NABARD Grade B 2026-27 Previous Year Cut Off
Check Phase 1, Phase 2 & Final Previous Year Cut Off Marks Analysis
Check the NABARD Grade B Previous Year Cut Off for Phase 1, Phase 2, and Final Selection including category-wise cutoff marks, safe score analysis, and latest cutoff trends.
NABARD Grade B Previous Year Cut Off: Phase 1, Phase 2 & Final Cut Off Analysis
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) releases the NABARD Grade B Cut Off after the completion of each stage of the recruitment process. Candidates preparing for the NABARD Grade B Officer Examination should carefully analyze the previous year cutoff marks to understand:
- Competition level
- Difficulty trends
- Safe score targets
- Sectional qualifying marks
- Final selection trends
The NABARD Grade B recruitment process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personal Interview
Candidates qualifying each stage according to the prescribed cutoff marks are shortlisted for the next phase of selection.
The NABARD Grade B Cut Off varies every year depending on:
- Difficulty level of examination
- Number of vacancies
- Candidate performance
- Category-wise reservation
- Overall competition level
Candidates are advised to target scores well above the previous year cutoffs for safer selection chances.
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NABARD Grade B Previous Year Cut Off 2024-25
The NABARD Grade B 2024 cutoff was released along with the official scorecard after completion of the recruitment process.
Phase 1 Cut Off 2024-25
Category | Cut Off |
|---|---|
General/UR | 47.00 |
EWS | 38.00 |
OBC | 44.25 |
SC | 39.25 |
ST | 37.50 |
Phase 2 Cut Off 2024-25
Category | Cut Off |
|---|---|
General/UR | 126.75 |
EWS | 123.00 |
OBC | 123.50 |
SC | 121.00 |
ST | 120.25 |
Final Cut Off 2024-25
Category | Final Cut Off |
|---|---|
General/UR | 168.00 |
EWS | 170.25 |
OBC | 169.00 |
SC | 170.00 |
ST | 169.25 |
NABARD Grade B Previous Year Cut Off 2023
Phase 1 Cut Off 2023
Category | Cut Off |
|---|---|
General/UR | 46.00 |
EWS | 33.50 |
OBC | 42.50 |
SC | 37.50 |
ST | 30.25 |
Phase 2 Cut Off 2023
Category | Cut Off |
|---|---|
General/UR | 128.50 |
EWS | 121.00 |
OBC | 125.50 |
SC | 120.75 |
ST | 111.50 |
Final Cut Off 2023
Category | Final Cut Off |
|---|---|
General/UR | 172.75 |
EWS | 168.50 |
OBC | 172.75 |
SC | 166.00 |
ST | 156.75 |
NABARD Grade B Previous Year Cut Off 2022
Stage | General/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | 41.75 | 29.25 | 37.75 | 33.25 | 30.75 |
Phase 2 | 130.50 | 121.50 | 124.50 | 120.00 | 119.25 |
Final | 171.50 | 165.75 | 167.50 | 160.00 | 156.00 |
NABARD Grade B Previous Year Cut Off 2021
Stage | General/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | 53.50 | 32.75 | 45.75 | 44.00 | 41.50 |
Phase 2 | 118.42 | 115.50 | 114.08 | 109.67 | 109.83 |
Final | 164.33 | 159.75 | 160.17 | 152.92 | 157.83 |
NABARD introduced merit and qualifying sections in the prelims pattern from 2021 onward, which significantly changed the Phase 1 cutoff calculation method.
NABARD Grade B Previous Year Cut Off 2020
Stage | General/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | 118.50 | 95.75 | 104.00 | 98.50 | 92.00 |
Phase 2 | 126.00 | 117.00 | 117.00 | 116.75 | 115.25 |
Final | 157.75 | 150.25 | 148.75 | 151.25 | 151.00 |
NABARD Grade B Previous Year Cut Off 2019
Stage | General/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1 | 129.00 | 111.00 | 117.00 | 109.50 | 100.50 |
Phase 2 | 127.50 | 118.50 | 120.75 | 115.50 | 111.75 |
Final | 154.00 | 149.25 | 152.25 | 146.75 | 149.25 |
NABARD Grade B Cut Off Trend Analysis
The cutoff trend analysis indicates:
- Phase 1 cutoff fluctuates significantly depending on exam difficulty.
- ESI, ARD, and General Awareness play a major role in prelims merit ranking.
- Phase 2 cutoff generally remains between 118–130 marks for General category candidates.
- Final cutoff has increased over recent years due to rising competition and improved candidate performance.
The increasing competition highlights the importance of:
- Descriptive writing preparation
- Current affairs revision
- ESI & ARD conceptual clarity
- Mock test practice
Important Details About NABARD Grade B Cut Off
Qualifying Sections in Prelims
The following sections are qualifying in nature:
- Reasoning Ability
- English Language
- Computer Knowledge
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Decision Making
Candidates must separately clear sectional cutoffs.
Merit-Based Sections in Prelims
Shortlisting for mains is heavily influenced by:
- Economic & Social Issues (ESI)
- Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD)
- General Awareness
These sections are extremely important for final merit preparation.