NABARD releases recruitment notification every few years for post of Officers/ Assistant Manager (Grade-A). The bank is going to conduct the written examination for the same.

 Now we will discuss about the exam pattern which will give you an holistic view how the marks distribution would be there and how you can segregate your time and effort to each section to score a good score in the exam.

Few are the key pointers as follows : -

There has been some slight change in the  NABARD  Prelims exam pattern.

• NABARD has increased the weight age of the Agriculture and Rural Development [ARD] and the Economic and Social Issues [ESI] sections from 25 marks to 40 marks respectively seeing some major changes in the previous exam patterns. It has reduced the weight age of Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning sections from 30 marks to 20 marks and 40 marks to 20 marks, respectively which has given students an extra edge to score more marks in the exam.
• The Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, Economic and Social Issues and Agriculture and Rural Development papers together constitute 120 marks, whereas Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Reasoning constitute 80 marks in it only. The former is theoretical & requires lesser time to solve, and the latter is practical and requires calculation and mental ability, so it takes more time to solve the exam.

Therefore, we strongly recommend you aim to score maximum marks in the theoretical papers in less time (around 40 minutes) and use the remaining time (around 75-80 minutes) for the practical papers (Quantitative Analysis, Reasoning, English) as well.

 NABARD Prelims has duration of 120 minutes for its exam. Since there’s no sectional timing, you can start with the section you’re most comfortable with. However, we suggest you to do the section which you are best comfortable solving it and have full confidence you can clear it, which will give you an extra edge of clearing the answers which you already know and will give you the space to breathe and be give time to  the questions which are time taking or require brain storming. Also, we would like you consider factors like weight age, time-taken to solve and difficulty level to decide your order of attempt as well. The order you choose which you want to opt for needs to help you cover all the topics within the time provided and with great accuracy.

 Deciding your order of attempt could be a challenging task so avoid that. Therefore, we suggest you take NABARD Mock Tests which can massively help you in building up confidence for doing the exam.

 Reasoning Ability

• Reasoning Ability section has no well defined rules or formulas of conducting it.
• Hence, the command over this section can only be improved by constant practice of it.
• Thus to score high make sure that you are familiar and well practiced in all types of questions asked in that particular section of it.

Computer Knowledge

• The questions based on Computer Knowledge do not require in-depth preparation for it. Rather hands on experience speak volumes in itself.
• They are quite basic in nature itself.
• Knowledge you computer any day makes you standout of the crowd as it helps in almost all the field now a days so it’s good to keep up to it.
• You can prepare this section by going through any standard book or practicing computer questions online, this thing helps wonders and gives you a thorough knowledge as well..

General Awareness

• You should read a newspaper on a daily basis and supplement it with a good current affairs magazine as well, also you can read various journals and content online to get your feed of General Awareness from it. You can also go through Daily GK Updates, Weekly One Liners and Monthly Digests of Current Affairs to improve this section as well, this also makes you sharp, well informed person as a whole.
•  News related to NABARD, RBI and RBI policies must be given special emphasis during preparation as they are the ones which will give you more edge towards scoring end.

 PATTERN AND SYLLABUS of NABARD EXAM

1. Prelims Exam – online which will be in the form of objective MCQs)
2. Mains Exam – online in the form of objective MCQs and Descriptive
3. Interview is the last stage of this exam

Every year NABARD makes certain changes in the Phase 1 or the phase 2 exam pattern extensively. It has boosted the weight age marks of Economics, Agriculture & Rural Development subjects & reduced the weight age of Reasoning & Quantitative keeping the overall weight age same i.e. 200 Marks .

Syllabus for NABARD Preliminery Exam

1. English Syllabus for NABARD

(1) Reading Comprehension

• Total No. of Qs: 10-15
• Total Topics: The passage will be focused on topics like Banking & Economy, Business, and Social Issues and many more. Questions will be based on Fact and Inference, Vocab & Theme, Antonyms & Synonyms and so on.

(2) Error Spotting, Phrase Replacement

• Total No. of Qs: 5-10
• Total Topics: Error Spotting, Phrase Replacement/ Sentence Correction.

(3) Cloze Test

• Total No. of Qs: 8-10
• Total Topics: We are given a single passage with some blanks in it. You have to choose the apt option that fit in the blank & goes with the rhythm of the passage.

(4) Para Jumbles

• Total No. of Qs: 5
• Total Topics: Arrange the sentences in a proper order so it forms a meaningful paragraph, find the odd sentence in it.

