NABARD Grade A is a three-stage selection process conducted for the post of Assistant Manager under various disciplines. The selection process comprises two online exams, prelims and mains, followed by an interview. Understanding the NABARD Grade A selection process 2025 is important for effective preparation. In this article, we will provide complete details on the selection process, including important dates, exam pattern for various posts, interview details, and more.
NABARD Grade A Selection Process 2025
The selection process for the NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025 includes Prelims (Phase 1), Mains (Phase 2), and an Interview round. The Phase 1 exam is a screening test and is qualifying in nature. It is a single online exam conducted for the Generalists posts, as well as others. Only those who clear the Prelims exam will proceed to the next stage in the selection process. The final merit list is based on the performance in the Phase 2 exam and the Interview round.
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NABARD Assistant Manager Selection Process Overview
The Phase 1 exam is scheduled for December 20, 2025, and the Phase 2 exam on January 25, 2026. Refer to the key details below for understanding all important dates and the detailed selection process:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 91 |
| Preliminary Exam Date (Phase 1) | 20th December 2025 |
| Main Exam Date (Phase 2) | 25th January 2026 |
| Interview Date | May 2026 |
| Selection Process | 1. Prelims 2. Mains 3. Interview |
| Exam Mode | Online (Prelims and Mains), In-person (Interview) |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
NABARD Grade A Selection Stages 2025
The selection for Grade A (Assistant Manager) in NABARD in 2025 follows a three-step process:
- Preliminary exam (Phase 1)
- Mains Exam (Phase 2)
- Interview
Candidates must clear each stage before proceeding to the next one. As mentioned before, Phase 1 is a screening test, and only those candidates who clear Phase 1 will proceed to Phase 2. The aggregate score of Phase 2 and the Interview determines the final selection.
NABARD Grade A Phase 1 2025
The NABARD Phase 1 exam is a computer-based test, comprising 200 questions worth 1 mark each. The total time duration is 120 minutes, and the sections include Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude & Decision Making, General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues (with focus on Rural India), and Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India. There is also a negative marking of 0.25 deducted for each incorrect answer for the objective questions.
| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 | 120 minutes |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Decision Making | 10 | 10 | |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
| Economic & Social Issues (ESI) | 40 | 40 | |
| Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
NABARD Grade A Phase 2 2025
The Mains exam consists of two papers; paper 1 is a descriptive test on General English, carrying 100 marks. Paper 2 is part objective and part descriptive. It is a stream-specific paper, depending on the stream the candidate has applied for. Streams include Rural Development Banking Service, Agriculture, Economics, and other specialized areas. There is also a negative marking of 0.25 deducted for each incorrect answer for the objective questions.
| Paper | Type | Number of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: General English | Descriptive | 3 Essays/Questions | 100 | 90 minutes |
| Paper 2: Stream-Specific Paper | Objective + Descriptive | 30 MCQs + 6 Descriptive questions (attempt 4) | 100 | 120 minutes |
NABARD Grade A Interview 2025
The final stage of the NABARD Grade A selection process 2025 is the interview stage, carrying 50 marks in total. Candidates who will clear the Mains stage will be shortlisted for the Interview round, after a psychometric test. The interview is conducted in person at the designated interview venue centres of NABARD. The mode of language is Hindi or English, based on the candidates’ preference.
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