NABARD Grade A free mock test 2026
NABARD Assistant Manager (Grade A): Phase I of 200 marks, Phase II on ESI and ARD, and a 50-mark interview. NABARD has not issued the 2026 advertisement yet.
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NABARD Grade A Phase I, drawn to scale
1 bubble = 1 mark- GA, ESI & ARD (merit)100
- Reasoning, English, Computer, Quant, Decision Making (qualifying)100
About NABARD Grade A
NABARD — Assistant Manager (Grade A)
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) recruits Assistant Managers in Grade A for its Rural Development Banking Service and specialist streams. Phase I is a single online paper of 200 marks in 2 hours, without sectional timing. Half of it is qualifying (Reasoning, English, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude and Decision Making) and half counts for merit (General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues, and Agriculture & Rural Development). Phase II has a Descriptive English paper and an ESI + ARD paper of 100 marks each, and the interview carries 50 marks. Wrong answers in objective papers lose a quarter mark. As of 4 October 2026 NABARD has not issued the 2026 advertisement.
Key facts
- Conducted by
- NABARD
- Category
- Banking
- Stages
- Phase I + Phase II + Interview
- Held
- Once a year
How hard it is
Around a hundred posts a year, and ESI and ARD need specialist reading most aspirants have never done
NABARD Grade A exam pattern
3 stages: Phase I, Phase II, Interview. −0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Practise in this patternMarks by section
200 marks in all
- GA, ESI & ARD (merit) 100
- Reasoning, English, Computer, Quant, Decision Making (qualifying) 100
Phase I at a glance
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| GA, ESI & ARD (merit) | — | 100 |
| Reasoning, English, Computer, Quant, Decision Making (qualifying) | — | 100 |
| Total | — | 200 |
No sectional timing. The qualifying half must be cleared; merit is on the other half.
Marks by section
200 marks in all
- Descriptive English 100
- ESI + ARD 100
Phase II at a glance
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Descriptive English | — | 100 |
| ESI + ARD | — | 100 |
| Total | — | 200 |
Two papers of 90 minutes each.
Interview at a glance
How selection works
- Phase I (qualifying + merit)
- Phase II (descriptive and objective)
- Interview (50 marks)
- Final merit (Phase II + interview)
NABARD Grade A syllabus 2026
Every topic in the syllabus, section by section.
Economic & Social Issues
- Nature of the Indian Economy
- Inflation
- Poverty Alleviation & Employment
- Population Trends
- Globalisation
- Social Structure in India
- Social Justice
- Rural Banking & Financial Institutions
Agriculture & Rural Development
- Agronomy
- Soil & Water Conservation
- Animal Husbandry
- Fisheries
- Forestry
- Agricultural Extension
- Rural Development Programmes
- Ecology & Climate Change
Qualifying sections
- Reasoning
- English Language
- Computer Knowledge
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Decision Making
NABARD Grade A eligibility, posts and salary
A bachelor's degree in any subject with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD), or a postgraduate degree with 55%, for the general (RDBS) stream
Who can apply
- Education
- A bachelor's degree in any subject with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD), or a postgraduate degree with 55%, for the general (RDBS) stream
- Age
- 21–30 years · relaxation as per the advertisement
- Application fee
- ₹850 (₹700 fee + ₹150 intimation) · SC/ST/PwBD ₹150
- How often
- Once a year
Dates, fees and age rules come from NABARD. Read the current notice on www.nabard.org.
Posts and pay
| Post | Pay level | Gross salary (approx.) | Ministry or department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Grade A) | Grade A | ₹62,500 basic pay | NABARD |
Approximate gross pay. In-hand salary varies with the city (HRA) and allowances.
Notification facts: NABARD careers, NABARD Grade A guide, EduTap, NABARD Grade A notification status, Testbook.
Your NABARD Grade A preparation plan
Four stages, timed backwards from the exam.
Build the base
Until 6 weeks before- Go through every Phase I section once: GA, ESI & ARD (merit), Reasoning, English, Computer, Quant, Decision Making (qualifying).
- Start each day with the section you score lowest in.
- Keep one notebook for formulas, rules and your own mistakes.
Speed under the clock
6 to 3 weeks before- One sectional test a day for each section.
- Leave a question that has not opened in 90 seconds and come back.
Full mocks
3 weeks to 1 week before- A full 120-minute mock every other day, at the time of your shift.
- Spend as long reviewing a mock as taking it.
- Drill the topics your report marks weak.
Final week
Last 7 days- Two mocks only, at your shift time.
- Revise your list of mistakes, nothing new.
- Check your admit card, centre and ID the day before.
Start the Phase II sections early
Descriptive English, ESI + ARD come only in Phase II. Give them 20 minutes a day from today; they take time to build and cannot be crammed.
What you get for NABARD Grade A
Everything below is open in one account. Each exam shows only what it really has.
Full mock tests
In the real exam screen, with the real timer and marking. Every answer is explained after you submit.
Previous-year papers
Sit the real paper from a past exam, under the real clock, and see where you stand.
Sectional tests
One subject at a time. Fix your weakest section without sitting a full paper.
Chapter bank
Practise one topic at a time, with instant answers and explanations.
Daily GK and current affairs
A short daily routine for the GK section, with quizzes and a monthly digest.
Weak-topic report
After each test you see which topics cost you marks, and how your score moves over time.
Bookmarks
Save any question and come back to it before the exam.
Start free: 1 full mock stays free for every NABARD Grade A aspirant, and every new account gets 3 full mocks free for 2 days.
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NABARD Grade A: questions people ask
Answers from the official notification and the NABARD calendar.
Is the NABARD Grade A 2026 notification out?
Not as of 4 October 2026. NABARD has not issued the 2026 advertisement. We will add the dates here once it is published on nabard.org.
What is the NABARD Grade A Phase I pattern?
One online paper of 200 marks in 2 hours, with no sectional timing. 100 marks are qualifying (Reasoning, English, Computer, Quant, Decision Making) and 100 count for merit (General Awareness, ESI and ARD). A quarter mark is deducted per wrong answer.
What is in NABARD Phase II?
Two papers of 100 marks and 90 minutes each: Descriptive English, and Economic & Social Issues with Agriculture & Rural Development.
What is the age limit for NABARD Grade A?
21 to 30 years, with relaxation for reserved categories as per the advertisement.
What is the full form of NABARD Grade A?
NABARD Grade A stands for NABARD Assistant Manager (Grade A).
What is the eligibility for NABARD Grade A?
A bachelor's degree in any subject with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD), or a postgraduate degree with 55%, for the general (RDBS) stream.
What is the NABARD Grade A application fee?
₹850 (₹700 fee + ₹150 intimation) · SC/ST/PwBD ₹150.
Is the NABARD Grade A mock test free?
Yes. 1 full mock is free in the real exam interface, with every answer explained and a report on your weak topics. No card needed to sign up.
Will I be charged again automatically?
No. Every plan is a single payment. When it ends, your account goes back to free and nothing is charged.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Write to us within 24 hours of paying and we refund the full amount, on any plan.
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