About NABARD Grade A Phase-I 2026

The NABARD Grade A exam is a highly competitive exam, and candidates need to prepare thoroughly to clear the exam. The exam pattern and syllabus are designed to test the candidate's knowledge, skills, and aptitude for the post. Candidates can prepare for the exam by studying various subjects such as economics, agriculture, and rural development, and by practicing mock tests and previous year's question papers. The exam is a great opportunity for candidates to join a prestigious organization and start a rewarding career in the banking and financial sector.

📌 Exam Highlights

Exam Conducting Body	National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Total Vacancies	150-200
Exam Mode	Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Date	Tentatively scheduled for 15 Apr 2026

📅 Important Dates

Notification Release

20 Feb 2026

Application Start

25 Feb 2026

Exam Date

15 Apr 2026

✅ Eligibility Criteria

🌐 Nationality

Indian Citizen

🎂 Age Limit

21–30 years

🎓 Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent grade, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent grade, in a relevant discipline such as agriculture, economics, or rural development

Category / Post	Min Age	Max Age
UR/General	21 yrs	30 yrs
OBC	21 yrs	33 yrs
SC/ST	21 yrs	35 yrs
PWD	21 yrs	40 yrs

ℹ️ Relaxation of 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PWD candidates

📊 Exam Pattern

Stage/Tier	Mode	Subjects	Qs	Marks	Duration	Negative
Tier-I	Online CBT	General Intelligence, GK, Quantitative Aptitude, English	100	200	60 min	-0.50
Tier-II	Online CBT	Economics, Agriculture, and Rural Development, and other relevant subjects	200	200	120 min	-0.25

👥 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale
Assistant Manager in Grade A	150-200	Pay Level 6 (Rs. 28,150 - Rs. 55,600)

🔄 Selection Process

Tier-I: Computer Based Test

Tier-II: Computer Based Test

Interview

📝 How to Apply

Visit the official website of NABARD (www.nabard.org)

Click on the 'Careers' tab and then click on 'Apply Online' for the NABARD Grade A exam

Fill Part-I: Basic registration, and then proceed to fill Part-II: Detailed registration

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The exam is tentatively scheduled for 15 Apr 2026

The eligibility criteria for the exam is a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent grade, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent grade, in a relevant discipline such as agriculture, economics, or rural development

The selection process for the exam consists of a Tier-I computer-based test, a Tier-II computer-based test, and an interview

You can apply for the exam by visiting the official website of NABARD and clicking on the 'Careers' tab and then clicking on 'Apply Online' for the NABARD Grade A exam