NABARD Grade B cutoffs are higher than Grade A for Phase I due to the experienced, focused candidate pool. Fewer vacancies (30–60 vs 155+) push cutoffs up despite the fewer applicants relative to Grade A.
Phase I Cutoff – DBS Stream General (Out of 200)
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 125.75 | 115.50 | 102.25 | 88.00 |
| 2023 | 123.50 | 113.25 | 100.00 | 86.50 |
| 2022 | 120.75 | 110.50 | 97.75 | 84.25 |
Phase I Minimum Qualifying Marks (Section-Wise)
| Section | General Min. | SC/ST/OBC/PwD Min. |
|---|---|---|
| ESI (out of 40) | 16 (40%) | 14 (35%) |
| ARD (out of 40) | 16 (40%) | 14 (35%) |
| English (out of 40) | 16 (40%) | 14 (35%) |
Expected NABARD Grade B 2026 Cutoff
| Stage | General (Expected) | OBC | SC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I DBS (/200) | 127–133 | 117–123 | 103–109 |
| Final Merit (/230 scaled) | 162–172 | 148–158 | 132–142 |
Key Observations
- Grade B Phase I cutoffs are typically 10–12 marks higher than Grade A for the same category and stream due to the experienced candidate pool
- With fewer vacancies, even 1–2 marks in Phase II can determine final allotment
- Interview (30% weight) has a larger merit impact in Grade B vs Grade A (25%)