NABARD Grade A · Syllabus

NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026

The NABARD Grade A exam assesses candidates' knowledge of agriculture, rural development, and the Indian economy, along with their general aptitude and language skills. Topics below follow the official NABARD Grade A notification pattern — check the linked notification for the authoritative list.

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Prelims — General Awareness

Banking Awareness

Financial Awareness

Static General Knowledge

Current Affairs

Awards and Honours

Books and Authors

Sports

Prelims — Quantitative Aptitude

Number System

Simplification and Approximation

Percentage, Profit and Loss

Time and Work

Time and Distance

Data Interpretation

Mensuration

Prelims — English Language

Reading Comprehension

Cloze Test

Fill in the Blanks

Error Detection

Sentence Improvement

Vocabulary

Para Jumbles

Prelims — Reasoning Ability

Puzzles and Seating Arrangement

Coding-Decoding

Inequality

Direction Sense

Blood Relation

Syllogism

Alphabet and Number Series

Prelims — Agriculture and Rural Development

Agriculture and its Importance

Soil and Water Conservation

Irrigation

Agricultural Finance

Marketing and Storage

Rural Development Schemes

Food Security

Prelims — Economic and Social Issues

Indian Economy

Economic Reforms

Poverty and Unemployment

Population

Rural Development

Social Sector

Financial Inclusion

Mains — Paper I: Economic and Social Issues

Indian Economy

Economic Reforms

Poverty and Unemployment

Population

Rural Development

Social Sector

Financial Inclusion

Mains — Paper II: Agriculture and Rural Development

Agriculture and its Importance

Soil and Water Conservation

Irrigation

Agricultural Finance

Marketing and Storage

Rural Development Schemes

Food Security

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NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026 FAQ

Is the syllabus for the Prelims and Mains exam the same?

The core subjects for both stages are the same, but the Mains exam requires descriptive answers while the Prelims is objective. The depth of study for Mains is generally more extensive.

What is the difference between the Prelims and Mains exam pattern?

The Prelims exam is an objective test to shortlist candidates, while the Mains exam is a descriptive test to assess writing skills. The Mains exam also includes a negative marking scheme for incorrect answers.

Do I need to prepare for the interview stage?

Yes, candidates who clear the Mains exam are called for a personal interview. The interview assesses the candidate's suitability for the role and their general awareness.