NABARD Development Assistant Syllabus for Reasoning

Number Series.
Directions.
Non-Verbal Series.
Alphabet Series.
Decision Making.
Coding-Decoding.
Analogy.
Clocks & Calendars.
Number Ranking.
Arrangements.
Arithmetical Reasoning.
Mirror Images.
Blood Relations.
Cubes and Dice.
Embedded Figures etc.

Alphabet test
Mathematical Operation test
Classification
Syllogism
Number
Ranking and time sequence
Causes and effects
Coding-decoding
Blood relations
Analytic reasoning
Direction sense test
Input output

Statement
Test Series
Analogy
Odd one out
Sitting arrangement
Statement and arguments
Statement and actions courses
Assertion and reasoning
Passage and conclusions
Figure Series
Decision making and conclusions
Statement and assumptions
Word formation.
Non- Verbal Reasoning :
Figure series test
Analogy

Odd figures

NABARD Development Assistant Syllabus for English

Verb.
Error Correction.
Tenses.
Fill in the Blanks.
Sentence Rearrangement.
Vocabulary.
Articles.
Grammar.
Unseen Passages.
Synonyms.
Comprehension.
Cloze Test.
Idioms & Phrases.

 Antonyms etc.

Spotting the errors

Phrase substitution
Fill in the blank
Idioms & Phrases
Choosing the appropriate filler
Double blanks in a sentence
Ordering of sentences or jumbled up sentences
Synonyms & antonyms
Reconstruction of sentence & passage
Commonly misspelled words
One word substitution
Vocabulary means homonyms, synonyms, antonyms,sentence completion,
word formation.
topic comprehension means deriving conclusion, theme detection, passage
completion.
the topic rearrangement of passage, spelling, sentence and the topic
grammar means set of rules active passive voice, indirect direct speech.
the topic general usage means phrases and idioms.
Grammar
Articles
Preposition
Sentence Improvement
Spotting Error Questions
One Word Substitution
Sentence Completion Etc

NABARD Development Assistant Syllabus for General Awareness

Current Affairs National & International.
Sports.
Union Budget.
Five Year Plans.
Important Financial & Economic News.
Awards and Honors.
Books and Authors.

 Science Inventions & Discoveries.

Abbreviations.
International & National Organizations.
Important Days.
Banking Awareness.
Countries & Capitals etc.

This section covers questions from various sections like new

appointments, recent sports developments, national and international
news, awards and honors, new schemes etc.
General knowledge will be covered from topics like country-capitalcurrency-head, dance forms , famous places, dams, nuclear and
thermal power stations etc. Also Insurance awareness questions will be
asked.

NABARD Development Assistant Syllabus for Numerical Ability

Number System.
Profit and Loss.
Decimal & Fractions.
Ratio and Proportions.
Simplification.
Problems on Ages.
Percentages.
HCF & LCM.

 Average.
Mixtures & Allegations.
Simple & Compound Interest.
Time and Work.
Time & Ratio.
Time and Distance.
Data Interpretation etc.

Number system
HCF & LCM Simplifications
Partnerships
Percentage
Ratio and proportions
Average & Ages Ratio & Proportion
Number series
Problems based on numbers
Approximation Wrong Number
Decimal fractions
Square root and cube root
Profit and loss
Simple interest and compound interest
Data tables
Probability
Time and work
Time and distance
Pie charts
Bar graphs
Line graphs
Average
Mensuration
Permutation and combination
Mixed graphs

ABARD Development Assistant Syllabus for Computer Knowledge

Computer Fundamentals.
Operating System.
Computer Software.
MS Word Word Processing.
MS Excel Spread Sheets.

 MS Power-Point Presentation.
Internet Usage etc.

Computer hardware parts and controls

Basic computer terminology
Basic internet knowledge and protocols
Number System
History of Computer
Network basics (LAN & WAN)
Computer abbreviation
Security Tools , Virus , Hacking
Software names and usages (Microsoft Office)
And Computer Shortcut

How to prepare Subject wise:

English Language :
This section is usually Common Errors, jumbled Sentence, jumbled Words,
spelling errors, comprehension Test, filling the blanks, Phrase Meaning,
Phrase Replacement like questions from within., approximately 25 to 30
percent of the questions most weight age is possible that in the
comprehension. Grammar and Vocabulary standard is Mandatory for English
test on this Exam. Grammar grip increases by continuous study as it is the
main weapon.

General Awareness:

This section is intended to judge the level of understanding of the social

aspects of the candidates. In addition, General Awareness and Computers
section also included. In this context it is updated for changes in the banking
sector. RBI policies, the latest credit policies; innovative and banks policies;
banks, companies essential Captions must go through. GK In addition to
sports - Winners, workshops - places, awards - people, the people in the
news to prepare the test of time is required before 6 to 7 months of the
exam as its online this time don't forget to go through latest current affair
too.

