The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Exam is conducted to recruit candidates for Grade A (Assistant Manager) and Grade B (Manager) positions. NABARD is India’s premier development bank, providing a prestigious and stable career in the banking and rural development sector.
At Kingmakers School of Banking, we offer specialized NABARD coaching covering Prelims, Mains, and Interview, with expert faculty, updated study material, and mock tests.
Prestigious central bank role in rural development and agriculture finance
Opportunity to contribute to India’s rural and agricultural development
Attractive salary with allowances and perks
Excellent career growth opportunities
Before applying for NABARD, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
Grade A (Assistant Manager):
● Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant stream (Agriculture, Finance,
Economics, etc.)
● Age Limit: 21–30 years (Relaxation as per government rules)
Grade B (Manager)
● Educational Qualification: Postgraduate Degree (Economics, Finance, Agriculture,
Management, etc.)
● Age Limit: 21–35 years (Relaxation as per government rules)
Nationality:
Indian citizen
Comprehensive 3-tier examination structure designed to assess various skills
and knowledge areas
Tier 1
100 Questions • 100 Marks • 60 Minutes
Tier 2
160 Questions • 150 Marks • 120–150 min
Tier 3
Interview : 30 Marks
Complete subject-wise breakdown of the NABARD curriculum to help you
prepare systematically
Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism
Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Simplification, Number Series
Banking & Rural Development, Agriculture, Current Affairs, Government Schemes
Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Descriptive Writing
Basics, MS Office, Internet
Follow our proven strategies and expert tips to maximize your chances of
success in NABARD examination
Practice Data Interpretation & Reasoning daily
Attempt mock tests & previous year papers
Focus on speed and accuracy for prelims and Mains
Prepare descriptive writing and essay topics
Keep up with current affairs and government schemes
Tier 1 & 2
Complete coverage of Tier 1 & Tier 2 Prelims & Mains syllabus
15+ Years Experience
Expert faculty for Quant, Reasoning, English & Banking Awareness
Weekly Tests
Mock tests and previous year analysis
2025 Updated
Rural Development & Agriculture Awareness modules
Hybrid Mode
Choose flexible timings that fit your schedule and get the same quality learning experience wherever you are.
1-on-1 Support
Interview guidance and personality development
The NABARD exam is conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development to recruit Grade A (Assistant Manager) and Grade B (Manager) officers for India's apex rural development and agricultural finance institution.
NABARD Grade A basic pay starts at ₹44,500/month with a gross salary of approximately ₹1,00,000/month and an in-hand salary ranging from ₹85,000 to ₹98,000 per month, depending on posting location, plus DA, HRA, Grade Allowance, and other perks.
Grade A requires a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields (Agriculture, Finance, Economics, etc.), aged 21–30 years. Grade B requires a Postgraduate degree, aged 21–35 years (relaxations apply for reserved categories).
NABARD has 3 stages: Prelims (200 Q, 200 Marks, 120 min), Mains (Objective + Descriptive Paper, 200 Marks, 120–150 min), and a Personal Interview (30 Marks for Grade A, higher for Grade B).
Both are prestigious apex bank exams with comparable difficulty. RBI Grade B is considered slightly tougher due to its Phase II including three high-level papers (Economic & Social Issues, Finance, Management), while NABARD has a stronger focus on Agriculture and Rural Development.
Priority subjects include Agriculture & Rural Development, Economic & Social Issues, Banking Awareness, Current Affairs, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English (Descriptive Writing).
NABARD has its Head Office in Mumbai and 28 Regional Offices across states. Rural postings come with an additional rural allowance, and officers are typically posted based on organizational requirements
NABARD Grade A officers progress from Assistant Manager → Manager (Grade B) → Assistant General Manager → Deputy General Manager → General Manager → Chief General Manager → Executive Director → Director, with performance-linked promotions at each level.
You can contact KingMakers School of Baking through phone, website enquiry form, or visit our Chennai branch directly for admission details.
