Knowing the exam dates helps students prepare better because it gives them a clear timeline. This way, they can plan their studies, finish the syllabus on time, and revise properly without last-minute stress.
NABARD Grade A 2025 Tentative Notification
To get an idea of when the NABARD Grade A 2025 notification might be released, we looked at the patterns from previous years. This helps us make an informed guess about the expected dates.
Previous Years NABARD Grade A Notification Trends
| Year | Notification Date |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 July 2021 |
| 2022 | 18 July 2022 |
| 2023 | 2 September 2023 |
| 2024 | 27 July 2024 |
Looking at the pattern from the last few years, the NABARD Grade A 2025 notification is likely to be released around June or July 2025.
NABARD Grade A 2025: Expected Exam Dates
Here are the expected dates for the NABARD Grade A 2025 exam.
| S.No. | Event | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NABARD Grade A 2025 Notification | June/July 2025 |
| 2 | Online Application Start Date | June/July 2025 |
| 3 | Online Application Last Date | June/July 2025 |
| 4 | Phase 1 (Preliminary) – Online Exam | July/August 2025 |
NABARD Grade A 2025: Expected Vacancies
Following is a list of the total vacancies released for the past ten years.
| S.No. | Year | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | 100 |
| 2 | 2016 | 100 |
| 3 | 2017 | 91 |
| 4 | 2018 | 92 |
| 5 | 2019 | 79 |
| 6 | 2020 | 139 |
| 7 | 2021 | 148 |
| 8 | 2022 | 161 |
| 9 | 2023 | 150 |
| 10 | 2024 | 102 |
Based on this trend, you can expect about 100+ vacancies in the 2025 recruitment notification for assistant managers.
NABARD Grade A 2025: Eligibility
The age limit for the NABARD Grade A exam depends on the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification, which is usually the 1st of the month when the notification is released. As per the rule, you should be at least 21 years old and not older than 30 years as of that cut-off date.
Academic Qualifications: Generalist Post
To be eligible for NABARD Grade A, you need to have one of the following qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in any subject with at least 60% marks (or 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates), OR
- A Postgraduate degree or MBA/PGDM with at least 55% marks (or 50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates), OR
- A professional qualification like CA, CS, ICWA, OR
- A Ph.D. from a recognized institution.
All qualifications must be from universities or institutes recognized by the Government of India or UGC.
NABARD Grade A 2025: Exam Pattern
The recruitment process for NABARD Grade A Assistant Manager is divided into 3 phases:
NABARD Grade A: Phase 1 Pattern
The Phase 1 exam has one paper with 200 questions for 200 marks. It’s divided into 8 sections. Out of these, 5 sections are qualifying only—you just need to clear the cut-off in them. The other 3 sections are the ones that actually matter for your selection. The marks you score in these 3 sections will decide whether you move on to the Phase 2 exam.
| Section | Number of Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| English | 30 | 30 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Decision Making | 10 | 10 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Economic and Social Issues | 40 | 40 |
| Agriculture and Rural Development | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Note:
- Non-Merit Sections (Reasoning, English, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision Making): Just need to clear the cut-off.
- Merit Sections (General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues, Agriculture & Rural Development): Marks scored here decide shortlisting for Phase 2.
NABARD Grade A: Phase 2 Pattern
Phase 2 consists of 2 papers of 100 marks each. See the table below:
| Paper | Type of Paper | Time (minutes) | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General English | Online (Descriptive) | 90 min | 3 | 100 |
| Paper II: Economic & Social Issues (ESI) & Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) | 50% Objective 50% Descriptive | 30 min (Objective) 90 min (Descriptive) | 30 Objective 4 Descriptive | 50 50 |
| Total | 120 min | 100 |
NABARD Grade A: Phase 3 Pattern
Phase 3 of the NABARD Grade A exam consists of a psychometric test (subject to the discretion of NABARD) and an Interview. The final selection is done by adding marks secured in Phase 2 and Interview.
NABARD Grade A 2025: Phase 1 Syllabus
Understanding the NABARD Grade A syllabus significantly impacts the preparation strategy and success in the exam. Following is the decoded syllabus for the eight subjects mentioned in Phase 1.