2. Reasoning Syllabus for NABARD

(1) Syllogisms

• total No. of Qs: 2-3
• Total Topics: Direct questions with 2-3 statements & 2-3 conclusions, possibility based questions, negative information based questions in them.

(2) Arrangement

• total No. of Qs: 8-10 
• Total Topics: Uni & Bi-directional problems on linear, circular, square, rectangular, hexagonal tables, Matrix Arrangement. May be combined with other information to make it difficult as well.

(3) Inequalities

• Total No. of Qs: 2-3
• Total Topics: Mathematical Inequalities, Coded Inequalities

(4) Machine Input Output

• Total No. of Qs: 3-5
• Total Topics: Pattern based on shifting, arrangement, mathematical operation, miscellaneous approach or other patterns.

(5) Comparison

• Total No. of Qs: 1-2
• Total Topics: Arranging by order & ranking, ages, height, weight etc.

(6) Data Sufficiency

• Total No. of Qs: 1-2
• Total Topics: Questions based on Blood Relations, Coding decoding, Circular Arrangements, Directions & Distances, and Ages & Birthdates as well.

3. Quantitative Syllabus for NABARD

(1) Data Interpretation                                                                         

• Total No. of Qs: 8-10
• Total Topics: Line Graphs, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Tables, Miscellaneous Info graphics, Missing Data Type.

(2) Mensuration

• Total No. of Qs: 2-3
• Total Topics: Area/Volume of Square, Rectangle, Trapezium, Parallelogram, Rhombus, Circle, Semicircle, Triangle, Cone, Cylinder, Cube, Cuboids. Also, Molding from one shape to another etc.

(3) Number Series

• Total No. of Qs: 2-3

(4) Miscellaneous Questions

• Total No. of Qs: 8-10
• Total Topics: Average, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Time Speed Distance, Boat & Stream, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, and Problems on Age, Probability, Permutation & Combination, etc.

4. Computer Awareness Syllabus for NABARD

This section is for twenty Marks itself. If you have a basic knowledge of computer & use computer in your daily life then you can easily get the good score in it. To prepare for computer knowledge just go through the topics like Internet, Memory, Keyword Shortcuts, Computer Abbreviations, Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware & Software, Operating Systems, Networking, Computer Fundamental Technologies as well. This will make your basic skills of computers sharp and help you score better in it

5. General Awareness Syllabus for NABARD

This section is for twenty Marks as well. Basically, the current affair of last six months is expected. Some of the questions are also asked from banking & financial awareness, static G.K parts as well. So keep yourself updated with the surrounding for latest events taking place and know how.

6. Economic and Social Issues Syllabus for NABARD

This section is for 40 Marks. Majority of the questions in this section are based the Government schemes, economic policies and banking as well.

 is a major development budgetary institution in India which is headquartered at Bombay in India. NABARD as an institution has a major contribution in developing financial inclusion policy and is a major member of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion in India.The institution has been dealing with "matters concerning policy, planning and operations in the field of credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas in India from a very long time". NABARD virtually ploughs back all the profits for development spending, in their unending search for solutions and answers from it. This organization has developed a huge amount of trust capital in its 3 decades of hard work with rural communities in India

NABARD process partnered with about 4000 partner-organizations in grounding many of the interventions be it, tribal communities’ livelihoods initiative, watershed approach in soil and water conservation, increasing crop productivity initiatives through lead crop initiative or dissemination of information flow to agrarian communities through Farmer clubs in it. Despite all this ongoing activities, it pays huge taxes too, to the exchequer – figuring in the top tax payers consistently from it.

Tips and  Tricks to clear NABARD Exam

Now we will discuss about some tips and tricks to clear an exam which will give you an holistic view how to do management strategy and  segregate your time and effort to each section to score a good score in the exam.

1. Have a shorter study period:

Don’t keep your study period too long if you really want to excel in an exam as it loses the charm of it. It is really better to break your study sessions than going into a marathon and cramming and mugging up for the same. The best thing about long sessions is that they can help you cover a lot of stuff at one go but the downside is that it could really make you feel tired and frustrated and bothersome and that is something you should avoid if you are aiming to ace a competitive exam for its fullest.

Study for two hours straight if you have a strong sitting plan for it. Take a 15 to 20 minutes break in which you can wash your face, eat something light and then get back again. Taking breaks is really important and helps wonder while studying.

2. Sync the timetable of your school with the home study schedule:

Whenever you see your teacher covering a topic in class, make sure to cover it as soon as possible so that you can revise the topic from beforehand than to make it a last minute mugging session. Also make sure to prepare the notes for revision which helps a lot as it is tailor made totally according to your own preference.

