The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has announced the recruitment of 91 Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’) positions across multiple departments, including Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS), Legal, and Protocol & Security Services.
Eligible Indian citizens can apply online through the official website www.nabard.org
from 8th November 2025 to 30th November 2025.
NABARD is a premier financial institution under the Government of India, offering equal opportunities to all eligible candidates.
Note: Applications will be accepted only online — no offline forms will be considered.
NABARD Grade-A Important Dates & Application Fee
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NABARD Assistant Manager Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
| Post Name | NABARD Assistant Manager (Grade A) |
| Minimum Age | 21 years old |
| Maximum Age | 30 years old |
| Age Range Description | Applicants should be born between 02 November 1995 and 01 November 2004 (both dates inclusive). |
| Age Relaxation |
Reserved category candidates get age relaxation as per NABARD Grade A 2025 rules.. |
NABARD Assistant Manager Grade-A Vacancy 2025
| S. No. | POST / DISCIPLINE | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | PWBD |
| I | AM (RDBS) | |||||||
| i) | General | 20 | 7 | 4* | 13 | 4 | 48 | |
| ii) | Chartered Accountant | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 4 | |
| iii) | Company Secretary | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 | |
| iv) | Finance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 5 | |
| v) | Computer / Information Technology | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | |
| vi) | Agriculture Engineering | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | |
| vii) | Plantation & Horticulture | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 | |
| viii) | Fisheries | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 | |
| ix) | Food Processing | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| x) | Land Development & Soil Science | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 | |
| xi) | Civil Engineering | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 2 | |
| xii) | Electrical Engineering | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | 2 | |
| xiii) | Media Specialist | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | |
| xiv) | Economics | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 2 | |
| AM (RDBS) Total | 35 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 8 | 85 | ||
| II | AM (Legal) | 2 | – | – | – | – | 2 | |
| III | AM (Protocol & Security) | 3 | – | 1 | – | – | 4 | |
| Grand Total | 40 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 8 | 91 | 7 |
NABARD Assistant Manager Exam Pattern
A. Preliminary Examination Structure for Grade A (RDBS/Legal)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Test | No. of Qs. | Max Marks | Version | Time |
| 1 | Test of Reasoning | 20 | 20 | Bilingual – Hindi and English except test of English language | Composite time of 120 Minutes for all the tests together |
| 2 | English Language | 30 | 30 | ||
| 3 | Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | ||
| 4 | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | ||
| 5 | Decision Making | 10 | 10 | ||
| 6 | General Awareness | 20 | 20 | ||
| 7 | Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India) | 40 | 40 | ||
| 8 | Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India | 40 | 40 | ||
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
Notes:
(i) Qualifying Section – Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision Making
(ii) Merit Section – General Awareness, Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India), Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India
(iii) Shortlisting of candidates for the Mains exam will be based on marks scored in the Merit section only
B. Mains Exam Test Structure for the post of Generalist
| Paper | Grade A | Type of Paper | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | Remarks |
| Paper I | General English | Online Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 90 Minutes | Candidates must type their descriptive answers on the keyboard. |
| Paper II | Economic and Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development | Objective | 30 | 50 | 30 Minutes | |
| Descriptive Type | A total of six questions will be provided, and candidates must attempt any four — two carrying 15 marks each and two carrying 10 marks each. | 50 | 90 Minutes | Descriptive responses should be entered in English or Hindi with the Remington/Inscript keyboard layout. |
Note: Each question will carry either 1 or 2 marks, depending on its difficulty level.
Main Examination for the post of Specialist
| Paper | Grade A | Type of Paper | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | Remarks |
| Paper I | General English | Online Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
Descriptive responses to be typed. |
| Paper II | Stream Specific Paper | Objective | 30 | 50 | 30 Minutes | |
| Descriptive Type | The paper includes 6 questions, of which 4 must be answered — two for 15 marks each and two for 10 marks each. | 50 | 90 Minutes |
Answers should be typed via keyboard in English or Hindi. |
Notes:
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Questions will be paragraph-based, numerical, or application-oriented. Some carry 2 marks, others 1 mark.
Mains Examination for the post of Legal
| Paper | Grade A | Type of Paper | No. of Qs. | Marks | Duration | Remarks |
| Paper I | General English | Online Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 90 Minutes | Descriptive Answers to be typed using keyboard |
| Paper II | Stream Specific Paper | Objective | 30 | 50 | 30 Minutes | — |
| Descriptive Type | The paper will contain six questions; candidates should attempt four (2×15 marks and 2×10 marks). | 50 | 90 Minutes | Candidates should type descriptive responses in Hindi through Remington/Inscript keyboards. |
Note: Certain questions will carry 2 marks each, while others will carry 1 mark each.
Psychometric Test (Mandatory)
| Type | Duration |
| MCQ Based | 90 Minutes |
Interview
| Category | Marks |
| Grade A (RDBS/Legal) | 50 Marks |
NABARD Grade A Salary
| Details | Information |
| Post | Officers in Grade ‘A’ |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹44,500/- per month |
| Pay Scale Structure | ₹44,500 – 2,500 (4) – 54,500 – 2,850 (7) – 74,450 – EB – 2,850 (4) – 85,850 – 3,300 (1) – 89,150 |
| Total Duration of Scale | 17 Years |
| Allowances | Dearness Allowance (DA), Local Compensatory Allowance (LCA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Grade Allowance as per rules in force |
| Approx. Initial Gross Emoluments | ₹1,00,000/- per month (approximately) |
IMPORTANT LINKS |
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Apply Online |
Click Here |
Download Notification |
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NABARD Grade A Syllabus |
Download PDF |
Official Website |
NABARD Official Website |
NABARD Assistant Manager Grade-A 2025 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is NABARD Grade A exam conducted for?
It is conducted to recruit Assistant Managers in various departments of NABARD.
Q2. What is the application mode for NABARD Grade A 2025?
The application process is completely online through NABARD’s official website.
Q3. What is the educational qualification for NABARD Grade A?
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 60% marks) or Postgraduate degree (minimum 55% marks) depending on the discipline.
Q4. What is the exam pattern of NABARD Grade A 2025?
The exam consists of Prelims, Mains, Psychometric Test, and Interview rounds.
Q5. Is there negative marking in NABARD Grade A Exam?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the Preliminary and Objective papers.
