NABARD Assistant Manager Grade A Syllabus 2025 – Detailed Exam Pattern & Topics
Organization: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Short Information: NABARD has released the detailed syllabus and exam pattern for Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’ (RDBS, Rajbhasha, Legal, P&SS) Recruitment 2025. The selection process includes Phase I (Prelims), Phase II (Mains), and Interview. Phase I is scheduled for 20 December 2025 and Phase II for 25 January 2026. Candidates preparing for 91 posts must follow the official syllabus. Latest Update (as of 10 November 2025): No changes in syllabus; official notification released. For the fastest alerts, visit SarkariResult.Plus – your trusted source for Sarkari Job alerts!
Selection Process
| Phase I | Prelims (Objective) – Qualifying in Nature |
| Phase II | Mains (Objective + Descriptive) |
| Phase III | Interview |
Phase I (Prelims) Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 | 120 Minutes (Composite) |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Decision Making | 10 | 10 | |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
| Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) | 40 | 40 | |
| Economic & Social Issues (ESI) | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
Note: Qualifying sections (Reasoning, English, Computer, Quant, Decision Making) – sectional cut-off applies. Merit sections (GA, ARD, ESI) used for shortlisting.
Phase I Syllabus – Section-wise Topics
| Section | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output, Data Sufficiency, Verbal Reasoning |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Fillers, Vocabulary |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation, Simplification, Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic (Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Time & Work, Speed, Ratio), Mensuration |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs (Last 6 Months), Banking & Financial Awareness, Static GK, Government Schemes, NABARD Reports, Agriculture News |
| Agriculture & Rural Development | Agriculture (Crops, Soil, Irrigation), Animal Husbandry, Rural Development Schemes, Panchayati Raj, MNREGA, PMFBY, KCC, NABARD Initiatives |
| Economic & Social Issues | GDP, Inflation, Poverty, Unemployment, Social Issues, Government Budget, Economic Survey, SDGs, Inclusive Growth |
| Computer Knowledge | Basics of Hardware, Software, MS Office, Internet, Networking, Cybersecurity, DBMS, Operating Systems |
| Decision Making | Logical Decision Making, Situational Judgment, Ethical Dilemmas, Leadership Scenarios |
Phase II (Mains) Exam Pattern – RDBS (Generalist)
| Paper | Type | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General English | Descriptive | 3 (Essay, Précis, RC + Questions) | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paper II: ESI + ARD | Objective + Descriptive | 30 Obj (50 Marks) + 6 Desc (50 Marks, Attempt 4) | 100 | 120 Minutes |
Phase II Syllabus – Paper II (ESI & ARD)
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Economic & Social Issues | Growth & Development, Poverty Alleviation, Employment, Globalization, Economic Reforms, Social Structure, Education, Health, Gender Issues, Sustainable Development |
| Agriculture & Rural Development | Agriculture (Definition, Branches), Agronomy, Soil & Water Conservation, Farm Management, Rural Credit, Cooperative Societies, NABARD Role, RIDF, Watershed, PM-KISAN, FPO, Agri Marketing |
Phase II – Specialist Posts (Paper II)
| Stream | Paper II Topics |
|---|---|
| IT / Computer | DBMS, Networking, OS, Programming (C, Java), Data Structures, Algorithms, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing |
| Finance | Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Derivatives, Banking Regulations, RBI Guidelines |
| Agriculture Engineering | Irrigation, Farm Machinery, Post-Harvest Technology, Renewable Energy |
| Legal | Constitution, Contract Act, Banking Laws, SARFAESI, IBC, Negotiable Instruments |
Interview (50 Marks)
Candidates shortlisted from Mains will be called for Interview. Final selection based on Mains + Interview marks.
Important Links
| Download Official Syllabus (from Notification) | Click Here |
| Official NABARD Careers Page | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
