Latest official structure
| Phase | Role |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | Online screen. The 2025 RDBS/Legal notice separates qualifying and merit sections for shortlisting. |
| Main Examination | General English descriptive paper plus discipline-specific Paper II components. |
| Psychometric Test | Mandatory under the latest RDBS/Legal notice. |
| Interview | Shortlisted candidates are assessed after the Main and psychometric stages. |
| Final ranking | For RDBS/Legal, the 2025 notice bases selection on Main Examination and Interview performance together. |
Discipline matters
Vacancies and merit lists are discipline-wise. Generalist, specialist and Legal candidates should use the current notice applicable to their post, not a generic Grade A summary.
2026 status
No separate 2026 NABARD Grade A recruitment notification is represented here. The 2025 framework is labelled as the latest available official evergreen source, not a prediction.