In this article, we provide all the details about NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2023 for the post of Assistant Manager Grade A. The candidates who are going to appear in the NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2023, need to know all about the syllabus for NABARD Grade A Prelims and Main Examination.Â
The NABARD Grade A syllabus for all subjects is indicative and not exhaustive. The NABARD Grade A syllabus should not be considered as the only source of information while preparing for the examination. Keeping in view the nature of the examination, all matters falling within the realm of the subject concerned will have to be studied by the candidate as questions can be asked on all relevant matters under the subject. Candidates appearing for the examination should also prepare themselves for answering questions that may be asked on the current / latest developments / Acts taking place under the subject(s) although those topics may not have been specifically included in the NABARD Grade A syllabus 2023.
NABARD Grade A Selection Process 2023
The NABARD Grade A final selection and ranking of the applicants for the post of Assistant Manager in Grade A will be based on their performance in the Phase II Main Examination and Interview, taken together. In case candidates secure the same marks, their ranking will be decided as under:
Amongst the candidates having equal marks in total (Main examination + interview taken together), the candidate with higher marks in the Main Examination will be ranked higher.
In case of having equal marks in the Main Examination, the candidate with higher qualifications or in case of similar qualifications, a candidate with higher marks in graduation will be ranked higher. In case of further tie-up, the candidate senior in age will be ranked higher.
NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2023
The NABARD Grade A Selection Process will be in three Phases: i) Preliminary Examination, ii) Main Examination, and iii) Personality Test. The NABARD Grade A Prelim exam has two sections: i) Qualifying section, and ii) Merit section. Shortlisting of the candidates for the Main exam will be based on marks scored in the Merit section only.
Prelim Examination Pattern 2023
Qualifying Section – Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision Making. ii) Merit Section – General Awareness, Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India), Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India. iii) Shortlisting of the candidates for the Main exam will be based on marks scored in the Merit section only.
Prelim Examination Pattern 2023
Name Of the Test
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks
VersionÂ
Duration
Test of Reasoning
20
20
Hindi and English
120 minutes
English Language
30
30
Computer Knowledge
20
20
Quantitative Aptitude
20
20
Decision Making
10
10
General Awareness
20
20
Eco & Soc. Issues (with a focus on Rural India)
40
40
Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India
40
40
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Main Examination Pattern 2023
The NABARD Grade A Main Examination has two papers: Paper I and Paper II. Paper I contains 3 descriptive questions with a total of 200 marks within 90 minutes exam duration. Paper II contains 50 objective-type questions and 6 descriptive-type questions, of which the candidate will be required to attempt 4 descriptive-type questions.
Main Examination Pattern 2023
Paper
Grade A
Type of Paper
Number of Questions
Marks
Duration
Paper IÂ
General English
Online Descriptive
 3
100
 90 Minutes
Paper II
Stream Specific Paper
Objective
 30
 50
30 Minutes
Descriptive Type
6 questions will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questionsÂ
50
 90 Minutes
NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2023
In this article, the Details of the NABARD Grade A syllabus for Prelims and Main Examination 2023 have been shown in the tables.
NABARD Grade A Prelim Syllabus 2023
Section
Topics
Reasoning Ability
Puzzles and seating arrangement
Syllogism
Data sufficiency
Statement based questions (Verbal reasoning)
Inequality
Miscellaneous Questions
Input-Output
Blood relations
Coding-Decoding
Quantitative Aptitude
Data Interpretations
Quadratic Equations
Number Series
Simplification/ Approximation
Data Sufficiency
Arithmetic Questions
Quantity Comparisons
Mathematical Inequalities
English Language
Reading Comprehension
Cloze test
Sentence improvement
Spotting the errors
Fill in the blanks
Sentence rearrangement
Para Jumbles
New pattern questions
General Awareness
The questions in this test will be from Current Affairs, Banking and Economy, and Insurance.
In current affairs, questions can be asked about recent appointments, awards, honors, sports, new schemes, national and international news, and the latest developments in science and technology.
Computer Knowledge
This section covers topics like Networking, Input-output devices, DBMS, MS Office, the Internet, the History of computers & generations, and Shortcuts.
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
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.
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.
Fisheries
Fisheries resources
management and exploitation
freshwater, brackish water, and marine;Â
Aquaculture- Inland and marine;
biotechnology;
post-harvest technology.
Importance of fisheries in India.
Common terms pertaining to fish production.
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 2015.
Recent developments under the Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change.
Agriculture Extensions
Its importance and role,
methods of evaluation of extension programmes,
Role of Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s (KVK) in the dissemination of Agricultural technologies.
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 on Agriculture and rural livelihood,
carbon credit, IPCC, UNFCCC, CoP meetings,
funding mechanisms for climate change projects,
initiatives by Govt of India, NAPCC, SAPCC, and INDC.
Present Scenario of Indian Agriculture and Allied activities;
recent trends,
major challenges in agriculture measures to enhance the viability of agriculture.
Factors of Production in Agriculture;
Agricultural Finance and Marketing;
Impact of Globalization on Indian Agriculture and Issues of Food Security;
Concept and Types of Farm Management.
Rural Development:
Concept of Rural Area
Structure of the Indian Rural Economy
Importance and role of the rural sector in India
Economic, Social, and Demographic Characteristics of the Indian Rural Economy
causes of Rural Backwardness
Rural population in India
Occupational structure,
Farmers, Agricultural Labourers, Artisans, Handicrafts, Traders, Forest dwellers/tribes, and others in rural India
Trends of change in rural population and rural workforce
problems and conditions of rural labor
Issues and Challenges in Handlooms
Panchayati Raj Institutions – Functions and Working
MGNREGA, NRLM – Aajeevika
Rural Drinking water Programmes
Swachh Bharat, Rural Housing, PURA, and other rural development programmes
NABARD Grade A Interview 2023
Only such candidates who score the minimum cut-off marks or above in the Main Examination will be shortlisted for interview. The interview is the last phase in the selection process. The Total mark for the interview phase is 50. Candidate may opt for an interview either in Hindi or English.Â
