National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is an apex development financial institution in India headquartered in Mumbai with regional offices all over India. The Bank has been entrusted with “matters concerning policy, planning, and operations in the field of credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas in India”.
- Every year NABARD releases vacancies for various categories. NABARD career Grade A Recruitment notification is a golden opportunity for the candidates who are looking for an aspiring job in Agriculture and Rural Development areas. Given below are some major highlights of the NABARD Career Grade-A Exam.
- Official Website– https://www.nabard.org/
NABARD was established on the recommendations of the B.Sivaramman Committee (by Act 61, 1981 of Parliament) on 12 July 1982 to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981. It is one of the premier agencies providing developmental credit in rural areas. NABARD is India’s specialized bank for Agriculture and Rural Development in India.
NABARD recruitment syllabus 2020 is divided into preliminary and mains exams.
The syllabus for the preliminary exam comprises topics from Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Economic & Social Issues (with focus on Rural India), and Agriculture & Rural Development (with focus on Rural India). NABARD Grade A syllabus for mains exam carries topics from General English, Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development and subjects related to disciplines. Read below for more details on the NABARD Grade A syllabus 2020.
NABARD Grade A 2020 Exam Pattern
NABARD Grade A 2020 Exam is going to be conducted in three phases:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview Process
NABARD Syllabus for Preliminary Exam
| NABARD Website | www.nabard.org |
| Name of the Posts | Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (RDBS, Legal and Rajbhasa Service) |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Stages of Exam | Three Stages-Phase 1- Preliminary Exam Phase 2- Mains Exam Phase 3- Personal Interview |
| Maximum Marks and Time duration | Phase 1- 200 marks, 2 hours Phase 2-• Paper 1- 100 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes • Paper 2- 100 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs Banking and Economy Insurance |
| Computer Knowledge | Networking, Input-output devices, MS Office, History of computer & generations |
| Economic & Social Issues | Social Problems in India by Ram Ahuja Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh |
| Agricultural and Rural Development | Agriculture at a glance by RK Sharma |
NABARD Grade A syllabus for the Preliminary exam is the first stage that you need to qualify to reach further. The NABARD Grade A Preliminary exam consists of different sections with a different number of questions so the NABARD Grade A syllabus for each section is mentioned below.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Current Affairs – National & International, Budget, Awards and Honours, Important Days, International & National Organizations, Sports, Books and Authors, Science – Inventions & Discoveries, Countries & Capitals |
| English Language | Error Spotting, Sentence Rearrangement, Reading Comprehension, Passages, Synonyms, Idioms & Phrases |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation, Inequalities, Number Series, Approximation and Simplification, Data Sufficiency, HCF and LCM, Profit and Loss, SI & CI, Problem on Ages, Work and Time, Speed Distance and Time, Probability, Permutation and Combination, Mensuration, Average, Ratio and Proportion |
| Reasoning | Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Direction Sense, Blood Relations, Syllogisms, Order and Ranking, Coding-Decoding, Machine Input-Output, Inequalities, Alpha-Numeric-Symbol Series, Data Sufficiency, Number System and Conversions, Logical Reasoning |
| Computer Knowledge | Computer Languages, Basic Hardware and Software, History of Computer, Devices, Viruses and Hacking, MS Office, Networking, DBMS |
NABARD Grade A Syllabus for Agriculture and Rural Development
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | Agriculture: 1.Definition, meaning, and its branches, 2.Agronomy: definition, meaning, and scope of agronomy, Classification of field crops, Factors affecting on crop production, Agro Climatic ZonesCropping Systems: Definition and types of cropping systems, Problems of dry land – Seed production, seed processing, seed village 3.Meteorology: weather parameters, crop-weather advisory, Precision Farming, Organic farming soil, and Water Conservation: Major soil types, soil fertility, fertilizers, soil erosion, soil conservation, watershed management water 4. Resource: Irrigation Management: types of irrigation, sources of irrigation, crop-water requirement, command area development, water conservation techniques, micro-irrigation, irrigation pumps, major, medium and minor irrigation farm and 5.Agri Engineering: Farm Machinery and Power, Sources of power on the farm- human, animal, mechanical, electrical, wind, solar and biomass, biofuels, water harvesting structures, farm ponds, watershed management, Agro-Processing, Controlled and modified storage, perishable food storage, godowns, bins, and grain silos. 6.Plantation & Horticulture: Definition, meaning, and its branches. Agronomic practices and production technology of various plantation and horticulture crops. Post-harvest management, value and supply chain management of Plantation and Horticulture crops. 7.Animal Husbandry: Farm animals and their role in the Indian economy, Animal husbandry methods in India, common terms pertaining to different species of livestock, Utility classification of breeds of cattle. Introduction to common feeds and fodders, their classification, and utility.Introduction to the poultry industry in India (past, present, and future status), Common terms pertaining to poultry production and management. Concept of mixed farming and its relevance to socio-economic conditions of farmers in India. Complimentary and obligatory nature of livestock and poultry production with that of agricultural farming. 