NABARDNational Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

ow to Download NABARD Grade A Admit card 2023?

The steps to download the NABARD Grade A hall ticket are given below:

• Visit the official website
• Click the 'Download NABARD Grade A Admit Card' link on the home page
• Enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
• NABARD admit card appears on the screen 
• Download the admit card and take its printout

Details on NABARD Grade A Admit Card

NABARD Grade A admit card carries the following details.

Candidates name	Exam date
Duration of test	Registration number
Reporting time	Roll number
Scanned images of photograph & Signature	Space for signature & left thumb impression of candidates
Exam centre address

Documents to Carry Along with NABARD Grade A Admit Card

Alongwith NABARD Grade A admit card candidates need to carry the following documents:

• PAN Card
• Passport
• Permanent driving license
• Licence/ Voter’s Card/ Bank Passbook
• Photo identity proof issued by a gazetted officer
• Identity card issued by a recognised college/university

https://www.nabard.org/

Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NABARD 2024 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
12 Sep’24 (Tentative)	NABARD Grade A Application Start Date 2024
24 Sep '24 Tentative	NABARD Grade A Application Last Date 2024
28 Sep’24 Tentative	NABARD Grade A admit card
24 Oct’24 Tentative	NABARD Grade A prelims exam date
06 Nov’24 Tentative	NABARD Grade A result date

HOW TO APPLY:

Eligible applicants are required to apply online through website www.nabard.org. No other means/ mode of application will be accepted. The application form should be filled in English only. Option for the use of Hindi language will be available for the Online/Main Examination/ Interview.

Detailed Guideline / Procedure for

a. Application Registration

 b. Payment of Application Fee

c. Photograph & Signature Scan and Upload

Candidates can apply online only and no other mode of application will be accepted.

Important Points to be noted before registration:

Before applying online, candidates should –

1. Scan their: Photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) Signature (with Black ink) Left Thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink) A hand written declaration (on a white paper with black ink) (text given below) Ensuring that all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications as given in the advertisement
2. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will not be accepted
3. The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged. (If a candidate is not having left thumb, he/she may use his/her right thumb for applying)
4. The text for the hand written declaration is as follows –“I......................(Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
5.  The above mentioned hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand writing and in English only. If it is written and uploaded by anybody else or in any other language, the application will be considered as invalid. (Visually Impaired candidates who cannot write may get the text of declaration typed and put their left hand thumb impression below the typed declaration and upload the document as per specification.)
6.  Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make online payment of the requisite application fee/intimation charges.
7. Have a valid personal email ID and mobile no., which should be kept active till the completion of this Recruitment Process. Bank may send intimation to download call letters/upload bio-data etc. through the registered e-mail ID. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID/mobile number, he/she should create/obtain his/her new e-mail ID and mobile no. before applying on-line and must maintain that email account and mobile number.

a. Application Registration: Before applying online, candidates should –

i. Scan their photograph and signature ensuring that both the photograph and signature adhere to the required specifications as given under “Guidelines for photograph & signature scan and upload”.

ii. Have a valid personal email ID and mobile no., which should be kept active till the completion of this Recruitment Process. Bank shall send call letters for the Examination etc. through the registered e-mail ID. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her new e-mail ID and mobile no. before applying on-line and must maintain that email account and mobile number.

iii. Be prepared for biometric verification of identity at the Exam Centre at the time of Main Examination and onwards.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

· Candidates to go to the Bank’s website “ www.nabard.org/ career notices” , click on the option "APPLY HERE" which will open a new screen.

· To register application, choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name, Contact details and Email-id. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will be sent at the given email ID and mobile number.

· In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he / she can save the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to submission of the online application candidates are advised to use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same, if required. Visually Impaired candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify/ get the details verified to ensure that the same are correct prior to final submission.

 · Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible after clicking the FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON.

· The name of the candidate or his /her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the Certificates / Mark sheets as well as valid ID Proof brought for the examination. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.

· Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the 'Validate your details' and 'Save & Next' button.

· Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature detailed under point "C".

· Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.

· Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL SUBMIT.

· Modify details, if required, and click on 'FINAL SUBMIT' ONLY after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled by you are correct.

· Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment.

· Click on 'Submit' button. PAYMENT OF FEES - ONLINE MODE

 · The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment process can be completed by following the instructions.

 · Payment can be made by using only Master/Visa/Rupay Debit or Credit Cards or Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash cards/Mobile Wallets by providing information as asked on the screen.

· After submitting your payment information in the online application form, PLEASE WAIT FOR THE INTIMATION FROM THE SERVER. DO NOT PRESS BACK OR REFRESH BUTTON IN ORDER TO AVOID DOUBLE CHARGE

 · On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated.

