the NABARD Grade A exam.
2. What is the application fee for the NABARD Grade A examination?
The NABARD Grade A application form fee is Rs 800 for General/ OBC category candidates.
3. What are the phases of the NABARD Grade A exam?
The NABARD Grade A exam has three phases. They are as follows:
Prelims
Mains
Interview
4. What is the marking scheme of the NABARD Grade A 2021 exam?
The NABARD Grade A 2021 exam for all the phases is as follows.
NABARD Grade A 2021 marking scheme
NABARD Grade A phases | Total marks allotted as per phase |
Prelims - phase 1 | 200 |
Mains - phase 2 | 200 |
Interview - phase 3 | 25 |
5. What are the common subjects asked in the NABARD Grade A prelims and mains exam?
Common subjects asked in the NABARD Grade A prelims and mains exam are as follows.
Prelims | Reasoning, english, quantitative aptitude, general awareness, etc. |
Mains | English |
6. How many hours should I study for the NABARD Grade A exam?
To crack the NABARD Grade A exam aspirants must study for at least 6 hours.
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Examination Dates ->
As of now, no notification has been released that shows the Application Date and the Exam Date. In 2021, the Application date was released on 17th July, 2021 and the Exam (Prelims) was conducted on 18th September, 2021. So this year in 2022, you can expect the exam happening around those dates. So you are suggested to visit its official website - www.nabard.org on a frequent basis for the latest updates regarding NABARD. The duration of the Prelims exam is 2 hours (120 minutes).
Regarding exam preparation, 1 year is sufficient for a thorough preparation.
To go through the latest articles regarding NABARD, you may visit the link - Latest Articles around NABARD Grade A Exam (careers360.com)
masteranshu27 27 March,2022
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!!!
Abir Gayen 29 January,2021
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
harshitasharansrivastava 28 January,2021
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
prerna vats 07 March,2020
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
Charvi Nayyar 08 March,2020
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