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | – Percentage – Profit & Loss, Discount – Ratio and Proportion – Simplification – Simple and Compound Interest – Time and Work – Pipes and Cistern – Number Series and Number System – Time, Speed, and Distance – Trains and Boats – Mixture – Average – Ages – Partnership – Area, Volume – Probability – Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency – Quadratic Equation – Quantity Comparison |
| Reasoning Ability | – Alphabetical, Alphanumeric Series – Coding and Decoding – Syllogism – Direction Sense – Inequality – Ranking – Blood Relation – Seating Arrangement – Puzzles – Machine Input Output – Statement – Assumption – Statement – Course of Action – Cause and Effect – Statement Argument – Statement Conclusion – Data Sufficiency |
| English Language | – Grammar – Error Spotting – Sentence Improvement – Comprehension Ability – Reading Comprehension – Cloze Test – Rearrangement – Para Jumbles – Double Fillers – Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution, Phrasal Verbs) |
| General Awareness | – Current Affairs (last 6 months) – National News (MoUs, Summits, Major Events) – International (Summits, Conferences) – Defence (Exercises, Drills, Updates) – Days in News (Events, Themes) – Persons in News (Appointments, Obituaries, Retirements) – Sports (Tournaments, Winners) – Science & Technology – Awards and Honours – Environment – Banking, Economy, Schemes – Books and Authors – Static GA (CMs, Cabinet Ministers, National Parks, Organisations HQ, Banks HQ & Taglines, Power Plants, Dance Forms, Countries’ Capitals & Currencies) |
| Decision Making | – Basics of Decision-Making – Types of Decision-Making – Conditions of Decision-Making – Approaches to Decision-Making – Techniques of Decision-Making – Styles of Decision-Making – Leadership Styles – Biases in Decision-Making – Business Environment |
| Computer Knowledge | – History of Computers – Computer Organization and Data Processing – Hardware Devices – Software Devices – Computer Memory – Operating System – Computer Networks – Number System – Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) – Database Management System – Computer Security – Miscellaneous (Abbreviations, Shortcut Keys) |
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) | ARD Static: – Agriculture Basics – Agronomy – Cropping Systems – Seed Production – Meteorology – Precision Farming – Soil and Water Conservation – Water Resource – Farm and Agri Engineering – Plantation & Horticulture – Animal Husbandry – Fisheries – Agriculture Extension – Forestry – Ecology and Climate Change – Rural Population in India – Panchayati Raj Institutions – Present Scenario of Indian Agriculture and Allied Activities ARD Current Affairs: – Schemes of last 6 months (AIF, PMKSY, PMFBY, PM-KMY, e-NAM, KCC, SHC, PMMSY, NHM) – Rural Development Schemes: PMAY-G, PMGSY, NRuM, MGNREGA, JJM, NRLM, DDUGKY – Census Data: 2011, SECC, Livestock, Handloom, Agriculture – Annual Reports: MoA&FW, AH&D, NABARD, MoRD, MSP – Latest Reports: NAFIS, AMFFRI, etc. – Latest Union Budget, Economic Survey – Indian State of Forest Report – Key Statistics of Cooperative Banks |
| Economic and Social Issues (ESI) | ESI Static: – Nature of Indian Economy – Inflation – Population Trends – Agriculture – Industry – Social Structure in India – Education – Social Justice – Social Movements – Globalization of Economy – Human Development – Indian Political Systems – Rural Banking & Financial Institutions in India – Poverty Alleviation & Employment Generation ESI Current Affairs: – Economic Development Schemes: PM-SYM, PMJDY, PMJJBY, PMSBY, PMMY, Stand-Up India, DDU-GKY, PMEGP, PLI Scheme – Reports: Economic Survey, Union Budget, Census, SECC – Data by: NITI Aayog, RBI, NABARD, WTO, WB, IMF, ADB (latest versions) – MoUs + Funding, Banks, Alliances, Memberships – Rankings of India/States – First in News – Current Affairs linked to ESI Static topics: GDP, Growth Projections, Monetary & Fiscal Policy (Repo, CRR), Social Issues (Poverty, Gender Bias, Education, Health) |
NABARD Grade A 2025: Phase 2 Syllabus
The syllabus for Phase II (Mains) is given below.
Paper 1: Descriptive English
The English paper for Phase 2 is descriptive. Two quick pieces of advice for you here are to practise answer writing and improve your typing speed for the various questions under this paper, i.e.,
- Essay
- Précis writing
- Comprehension
- Letter Writing
- Report and Answer Writing
The descriptive English paper is designed to assess your writing skills including your ability to express your thoughts and how clearly you can convey your understanding of the given/chosen topic.
Paper 2: Economic and Social Issues (ESI) and Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD)
The syllabus of Paper II is the same as the syllabus of ESI & ARD in Phase 1 (mentioned above).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When will the NABARD Grade A 2025 notification come out?
Based on previous years, the NABARD Grade A 2025 notification is likely to be released around June or July 2025.
2. How can I get updates about the NABARD Grade A 2025 notification?
You can keep checking the official NABARD website for updates. For quicker alerts and exam-related guidance, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel.
3. Is the NABARD Grade A application process online or offline?
The entire application process for NABARD Grade A is completely online. You just need to fill out the form and submit it through the official website.
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