 · Non-generation of 'E-Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. On failure of payment, Candidates are advised to login again using their Provisional Registration Number and Password and repeat the process of payment.

 · Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form. Please note that if the same cannot be generated, online transaction may not have been successful.

· For Credit Card users: All charges are listed in Indian Rupee. If you use a nonIndian credit card, your bank will convert to your local currency based on prevailing exchange rates.

· To ensure the security of your data, please close the browser window once your transaction is complete.

 

b. Application Fee / Intimation Charges (Non Refundable)

Applicable Fee is Non Refundable and has to be paid Online. Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of application fees/intimation charges will have to be borne by the candidate.

c. Photograph & Signature Scan and Upload

· IN CASE THE SIGNATURE OR FACE IN THE PHOTOGRAPH IS UNCLEAR, THE APPLICATION MAY BE REJECTED.

· CANDIDATE MAY EDIT THE APPLICATION AND RE-UPLOAD THE PHOTOGRAPH/ SIGNATURE IN SUCH CASE.

Photograph Image:

· Photograph must be a recent passport size colour picture.

 · The picture should be in colour, against a light-coloured, preferably white, background.

· Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face.

 · If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows.

· If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye".

 · If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen.

· Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face. · Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred).

 · Size of file should be between 20kb-50kb.

· Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50KB. If the size of the file is more than 50KB, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colours etc., during the process of scanning.

Signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration Image:

· The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.

• Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
• Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb for signature and 20kb - 50kb for left thumb impression.
• Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb

· The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink.

• File type: jpg / jpeg
• Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 3 cm * 3 cm (Width * Height)
• File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB

· The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black ink.

File type: jpg / jpeg

 Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 10 cm * 5 cm (Width * Height)

File Size: 50 KB – 100 KB

· The signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration should be of the applicant and not by any other person.

· If the Applicant’s signature on the attendance sheet or Call letter, signed at the time of the examination, does not match the signature uploaded, the applicant will be disqualified.

· Signature / Hand written declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.

Scanning the Photograph Image and Signature:

· Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch).

· Set Color to True Color.

· File Size as specified above.

 · Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified above).

· The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. For example file name is: image01.jpg or image01.jpeg Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or moving the mouse over the file image icon.

· Candidates using MS Windows/MS Office can easily obtain photo and signature in .jpeg format not exceeding 50KB & 20KB respectively by using MS Paint or MS Office Picture Manager. Scanned photograph and signature in any format can be saved in .jpg format by using 'Save As' option in the File menu and size can be reduced below 50KB (photograph) & 20KB (signature) by using crop and then resize option [Please see point (i) & (ii) above for the pixel size] in the 'Image' menu. Similar options are available in other photo editor also.

If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.

While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with a link to upload his photograph and signature.

Procedure for Uploading the Photograph and Signature

 While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with separate links for uploading Photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand written declaration

Click on the respective link “Upload Photograph / signature / Upload left thumb impression / hand written declaration”

 Browse and Select the location where the Scanned Photograph / signature / left thumb impression / hand written declaration file has been saved.

Select the file by clicking on it

 Click the ‘Open/Upload’

If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.

Preview of the uploaded image will help to see the quality of the image. In case of unclear / smudged, the same may be re-uploaded to the expected clarity /quality.

Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your Photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand written declaration as specified.

XII. GUIDELINES FOR FILLING APPLICATION ARE AS UNDER:

1. A candidate can apply for only one post i.e., either for General Discipline OR for Specialised Discipline.
2.  Applicants should have a valid e-mail id. In case candidate does not have a valid email, he/ she can create a new e-mail id. This e-mail should be valid for the duration of the recruitment period. All correspondence to the candidate till the recruitment process is over shall be sent to this email ID.
3.  An ‘Information Handout’ booklet will be made available to the applicants on the NABARD website which may be downloaded along with the call letter for Online Examination.
4. Applicants serving in Government/ Quasi Government Offices, Public Sector Undertaking including Nationalised Banks and Financial Institutions will be required to submit ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the employer at the time of interview, failing which their candidature may not be considered.
5. Applicants under the reserved category will have to produce his/her original caste certificate/ relevant certificates at the time of Interview, failing which his/ her candidature will be cancelled and he/ she will not be admitted for interview. OBC applicants, availing reservation will have to produce OBC certificate at the time of interview with Non-creamy layer clause issued by Govt. of India on or after 01-04- 2023.
6.  In case of any difficulty experienced in submission of ONLINE application and/or payment of fees, the candidates may send complaints to “Candidate Grievance Lodging and Redressal Mechanism” at http://cgrs.ibps.in/

SYLLABUS

 The syllabus for all subjects is indicative and not exhaustive. The syllabus should not be considered as the only source of information while preparing for the examination. Keeping in view the nature of 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 syllabus.

