Use These Free Online Mock Tests to Work in Banking Services for Agriculture With NABARD

January 18, 20213 Minutes
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Would you like to join a sector that has a significant impact on the development of the rural parts of our country? If yes, you can build a successful career by working for NABARD.

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was started with the singular aim of strengthening the rural parts of India. That's why candidates who wish to appear for NABARD exams should be ready to move to a rural area for the initial years of their employment. These days, private banks are also seeking to employ bright candidates in their rural branches.

The NABARD exams for banking services are conducted in two phases. Phase I is called prelims. It is only a qualifying test. The marks obtained in phase 1 are not included in the final result. You need to score at least the cut off mark in the prelims to appear for the Mains (phase 2 of NABARD exams). Candidates who score well in Mains are invited for an interview. The selection is based on your performance in the Mains and interview round.

Separate exams are conducted for Grade A and Grade B officers. The qualifications pay scale and age criteria of the Grade A, and Grade B posts vary. Please do your research before filling out the application form. All the information is available on the NABARD official site. They also release advertisements in newspapers about vacancies in different departments. So, keep an eye out.

To crack the NABARD examination, you will need an effective preparation strategy. Use the tips given here to improve your chances.

1. Create a Timetable

If you want to cover all the topics included in the syllabus at least once, you'll need to be disciplined. Charting out a proper time table, allocating a fixed number of days for each topic will keep you on track.

2. Improve Your English

You will be tested for your English communication skills. As a bank employee, you will have to write emails and letters to other departments of your bank in English. So, NABARD tests you on your English comprehension skills. To improve your English, you can read books. And, register on the Glow and Lovely Careers Website (Formerly called Fair & Lovely Career Foundation). In here, you'll find many online courses that can help you speak and write English confidently. Click on English under the Online Courses Tab. To crack this exam, we recommend that you choose a course that focuses on business writing. You may also find some beginner-level courses which teach in Hindi and other regional languages very useful.

3. Stay Informed

You will be tested for your knowledge. Stay up to date on the new Government policies for rural development and keep the statistical data at your fingertips. You need to show a keen interest in matters of rural development.

4. Take Online NABARD Mock Test

It is one of the easiest ways to prepare for the exams. Glow and Lovely Career's (formerly called Fair & Lovely Career Foundation) affiliation with partner sites like Testbook gives you access to free NABARD mock tests. You'll find it in the Other Govt. Exams section under the Online Tests Tab. Currently, there are 2 NABARD mock tests free. Take the test based on the post that you wish to apply for.

NABARD is a competitive exam. There is no short cut to success. But, if you are sincere and prepared to work hard, you can crack this exam in the first attempt itself.

Quick Tip/Tricks:

  1. Testbook keeps adding new mock tests in its directory. Keep checking the NABARD page regularly to stay updated.
  2. Read the Success Stories in the Blog & Stories section to keep yourself inspired.

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