Test of Reasoning:

The answer depends on the ability of self-reflection that is Section

Reasoning. Critical, logical analysis, to identify key words in question need to
be eagle-eyed. Series, analogy, Classifications, directions, Blood Relations,
alphabetical orders, numbers need to prepare for it. Coding, and decoding,
Ranking, Order of arrangement grip on it.
Positions characters in alphabetical order English front to back, back to front
learning is Important.

Quantitative Aptitude

Arithmetic elements attain A keen observation, basic knowledge of

mathematics, basic concepts must be needed, finding statement right or
wrong etc. Percentage arithmetic section, preparation needed.
Data Interpretation plays vital role in this section.

Tips for cracking each section

Reasoning:
Reasoning is a test of observing our mental and problem solving ability.
Reasoning is not like numerical skill where you learn some formula and solve

question by applying that formula. Understand the question before solving it.
Dont take much time for single question. You have to be very careful while
answering these questions. Practice similar questions from previous model
papers or previous years exam papers are the key to do well in this section.
The most important questions from this section are on the topics such as
Seating Arrangements, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Statement and
Conclusions, Directions, Blood Relations, Analogy, Classification, Series
problems, Missing Characters, Odd Man out, Ranking Test, Data sufficiency,
Assumptions and Directions. Non-Verbal is the toughest of all.
Which questions you have to attempt first
Its better to attempt first those questions on which you are very confident
and you can attempt in a minimum time. Please do not start with Seating
Arrangement/ Puzzle types questions because once you stuck in these
questions, you will lose your valuable time.

Quantitative Aptitude
This section contains the basic mathematical questions. Before exercising
such questions, it is better to go through the basic mathematical formulae
and learn some short cuts to solve the questions in lesser time. In this
section, the questions act as Calculation Instruments. This section is
extremely scoring and the right understanding of the problem can help the
aspirants to sail through this section. The most important questions from
this section are on the topics such as Number Systems, Fractions, Ratio and
Proportion, Time & Work, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Problems on Ages,
Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Average, Time & Distance,
Mensuration, Partnership and Data Interpretation.
Data Analysis and Interpretation contains Pie charts, Bar Diagrams and
graphs. It is one of the time consuming concept. So its better to do at least
five questions of this type a day to speed up your calculations.
Dont try guesses in this section, Speed up your calculation and Learn
Square up to 30 and multiplication tables up to 20 are some key points to
score well in this section.
General English:

IBPS PO English exam is tough when you compare with other competitive
exams and this is the section where many aspirants are not able to score
minimum cut off marks. As you all read English books, chat with your friends

in English and of course watch English movies. But you cannot get score
good marks in English section. Most of the students face difficulty in this
section. This is a test principally to determine candidates ability to
remember main ideas and significant details. The most important questions
from this section are on the topics such as Grammar, Comprehension, Error
Correction, Vocabulary and Synonyms & Antonyms.
Read English newspapers daily.
Improve your vocabulary by knowing 10 new words everyday along with
its Synonyms and Antonyms.
Watch good English news channels.
Can refer the book Wren n Martin.
General Awareness + Computer:

This is the most important section of IBPS PO Exam. This section acquires
more importance because this is the only section which can be attempted
quickly and at the same time, very high marks can be scored in this section.
The most important questions from this section are on the topics such as
Banking Knowledge, Current Affairs, Oscar Awards, Organizations and
Headquarters, Important Days, Famous Persons and their Roles, Award
Winners, Books and Authors Games and Cups and Abbreviations. The most
important questions for Computer Knowledge are on the topics such as
Computer History, Computers-Generations, Internet, Founders and
Inventors, MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PPT, and MS Outlook),
Operating System, Computer Hardware & Software and Abbreviations for
Computer terms, Storage Devices, Computer organization & Microprocessor,
Latest changes in Technology, Data Base Management Systems and
Computer Networks.

Apart from this study material, few tips:

Listen and read National news on daily basis.
Go through the General Awareness books such as Competition Master,
Competition Success Review or Pratiyogita Darpan on monthly basis.
Study the last budget passed by the Central Government.
Aware of all changes around the world 6-7 months before the date of the
Exam.
Daily interaction with computer will give you guys an additional advantage

while attempting the questions of Professional Knowledge Section.

Some Key Points to crack this Exam:

Keep Practicing Practice as much as you can do for sections such as
Data Interpretation and Reasoning as it will take time to solve questions of
these sections. You have to be quick in solving mathematical calculations.
Get the detailed information about the syllabus There will be two
papers, first is Objective type test and second is Descriptive type test. You
need to have a look at the sections and their topics of both these papers so
that you can start your preparation well
Focus on each section The selection process is based on the score of
your exam in each section. Keep in mind that you have to clear the cut off
marks of each of the sections.
Get an idea of questions from previous years papers Practice from
previous years question papers will give a clear idea about the difficulty
level of questions and pattern of question paper.
Last time Revisions After you have finished your course, go for one
more reading. This will help you in memorizing the facts properly. It will be
better if you prepare short notes as well. This helps in revision at a later
stage when time is less.