NABARD Grade B Officer Prelims
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LATEST UPDATE FOR NABARD GRADE B EXAM
The last notification for the post of NABARD Grade B was posted in the year 2021. The official notification for the year 2023 has not been released yet. However, it is expected to release soon on its official website.
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NABARD GRADE B EXAM SYLLABUS
| Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation | 20 Q |
| Quadratic Equations | ||
| Number Series | ||
| Simplification/ Approximation | ||
| Profit, Loss & Discounts | ||
| SI & CI Interest | ||
| Data Sufficiency | ||
| Ratio and Proportion | ||
| Problems on Ages | ||
| Mensuration & Percentage | ||
| Test of Reasoning | Puzzles & Seating Arrangements | 20 Q |
| Syllogism | ||
| Data sufficiency | ||
| Inequality | ||
| Input-Output | ||
| Blood relations | ||
| Coding-Decoding | ||
| Order and Ranking | ||
| Miscellaneous Questions | ||
| English Language | Reading Comprehension | 30 Q |
| Cloze Test | ||
| Spotting Errors | ||
| Para jumbles/Sentence Rearrangement | ||
| Sentence Improvement | ||
| Fill in the blanks | ||
| Sentence Connectors | ||
| General Awareness | Current Affairs | 20 Q |
| Static Awareness | ||
| Banking / Economy Awareness | ||
| Computer Knowledge | Fundamentals of Computer | 20 Q |
| History of Computers | ||
| Future of Computers | ||
| Basic Knowledge of Internet | ||
| Networking Software & Hardware | ||
| Abbreviations Shortcut Keys | ||
| MS Office | ||
| Database | ||
| Security Tools | ||
| Virus | ||
| Hacking | ||
| Input and Output Devices | ||
| Computer Languages | ||
| Decision Making | Interpreting Information, Recognising Assumptions, Situation-based question, Case Studies | 10 Q |
| Agriculture and Rural Development | Agriculture & Agronomy | 40 Q |
| Classification of field crops & Factors affecting crop production | ||
| Agro-Climatic Zones | ||
| Cropping Systems & Problems of dryland agriculture | ||
| Seed production & seed processing | ||
| Seed village & Meteorology | ||
| Soil and Water Conservation | ||
| Water & Resource | ||
| Farm and Agri Engineering | ||
| Plantation & Horticulture | ||
| Animal Husbandry & Fisheries | ||
| Forestry & Ecology and Climate Change | ||
| Present Scenario of Indian & Agriculture and Allied activities | ||
| Rural Development & Rural population in India | ||
| Panchayati Raj Institutions | ||
| Economic and Social Issues | Nature of Indian Economy, Structural and Institutional features & Economic underdevelopment |
LATEST UPDATE FOR NABARD GRADE B EXAM
The last notification for the post of NABARD Grade B was posted in the year 2021. The official notification for the year 2023 has not been released yet. However, it is expected to release soon on its official website.
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NABARD GRADE B EXAM
The Recruitment process will be held in three phases [Phase-I-Preliminary Examination (Objective), Phase-II Main Examination (Descriptive and Objective) and Phase-III – Personal Interview]. Preliminary examination is only qualifying in nature and is meant to serve as a screening test. The candidates who qualify and rank sufficiently high as decided by the bank, shall be called for appearing in the Main Examination.
NABARD GRADE B EXAM PATTERN
In the Preliminary phase of NABARD Grade A examination, total of 200 questions are asked out of which only 100 questions shall be assessed for merit calculation. The rest 100 questions are of qualifying nature only. A composite time of 120 minutes will be allotted for attempting all the 200 questions.
