NABARD Grade-A Mains Exam Syllabus 2020

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The NABARD authority published the recent intimation of the NABARD Exam 2020 for the recruitment of Grade A officers and the interested candidates can Oliveboard as always are here to address all your concerns about the examination. In this article, we will discuss the NABARD Grade-A Mains Exam Syllabus 2020. The syllabus is very important for the candidates who want to crack the examination of NABARD Grade A. If you want to know about any information then check the official website of NABARD and check this given link we can provide the NABARD Grade B Recruitment 2020 and the Syllabus Of Grade A Prelims Exam NABARD Syllabus 2020.

The NABARD Grade-A Mains Exam consists of many subjects with many topics and the details are given below in the article. All the subjects/topics that are expected to be asked in the NABARD Grade-A Mains 2020 exam.

NABARD Grade-A Mains Exam Syllabus 2020

The NABARD Grade B exam consists of a new pattern that can be introduced in 2019 has added a few topics to each subject that were not included in the NABARD Grade A syllabus earlier. The NABARD Grade A Mains Exam is the second exam of the selection process. If the candidates clear the Prelims exam then the candidates are eligible for the Mains Exam of NABARD Grade A.

The Prelims Exam of the NABARD Grade A syllabus contains a large number of topics related to the subjects. Thorough practice and proper NABARD preparation have to be done to cover these topics before the Mains exam in the best possible way. The candidate checks the syllabus before starting preparation because the syllabus is very important for the candidates.

The authority of NABARD does not specify a list of topics in their official notification. The syllabus is very important for the candidates who Apply the Exam of NABARD Grade-A. The candidates must check the Syllabus before starting the preparation of the NABARD Grade-A Mains Exam. On the basis of NABARD Grade-A Recruitment 2020, the NABARD Grade-A Mains Exam syllabus includes many subjects. The Syllabus is very important for the candidates. The subjects asked in the exam are detailed in given below:-

English Language Syllabus

The syllabus of the English Language section mainly contains the questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of the English Syllabus. English Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Formal letter	Informal letter
Report writing	Letter writing
Paragraph writing	Comprehension
Essay writing	–

Economic and Social Issues Syllabus

The syllabus of the Economic and Social Issues section mainly contains the questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of the Economic and Social Issues Syllabus. Economic and Social Issues Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade-A Mains exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Regional Economic Co-operation	Urbanization and Migration	Gender Issues Joint family system
Education	Social Structure in India	Demographic trends
IMF & World Bank	WTO	Multiculturalism
Reforms in the Banking/Financial sector	Globalization of Economy	Role of International Funding Institutions
Rural banking and financial institutions in India	Regional Imbalance in India’s Industrial Development	Public Sector Enterprises
Non-Institutional and Institutional Agencies in rural credit	Industry – Industrial and Labour Policy	Industrial performance
Technical and Institutional changes in Indian Agriculture	Agricultural performance	Issues in Food Security in India
Population Growth and Economic Development	Population Policy in India	Agriculture- Characteristics
Rural and Urban	Measurement of Poverty	Population Trends
Trends in Inflation & their Impact on National Economy and Individual Income	Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India	Poverty Alleviation Programmes of the Government
Opening up the Indian Economy	Economic Reforms in India	Privatization. Inflation
Nature of Indian Economy	Structural and Institutional features	Economic underdevelopment
Social Infrastructure	Health and Environment	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
Economic programs for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and other backward classes	Positive Discrimination in favor of the underprivileged	Current Economic & Social Issues
social Movements	Indian Political Systems	Human Development

Agriculture and Rural Development

The syllabus of the Agriculture & Rural Development section mainly contains the questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Agriculture & Rural Development. Agriculture & Rural Development Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

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 dryland agriculture Seed production Seed processing Seed village
Meteorology	Weather parameters Crop-weather advisory Precision Farming System of Crop Intensification Organic farming
Soil and Water Conservation	Major soil types Soil fertility Fertilizers Soil erosion Soil conservation Watershed management
Water Resource	A crop-water requirement Command area development Water conservation techniques Micro-irrigation Irrigation pumps Major, medium, and minor irrigation
Irrigation Management	Types of irrigation Sources of irrigation
Farm and Agri Engineering	Farm Machinery and Power Sources of power on the farm Human and animal Mechanical Electrical Wind Solar and biomass Biofuels Water harvesting structures Farm ponds Watershed management Agro-Processing Controlled and modified storage Perishable food storage Godowns Bins and grain silos
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
Animal Husbandry	Farm animals and their role in the 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 Classification and utility
Introduction to the poultry industry in India	Past, present, and future status of the Poultry industry Common terms pertaining to poultry production and management Concept of mixed farming Relevance to socio-economic conditions of farmers in India Complimentary and obligatory nature of livestock and poultry production with that of agricultural farming
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
Forestry	Basic concepts of Forest and Forestry Principles of silviculture Forest mensuration Forest management 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 the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
Agriculture Extensions	Its importance and role Methods of evaluation of extension programs Role of Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s (KVK) Dissemination of Agricultural technologies
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
Present Scenario of Indian Agriculture and Allied activities	Recent trends A major challenge in agriculture measures to enhance the 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 Syllabus

The syllabus of the Rural Development section mainly contains the questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Rural Development. Rural Development Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Concept of Rural Area

Structure of the Indian Rural EconomyImportance
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 workforce
Problems and conditions of rural labor
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 programs

