NABARD Grade A 2026
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Grade A Officer
NABARD Grade A recruits Assistant Managers for rural development banking. Officers handle agricultural credit, rural infrastructure financing, and cooperative banking supervision. Three phases: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Official WebsiteAge Limit
21-30 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)
Fee
₹850
Salary Range
₹65,000 - ₹1,20,000
Pay Level
Scale of Pay applicable to Grade A
Salary Range (Monthly)
₹65,000 - ₹1,20,000
Key Posts
Assistant Manager (Grade A) in RDBS, Rajbhasha, and other departments of NABARD
Pay Levels & Salary
| Pay Level | Monthly Range |
|---|---|
| NABARD Grade A | ₹₹44,500 - ₹₹89,150 + DA + HRA + Other Allowances |
Application Fee
₹800
General/OBC
Free
SC/ST/Women
Free
PwBD/ESM
Tie-Breaking Rules
- Higher aggregate marks in Mains
- Higher marks in Interview
- Older candidate placed higher
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's degree with minimum 60% (50% for SC/ST/PwD) or post-graduation/professional qualification.
Age Limit
21-30 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)
Age Relaxation by Category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | No relaxation |
| SC/ST | +5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years |
| PwD | +10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹100 |
Exam Pattern
Prelims (Phase I)
| Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | — |
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 | — |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | — |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | — |
| Agriculture & Rural Development | 40 | 40 | — |
| Economic & Social Issues | 40 | 40 | — |
| Computer Awareness | 20 | 20 | — |
Mains (Phase II)
| Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English (Descriptive) | 0 | 100 | 90 min |
| Economic & Social Issues / Agriculture & Rural Development (Descriptive) | 0 | 100 | 90 min |
Syllabus
- Current Affairs
- Agriculture & Rural Development
- Banking & Finance
- NABARD & Its Functions
- Government Schemes (Rural)
Posts & Pay Levels
Vacancies
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Tentative Total
Nationality & Citizenship
- ✓Citizen of India
Educational Qualification
All Posts (General)
Post-Graduation with minimum 50% marks from a recognized University in any discipline; OR Bachelor's Degree with 50% with relevant professional qualifications
Age Limits & Relaxation
Age Bands
| Age Band | DOB Not Earlier Than | DOB Not Later Than |
|---|---|---|
| 21-30 years |
Age Relaxation by Category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years (up to 35 years) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years (up to 33 years) |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| NABARD Staff | As per NABARD rules |
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rules
Category Certificate Rules
⚠ Candidature liable to be cancelled and legal action initiated
How to Apply
Photo Rules
- • Recent passport size photograph
- • Signature scan
- • Left thumb impression
Application Fee
₹800
General
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Women
₹150
SC/ST
₹150
PwBD
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ESM
Payment: Online — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking
Non-refundable
Correction Window
Opens
Closes
₹
1st Correction
₹
2nd Correction
Max corrections allowed. Latest corrected application treated as valid.
Admission Certificate & Exam Day
Accepted Photo IDs
Preliminary Examination — Online Objective Test
| Section | Questions | Marks | Per Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test of Reasoning | 20 | 20 | 1 |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 1 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | 1 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 1 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 1 |
| Economic and Social Issues | 40 | 40 | 1 |
| Agriculture and Rural Development | 40 | 40 | 1 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 1 |
Main Examination — Paper 1 — Economic and Social Issues (ESI)
Main Examination — Paper 2 — Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) / Finance & Management
Answer Key Policy
Normalization & Re-evaluation
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Stage | UR | OBC/EWS | SC/ST/Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| mains | |||
| prelims |
Shortlisting & Merit Rules
Interview Marks
25 marks
Prelims To Mains
Category-wise shortlisting from Prelims
Final Merit Basis
Mains + Interview combined marks
Mains To Interview
Based on Mains aggregate score
Prelims Marks Not Counted
Prelims is only for shortlisting — marks not counted in final merit
Scribe & Compensatory Time
Auto-eligible for Scribe
- ✓PwBD blindness
- ✓PwBD locomotor disability (both arms affected-BA)
- ✓PwBD cerebral palsy
Scribe Requirements
- • Scribe must not be a candidate of the same examination
- • Scribe qualification must be one step below the qualification prescribed for the post
- • Scribe cannot assist more than one candidate in the same examination
- • Candidate must opt for scribe in the application form
- • Scribe arrangement at own expense if own scribe opted
Additional Rules
- • Even eligible candidates not availing scribe still get compensatory time
- • No attendant other than scribe allowed inside examination hall
Document Verification
Required Documents
- Matriculation/Secondary Certificate (for DOB proof)
- Educational Qualification Certificate(s) as prescribed
- Caste/Category Certificate if applicable (in prescribed format)
- PwBD Certificate if applicable
- EWS Certificate if applicable (valid for relevant financial year)
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate/Discharge Certificate if applicable
- NOC from present employer if already in Government service
- Experience Certificate if applicable
- Name change documents if applicable (Gazette notification, marriage certificate etc.)
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs
- Any other document as specified in the call letter
Tie-Breaking Rules
- 1Higher aggregate marks in Mains
- 2Higher marks in Interview
- 3Older candidate placed higher
Misconduct & Debarment
Post-exam Analysis Methods
| Offense | Debarment |
|---|---|
| Using unfair means of any kind — copying, electronic devices, written material on body/paper | Permanent debarment / 3-7 years |
| Impersonation / procuring impersonation by any person | 7 years / permanent |
| Possession of mobile phone, bluetooth devices, wireless devices, spy cameras, electronic gadgets inside exam hall | 3-5 years |
| Taking away exam material (rough sheets, question paper) from exam hall | 1-3 years |
| Leaving examination venue before completion of due exit procedure | 1-2 years |
| Misbehaving, intimidating or threatening exam functionaries | 2-3 years |
| Obstructing conduct of examination / instigating others not to take examination | 3 years |
| False statements / fabricated documents / suppressing material information | 1-5 years |
| Appearing in exam with forged admit card / identity proof | 3-5 years |
| Possession of firearms/weapons or threatening exam functionaries with force | 7 years |
| Taking snapshots, making videos of question papers or exam material | 7 years |
| Sharing exam terminal through remote desktop / LAN / VAN | 7 years |
| Attempt to hack or manipulate examination servers / data / systems | 7-10 years |
| Candidate acting as scribe in same examination or providing false scribe declaration | 3-5 years |
⚠ Cases may be referred to police or investigating agencies.
Public Disclosure Policy
Disqualification Rule
Candidates found guilty of misconduct or submitting false information are disqualified at any stage.
Important Warnings
2025 Cycle — Complete Timeline
⚠ All dates are tentative and subject to change.
Vacancies
Per-post breakdown not yet published.
Previous Year Cut-Offs
No cut-off data available yet.