Candidates applying NABARD GRADE ‘A’ 2023 exam will need to clear the three phases of the selection process for getting the final appointment letter. These three phases consist of the Prelims Exam, the Mains Exam, and the Interview round. Interested Candidates can check the details about each level of the selection process in the article below.
Phase I- Preliminary Exam
This exam carries a total of 200 MCQ (Multiple-Choice Questions), and candidates need to score minimum qualifying marks.
Phase II- Mains Exam
This is the second phase of the online written exam consisting of both objective and descriptive-type questions.
Phase III- Interview Round
Candidates after clearing the Prelims and Mains online written test will be shortlisted for an Interview round.
As per the NABARD GRADE A 2023 Exam Pattern, each phase carries a certain amount of weightage as mentioned in the article below.
Phase I- Preliminary Exam
This exam will carry a total of 200 marks for 200 objective-type questions. The score acquired in this exam will be considered on the final merit list. Candidates will need to score minimum qualifying marks in this exam for moving forward to the next phase of the selection process.
| Exam | Total Questions | Total Marks | Exam Duration |
| NABARD GRADE A Prelims Exam | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Phase II- Mains Exam
This exam consists of both objective and descriptive-type questions. This exam holds two phases: Mains Paper I, and Mains Paper II. Candidates after qualifying in this phase will go towards the interview round.
Mains Paper I (Descriptive Paper)
This paper is descriptive in nature and will assess the candidates on the basis of writing skills. This paper will consist of questions from the English Section.
| Exam | Sections | Total Marks | Exam Duration |
| Mains Paper I | Essay Writing, Comprehension, Report Writing, Paragraph Writing, Letter Writing, and Passages | 100 | 1.30 hours |
Mains Paper II (Objective Paper)
This paper will consist of questions from a wide range of sections such as Laws, Banking, Financing, Laws, Insurance, Cyber Laws, and Co-operative Laws. This paper recruits candidates in three major categories: RDBS, Rajbasha, and Legal Services. Candidates can check the details in the table below.
| Categories | Exams | Total Questions | Total Marks | Exam Duration |
| For Grade A (RDBS) | Mains Paper II | 100 | 100 | 1.30 hours |
| For Grade Rajbasha | Mains Paper II | 100 | 100 | 1.30 hours |
| For Grade A (Legal Services) | Mains Paper II | 100 | 100 | 1.30 hours |
Phase III – Interview Round
Applicants who will qualify Mains Exam will be shortlisted for an interview round. This round will carry a total of 50 marks. The candidates will be assessed based on their overall personality, general aptitude skills, and communication skills. This is the major phase of the selection process with high competition. In the final merit list, the candidates with high scoring marks will be appointed as Grade ‘A’ officers.
NABARD GRADE ‘A’ 2023 Exam Selection Process FAQs
Yes, every candidate needs to qualify for the Prelims exam for moving forward.
Yes, it is the final phase of the selection process.
The interview Round will carry a total of 50 marks.
Yes, in the second phase which is Mains Paper I, the question paper will consist of descriptive-type questions
Yes, the Interview round is mandatory to clear as the final scorecard will carry a total of all the phases.
Without coaching, how can I prepare for the NABARD?
To enhance their performance, candidates can take the NABARD Grade A mock exams. The NABARD Grade A prior year papers are also available for candidates to download and practice on.
What is Grade A recruitment?
NABARD Recruitment to Group A There is a recruitment process for the Legal, Rajbhasha, Protocol & Security Service, and Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS).
Is there a maximum number of attempts for the NABARD Grade A exam?
No, there is no cap on the number of times you can take the NABARD Grade A exam. Within the age range specified by the examination authority, candidates may apply for the exam.