Animal Husbandry Syllabus

The syllabus of the Animal Husbandry section mainly contains the questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Animal Husbandry. Animal Husbandry Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Forage Production	Soils Soil fertility and fertilizers Irrigation methods and practices Agronomic practices of fodder crops Crop rotations, and intensity Grasses and grasslands Silvopastoral systems Silage and haymaking
Animal Genetics and Breeding	The basic concept of the gene Laws of inheritance Linkage maps Sex determination Chromosomal aberration Gene mutation Systems of breeding Mating systems Heritability, repeatability Selection in animal breeding Size index, population genetics Gene type Phenotypic variation
Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation	Male and female reproductive systems Spermato-genesis Estrous cycle Symptoms of heat Semen collection Evaluation and preservation Artificial insemination Fertilization and embryo transfer Pregnancy and lactation The structure of the mammary gland Milk synthesis Milk ejection
Animal Nutrition	Composition of the animal body Metabolism of carbohydrates Fats, and proteins Macro and microelements in nutrition Vitamins, and hormones in nutrition Digestion Nutritive value Nutritional requirements Rumen metabolism Calf feeding Feed formulation and feeding patterns utilization of crop residues and industrial byproducts
Animal Health	Morphology, reproduction Life history, and mode of infection of the livestock parasites Trypanosoma Babesia Coccidia Schistosoma Trichomonas Liver Flukes Life history of insects such as flies Lice Ticks and mites Importance in livestock farming Major diseases of livestock Preventive, and curative measures for their control
Dairy Management and Economics	Principles of management of farm and labor Various classes of farm stock Sanitation in dairy farm and water Disposal of sewage and clean milk production Management functions, factors affecting farm efficiency Farm planning, and budgeting Resource allocation Economic consideration of herd size Milk production Cost of inputs Labor efficiency
Dairy Science	Composition of milk and factors affecting its legal standards for milk in India Physical properties, and nutrition value of milk Chemistry of lipids Protein and lactose Vitamins in milk Mineral balance Type of microorganisms in milk Morphological characteristics Milk-borne diseases Hygienic milk production Growth of bacteria in milk Milk fermentation Bacteriological grading in milk Indigenous milk products Manufacturing process Chemical composition Microbiology of products like khoa, burfi, channa, paneer, shrikhand Western milk products The manufacturing process of products like skim milk / whole milk powder, cheese, ghee, table butter, baby food, ice cream Chemical composition of various products and fermented milk. Variation in milk composition in relation to species, storage, and heat treatment Bacteriology of starter cultures Fermented milk Condensed milk Dried milk. Milk procurement methods Price fixation Marketing of milk and milk products
Poultry Production	Breeds of poultry Genetic principles Selection methods Mating systems Economic traits Poultry production systems and management of feeding, disease control Marketing of poultry products Other species like quails, ducks and guinea fowl
Other Species of Livestock (Sheep, Goat, Pig, and Rabbit)	Important breeds Production systems Management Feeding Disease control Marketing
Meat and Meat Products	Production of meat Composition, and characteristics of good meat Slaughterhouses meat inspection Preservation of meat Meat by-products and its utilization

Finance Accounting Syllabus

The syllabus of the Finance Accounting section mainly contains the questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Finance Accounting. Finance Accounting Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Financial Accounting

Meaning

Objectives

Basic Accounting

Principles

Concepts, and Conventions

Limitations of Financial Accounting

Preparation of Financial Statements	Nature of Financial Statements Capital and Revenue Expenditure Trading Account Profit and Loss Appropriation Account and Balance Sheet Limitation of Financial Statements
Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements	Tools of Financials Statements analysis Ratio Analysis Different types of ratios Advantages and Limitation of ratio analysis
Depreciation	Reserves and Provisions Meaning Need for providing Depreciation Methods of providing depreciation Provisions and Reserves Choice of Methods Objectives of Depreciation Policy
Inventory Valuation	Nature and Importance of Inventory Valuation Types of Inventory Systems Methods of Inventory valuation Choice of Method
Developments in Accounting	Interim Reporting Segment Reporting Value-added statement Corporate Social Reporting Human Resource Accounting Accounting for Intangible Assets Accounting for Financial Instruments Environmental Accounting Inflation Accounting
Statement of Sources and Application of Funds	Meaning of Funds The distinction between Funds and Cash Preparation of Fund Flow Statement Analysis of flow of funds The utility of Fund Flow Statement Preparation of cash flow statement The utility of cash Flow Statement
Preparation of Final Accounts of Banking	Insurance Companies Basel III & Prudential Norms like Capital Adequacy Ratio Non-Performing Assets Provisions therefore for Banks and Financial Institutions

Management Accounting

Meaning and scope of Management Accounting

Financial Accounting Vs.Management Accounting

Role of Management Accounting

Function and Position of Controller

Variable Costing	Fixed costs and Variable Costs Distinctions between variable costing and absorption costing Application of variables costing as a technique Differential costing and decision making
Marginal costing	Cost volume profit analysis Profit Planning Break-even analysis Break-even Point Break-even chart
Methods of costing	Job costing Contract costing Batch Costing Process costing Unit costing Operation costing Operating costing
Cost of capital	Cost of different sources of finance The weighted average cost of capital The marginal cost of capital Concepts of operating and financial leverage Capital Structure patterns Designing optimum capital structure Different sources of finance The long, medium and short term finance
Money market	Definition and their operations
Business valuations	Mergers Acquisitions Corporate restructuring
Budgetary control	Meaning and objectives Operation of Budgeting system Types of Budgets \Preparation of Sales Budget Production Budget Cash Budget Master Budget Flexible Budgeting Zero Budgeting
Standard Costing	Meaning of Standard costing The distinction between Standard Costing and Budgeting Control Advantages of Standard Costing Setting up of Standards Variance Analysis Material, labor, and Overheads
Management Control System	The distinction between strategic planning Operational Control and Management control System Responsibility Accounting Transfer Pricing Tools of Control Residual Income and Return on Investment Performance Budgeting Economic Value added
Appraisal of firms	Objectives Uniform costing Ratio Based Comparison Credit Rating Risk Assessment
Appraisal of Projects	Methods of the appraisal Preparation of project report Economic Technical Financial Feasibility Techniques for evaluation of projects like Pay Back Method Discounted Cash Flow Net Present Value Internal Rate of Return, etc. Sensitivity analysis in capital budgeting Impact of inflation in capital budgeting Risk analysis in capital budgeting Social cost-benefit analysis Simulation and decision tree analysis
Working Capital Management	Factors affecting Working Capital requirements Assessment of Working Capital Inventory Management Receivable Management Cash Management Method of Financing working capital Different forms of bank credit Working capital Banking Policy