The section wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below:-
| Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | Test of Reasoning* | 20 Q | 20 x 1 = 20 Marks | 120 Minutes |
| English Language* | 30 Q | 30 x 1 = 30 Marks | ||
| Computer Knowledge* | 20 Q | 20 x 1 = 20 Marks | ||
| Quantitative Aptitude* | 20 Q | 20 x 1 = 20 Marks | ||
| Decision-Making* | 10 Q | 10 x 1 = 10 Marks | ||
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 x 1 = 20 Marks | ||
| Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India) | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | ||
| Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | ||
| Total | 200 Q | 200 Marks |
NOTE 1. Qualifying Section - Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision-Making.
NOTE 2. Merit Section - General Awareness, Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India), Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India
NOTE 3. Shortlisting of the candidates for the Main exam will be based on marks scored in the Merit section only.
NABARD GRADE B MODE OF EXAMINATION
In the Preliminary phase of NABARD Grade B examination, shall be conducted through online mode. The test shall be an online computer based with objective type multiple choice in nature.
NABARD GRADE B MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION
The Questions in the examination will be available bilingually, i.e., English & Hindi.
NABARD GRADE B MARKING SCHEME
There will be penalty for wrong answers marked by the candidate.
1. For every wrong answer marked, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
2. Cut-offs in Phase-I may be applied in two stages: (i) On scores in individual tests, (ii) On Total Score.
NABARD GRADE B FAST FACTS
1. Acronym - NABARD GRADE B
2. Conducting Body/ Administrator - National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
3. Exam Mode - Computer Based Test
4. Stages - Preliminary Exam, Main Exam & Interview
5. Offered - Once a Year
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website- Click here
2. Preliminary Exam Notice- Click here
3. Information Handout- Click here
4. Recruitment Notice- Click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR NABARD GRADE B EXAM
The last notification for the post of NABARD Grade B was posted in the year 2021. The official notification for the year 2023 has not been released yet. However, it is expected to release soon on its official website.
For More Information- click here
NABARD GRADE B EXAM
Candidates willing to apply for NABARD Grade B Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. The criteria for eligibility NABARD Grade B are decided by the conduction body itself.
The candidate’s eligibility for NABARD Grade B Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions :-
1. Nationality
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Educational Qualifications & Experience
NABARD GRADE B EXAM NATIONALITY
Only Indian citizen are eligible to for NABARD Grade B examination.
NABARD GRADE B EXAM AGE LIMIT & RELAXATION
The candidate must have attained the age of 25 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years.
Upper Age-Limit Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD - General) | 10 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD- SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Persons with Disabilities (OBC) | 13 Years |
NABARD GRADE B EXAM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
1. Post Graduate degree in any subject from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate.
2. Candidates should have a minimum 60% or equivalent in 10th, 12th, Graduation and PG, MBA/PGDM at all levels OR
3. A minimum 60% or equivalent in 10th, 12th, Graduation, PG, and a professional degree, viz., CA/ CS/ ICWA OR
4. A minimum 60% or equivalent in 10th, 12th, Graduation, PG and Ph.D.
Experience: Minimum 03 years’ experience (SC/PWBD - 02 years) in related sectors viz., Banking, Finance, Agriculture & Allied and Rural Development is essential. Experience will be reckoned post minimum educational qualification (i.e. PG).
NOTE: All educational qualifications should have been obtained from Universities/ Institutions incorporated by an Act of Central or State legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section – 3 of UGC Act 1956.
CONVERSIONS TO PERCENTAGE
1. Percentage of marks for the purpose of Educational Qualification will be with reference to the total marks obtained by the applicant in all the papers of the examination(s) that are considered for award of the graduation / postgraduate or other equivalent degree, as the case may be, by the concerned University.
Some Universities/Institutes do not award Class or percentage of marks and allot Aggregate Grade Points (e.g. CGPA/OGPA/CPI, etc.). In case University/Institute defines criteria for conversion of Aggregate Grade Point into Class and/or percentage of marks, the same will be accepted. However, where the University/Institute does not define criteria for conversion of Aggregate Grade Point into Class and/or percentage of marks, the undefined parameter(s) would be worked out as under:
| Equivalent CGPA/ OGPA/ CPI or similar terminologies allotted on a 10-point scale | Class / Division | Aggregate % of Marks |
| 6.75 | I (First) | 60% |
| 6.25 | II (Second) | 55% |
| 5.75 | II (Second) | 50% |
| 5.25 | II (Second) | 45% |
2. Aggregate Grade Point or percentage of marks wherever awarded would mean aggregate over the entire duration of the course.