3. Plan your study time:

Before you sit to study, make sure you have planned things like what and how much you have to read or memorize, giving you a set goal for it. Planning things well in advance always helps wonders. Know what you are going to cover on which day and how you will be revising before your exam for it helps you score effectively in exam.

It can really help you do well in an exam and over all making strategic planning helps in almost every field of life. People who plan before are able to do much better than people who don’t in life.

4. Take small breaks:

Next time you must really remember to take a few small breaks which are a great breather sessions for you while you are working off for an exam. Taking breaks is very important as if you study too much at one go, you may not remember a thing during exams.

Learning in chunks and pieces helps a lot. If you are studying all morning, try to take some hours off during the evening and play a game or something which will refresh your mind and will motivate you more when you bounce back for studying.

The whole point of doing all this exercise here is to study hard but not so hard that you can’t cope with it . Make things simpler for yourself by doing the right stuff at the right time!

5. Keep yourself far away from distractions:

This is one of the quite important tips for exam. Remember that you should be far away from any sort of potential distraction when you are studying or getting ready for an exam as it can massively hinder your performance and sitting time to be given for exam. If the place you are studying has a lot of noise, then you should go somewhere there is peace like - Library.

Don’t allow yourself to be distracted by these petty things as your focus is much more important than anything which comes at bay. They could really take up a whole lot of time and pulling up yourself again takes a lot of mental effort.

6. Study during the early hours of the day:

Another thing you can do is study during the wee hours of the day especially if the topics are difficult as you can manage and maneuver distractions and focus more clearly. The best time to study is in the morning itself as you have less things in you mind .

Course structure :

1. You get more than eight hundred MCQs as per latest paper pattern
2. You get topic wise notes on below topics:

Syllabus for NABARD Exam

• Economic & Social Issues :
  Nature of Indian Economy - Structural and Institutional features -
  Economic underdevelopment - Opening up the Indian Economy - Globalization - Economic
  Reforms in India - Privatization. Inflation - Trends in Inflation & their Impact on National
  Economy and Individual Income. Employment Generation in India - Rural and Urban -
  Measurement of Poverty - Poverty Alleviation Programmers 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 Labor Policy - Industrial
  performance - Regional Imbalance in India's Industrial Development - Public Sector
  Rural banking and financial institutions in India - Reforms in Banking or 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 - Urbanization 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 programmers for scheduled castes and
  scheduled tribes and other backward classes. Positive Discrimination in favor of the under
  privileged - Social Movements - Indian Political Systems - Human Development. Current
  Economic & Social Issues.

 Introduction of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

 In the past fifteen years, interest in promoting and protecting economic, social and cultural rights has increased vastly. Non-governmental organizations, academia, Governments and the judiciary are paying true attention to the protection of these fundamental rights in their programmers, policies and case law, and highlighting the need to respect them as a key to be got the greater overall happiness of human rights that belongs to them. The Optional Protocol to the global covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights raises the hope of a renaissance for the protection of these rights, both nationally and internationally. This is timely, mainly given that the denial of economic, social and cultural rights keeps going on and is even testifying, in wealthy and poor countries in the world.

 What to study?

To be free of doubt, Refer to the syllabus given by NABARD with its official notification on their website. Following is a list of topics that appeared in the previous year Economic and Social Issues exams of NABARD. Note that the below mentioned list is indicative and not exhaustive type:

• Nature of Indian Economy
• Opening up of Indian Economy – LPG
• Inflation
• Indian Planning
• Poverty Alleviation
• Employment Generation
• Population
• Agriculture
• Industry and Labor
• IMF
• World Bank
• WTO
• Regional Economic Cooperation
• Social Structure in India
• Urbanization
• Migration
• Gender Issues
• Education
• Health
• SC or ST or OBC issues and schemes
• Social movement
• Indian Political system
• Human development
• Current affairs

Preparation tips

• Majority of the questions that appeared in the previous year Economic and Social Issues exam were current affairs based which were published in newspapers like The Hinduand magazines like Yolanda, and also from the Economic Survey, Union Budget and various government made schemes.
• We suggest you cover current affairs of the year in which you are preparing related to Economic and Social issues topic. It is important that you memorize facts and figureslike percentages and other numbers in your mind or keep a notebook handy in which you can note down all the important points.
• The questions are based on the various government Policies in Economic sector, banking and social issues taking place in our surrounding, etc. Follow news related to economics and social issues regularly and

Mock tests

The syllabus of Economic and Social Issues [ESI] of NABARD examination can be hard to prepare since it is vast. However, reading books cover to cover to understand concepts will only end up confusing you at the moment. You might even spend a lot of time on learning topics that aren’t even in the syllabus. Therefore, to save that hard work and your precious time and energy.