 Illustrative syllabus for Phase II (Main Examination) may be as furnished below:

For Grade A ( RDBS) (All Disciplines from (i) to (xi) in Table 1

Paper I – English: Essay, Précis writing, Comprehension and Business/Office Correspondence. The paper on English shall be framed in a manner to assess the writing skills including expressions and understanding the topic.

 For Grade A (RDBS) (General Discipline) as at (i) in Table 1

2) Paper II – Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development Economic & Social Issues: Nature of Indian Economy - Structural and Institutional features - Economic underdevelopment - Opening up the Indian Economy - Globalisation - Economic Reforms in India - Privatisation. Inflation - Trends in Inflation & their Impact on National Economy and Individual Income. Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India - Rural and Urban - Measurement of Poverty - Poverty Alleviation Programmes of the Government. Population Trends - Population Growth and Economic Development - Population Policy in India. Agriculture - Characteristics / Status - Technical and Institutional changes in Indian Agriculture - Agricultural performance - Issues in Food Security in India - Non Institutional and Institutional Agencies in rural credit. Industry - Industrial and Labour Policy - Industrial performance - Regional Imbalance in India's Industrial Development - Public Sector Enterprises. Rural banking and financial institutions in India - Reforms in Banking/ Financial sector. Globalization of Economy - Role of International Funding Institutions - IMF & World Bank - WTO - Regional Economic Co-operation. Social Structure in India - Multiculturalism - Demographic trends - Urbanisation and Migration - Gender Issues Joint family system - Social Infrastructure - Education - Health and Environment. Education - Status & System of Education - Socio -Economic Problems associated with Illiteracy - Educational relevance and educational wastage - Educational Policy for India. Social Justice: Problems of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes - socio-economic programmes for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and other backward classes. Positive Discrimination in favour of the under privileged - Social Movements -Indian Political Systems - Human Development. Current Economic & Social Issues.

 

Agriculture & Rural Development:

Agriculture: definition, meaning and its branches, Agronomy: definition, meaning and scope of agronomy. Classification of field crops. Factors affecting crop production, Agro Climatic Zones; Cropping Systems: Definition and types of cropping systems. Problems of dry land agriculture; Seed production, seed processing, seed village; Meteorology: weather parameters, crop-weather advisory; Precision Farming, System of Crop Intensification, organic farming;

a) Soil and Water Conservation : Major soil types, soil fertility, fertilisers, soil erosion, soil conservation, watershed management;

b) Water Resource: Irrigation Management: types of irrigation, sources of irrigation, crop-water requirement, command area development, water conservation techniques, micro-irrigation, irrigation pumps, major, medium and minor irrigation.

c) Farm and Agri Engineering : Farm Machinery and Power, Sources of power on the farm- human, animal, mechanical, electrical, wind, solar and biomass, bio fuels, water harvesting structures, farm ponds, watershed management, Agro Processing, Controlled and modified storage, perishable food storage, godowns, bins and grain silos.

d) 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.

e) Animal Husbandry: Farm animals and their role in 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 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.

 f) Fisheries: Fisheries resources, management and exploitation - freshwater, brackish water and marine; Aquaculture- Inland and marine; biotechnology; post-harvest technology. Importance of fisheries in India. Common terms pertaining to fish production.

 g) 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 Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

h) Agriculture Extensions: Its importance and role, methods of evaluation of extension programmes, Role of Krishi Vigyan Kendra's (KVK) in dissemination of Agricultural technologies.

i) 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 to agriculture and rural livelihood, carbon credit, IPCC, UNFCCC, CoP meetings, funding mechanisms for climate change projects, initiatives by Govt of India, NAPCC, SAPCC, INDC.

j) Present Scenario of Indian Agriculture and Allied activities; recent trends, major challenges in agriculture measures to enhance 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 EconomyImportance 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 work force; problems and conditions of rural labour; 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.

Note: The illustrative syllabus for Main Examination - Paper II for Grade A (RDBS) - Specialised Disciplines at Sr. No. (ii) to (xi) in Table-I will be uploaded on website

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Best Books for NABARD

Best books for NABARD Grade A for Reasoning

The reasoning is one of the most scoring sections. It can be improved only through practice. To solve questions in Reasoning, candidates need to apply their logical thinking capabilities. The following books can be referred to while preparing for the exam:

Book Name	Author/Publication
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning	RS Aggarwal and S Chand
A New Approach to Reasoning	BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwali
Tricky Approach to Competitive Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal	Kiran Publication

Best books for NABARD Grade A Quantitative Aptitude

The following Quantitative Aptitude books will help candidates to polish their calculative skills.