3. Where the Aggregate Grade Point (CGPA/OGPA/CPI, etc.) is awarded out of a number other than 10, it will be normalized out of 10 and computed as per item (1) above.
NABARD GRADE B EXAM ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
1. The Candidate must be between 25 and 32 years of age.
2. Candidate should meet the prescribed educational qualification for various streams.
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website- Click here
2. Preliminary Exam Notice- Click here
3. Information Handout- Click here
4. Recruitment Notice- Click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR NABARD GRADE B EXAM
The last notification for the post of NABARD Grade B was posted in the year 2021. The official notification for the year 2023 has not been released yet. However, it is expected to release soon on its official website.
For More Information- click here
NABARD GRADE B EXAM DATES
NABARD has not released the official notification for NABARD Grade B yet. The last notification for the post of NABARD Grade B was posted in the year 2021 which are mentioned below:
| Dates | Events |
Application Form | 17-Jul-2021 to 07-Aug-2021 |
Prelims Admit Card Released | 01-Sept-2021 |
Prelims Exam Date | 17-Sept-2021 |
| Prelims Exam Results | 15-Oct-2021 |
Mains Admit card Released | 02-Nov-2021 |
Mains Exam Date | 17-Nov-2021 |
Mains Result Released | 31-Dec-2021 |
Interview | 28-Feb-2022 onwards |
NABARD GRADE B IMPORTANT FACTS
1. Online Application Validity Period - Approx 20 Days.
2. NABARD GRADE B exam held depending upon vacancy
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website- Click here
2. Preliminary Exam Notice- Click here
3. Information Handout- Click here
4. Recruitment Notice- Click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR NABARD GRADE B EXAM
The last notification for the post of NABARD Grade B was posted in the year 2021. The official notification for the year 2023 has not been released yet. However, it is expected to release soon on its official website.
For More Information- click here
NABARD GRADE B EXAM ANALYSIS 17th SEPTEMBER 2021 (1st SHIFT)
NABARD Grade B Preliminary Examination was conducted by NABARD on 17 September 2021. There were 200 questions, which had to be answered in 120 minutes.
OVERALL ANALYSIS
| Sections | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 Qs | Easy | 10-12 |
| Reasoning | 20 Qs | Easy to Moderate | 9-10 |
| General Awareness | 20 Qs | Moderate | 10-12 |
| English Language | 30 Qs | Moderate | 14-15 |
| Computer | 20 Qs | Moderate | 10-12 |
| Decision Making | 10 Qs | Tough | 5-8 |
| Economic and Social Issues(with focus on Rural India) | 40 Qs | Tough | 20-24 |
| Agriculture and Rural Development(with focus on Rural India) | 40 Qs | Moderate | 21-23 |
| Total | 200 Qs | Moderate to Tough | 130-140 |
SECTION - WISE ANALYSIS
Reasoning Ability
| Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
| Puzzle | 4 | Easy |
| Seating Arrangement | 4 | Easy to Moderate |
| Blood Relation | 2 | Easy |
| Coding - Decoding | 4 | Easy |
| Inequalities | 2 | Easy |
| Word Formation | 1 | Easy |
| Statement and Assumption | 1 | Easy |
Quantitative Aptitude
| Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
| Data Interpretation | 5 | Easy |
| Approximation | 5 | Easy |
| Arithmetic | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
| Number Series | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
English Language
| Topic |
LATEST UPDATE FOR NABARD GRADE B EXAM
The last notification for the post of NABARD Grade B was posted in the year 2021. The official notification for the year 2023 has not been released yet. However, it is expected to release soon on its official website.