8.Fisheries: Fisheries resources, management and exploitation – freshwater, brackish water, and marine; Aquaculture- Inland and marine; biotechnology; post-harvest technology. Importance of fisheries in India. Common terms pertaining to fish production. 8.1 Forestry: Basic concepts of Forest and Forestry. Principles of silviculture, forest mensuration, forest management, and forest economics. Concepts of social forestry, agroforestry, joint forest management. Forest policy and legislation in India, India State of Forest Report 2017. Recent developments under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 9. Agriculture Extensions: Its importance and role, methods of evaluation of extension programs, Role of Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s (KVK) in the dissemination of Agricultural technologies. 10.Ecology and Climate Change: Ecology and its relevance to man, natural resources, their sustainable management, and conservation. Causes of climate change, Green House Gases (GHG), major GHG emitting countries, climate analysis, distinguish between adaptation and mitigation, climate change impact to agriculture and rural livelihood, carbon credit, IPCC, UNFCCC, CoP meetings, funding mechanisms for climate change projects, initiatives by Govt of India, NAPCC, SAPCC, INDC. Present Scenario of Indian 11.Agriculture and Allied activities; recent trends, major challenges in agriculture measures to enhance the viability of agriculture. Factors of Production in agriculture; 12. Agricultural Finance and Marketing; Impact of Globalization on Indian Agriculture and issues of Food Security; Concept and Types of Farm Management. |
Vacancies for the post of Officers in Grade ‘A’ (RDBS/ Rajbhasha/ Legal service): 150
| S. No | Post | Total Vacancy |
| 1 | Assistant Manager (RDBS)-General | 69 |
| 2 | Assistant Manager (RDBS)-General Agriculture | 4 |
| 3 | Assistant Manager (RDBS)-Agriculture Engineering | 3 |
| 4 | Assistant Manager (RDBS)-Food/ Dairy Processing | 3 |
| 5 | Assistant Manager (RDBS)-Land Development – Soil Science | 3 |
| 6 | Assistant Manager (RDBS)-Environmental Engg/Sciences | 4 |
| 7 | Assistant Manager (RDBS)-Agriculture Marketing/Agri business Management | 2 |
| 8 | Assistant Manager (RDBS)-Geo Informatics | 2 |
| 9 | Assistant Manager (RDBS)-Agriculture Economics/Economics | 5 |
| 10 | Assistant Manager (RDBS)-Information Technology | 12 |
| 11 | Assistant Manager (RDBS)-Chartered Accountant | 8 |
| 12 | Assistant Manager (RDBS)-Company Secretary | 3 |
| 13 | Assistant Manager (RDBS)-Finance | 16 |
| 14 | Assistant Manager (RDBS)-Human Resource Management | 3 |
| 15 | Assistant Manager (RDBS)-Statistics | 2 |
| 16 | Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) | 8 |
| 17 | Assistant Manager (Legal) | 3 |
| Total | 150 |
Vacancies for the post of Officers in Grade ‘A’ (P & SS): 4
| S. No | Post | Total Vacancy |
| 1 | Assistant Manager (P & SS) | 4 |
NABARD Career Grade A 2020 Mains Exam.
| Serial Number | Sections Asked | Total Marks | Time Taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | |
| 2. | Test of Reasoning | 20 | A composite time of 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| 3. | English Language | 40 | |
| 4. | Computer Knowledge | 20 | |
| 5. | General Awareness | 20 | |
| 6. | Economic and Social Issues | 40 | |
| 7. | Agriculture and Rural Development | 40 | |
| Total | 200 |
NABARD Career Grade A Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility For NABARD Grade A (RDBS)
Age Limit: Candidates age should be in between 21 to 30 years as on 01.01.2020. i.e., the candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1990 and not later than 01-01-1999.
| Serial No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC / ST | 05 years |
| 2 | OBC | 03 years |
| 3 | Person with disabilities (General) | 10 years |
| 4 | Person with disabilities(SC /ST) | 15 years |
| 5 | Person with disabilities(OBC) |
Last Year Paper NABARD
| Sr.No | Question Paper |
| 1. | Click here.pdf |
| 2. | Click here.pdf |
| 3. | Click here.pdf |
| 4. | Click here.pdf |
| 5. | Click here.pdf |
| 6. | Click here.pdf |
NABARD Career Grade ‘A’ Officer Application Fee
For RDBS, Applicants are required to pay Rs.800/- for General Category, Rs.150/- (Intimation charges) for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates through payment gateway by using only Master/ Visa/ Rupay Debit or Credit Cards or Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets. Staff exempted from the payment.
For (P & SS), Applicants are required to pay Rs.750/- for General Category, Rs.100/- (Intimation charges) for SC/ ST.
NABARD Grade A Salary:
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| NABARD Grade A | Basic salary – Rs, 28,150 Scale of 28150-1550 (4)-34350-1750 (7)–46600–EB-1750 (4)-53600-2000 (1)-55600 Approximately Rs. 62,600 |
NABARD Grade A Syllabus FAQs
Q: What is the syllabus of NABARD Grade A?
A: The syllabus comprises the topics that candidates need to cover in prelims and mains exams.
Q: Who prescribes NABARD Career Grade A syllabus?
A: NABARD Grade A syllabus is prescribed by the National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Q: Why the syllabus is important?
A: The syllabus helps candidates to identify the more important and less important topics.
Q: What is NABARD Career syllabus for the prelims exam?
A: NABARD syllabus for prelims exam comprises topics from Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Economic & Social Issues (with focus on Rural India) and Agriculture & Rural Development (with focus on Rural India).
Q: What is NABARD career syllabus for the mains exam?
A: The syllabus for the mains exam comprises questions from General English, Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development (with focus on Rural India), and subjects related to specific disciplines.
Q: What are the total marks of the prelims exam?
A: The prelims exam carries a total of 200 marks.
Q: What are the total marks of the mains exam?
A: Each paper of the mains exam is held for 100 marks.