Auditing

Nature and scope

Audit Process

Objectives of audit

Basic principles governing an audit

Types of audit

Relationship of auditing with other subjects

Internal Audit and External Audit

Audit & Inspection

Planning and programming of Audit	Division of work Supervision and review of audit notes and working papers Planning the flow of audit work
Conduct of Audit	Audit Programme Audit Note Book Working Papers Audit files
Internal Control	Internal Control Internal Check Internal Audit Concurrent Audit
Vouching	General consideration vouching of payments and receipts Vouching of payment into and out of Bank Vouching of Goods on consignment Sale on approval basis Empties Sale under the hire-purchase system Various types of allowances to customers
Verification	Meaning General principles Verification of Cash in hand and Cash at Bank Verification and Valuation of Investments and Inventories Loans Bills Receivables Freehold and Leasehold property Debtors, Plant and Machinery Verification of different liabilities
Audit of Limited Company	Statutory requirements under the Companies Act 1956 Audit of branches Joint Audit Concepts of true and fair materiality Audit risk in the context of an audit of companies
Dividends and divisible profits	Financial Legal and policy considerations with special reference to depreciation Audit reports Qualification and Notes on accounts Special report on offer documents
Audit under income tax and indirect taxes	Special features of an audit of banks Insurance companies Cooperative societies Non-banking Financial Companies Audit of incomplete records Special audit assignments like an audit of bank borrowers Inspection of special entities like banks, financial institutions, etc. Investigation including due diligence
Concept of Cost Audit	Management Audit Operational Audit Environmental Audit Energy Audit
Audit under computerized environments	Computer Auditing Specific problems of EDP audit The need for a review of internal control especially procedure controls and facility controls Techniques of an audit of EDP output Use of computer for internal and management audit purpose Test packs Computerized audit program Involvement of the auditor at the time of setting up the computer system

Economics Syllabus

The syllabus of the Economics section mainly contains the questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Economics. Economics Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Economics Section 1

There are various types of topics and subjects related to this section and the details are given below in the tabular form:-

Micro Economics	Theory of Consumer Behaviour Theory of Firm Theory of Markets Theory of Distribution and General Equilibrium
Macro Economics	National Income Accounting Macro-Economic stabilization policies Fiscal and Monetary Policies Classical Keynesian and Monetarists Rational Expectation and Supply-side Economics Public Finance Theory of Taxation Expenditure and Borrowing / Debit
Economics of Development and Planning	Theory of Growth and Development Regional Imbalances Planning Types Models and Evaluation of Plans Project Economics Economic and Financial sector reforms
International Economics	Theories of trade Foreign Exchange Market Balance of Payments International Monetary System WTO
Money	Banking

Agriculture Economics Section 2

There are various types of topics and subjects related to this section and the details are given below in the point form:-

Basic principles of Farm Management
Role of Agriculture in Economic Development
Factor Market
Land Market
Labour Market, including wages
Capital Market
Agricultural Marketing
Agricultural Prices and Terms of Trade
Rural Credit Structure
Formal and Informal
Capital Formation in Agriculture
Development Programmes including Poverty Alleviation
Rural Employment
Agricultural Policy and planning

Elementary Statistics for Economics Section 3

There are various types of topics and subjects related to this section and the details are given below in the tabular form:-

Measures of central tendency and dispersion

Correlation

Regression

Time-series analysis

Index number

Theory of Probability

Sampling theory

Sampling Design and its application

Statistical Inference and Estimation

Statistical Tools and their application in Economic Analysis

Input-Output Analysis

Environmental Engineering Syllabus

The syllabus of the Environmental Engineering section mainly contains the questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Environmental Engineering. Environmental Engineering Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Ecology

Ecology and its scope

Bio-teachers

Habitat

Niche

Limiting factors

Concept of ecosystem

Abiotic components

Biotic components

Energy flow through the ecosystem

Food chain

Food web

Biomass

Primary and secondary production

Gross and net production

Quantification

A pattern of primary production and biomass in the major ecosystem of the world

Nutrient budget

Man’s impact on nutrient cycles

Ecosystems of the world

Distinguishing characters of forests

Grasslands

Arid lands, and wetlands

Ecological succession

Types of successions

Climate

Factor and acclimatization

Agricultural practices

Land use pattern

Population, growth, Dynamics

Species interactions

Inter and intraspecific competition symbiosis

Commensalism

Parasitism

Prey-predator intersections

Forest Details

Types of forests in India

Coverage statistics

Forest degradation problems caused by deforestation

Biodiversity

Threats to biodiversity

Wildlife conservation biosphere reserves

National parks

Sanctuaries

Definition and Sources of Pollution

Type and sources of primary and secondary air pollutants

Atmospheric dispersion

Distribution and transport of pollutants

The influences of micrometeorological parameters

Effects of fog, and smoke

Pollutants on plants, Human beings, animals and non-living projects

Air pollution control approaches

Acid rain

Causes, and consequences

Sources and types of water pollution

Eutrophication

Environmental consequences

Health effects of water pollution

Water quality

DO BOD COD of water pollution

Pesticides pollution and its ecological consequences

Treatment methods in water pollution

Control

General ideas of environmental legislation

EPA

Water, and air pollution legislation

Sources of soil pollution

Harmful effects,

Problems and methods of solid waste disposal

Energy and environment renewable and non-renewable energy sources

Causes of an energy crisis

Fuelwood crisis

Bio-gas

Non-conventional energy

Sources

Solar

Wind, etc.