Book name	Author/Publication
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive exam	RS Aggarwal and S Chand
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic	Arihant

 

 

Best books for NABARD Grade A General Awareness

General Awareness is all about keeping updated with the events of national and international importance. Candidates should watch the news and read magazines to be updated with the current topics. Candidates can refer to the following books for General Awareness:

• Advanced Objective General Knowledge by S Chand
• Manorama yearbook
• Lucent Current Affairs

Best books for NABARD Grade A Economic and Social Issues

Candidates can refer to the following books for the Economic and Social Issues:

• Social Problems in India by Ram Ahuja
• Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
• Social and Economic Problems in India by Naseem A Azad
• Indian Social System by Ram Ahuja

Best books for NABARD Grade A Agriculture and Rural Development

The following books can be referred for NABARD Grade A Agriculture and Rural Development:

• Agriculture at a Glance: Enhanced Competition Explorer by RK Sharma and SK Bhoi
• Rural Development: Indian Context by GPH Panel of Experts
• NABARD and its significance in Agriculture by SK Chaudhary
• Agricultural Finance in India: The Role of NABARD by Prabhakar Rajkumar

Best books for NABARD Grade A Computer Awareness

The following book can be referred to for NABARD Grade A Computer Awareness.

• Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant

 

NABARD Grade A Preparation Tips

NABARD Grade A preparation tips contain tips and strategies that candidates need to follow while preparing for NABARD Grade A exam. The exam comprises prelims, mains and interview. As the notification has been announced, therefore, candidates must pull up their socks and start preparing for NABARD Grade A 2022. It is important to have a well-organised to priortise the important topics to be covered for the exam. To perform beyond candidate's abilities, they need to follow the tips given below:

• Before starting the preparation, check the detailed exam pattern to get a fair idea about the marking scheme, the time allotted, the name and number of sections, the total questions, etc. 
• After scanning through the exam pattern, prepare a list of all the important topics from each section of NABARD Grade A syllabus, and make sure no important topic is left untouched
• Candidates must check the previous years' question papers to know what is the difficulty level, important topics, expected questions, etc
• Pick up the important topics for NABARD Grade A by going through the previous years' question papers. The important topics are those from where the maximum questions were asked in the exam
• Make a plan for the exam and it should contain all the things that candidates should cover for the exam
• Give equal time to each and every section
• Solve mock tests to improve speed and accuracy and efficient time-management

 

Seat Allocation 

S.No	DISCIPLINE			UR	SC			ST	OBC		EWS		TOTAL		PWBD
ASSISTANT MANAGER (RURAL DEVELOPMENT BANKING SERVICE)
i)		General	31			11*	9			18		8		77		7@
ii)		Computer/Information Technology	16			6	1			14		3		40		7@
iii)		Finance	3			4	1			5		2		15		7@
iv)		Company Secretary	2			-	-			1		-		3		7@
v)		Civil Engineering	1			1	-			1		-		3		7@
vi)		Electrical Engineering	1			-	-			1		1		3		7@
vii)		Geo Informatics	2			-	-			-		-		2		7@
viii)		Forestry	1			-	1			-		-		2		7@
ix)		Food Processing	1			-	-			1		-		2		7@
x)		Statistics	2			-	-			-		-		2		7@
xi)		Mass Communication/Media Specialist	1			-	-			-		-		1		7@
		Total	61			22	12			41		14		150		7@

How to Download NABARD Grade A Admit card 2023?

The steps to download the NABARD Grade A hall ticket are given below:

• Visit the official website
• Click the 'Download NABARD Grade A Admit Card' link on the home page
• Enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
• NABARD admit card appears on the screen 
• Download the admit card and take its printout

Details on NABARD Grade A Admit Card

NABARD Grade A admit card carries the following details.

Candidates name	Exam date
Duration of test	Registration number
Reporting time	Roll number
Scanned images of photograph & Signature	Space for signature & left thumb impression of candidates
Exam centre address

Documents to Carry Along with NABARD Grade A Admit Card

Alongwith NABARD Grade A admit card candidates need to carry the following documents:

• PAN Card
• Passport
• Permanent driving license
• Licence/ Voter’s Card/ Bank Passbook
• Photo identity proof issued by a gazetted officer
• Identity card issued by a recognised college/university