For More Information- click here
NABARD GRADE B EXAM SELECTION PROCESS
NABARD Grade B Examination is divided into three main Phases :-
1. Preliminary Exam
2. Mains Exam
3. Personal Interview
Important Topics are given below: (Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, English Language, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Decision Making, Agriculture and Rural Development, Economic and Social Issues)
| Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability | English Language | General Awareness | Computer Knowledge | Decision Making | Agriculture and Rural Development | Economic and Social Issues |
| Simplification | Inequalities/ Coded Inequalities | Reading Comprehension | Current Affairs (Agriculture Focused) | Networking & Input-output devices | Interpreting Information | Agriculture & Agronomy | Nature of Indian Economy |
| Data Interpretation | Syllogism | Cloze Test | Banking Awareness and Economy (Agriculture Focused) | DBMS & MS Office | Recognising Assumptions | Classification of field crops & Factors affecting crop production | Opening up the Indian Economy & Globalisation |
| Quadratic Equations | Coding/ Decoding | Para jumbles/ Sentence Rearrangement | Agricultural Insurance | Internet, History of computer & generations | Situation-based question | Agro-Climatic Zones | Economic & Reforms in India |
| Mensuration | Direction & Distance | Sentence Improvement | Important people in the news | Abbreviations, Shortcuts, Computer Terminology & Operating system | Case Studies | Cropping Systems & Problems of dryland agriculture | Rural and Urban, Measurement of Poverty |
NABARD GRADE B EXAM STUDY PLAN
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the NABARD Grade B Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through NABARD Grade B Examination.
3-Month Study Plan
| Week | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability | English Language | Financial Awareness | Computer Knowledge |
| Week 1 | Tables, Square, and Cubes up to 30, Square roots & Cube Roots Finding Short Tricks HCF & LCM Shortcuts of finding Square and cube, addition, multiplication, division, and subtraction of numbers | Blood Relation, Direction Sense | Grammar Rules | Current events in Financial World | Fundamentals of Computer |
| Week 2 | Simplification, Number Series | Inequalities/ Coded Inequalities | Reading Comprehension | Monetary Policy | History of Computers |
| Week 3 | Data Interpretation | Circular/ Linear Seating Arrangement | Cloze Test | Budget | Future of Computers |
| Week 4 | Ratio & Proportion, Problems on Ages | Puzzles |
LATEST UPDATE FOR NABARD GRADE B EXAM
The last notification for the post of NABARD Grade B was posted in the year 2021. The official notification for the year 2023 has not been released yet. However, it is expected to release soon on its official website.
For More Information- click here
NABARD GRADE B EXAM
National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development or NABARD is the apex development financial institution in India that caters to the needs of the rural population by providing credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas in India. The bank engages eligible candidates both on a regular and contractual basis. Regular basis recruitment is conducted to fill up the posts in Group A and B.
NABARD Recruitment for Grade B post is done for Manager in Grade ‘B’ (Rural Development Banking Service). The selection process of NABARD Grade B recruitment comprises prelims exam, mains exam, and interview.
NABARD GRADE B EXAM SALIENT FEATURE
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam name | Recruitment to the post of Officers in Grade ‘B’ (RDBS) |
| Conducting Body | National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Exam level | National level |
| Selection process | Preliminary exam, mains exam, and Interview |
| Mode of the examination | Online |
| Language/Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
| Post Offered | Manager in Grade B (Rural Development Banking Service) |
| Official website | www.nabard.org |
NABARD GRADE B EXAM CAREER PROSPECTS
The candidates who will make their way through the NABARD Grade B job screening process will be recruited as the Manager. The duties and the responsibilities that the Manager have to do are enlisted below:
1- The post of Manager is the next post in the hierarchy to Assistant Manager.
2- A manager is entrusted with the responsibilities to maintain customer relationships, monitor the accounting procedures, approve loans, enable smooth functioning of the office, coordinate with various departments, and facilitate inter-departmental assignments.