Potential advantage limitation.

Relationship between development and environmental impact

A concept in EIA

Methodology

Impact identification

EIA of thermal

Power projects

Mining hydroelectric projects

Irrigation projects, etc.

Agricultural practices

Greenhouse gases

Global warming

Climate change, and ozone depletion

Status in the Indian subcontinent

Food Processing/ Food Technology Syllabus

The syllabus of the Food Processing section mainly contains the questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Food Processing. Food Processing Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

General

There are various types of topics and subjects related to this section and the details are given below in the tabular form:-

Agriculture and Livestock	Milk production in India
National bodies concerned with trade	Export of processed foods in the country
Special value addition in food processing	Food regulations
Specifications	Process economics
Managements
Food & Agro Industries as a means of employment generation	Proteins and fats, the chemistry of food constituents vis-à-vis physical properties of foods, changes in food constituents during processing
Problems of food processing in India	Food Microbiology
Food Chemistry	Nutrition
Proximate composition of foods	Chemistry of carbohydrates
Moisture and minerals in foods	Acid-soluble and insoluble ash and their significance
Vitamins in foods	The role of vitamins
Vitamin deficiency diseases

Energy Value of Foods, Energy Requirement

There are various types of topics and subjects related to this section and the details are given below in the tabular form:-

Protein quality	Protein malnutrition
Infant nutrition	Infant foods
Nutritive value of foods in relation to the processing	Factors influencing the destruction of microorganisms
Enzymes, and their application in foods	Proteins
Vitamins	Growth kinetics of microorganisms
Sources, and preventions of contamination	Microorganisms in natural products and their control
Recommended daily allowance of calories	Identification of microorganisms
Microbiology of atmosphere	Water
Cereals and cereal products	Milk
Meat and meat products	Fish and fish products
Canned foods	Food poisoning
Foodborne infections

Infestation Control and Pesticides

There are various types of topics and subjects related to this section and the details are given below in the tabular form:-

Commodity storage	Insect
Pests, and their effects	Infestation detection
Molds, and their role	Rodents
Vertebrate pests	Pesticides classification/chemistry/formulation
Appliances	Insect growth regulators
Bio-pesticides	Fumigants
Infestation control and preventive measures	Sanitation
Ballooning techniques	Irradiation
Pesticides	Health hazards
Safety devices	Organic foods

General Principles of Food Preservation

There are various types of topics and subjects related to this section and the details are given below in the numeric form:-

(i) Preservation of foods by application of heat, canning, bottling, etc.

(ii) Preservation of food by removal of moisture, water activity, and its significance.

(iii) Intermediate moisture foods, prevention of food by refrigeration, and freezing.

(iv) Sugar and salt as preserving agents.

(v) Use of chemicals in food preservation.

(vi) Use of microorganisms in food preservation.

(vii) Irradiation and microwave heating of food products.

Unit Operations

There are various types of topics and subjects related to this section and the details are given below in the tabular form:-

Fluid flow	Heat transfer
Evaporation	Application of evaporation in the food industry
Types of evaporators	Distillation
Routh’s Law	Harry’s Law
Classification of distillation	Batch distillation
Types of dryers, and their respective applications in food industries	Vacuum distillation and their application in food industries
Drying	Theory of drying
Free moisture	Equilibrium moisture content
Critical moisture content	Heat transfer in drying
Steam distillation	Material operations
Material handling	Mixing
Kneading	Blending
Homogenization	Separation methods
Filtration	Centrifugation
Size Reduction, and classification	Slicing
Dicing	Crushing
Grinding	Classification of Equipment
Classification of Applications	Crystallization

The technology of Animal Products

There are various types of topics and subjects related to this section and the details are given below in the tabular form:-

Containers and other packaging materials used in fruit and vegetable preservation	Canning and bottling of fruit and vegetables
Quality of raw materials for processing	Fruit syrups
Squashes	Cordials and nectars
Jam	Jellies and marmalades
Pickles, and chutneys	Carbonated beverages
Vinegar and tomato products	Storage and handling of fruits and vegetables
By-products from fruits and vegetables	Processing of mushrooms
Aseptic processing and packaging

Plantation Products and Flavour Technology

There are various types of topics and subjects related to this section and the details are given below in the tabular form:-

(i) Refining and processing of spices, packing of spices

(ii) Value-added products from spices.

(iii) Carbonated beverages.

(iv) Production, processing, grading, and marketing of tea, curing, roasting, brewing of coffee, instant coffee

(v) Manufacture/production, processing, grading, and marketing of cocoa.

(vi) Food plant organization, factors in plant location, plant layout, industrial costing, testing marketing of a new product.

Flavors	Production
Processing	Chemical composition
Properties	Special attributes
Flavoring components	Extraction
Evaluation	Quality control and standards
Formation of flavors in foods	Technology
Isolation, and identification of flavoring materials	Synthetic flavoring agents and problems thereof
Flavor evaluation	Standards/specifications
Packaging Technology	Evolution
Function	Relevance
Design	Protective Packaging
Shelf life	Permeability
Kinetics	Various types of packing materials
Vacuum/gas/shrink/stretch / industrial packaging, sealing	Packaging standards/regulations/laws/specifications
Pouches	Quality control
Packaging	Ecosystem

