NABARD Grade A (NABARD Officer Grade A Prelims) — Free Online Mock Test
200 Q / 120 min. ESI + ARD now use real banking/economy/geography content. +1/-0.25. · Official language: English & Hindi.
NABARD Grade A exam at a glance
NABARD Grade A full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length NABARD Grade A mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 190-question, 140-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
NABARD Grade A key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). |
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| Official website | nabard.org ↗ |
| Mode | A multi-stage selection — Phase I (preliminary, objective), Phase II (main, objective + descriptive), a psychometric test and an Interview — for the Assistant Manager (Grade A) post. |
| Frequency | Usually once a year, as vacancies arise. |
| Scoring & marking | Phase I: objective, qualifying only. Phase II: General English (descriptive) plus Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development — reflecting NABARD’s development-banking mandate. The Interview decides final merit with Phase II. |
| Score validity | Applies to that recruitment cycle only. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for NABARD Grade A?
A bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD), or a relevant post-graduate/professional qualification for specialist streams. The age band is 21–30, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Last verified July 2026 against NABARD — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
NABARD Grade A section breakdown
The NABARD Grade A mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Reasoning (20 Q)
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English (30 Q)
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Quantitative Aptitude (20 Q)
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General Awareness (20 Q)
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Economic & Social Issues (40 Q)
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Agri & Rural Development (40 Q)
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Computer Knowledge (20 Q)
NABARD Grade A scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: NABARD Grade A penalises wrong answers (-0.25 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.
Scale: NABARD Grade A (out of 200).
How NABARD Grade A is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
NABARD Grade A time strategy
With 190 questions in 140 minutes, you have about 44 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Reasoning (20 Q)
- English (30 Q)
- Quantitative Aptitude (20 Q)
- General Awareness (20 Q)
- Economic & Social Issues (40 Q)
- Agri & Rural Development (40 Q)
- Computer Knowledge (20 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
NABARD Grade A topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of NABARD Grade A, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Reasoning (20 Q)
- NABARD Grade A — Reasoning · 8
- Reasoning — Classification · 7
- Reasoning — Coding–Decoding · 5
English (30 Q)
- NABARD Grade A — English Language · 8
- English — One-word Substitution · 8
- English — Antonyms · 7
- English — Idioms & Phrases · 6
- English — Synonyms · 1
Quantitative Aptitude (20 Q)
- NABARD Grade A — Quantitative Aptitude · 8
- Quant — Profit & Loss · 8
- Quant — Ratio & Proportion · 3
- Quant — Percentage · 1
General Awareness (20 Q)
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 10
- Indian Polity · 5
- Indian History · 5
Economic & Social Issues (40 Q)
- Banking & Economy · 15
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 15
- NABARD Grade A — Economic & Social Issues · 10
Agri & Rural Development (40 Q)
- Indian Geography · 15
- Banking & Economy · 15
- NABARD Grade A — Agriculture & Rural Development · 10
Computer Knowledge (20 Q)
- Computer Awareness · 14
- NABARD Grade A — Computer Knowledge · 6
NABARD Grade A difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
200 Q / 120 min. ESI + ARD now use real banking/economy/geography content. +1/-0.25. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's NABARD Grade A bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for NABARD Grade A
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what NABARD Grade A really tests
NABARD Grade A is decided by its specialised Phase II — Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development — which reflects NABARD’s development-banking mandate and is where most candidates are separated. Generic bank-exam prep is not enough; the ARD and ESI depth is the differentiator.
Preparation tips
- Invest early in Agriculture & Rural Development and Economic & Social Issues — they decide the result.
- Follow rural-economy and agriculture current affairs closely.
- Treat Phase I as a qualifier and don’t over-invest in it.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Preparing like a generic bank exam and under-preparing ARD/ESI.
- Ignoring rural-development current affairs central to NABARD’s domain.
NABARD Grade A study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Build Quant, Reasoning, English and General Awareness for Phase I
- Begin Agriculture & Rural Development and Economic & Social Issues early
- Start a rural-economy and agriculture current-affairs habit
- Study ARD and ESI deeply — they decide the result
- Practise the descriptive English paper
- Take Phase I sectionals to keep the qualifier secure
- Take full Phase I and Phase II mocks
- Refine ARD/ESI answers with current examples
- Prepare for the interview on rural development, economy and your background
Where NABARD Grade A can take you
A strong NABARD Grade A result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Officer at NABARD (Assistant Manager)
- Rural & agricultural finance
- Policy & project roles
- Finance-sector leadership
Best books & official prep for NABARD Grade A
- Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) guides — EduTap / ExamPundit
- Indian Economy — Ramesh Singh
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations — R. S. Aggarwal
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning — R. S. Aggarwal
Official practice: NABARD publishes the syllabus and notification on nabard.org; the Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development papers are the decisive, specialised part.
Previous-year papers: Previous NABARD Grade A papers and memory-based sets are widely available.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the NABARD Grade A exam pattern?
- NABARD Officer Grade A Prelims contains 190 questions across 7 sections: Reasoning (20 Q), English (30 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (20 Q), General Awareness (20 Q), Economic & Social Issues (40 Q), Agri & Rural Development (40 Q), Computer Knowledge (20 Q). Total duration is 140 minutes (about 44 seconds per question).
- Does NABARD Grade A have negative marking?
- Yes — NABARD Grade A carries negative marking of -0.25 per wrong answer and 1 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is NABARD Grade A scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 200. NABARD Grade A (out of 200).
- How can I practise NABARD Grade A online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length NABARD Grade A mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of NABARD Grade A?
- NABARD Grade A is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. 200 Q / 120 min. ESI + ARD now use real banking/economy/geography content. +1/-0.25. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the NABARD Grade A exam?
- NABARD Grade A runs for 140 minutes total across 7 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in NABARD Grade A?
- NABARD Grade A is split into: Reasoning (20 Q), English (30 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (20 Q), General Awareness (20 Q), Economic & Social Issues (40 Q), Agri & Rural Development (40 Q), Computer Knowledge (20 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. 200 Q / 120 min. ESI + ARD now use real banking/economy/geography content. +1/-0.25. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during NABARD Grade A?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the NABARD Grade A test adaptive?
- No — NABARD Grade A is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many NABARD Grade A mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct NABARD Grade A variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 9500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free NABARD Grade A test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge NABARD Grade A test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are NABARD Grade A previous year question–style papers included?
- Every NABARD Grade A mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 190-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free NABARD Grade A mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's NABARD Grade A mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the NABARD Grade A mock test on mobile?
- Yes. NABARD Grade A mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the NABARD Grade A syllabus?
- The NABARD Grade A syllabus maps to its 7 sections: Reasoning (20 Q), English (30 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (20 Q), General Awareness (20 Q), Economic & Social Issues (40 Q), Agri & Rural Development (40 Q), Computer Knowledge (20 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for NABARD Grade A?
- A bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD), or a relevant post-graduate/professional qualification for specialist streams. The age band is 21–30, with relaxation for reserved categories. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic NABARD Grade A practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the NABARD Grade A exam and how should I prepare?
- Official NABARD Grade A exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free NABARD Grade A mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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