NABARD GRADE B CAREER GROWTH AND PROMOTION
As far as promotions are concerned, one gets promoted only after going through departmental exams and interviews. The hierarchy of posts right from the post of Manager is as follows -
1. Manager
2. Assistant General Manager
3. Deputy General Manager
4. General Manager
5. Chief General Manager
6. Executive Director
7. Director
NABARD GRADE B EXAM DATES
NABARD has not released the official notification for NABARD Grade B yet. The last notification for the post of NABARD Grade B was posted in the year 2021 which are mentioned below:
| Dates | Events |
Application Form | 17-Jul-2021 to 07-Aug-2021 |
Prelims Admit Card Released | 01-Sept-2021 |
Prelims Exam Date | 17-Sept-2021 |
| Prelims Exam Results | 15-Oct-2021 |
Mains Admit card Released | 02-Nov-2021 |
Mains Exam Date | 17-Nov-2021 |
Mains Result Released | 31-Dec-2021 |
Interview | 28-Feb-2022 onwards |
NABARD GRADE B SALARY STRUCTURE
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development offers a lucrative salary to the Manager. The table below possesses the salary structure of the NABARD Grade B Officer:
Salary | Amount |
Basic Salary | 35150/- p.m. |
In-hand salary | 73600/- p.m. |
STEPS TO FILL NABARD GRADE B EXAM ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
1. Registration: To register for the NABARD Grade B exam, Candidates follow the steps given below:
Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website of NABARD
Step 2: Click on the 'Apply Online'
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NABARD Grade B recruitment is for the post of Manager in Grade ‘B’ in the Rural Development Banking Service in the bank. For any information related to NABARD GRADE B exam, go to the general information tab given above, where you will get all the information related to the exam.
The selection process of NABARD Grade B comprises preliminary exam, mains exam, and interview. To know more about the recruitment process of NABARD GRADE B exam, you need to go through the general information button given above.
there is no limit in the number of attempts in NABARD Grade B exam. Candidates within the prescribed age limit can apply for the exam. For access full information of NABARD GRADE B exam click on General information button above.
Candidates can pay their examination fees for NABARD Grade B online using Master/Visa/Rupay Debit or Credit Cards or Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash cards/Mobile Wallets. For all the information related to NABARD GRADE B Exam Fee and step by step process click on the general information button given above.
No, the only online application form is accepted for NABARD Grade B recruitment exam. To view all the information related to NABARD GRADE B Exam Application Form and process to fill the application form, go to the General Information tab above.
Yes, the NABARD Grade B exam is considered to be one of the toughest and most competitive exams in India.
For the NABARD Grade B Exam post, candidates must have completed their post graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 60% marks. For more details on the NABARD Grade B exam click on the above eligibility button.
NABARD Grade B exam pattern for prelims exam is a objective-type test and comprises questions from Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision Making, General Awareness, Eco & Soc. Issues and Agriculture and Rural Development. To know full detail about NABARD GRADE B Exam Mode, Language, Pattern etc. Go through the format button given above.
The prelims exam of NABARD Grade B is held for 120 minutes. You can check all the detailed information about type of questions, time limit, negative marking, language asked in NABARD GRADE B exam by clicking on the format button given above.
NABARD Grade B Exam requires minimum of 3 years of experience in relevant fields like Banking, Finance, Agriculture, and Rural Development. You can visit www.notopedia.com for all the latest information about exams provided by Notopedia.
NABARD Grade B Prelims Exam Result can be viewed by logging on to the official website www.nabard.org. For more details on NABARD GRADE B Exam click on the General Information button above.
The scorecard of NABARD Grade B is released a few days after the declaration of the result. To download the scorecard, candidates need to login with roll number and date of birth. Click on the schedule button above to check the complete schedule of NABARD GRADE B exam notification.
NABARD Grade B final selection and ranking are based on the candidate performance in the mains exam and interview.
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