Forestry Syllabus

The syllabus of the Forestry section mainly contains the questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Forestry. Forestry Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Forestry	Definition Forest types, and their characteristics The necessity of forests with changing and modernization of technology Inter-relationship between agriculture and forestry Forest environments and Environmental factors Forest community Ecological dominance Ecological adaptation and evolution Forest ecotypes
Regeneration of forest	Definition and objectives Natural regeneration by seed General consideration of afforestation and reforestation Preparation of plantation area site maintenance and improvement.
Environment factor	Environment factor influencing forest vegetation and productivity Physiology of leaf shedding and peeling of barks in perennial trees The physiological basis of including and breaking of dormancy in seeds
Silviculture	Definition Factors Affecting the size Form, and life of forest trees Growth characteristics Crop morphology Differentiation of stands Forest composition, and distribution
Silviculture Systems	Clear strip and alternate strip systems Uniform system and group system The irregular wood system Two-storeyed high forest system Coppice with a standard system
Principal groups of plants	Classification of forest plants yielding economic products Origin and distribution of economically important forest flora Nature and importance of economic parts in the important families Ranunculaceae Magnoliaceae Annonaceae Malvaceae Bombacaceae Tiliaceae Linaceae Rutaceae Meliaceae Rhamnaceae Anacardiaceae Leguminosae Myrtaceae Compositae Sapotaceae Bignoniaceae Labiatae Casuarinaceae Dioscoreaceae Palmae Coniferae Cycadaceae Growth characteristics Distribution Phenology Silvicultural characters Community environment Regeneration methods and management of conifers Dicot species Species are suitable for canal banks Roadside Landscape Railside plantations
Importance of energy	Importance of energy plantation Quick-growing species Hydrocarbon plants Biomass for thermal purposes Principles of gasification Densification Estimation of calorific value
Seed orchards	Maintenance and selection of orchards Classes of seeds and production methods Seed extraction and processing Production of elite seedlings for improving planting value Increase through tissue culture Nursery raising Containerization
Microflora in forestry system	Carbon cycle decomposition of organic matter Humus formation Nitrogen cycle Nitrogen fixation Nitrification Denitrification microbial transformation of phosphorus Sulfur Iron Rhizobial nitrogen fixation the role of mycorrhizae in making nutrients available Use of soil fungi or recycling organic wastes Edible mushroom production
Definition of social and agroforestry	Tree farming on wasteland Afforestation on hill slopes Wastelands Riverbanks, and water tanks Cultivation of fodder trees
Wood structure, cellular composition	Barks Sapwood Heartwood and pith Earlywood Latewood Growth ring Minute structures of wood-ty lose and other inclusions in pores Ultrastructures of wood Compression and tension wood Physical properties of wood The reaction of heat, water, sound, light Electricity, mechanical properties of wood
Importance of wood and minor forest products	Products utilized after minor processing Grasses Products utilized after processing Gums Resins Rubber Fibers Flosses Distillation, and extraction of tanning materials and vegetable dyes, cattle feed, non-edible oilseeds, tussar, and lac
Conversion	Extraction, and transportation of timbers Firewood Marketing and sales Timber depot
Importance of forest pathology	The studies of important diseases Diseases caused by fungi Mycoplasma Parasitic and non-parasitic causes Use of mycorrhizae in disease control
Importance of forest	Pests attacking forest products Felled trees Converted timbers and seeds, and their control Measures Termites in relation to forestry and timbers Beneficial forest insects – silk, lac, and honeybees
Economics of forest management	Forest conservation Development Forest products, their demand Supply forecasting Marketing of forest products
Forest evaluation and economic appraisal	Types of appraisal Business, and agricultural residues Rice straw Wheat straw Sugarcane bagasse Cotton stalk Jute sticks Hemp Banana stem, and peduncle water hyacinth Pulping Mechanical and chemical Bleaching, waste paper utilization Free species suitable for pulp making
Forest trees of industrial utility	Eucalyptus Casuarina Acacia Bamboo Small scale industries based on forestry Agricultural implements Furniture Musical instruments Turnery Large scale industries Veneer and plywood pulp Hardboard packing case Coachbuilding sleepers
Defects and abnormalities of wood	Method of evaluation Measurement of natural defects Defects during processing Manufacturing defects Seasoning of the wood The influence of temperature Relative humidity and air circulation Method of seasoning Air kiln, and chemical Classification of timbers for seasoning schedule
Natural durability of timber	Bamboo and thatch grasses Agencies for the destruction of timber Fungi Insects Micro-organisms Preservation of wood Types of preserves Permeability, and treatability of timber Fixation of wood preservatives Hot and cold bath process Pressure process Fire protection of timber

Land Development (Soil Science)/ Agriculture Syllabus

The syllabus of the Land development section mainly contains the questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Land development. Land development Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Land use and land capability	Classification
Irritability criteria	Interpretation of soil
Land resource data	Characteristics of the Agro-climatic zones of India
Soil and water conservation theory and practice for different agro-climatic conditions	Water management in crop production and irrigation agronomy
Water resources in India	Soil-plant-water relations
Principles and practices of irrigation and water requirements criteria	Drainage of agricultural lands
Soil fertility management	Fertilizers and manures including bio-fertilizers
Problematic soils and reclamation measures	Crop husbandry in irrigated and rainfed systems with particular reference to cereals
Pulses	Oilseeds
Fiber crops	Sugar crops
Fodders and pastures	Organic farming concepts
Dryland farming / rainfed agriculture/ watershed development	Concepts and field techniques
Biotechnologies in field crops	Seed production and technology
Wastewater treatment and recycling of bio-wastes	Integrated farming systems in irrigated and rainfed conditions
Principles of agronomic trials	Data interpretations

