NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2024, Age Limit, Qualification

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NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria

NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria will be mentioned in the official notification. It is very important to check out the NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2024 before applying for the exam because NABARD will admit candidates on the basis of the information furnished in the online application and shall verify their eligibility at the stage of interview/joining. If, at any stage, it is found that any information furnished in the online application is false/ incorrect or if according to the Bank, the candidate does not satisfy the eligibility criteria for the post, his/ her candidature will be canceled and he/she will not be allowed to appear for the interview/joining.

NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2024

The eligibility criteria are measured in terms of Age Limit and Educational Qualification for the NABARD Grade A Exam. To be eligible for the NABARD Grade A Exam, the candidates must be Graduates. It is important to note that any Graduate can apply. Check out the detailed sub-sections for NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria.

NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2024 – Age Limit

The reference date for the calculation of the NABARD Grade A Age Limit will be notified in the notification. Check out the minimum and maximum age limit below.

Minimum Age Limit: 21 Years
Maximum Age Limit: 30 Years

The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-09-1994 and not later than
01-09-2003. (Expected)

NABARD Grade A Eligibility – Age Relaxation

Check out the table below to know the relaxation provided to different categories.

Category	Age Relaxation
OBC	3 Years
PWBD (General)	10 Years
PWBD (OBC)	13 Years
PWBD (SC/ST)	15 Years
SC/ST	5 Years
Ex-servicemen (including Emergency Commissioned Officers/Short Service Commissioned Officers)	5 Years
Children/family members of victims died in the1984 riots	5 Years

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NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2024 – Educational Qualification

There are several posts for which vacancies are expected to be released. We have provided the detailed post-wise NABARD Grade A Educational Qualification in the table below.

Discipline	Educational Qualification
General	Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from any recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/ ST/ PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree, MBA/PGDM with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/ ST/ PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate OR CA/ CS/ICWA OR Ph.D from Institutions recognized by GOI/UGC.
Computer/Information Technology	Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (SC/ ST/ PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology with 55% marks (SC/ ST/ PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution.
Finance	BBA (Finance/Banking) / BMS (Finance/Banking) with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate from Universities / Institutions recognized by GoI /UGC OR Two years full time P.G. Diploma in Management (Finance) / Full time MBA (Finance) /MMS (Finance) degree with 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from Universities/ Institutions recognized by GoI /UGC with Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. Candidates will be required to submit a certificate from University/ Institution regarding specialization in finance OR Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants -55%) in aggregate from University/ Institution recognized by GoI /UGC OR Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) OR CFA Institute. The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before reference date OR Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Membership of Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ACMA/FCMA) & ICWA. The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before reference date.
Company Secretary	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Associate membership of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). The Membership of ICSI must have been obtained on or before reference date.
Civil Engineering	Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from any recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution
Electrical Engineering	Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Electrical Engineering with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%)in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution.
Geo Informatics	BE/B.Tech/BSC degree in Geoinformatics from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR ME/M.Tech/MSc degree in Geoinformatics with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution.
Forestry	Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Forestry with 55% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution.
Food Processing	Bachelor’s degree in Food Processing/Food Technology from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Food Processing /Food Technology with 55% marks (PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution.
Statistics	Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Statistics with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/ Institution.
Mass Communication/Media Specialist	Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media/ Communication/ Journalism/ Advertising & Public Relations from a recognized University/ Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Mass Media/ Communication/ Journalism/ Advertising & Public Relations from a recognized University/Institution with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate. OR Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate with Post graduate diploma in Mass Media/ Communication/ Journalism/ Advertising & Public Relations/ with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution.

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NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2024 – Number of Attempts

Nothing is mentioned of a maximum number of attempts in the current year’s official notification of NABARD Grade A. If any changes to this occur as per the NABARD latest notice, the same will be updated here.

NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2024 – Number of Applications

The candidate can apply only for ONE Discipline of his / her choice. In case of multiple
applications within disciplines, only the last application submitted will be considered valid
and fees against all other applications will be forfeited.

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Special Note: Any Graduate candidate from any discipline can apply for this exam. With a systematic way of preparation, aspirants can smoothly get good marks in the Agriculture section.

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NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2024 FAQs

Q1. What is the educational eligibility for NABARD Grade A 2024?

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks in relevant disciplines and 55% for SC/ST/PwBD.

Q2. Is there an age limit for the NABARD Grade A 2024 exam?

Yes, candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of the reference date.

Q3. Can final-year students apply for NABARD Grade A 2024?

The result of the final term/semester/ year examination of the required educational qualification must have been declared on or before reference date. In other words, candidates whose final year/semester results have been declared after reference date are not eligible to apply.

Q4. Are there any nationality requirements for NABARD Grade A 2024?

Yes, Indian citizens and certain specified individuals are eligible to apply.

Q5. Is work experience mandatory for NABARD Grade A 2024?

No, work experience is not mandatory, but relevant experience can provide additional benefits during selection.

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