Why should you take NABARD Mock Tests?

The mock tests are prepared by people who are experts in this topic of NABARD examination, who know the latest NABARD ESI examination syllabus and pattern, after thorough research and analysis. They cover the most important topics in the mock tests that will appear in the exam. Taking the mock tests will give you a fair idea about the topics that will be asked, and also the pattern and difficulty level of the questions. Using this information, you can fine-tune and tailor your Economic and Social Issues preparation and save time and energy.

Hope you found all the necessary information on NABARD Social and economic issues preparation. If you have any queries, suggestions, complaints or question please mention them in the comment section and we will try to resolve them to make you aware of all the queries. To keep yourself updated, check more articles on our website.

IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude - Syllabus and how to prepare it:

• Number Series- there are a total of five questions that are consist in the exam. It includes equations in which a series of number is given in a sequence which is estimated to follow a pattern and all we have to do is figure out that pattern and completes the series given in the question. Two types of questions are observed as a series is given with a missing number in between the series. To find the missing number we need to figure out the set as the whole series must be following some pattern.
• Simplification/Approximation- This topic comprises of 5 questions in the exam paper. To solve a complex problem and simplify it to the last is known as simplification. This topic is held in the exam so that there are no doubts or issues with the calculations of the candidate. There are various types of questions that are included in this topic, but mainly two types are focused which includes questions like when an estimate is given with a missing number, and we have to approximate the missing number and find its value. Another type includes questions in which long count is given with signs, and we have to calculate the answer which is very simple and easy if attention is paid. This question was asked in Quantitative Aptitude IBPS PO Mains.

• Quadratic Equation- in the question paper, this topic comprises of 5 marks. Mostly, the type of question in which students fail to answer is in which two linear equations are given and the aspirants have o find the value of x and y. While sometimes quadratic equations regarding x and regarding y are given and to get a result which is interlinked and we need to solve both the equations.

• Miscellaneous Questions- This part comprises of a total of 10 questions. It includes topics like Profit and Loss, Time & Work, Ratio & Proportion, Simple interest & Compound Interest, Boats & Streams, Average, Probability and Speed, Distance, Time, etc.  Students must be very aware while preparing for these types of questions as the variety of questions asked is very vast. These questions are relatively based on 10^th class math, and a student just needs to go all the basic formulas and concepts to prepare for this section. This section is one of the most important sections of Quantitative Aptitude of IBPS PO.
• Data Interpretation- This part of the quant section which is quite time-to consume so the student need to learn how to manage time. Various questions are presented to test the speed of calculations and mention given data in tables, charts, etc. So to master this topic, one should read the given data carefully and then answer the questions asked. The most important thing is to go through all the minute details of that question or figure and then respond to the question try not taking any chance in it because it might cost you. The data mentioned is estimated to be displayed in the form of pie-chart, line chart, bar chart, tabular form, etc.

 Strategies to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude in IBPS PO:

• Initiate with Number System: Start your preparation number system as it requires consistency and practice. Try to give time to all the questions under this topic as this includes in-depth calculation. Refer to NCERT 10^th books in case of difficulty
• Learn Factorials, Cubes, and Squares: These are the basic tips and tricks or shortcut techniques for squares, cubes, square root, cube root, factorials, and multiplication. To set a command over this you need to learn tables from one to twenty along with Squares and Cubes from one to thirty. This will eventually help you in saving a lot of time and reduce the unnecessarily wasted time.  This will help you in attaining an extra edge over other topics.

• Distribution of Time: It is a crucial element as it can lead you to success and can even be a drawback. Try using shortcut techniques and tricks to cover the whole section but in case you are not sure how to use the trick or shortcut, do not apply the trick on that question and try to do it a simpler way. Practice more and more to speed up your calculation part.
• Access and Analyze Yourself: Solve as many number of question papers as possible. Take mock tests from time to time and while solving these papers remember to monitor or keep a check on the time you take to spend on every question or collectively on the whole topic as they will help you to manage time. Try to fix and strengthen your weak points, as these tests will help you in analyzing your true status or position of preparation.

Hope you found all the necessary information on IBPS QUANTITATIVE PO EXAM and If you have any queries, suggestions, complaints or question please mention them in the comment section and we will try to resolve them to make you aware of all the queries. To keep yourself updated, check more articles on our website.