Agriculture Syllabus

The syllabus of the Agriculture section mainly contains the questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Agriculture. Agriculture Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Ecology and its relevance to man	Natural resources Sustainable management Conservation Physical and social environment as factors of crop distribution and production Agroecology; cropping pattern as indicators of environments Environmental pollution Associated hazards to crops, animals, and humans Climate change International conventions and global initiatives Greenhouse effect and global warming. Advance tools for ecosystem analysis Remote sensing (RS) Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Cropping patterns in different agro	Climatic zones of the country Impact of high yielding Short-duration varieties on shifts in cropping patterns Concepts of various cropping Farming systems Organic and Precision farming Package of practices for production of important cereals Package of practices for production of Pulses Package of practices for production of Oilseeds Package of practices for production of Fibers Package of practices for production of Sugar Package of practices for production of Commercial and fodder crops
Important features and scope of various types of forestry plantations	Social forestry Agroforestry Natural forests Propagation of forest plants Forest products Agroforestry and value addition Conservation of forest flora and fauna
Weeds	Characteristics Dissemination Association with various crops Multiplications Cultural Biological, and chemical control of weeds Soil- physical, chemical, and biological properties Processes and factors of soil formation Soils of India Mineral and organic constituents of soils and their role in maintaining soil productivity Essential plant nutrients and other beneficial elements in soils and plants Principles of soil fertility Soil testing and fertilizer recommendations Integrated nutrient management Biofertilizers Losses of nitrogen in soil Nitrogen-use efficiency in submerged rice soils Nitrogen fixation in soils Efficient phosphorus and potassium use Problem soils and their reclamation Soil factors affecting greenhouse gas emission
Soil conservation	Integrated watershed management Soil erosion and its management Dryland agriculture and its problems Technology for stabilizing agriculture production in rainfed areas Water-use efficiency in relation to crop production Criteria for scheduling irrigations Ways, and means of reducing runoff losses of irrigation water Rainwater harvesting Drip and sprinkler irrigation Drainage of waterlogged soils Quality of irrigation water Effect of industrial effluents on soil water pollution Irrigation projects in India
Farm management	Scope Importance and characteristics Farm planning Optimum resource use and budgeting Economics of different types of farming systems Marketing management Strategies for development Market intelligence Price fluctuations and their cost Role of cooperatives in agricultural economy Types and systems of farming and factors affecting them Agricultural price policy Crop Insurance
Agricultural extension	Its importance, and role Methods of evaluation of extension programs Socio-economic survey Status of big Small and marginal farmers Landless agricultural laborers Training programs for extension workers Role of Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s (KVK) in the dissemination of Agricultural technologies Non-Government Organization (NGO) Self-help group approach for rural development
Cell structure	Function, and cell cycle Synthesis Structure, and function of genetic material Laws of heredity Chromosome structure Chromosomal aberrations Linkage and crossover Significance in recombination breeding Polyploidy Euploids, and aneuploids Mutations – and their role in crop improvement Heritability Sterility and incompatibility Classification, and their application in crop improvement Cytoplasmic inheritance Sex-linked Sex-influenced Sex-limited characters
History of plant breeding	Modes of reproduction Selfing, and crossing techniques Origin Evolution, and domestication of crop plants The center of origin The law of homologous series Crop genetic resources conservation and utilization Application of principles of plant breeding Improvement of crop plants Molecular markers and their application in plant improvement Pure-line selection Pedigree Mass, and recurrent selections Combining ability, its significance in plant breeding Heterosis and its exploitation Somatic hybridization Breeding for disease and pest resistance Role of interspecific and intergeneric hybridization Role of genetic engineering and biotechnology in crop improvement Genetically modified crop plants
Seed production and processing technologies	Seed certification Seed testing, and storage DNA fingerprinting and seed registration Role of public and private sectors in seed production and marketing Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) issues WTO issues Impact on Agriculture
Principles of Plant Physiology	Reference to plant nutrition Absorption Translocation Metabolism of nutrients Soil Water Plant relationship
Enzymes and plant pigments	Photosynthesis Modern concepts and factors affecting the process Aerobic and anaerobic respiration that is C3, C4, and CAM mechanisms Carbohydrates Protein, and fat metabolism Growth and development Photoperiodism and vernalization Plant growth substances and their role in crop production Physiology of seed development and germination Dormancy Stress physiology Drought Salt, and water stress
Major fruits	Plantation crops Vegetables Spices, and flower crops Package practices of major horticultural crops Protected cultivation and high tech horticulture Post-harvest technology and value addition of fruits and vegetables Landscaping and commercial floriculture Medicinal and aromatic plants Role of fruits and vegetables in human nutrition
Diagnosis of pests and diseases of field crops	Vegetables Orchard and plantation crops Economic importance Classification of pests and diseases and their management Integrated pest and disease management Storage pests and their management Biological control of pests and diseases Epidemiology and forecasting of major crop pests and diseases Plant quarantine measures Pesticides, their formulation Modes of action
Food production and consumption trends in India	Food security Growing population Vision 2020 Reasons for grain surplus National and international food policies Production Procurement Distribution constraints Availability of food grains Per capita expenditure on food Trends in poverty Public Distribution System Below Poverty Line population Targeted Public Distribution System (PDS) Policy implementation in context to globalization Processing constraints Relation of food production to National Dietary Guidelines and food consumption pattern Food-based dietary approaches to eliminate hunger Nutrient deficiency Micronutrient deficiency Protein Energy Malnutrition Protein Calorie Malnutrition (PEM or PCM) Micro nutrient deficiency HRD in the context of work capacity of women and children Food grain productivity Food security

