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NABARD Grade B Exam Pattern 2024 has been released by the National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development. According to the NABARD Grade B 2024 exam pattern, candidates have to appear for the Preliminary and Mains examinations separately.
The NABARD Grade B total marks for the prelims question paper is 200 marks. Candidates have to answer 200 questions within 2 hours. On the other hand, the NABARD Grade B mains exam consists of three papers.
The total marks of NABARD Grade B for the Mains paper is 300 marks. For this, candidates must answer 71 questions within 5.5 hours. The exam pattern of NABARD Grade B exam 2024 provides an overview of the exam and the type of question distribution across the question paper. Candidates must check NABARD Grade B eligibility.
Download: NABARD Grade B Syllabus 2024
NABARD Grade B Exam Pattern 2024 for Prelims
According to the NABARD Grade B exam pattern 2024, the prelims exam is an online test, consisting of objective-type questions. The NABARD Grade B Prelims exam is divided into two sections: the qualifying and merit sections.
The time allotted to complete the Prelims paper is 2 hours. Candidates can find the detailed NABARD Grade B exam pattern for Prelims below.
| Nature of Test | Test Name | No. Of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Qualifying | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | |
| Decision Making | 10 | 10 | |
| Merit-Based | General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Agriculture & Rural Development (with a focus on Rural India) | 40 | 40 | |
| Economic and Social Issues (with a focus on Rural India) | 40 | 40 | |
| NABARD Grade B Total Marks 2024 | 200 | 200 | |
NABARD Grade B Prelims Exam Pattern 2024: Important Points
Apart from the NABARD Grade B exam pattern 2024 for the prelims exam, candidates must also take note of the important points below.
- Questions from topics like tests of reasoning, decision-making, english language, quantitative aptitude, and computer knowledge, will come under the qualifying section.
- The merit section will consist of topics like ESI (Rural India being the major emphasis), ARD (emphasizing Rural India), and general awareness.
- Candidates will be shortlisted for the Mains examination based on the marks secured in the merit section.
- Students have to qualify for both sectional and overall cut-offs.
Also Read: NABARD Grade B Eligibility Criteria 2024
NABARD Grade B Mains Exam Pattern 2024
Candidates who qualify the NABARD Grade B prelims exam will be shortlisted for the second round of the selection process, that is, the Mains exam. They must score good marks in the NABARD Grade B Mains exam as it is a crucial part of the selection process.
The NABARD Grade B Mains exam is also an online test, consisting of both objection and descriptive questions. The NABARD Grade B mains exam consists of three papers. Candidates can follow the table below for the detailed NABARD Grade B exam pattern 2024 for the Mains paper.
| Paper | Subject | Type of Paper | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper - 1 | General English | Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| Paper - 2 | ESI & ARD | Objective | 30 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Descriptive | 4 questions must be attempted out of 6 (Can be answered in either English or Hindi) | 50 (2 of 15 marks each and 2 of 10 marks each) | 90 minutes | ||
| Paper - 3 | Development Economics, Statistics, Finance and Management |
Objective | 30 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Descriptive | 4 questions must be attempted out of 6 (Can be answered in either English or Hindi) | 50 (2 of 15 marks each and 2 of 10 marks each) | 90 minutes | ||
| NABARD Grade B 2024 Total Marks | 71 | 300 | 5.5 hours | ||
NABARD Grade B Exam Pattern 2024 for Interview
Candidates who clear both the Prelims and Mains paper of the NABARD Grade B examination, will be shortlisted for the final round of the selection process, that is, the Interview round.
Here are a few points which should be kept in mind while appearing for NABARD Grade B Interview round:
- Selected candidates will be interviewed based on personal, professional, and subject-related matters.
- Candidates must prepare well for the interview stage as qualifying it will ensure their selection.
- They must also note that the NABARD Grade B interview carries 75 marks.
Also Check: NABARD Grade B Notification
NABARD Grade B Marking Scheme 2024
As per the NABARD Grade B exam pattern 2024, the exam authorities follow a fixed marking criteria for both the Prelims and Mains exam. Candidates must note that all the questions in the NABARD Grade B exam 2024 will carry different marks.
There is a negative marking for every wrong answer in both phases of the NABARD Grade B 2024 exam.
| Questions | Number of Marks |
| For correct responses | 1 Mark or 2 Marks |
| For wrong responses | For 1 Mark question: Negative Marking of 0.25 MarksFor 2 Mark question: Negative Marking of 0.50 Marks |
| For un-attempted questions | 0 (no marks) |
NABARD Grade B Exam Pattern 2024: Exam Medium
Candidates can choose their desired language in both the Prelims and Mains exam of NABARD Grade B. They can answer the paper in either English or Hindi for both the Prelims and Main exams.
However, the English Language section of NABARD Grade B has to be attempted only in English.
FAQs on NABARD Grade B Exam Pattern
Q: Which type of questions will be asked in the NABARD Grade B Main exam?
A: NABARD Grade B exam pattern contains descriptive type, objective type and subjective type questions. Each section of the exam paper takes 90 minutes to complete.
Q: What is the marking scheme of the NABARD Grade B exam 2024?
A: The marking scheme for NABARD Grade B is different for both Prelims and Mains. Candidates will be awarded a +1 mark for correct answers and a 0.25 mark will be deducted for incorrect answers in Prelims. In Mains +2 mark will be awarded For every correct response and a 0.50 mark will be deducted For every incorrect response.
Q: What are the application fees for the NABARD Grade B exam 2024?
A: The application fee for the NABARD Grade B exam is INR 900 whereas for reserved category candidates, it is INR 150. Candidates need to pay the application fee in online mode only no other mode of payment will be accepted.
Q: Which exam is more difficult: RBI Grade B or NABARD Grade B?
A: According to candidates, the RBI Grade B exam is more difficult as compared to the NABARD Grade B exam. Both the exams have almost the same syllabus and exam pattern but the NABARD Grade B exam is a little bit easier.
Q: How many times can I appear for the NABARD Grade B exam?
A: Candidates can attempt the NABARD Grade B exam a maximum number of times. To appear for the examination candidates must fall under the age category of 25 to 32 years.
