NABARD Grade B Exam Guide 2026
NABARD Grade B 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 NABARD Grade B Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Name of Department | NABARD |
|---|---|
| Offered Post | Grade B (Manager) |
| Job Location | PAN India |
| Official Web Portal | NABARD |
| Selection Procedure | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Personal Interview |
| Application form | To be announced |
| Deadline for online application | To be announced |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Event
- Date
- Interview
- To be announced
- Mains exam
- To be announced
- Mains result
- To be announced
- Prelims exam
- To be announced
- Mains admit card
- To be announced
- Prelims admit card
- To be announced
- Prelims result release
- To be announced
📊 Exam Information 3
| DISCIPLINE | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade B RDBS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Category
- Application fee
- SC/ST/PWD
- Rs 150
- All Others
- Rs 900
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Sr. No. | Name of the Test | No. of Qs. | Max Marks | Version | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Test of Reasoning | 20 | 20 | Bilingual – Hindi and English except test of English language | Composite time of 120 Minutes for all the tests together |
| 2 | English Language | 30 | 30 | ||
| 3 | Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | ||
| 4 | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | ||
| 5 | Decision Making | 10 | 10 | ||
| 6 | General Awareness | 20 | 20 | ||
| 7 | Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India) | 40 | 40 | ||
| 8 | Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India | 40 | 40 | ||
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Paper | Grade A | Type of Paper | No. of Qs. | Marks | Duration | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General English | Online Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 90 Minutes | Descriptive Answers to be typed using keyboard |
| Paper II | Economic and Social Issues | Objective | 30 | 50 | 30 Minutes | - |
| Descriptive Type | 6 questions will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questions [2 of 15 marks each (with difficulty level) and 2 of 10 marks each] | 50 | 90 Minutes | Descriptive Answers to be typed using keyboard either in English or Hindi (Remington and Inscript keyboards) | ||
| Total | 100 | 120 Minutes | - | |||
| Paper III | Development Economics, Statistics, Finance and Management | Objective | 30 | 50 | 30 Minutes | |
| Descriptive Type | 6 questions will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questions [2 of 15 marks each (with difficulty level) and 2 of 10 marks each] | 50 | 90 Minutes | Descriptive Answers to be typed using keyboard either in English or Hindi (Remington and Inscript keyboards) | ||
| Total | 100 | 120 Minutes | - |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay-scale | 35150-1750(9)–50900–EB-1750(2)-54400-2000(4)-62400 (16 years) |
| Basic Pay | Rs.35150/- |
| Additional Allowances | Dearness Allowance Local Compensatory Allowance House Rent Allowance Grade Allowance |
| Gross Emoluments (Approx) | Rs.78000/- (present rate of dearness allowance) |
| Initial Monthly In-hand Salary | Rs. 73,000/- (approx) |
📊 Nabard grade b recruitment prelims
| Category | RE | EL | CK | GA | ES | AR | QA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (20) | (40) | (20) | (20) | (40) | (40) | (20) | |
| SC, OBC | 4.75 | 16.00 | 6.50 | 2.75 | 6.00 | 5.25 | 6.50 |
| Unreserved | 7.50 | 20.50 | 8.25 | 4.50 | 10.00 | 8.25 | 9.25 |
📊 NABARD Grade B Recruitment Mains 2019 Cut Off
| Post | Paper | I | II | III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | DP | ES | AP | |
| (100) | (100) | (100) | ||
| General | SC, OBC | 65.00 | 56.25 | 51.25 |
| Unreserved | 67.25 | 59.50 | 55.25 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the eligibility criteria for the NABARD Grade B Recruitment 2026?
Indian applicants not exceeding the age of 32 years with a Postgraduate degree can apply.
Q2.In which mode will be the NABARD Grade B examination conducted for the applicants?
The NABARD Grade B examination will be conducted online.
Q3.What is the Salary for the NABARD Grade B Officer?
Selected candidates will draw a starting basic pay of Rs. 35150/- p.m. in the scale of Rs.35150 - 1750 (9) - 50900 - EB - 1750(2) - 54400 - 2000 (4) - 62400 (16 years)
Q4.What is the selection process for the NABARD Grade B Recruitment 2026?
The selection stages is expected to consist of prelims, mains and interview.
Q5.Will there be negative marking for the NABARD Grade B examination?
Yes, 1/4th mark will be deducted in NABARD Grade B exam for every wrong answer.
Q6.What is the process to download the NABARD Grade B recruitment 2026 admit card?
The admit card will be available on the official website and can be also downloaded by the steps given in this article.
Q7.Where can we apply for the NABARD Grade B Manager Examination 2026?
Candidates can apply for the NABARD Grade B Manager Examination 2026 through the official website.
Q8.What is the educational qualification required to apply for NABARD Grade B Recruitment 2026?
Post Graduate degree in any subject from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate. Candidates should have a minimum 60% or equivalent in 10th, 12th, Graduation and PG, MBA/PGDM at all levels OR a minimum 60% or equivalent in 10th, 12th, Graduation, PG, and a professional degree, viz., CA/CS/ICWA OR a minimum 60% or equivalent in 10th, 12th, Graduation, PG and Ph.D.
Q9.What is the duration of the NABARD Grade B Recruitment Examination 2026?
The duration of the NABARD Grade B Recruitment Examination is expected to be 120 minutes.
Q10.How much do I have to pay as the NABARD Grade B Recruitment Apply Online fee?
The application fee is Rs. 150/- for SC/ST/PWD and 900 for all others in the NABARD Grade B Recruitment.
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