Minor Irrigation (Water resources) Syllabus

The syllabus of the Minor Irrigation section mainly contains the questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Minor Irrigation. Minor Irrigation Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Water Requirement of Crops	Crop period Duty, delta of crop Duty of water Relation between duty and delta Irrigation efficiency Consumptive use of water Soil moisture relationship Soil moisture deficiency Estimating depth Frequency of irrigation on the basis of soil moisture regime concepts
Canal Irrigation System	Alignment of canals Watershed canals Contour canals Side shape canals Distribution system for canal irrigation Main canal Branch canal Distributaries Minors Water courses Curves in channels Gross command area Culturable command area Irrigation intensity Time factor Area factor Determination of channel capacity, channel losses Evaporation Seepage (percolation and absorption) Seepage loss factors Empirical formulas for channel loss Sediment transport and load Mechanics of sediment transport Design of channels in coarse alluvium Shields entrainment method for channel with protected bank Regime channels Kennedy’s theory Critical velocity rates Design procedure Kutter’s formula Manning’s formula Negosity coefficients Chery’s formula Lacey’s theory Lacey’s regime channels Lining of irrigation canals and economics of lining
Hydrology	Definition Hydrologic cycle Rainfall and its distribution Run-off and surface run-off Yield of drainage basin Subsurface run-off Hydrograph Infiltration Soil moisture Field capacity Infiltration capacity curve Equation Small and large watershed Precipitation and its measurement Frequency of storm intensity duration curve Stage discharge curve Velocity of flow in a stream Time of concentration of a catchment Valley storage Unit hydrograph theory Computation of run-off from rainfall Flood discharge Design flood
Ground Water, Hydrology and Construction of Wells and Tubewells	Drainage of groundwater Groundwater reservoir Occurrence of groundwater Porosity yield Specific yield Specific retention of different kinds of formations Determination of specific yield Permeability Transmissibility Velocity of groundwater Hydraulics of wells Aquifers and aquicludes Non-artesian Requifers Artesian aquifers Artesian wells Specific capacity Infiltration wells Infiltration galleries Measurement of yield by theoretical and practical method Pumping rest Recuperation test Thiem’s equilibrium formula for confined Unconfined aquifers Well interference Well loss Specific capacity Open wells Dug wells Different methods of recharging Various types of tube wells and its construction Methods of drilling of tube wells Well casing and screens Gravel packing Design of strainer Pumping arrangement
Diversion Head Works	Principles and design of weir Principles and design of barrage Gravity and non-gravity weirs Layout of diversion headworks Diversion weir Types of weirs Masonry weirs with vertical drops The under sluices The canal head regulator Silt control works Causes of failure by piping and by uplift
Canal Falls, Canal Regulators	Types of falls and their design, design of head regulator and cross regulator
Cross Drainage Works:	Aqueducts Siphon Level crossing principles and design
Dams and Reservoirs:	Basic principles of reservoir planning Types of dams and their characteristics Selection of dam sites Investigations Engineering Geological and Hydrological Combination of forces for the design of dams Modes of failure Criteria for structural stability of gravity dams Elementary profile of a gravity dam Construction of gravity dams Cracking of concrete in gravity dams Joints in gravity dams Keyways Water stops Foundation treatment for gravity dams
Spillage, Gates and Energy Dissipators	Definition Location Design consideration Various types of spillways Design of crest of an ogee spillway Cavitation Energy dissipators below overflow spillway and their design Use of hydraulic jump as an energy dissipator Stilling basin Types of gates and their characteristics
River Control	Scope and objective of river control Marginal embankment Spurs Cut-offs Launching apron
Sanitation	Basic sciences for wash and sanitation Public health Hygiene Water supply Solid waste management

Social Work Syllabus

The syllabus of the Social Work section mainly contains the questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Social Work. Social Work Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Concept of Professional Social Work	Concept Definition Objectives Goals Values Principles and Code Of Ethics Ethical Responsibilities in Social Work Scope Of Professional Social Work Attributes of Professional Social Worker
Evolution of Social Work	Evolution of Social Work Social work in Ancient Medieval, and Modern Period Social Work Related Terms Social Services Social Welfare Social Reforms & Charity Social Security Human Rights Peoples’ participation Social Justice Social development
Development of Social Work Education in India	Evolution of social work education in India Training in Social Work Education Focus Nature and Content of Social Work Education Fields of Social Work Functions and roles of the Government Organizations Functions and roles of the Non-Government Organizations
Democracy as a Concept	Meaning Types Features Strengths and limitations Constitutional Foundations Salient features of Indian constitution Preamble of constitution Composition Power and functions of Indian constitution Introduction to ideologies The ideology of Sustainable and People-centered development The ideology of action groups Social movements Ideology of Non-government organizations Approach to Social Work-Rights Based approach Strength-based approach
Contemporary Ideologies	Nationalism Feminism Multiculturalism Postmodernism

Working with Groups Syllabus

The syllabus of the Working with Groups section mainly contains the questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Working with Groups. Working with Groups Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Nature	Types
Definition of Group Work	Characteristics of Group
Membership	Duration and phases in Group Work
Group Process and Dynamics	Process in groups and recreational
Non-formal education	Skill development group
Leadership	Isolation
Decision making	Communication
Relationship	Conflict
Personal experiences	Bond
Subgroup	Purpose and evolution of the method

Social Welfare Administration Syllabus

The syllabus of the Social Welfare Administration section mainly contains questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Social Welfare Administration. Social Welfare Administration Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Concept of social welfare	Process of social welfare
Models of social welfare	Concept of social welfare administration
Purpose of social welfare administration	Principles of social welfare administration
Significance of social welfare administration	Structure of the Department of Social Justice
functions of the Department of Social Justice	Concept of Local Self Government

Social Justice and Welfare Organization Syllabus

The syllabus of the Social Justice and Welfare Organization section mainly contains questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Social Justice and Welfare Organization. Social Justice and Welfare Organization Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Concept of Social Justice	Definition of Social Justice
Meaning of Welfare Organizations	Concept of Welfare Organizations
Significance of Welfare Organizations	Welfare programs
Societies Registration Act, 1860	Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950
Social Policy and Management of Agency	Definition of social Policy
Meaning of social Policy	Concept and scope of POSDCORB
Fund Raising	Resource Mobilization
Monitoring	Evaluation
Social Audit	Project Proposal
Guidelines	Structure and format of Project Proposal
Salient features of a Research project	Funding project

Understanding Community Syllabus

The syllabus of the Understanding Community section mainly contains questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Understanding Community. Understanding Community Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Concept of Community	Functions of Community
Social Work perspective of Community	Community organization as a method of Social Work
Rothman’s model of Community Organization	Concepts of the Power structure
Power structure	Empowerment
Community participation	Role of Community Organizer
Role of a Social Worker	As Guide, Enabler, Expert, Therapist