 Just stumbled upon by a quite famous quote by a visionary - Benjamin Franklin has rightly said: - “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”

Importance of General Awareness in RBI Grade B Exams:

(i) General Awareness section has become an indispensible part of majority of banking/recruitment examinations conducted in India now.

(ii) This section enables the examiner to know the level of candidate’s awareness and gives a holistic view about national and international current affairs, economies, sports etc. Essentially it gauges how much is the candidate keeping up with the happenings around the world.

 (iii) Quite a while most exams check only your general awareness, the same module in banking exams incorporates problems with special reference to the banking industry as well.

General Awareness Syllabus in RBI Grade B Exams:-

General Awareness is the collaboration of three subjects in all which are:-

• Banking Awareness
• Current Affairs
• Static GK

The Major topics covered in the syllabus are:-

• Current Affairs of last 6 months especially reference to the Banking Industry.
• Problems on Indian Economy
• International Economy
• UNO, IMF, World Bank, ADB, BRICS
• Indian Constitution Questions
• Financial News
• Important Committees
• Awards & Honors Sports
• Agriculture
• History of Banking
• Countries / currencies
• Books & Their Authors
• Banking Terms
• RBI Functions, Fiscal-Monetary Policies, etc.

General Awareness Pattern in Various Exams:

Some Strategies for the upcoming Bank Exams:

1. Make your own notes for the examination:

It is quite  important to make your own notes for getting good marks. It is quite an easy way to learn in the flow in which you are comfortable than just mugging up material from someone else. The basic strategy is to make a notebook for GS. Whenever you read anything very important to your banking exams just note it down point wise. It really helps a lot.

2. Read  Newspaper Daily:-

Read newspapers regularly as it has very relevant facts and data useful for exams and keeps you updated. Note down those points which are relevant for banking exam as well. It will prepare you well in advance. Increase your reading speed by daily reading some articles which will help you in Reading Comprehension in English Section as well.

3. Watch or read news for 15-30 minutes daily for all the current happenings of the world.
4. Attend online quizzes and mock tests regularly, they help you invariably.
5. Read Current Affairs and Banking Awareness Magazines. Here are to name few- Partiyogita Darpan, Banking Service Chronicle and Arihant, and many others etc.
6. To prepare for Banking Awareness You can purchase books of famous banker n writer N.S Toor and books recommended for JAIIB exams.
7. For Banking, Economy & Financial News– To smoothn your Banking, Economy & Financial News -  must read various newspaper online – The Economics times (Banking & Finance section), Business lines (Money & Banking section), Business today (Economy & Market section), Financial Express (Economy section).
8. Absorb by relating matter with Images or story: -

This is one of the most important technique one can follow to crack an exam. You can learn things by relating them with any image or by making a story on them.  This particular technique is called mnemonics.You can also learn and mug up Banking terms or static GK or current affairs by using this technique for name throwing.

 For Example- Important Current Affair News:-“Govt. appoints Ajay Bhushan Pandey UIDAI CEO”.

 Always try to keep yourself updated with important events and happenings in the world as well.

9. Have zeal and your belly on fire to solve all the questions correctly in your GS section by practicing and practicing.

AT LAST: Friends - It is upon us that how desperate we are for learning new things in our life now. How desperate we are for changing our life style to improvise. General Awareness section is just like a fun part. If we develop great interest in this subject we can score more than 75% and can score high in the banking exams and it will give us an extra edge in our abilities and confidence building. It always pours more confidence in us when we are able to add something to a topic when talking or discussing with someone.

It is important that no matter how skilled, talented or knowledgeable you are in your respective field, you must spend time every day preparing for improvisation. Prepare for the next step, the next goal, the next big moment when it arises for you - because you never know when it will come and when you will be able to grab it.

Mahatma Gandhi ji has rightly said: - “Be the change you wish to see in the world”

Some General Awareness / Banking / Financial / Economy 

1. Name the book which was authored by - Marlon James – A Brief History of Seven Killings
2. Deepkia Kumari associated with –Archery
3. Capital of Jharkhand –Ranchi 
4. Tehri Dam located in –Uttrakhand 
5. IBRD gives loan to – developing countries for capital programs
6. Forward Market Comission merged with – SEBI 
7. In RTGS, R stands for –Real 
8. In EMI, E stands for –Equated
9. Mudra Bank was launched to help – to help small entrepreneurs get loans for their businesses, to provide credit to MSME
10. What is the Lok Sabha constituency of D.V. Sadananda Gowda –Bangalore North 

 There are many more which you can find online and keep yourself updated on these General Awareness. Best of luck. Cheers!