Strategies / Tools in Community organization Syllabus

The syllabus of the Strategies section mainly contains questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Strategies. Strategies Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Advocacy	Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)
Participatory Rapid Assessment	Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
Community Meeting	Cadre Building, Training
Action Plan	Data Bank Skills in Community organization
Information Gathering	Community Profiling Observation
Analytical Skill	Listening & Responding Skill
Conflict Resolution	Evaluation
Process Recording	Documentation in Community work

Social Work Research Syllabus

The syllabus of the Social Work Research section mainly contains questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Social Work Research. Social Work Research Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Meaning of social work research	Scope of social work research
Importance of social work research	Salient features of Qualitative
Quantitative research	Research Methodology
Steps of social research	Research Design
Sampling Design	Data collection
Formulation of tool	Methods of data collection
Sources of data collection	Data processing

Social Action as a method of Social Work Syllabus

The syllabus of the Social Action as a method of Social Work section mainly contains questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Social Action as a method of Social Work. Social Action as a method of Social Work Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Conceptual Framework of Integrated social work	Concept of Integrated social work
The need for integrated social work practice	Importance of integrated social work practice
Essential elements of integrated social work practice	Biodiversity
Disaster Management	Environment
Jal-Jungle-Jameen	Unconventional Energy Sources
The communication process in social work practice	Verbal and Non-Verbal

Social Policy Syllabus

The syllabus of the Social Policy section mainly contains questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Social Policy. Social Policy Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Concept of Social Policy	Relationship between social policy and social development
Value underlying social policy	The fundamental rights
Duties of State Policy in the Indian Constitution	Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution
Social Legislation	Concept of social legislations
The need for social legislations	Importance of social legislations
Objectives of social legislations	UN Declaration of Human Rights 1948
Public Interest Litigation	Free Legal Aid Services
Lok Adalat	Mediation
Right to Information Act 2005	Right to Education Act 2009
The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act of 2013	Protection against Domestic Violence Act 2005
Juvenile Justice Act of 2002	Amendment

Indian Society Syllabus

Tribal Community	Meaning of Tribal Community
Characteristics of Tribal Community	Rural Community
Meaning of Rural Community	Characteristics of Rural Community
Urban Community	Meaning of Urban Community
Characteristics of Urban Community	Social Stratification
Meaning of Social Stratification	Characteristics of Social Stratification
Functions of Social Stratification	Dysfunction of Social Stratification
Caste of Social Stratification	Social Mobility
Concept of Social Mobility	Meaning of Social Mobility
Caste of Social Mobility	Social Institution
Social control of the social institution	Meaning of social institution
Characteristics of social institution	Functions of social institution
Family of social institution	Marriage of social institution
The religion of social institution	Education of social institution
State of social institution

Social Problems And Fields Of Social Work In India Syllabus

The syllabus of the Social Problems section mainly contains questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Social Problems. Social Problems Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Problem Pertaining To Marriage	Family And Caste
Dowry-Child Marriage	Divorce
Families With Working Couples	Disorganized Families
Families With Emigrant Heads Of The Households	Gender Inequality
Authoritarian Family Structure	Major Changes In Caste Systems And Problems of Casteism
Problems Pertaining To Weaker Sections	Problems Of Children
Women	Aged
Handicapped and Of Backward Classes (SCs, STs, and Other Backward Classes)	Problems Of Deviance
Truancy	Vagrancy And Juvenile Delinquency
Crime	White-Collar Crime
Organized Crime	Collective Violence
Terrorism	Prostitution And Sex Related Crimes
Social Vices	Alcoholism
Beggary	Drug Addiction
Corruption and Communalism	The suicide of Farmer’s
Causes to prevent Farmer’s Suicide	Measures to prevent Farmer’s Suicide

Problems of Social Structure Syllabus

The syllabus of the Problems of Social Structure section mainly contains questions of both verbal and non-verbal type and this test particularly includes questions that are designed to test the candidate’s capacity to deal with their relationships and other analytical functions. In this language syllabus, we can analyze last year’s syllabus and overall level of Problems of Social Structure. Problems of Social Structure Syllabus, there are various sections. So, the candidates don’t skip any topics in your exam preparations. All topics are very important for the candidates who want to clear the NABARD Grade A exam. Here we can provide you with the topic details and the details are given below:-

Poverty	Unemployment
Bonded Labour	Child Labour
Fields Of Social work In India	Child Development
Development Of Youth	Women’s Empowerment
Welfare Of Aged	Welfare Of Physically
Mentally And Socially Handicapped	Welfare Of Backward Classes
Rural Development Urban Community Development	Medical And Psychiatric Social Work
Industrial Social Work	Social Security Offender Reforms

Frequently Asked Questions for NABARD Grade-A Exam Syllabus

Question 1:- How much time does it take to cover the NABARD Exam Syllabus of Grade A?

Answer:- Grade A Syllabus of NABARD Exam takes time to cover the syllabus varies from person to person and it usually candidates used to have 4 to 6 months to cover the whole syllabus of NABARD Grade A.

Question 2:- Is the NABARD Grade A syllabus is Difficult?

Answer:- The hardness of the syllabus depends upon the person with the right strategy to prepare the syllabus and guidance the syllabus becomes easy.

Question 3:- How many types of exams are conducted by NABARD?

Answer:- The 4 major exams conducted by NABARD are:

NABARD Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’)
NABARD Manager (Grade ‘B’)
NABARD Development Assistant
NABARD Office Attendant

Question 4:- Is the Syllabus of NABARD Grade-A Prelims and Mains the same?

Answer:- No, the Syllabus of NABARD Grade-A Prelims and Mains is different.

Question 5:- What is the Syllabus for the Quants for NABARD Grade-A?

Answer:- The detailed syllabus for the quants has been explained in the given article. The candidates kindly refer to it.

Conclusion

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