NABARD Grade A Eligibility 2025, Age Limit, Attempts & Qualification

Graduate candidates in the relevant discipline and aged between 21 and 30 years fulfill the NABARD Grade A Eligibility. The detailed eligibility will be out in the detailed notification but generally it remains same every year. The educational qualification has been updated in the blog for all the 17 disciplines such as General, Agriculture, Plantation & Horticulture, Finance, Fisheries, etc.

NABARD Grade A Eligibility 2025

The NABARD Grade A Eligibility 2025 is measured in terms of age limit, nationality, number of attempts, experience and educational qualification. To be eligible for the NABARD Grade A Exam, the candidates must be graduates and between the age of 21 and 30 years. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) or a postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) from a recognized university.  It is important to note that any graduate can apply.

NABARD Grade A Age Limit

The candidates must be between the 21 and 30 years of age to be eligible for NABARD Grade A Exam. The reference date for the calculation of the NABARD Grade A Age Limit is expected to be 1st July 2025 and will be notified in the NABARD Grade A Notification. The minimum age limit is 21 years and the maximum age limit is 30 years. This means that the candidate must have been born not earlier than 02nd July 1995 and not later than 01st July 2004.

NABARD Grade A Age Relaxation

Check out the table below to know the NABARD Grade A age relaxation provided to different categories.

CategoriesNABARD Grade A Age Relaxation
OBC3 Years
PWBD (General)10 Years
PWBD (OBC)13 Years
PWBD (SC/ST)15 Years
SC/ST5 Years
Ex-servicemen (including ECOs/SSCOs)5 Years
Children/family members of victims died in the1984 riots5 Years

NABARD Grade A Age Limit for SC

The NABARD Grade A Age Limit for SC is 35 years after the age relaxation of 5 years. This means that the candidates belonging to the SC category can apply till the age of 35 years.

NABARD Grade A Age Limit for ST

The NABARD Grade A Age Limit for ST is same as the SC. This means that the candidates of ST category can fill the forms till they attain the age of 35 years.

NABARD Grade A Age Limit for PWD

The NABARD Grade A Age Limit for PWD is 40 years for General category candidates, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC/ST.

NABARD Grade A Age Limit for Ex Servicemen

The NABARD Grade A Age Limit for Ex Servicemen is 35 years. This is including Emergency Commissioned Officers/ Short Service Commissioned Officers.

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NABARD Grade A Educational Qualification

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

DisciplineNABARD Grade A Educational Qualification
GeneralBachelor’s Degree in any subject OR
Post Graduate degree, MBA/PGDM OR
CA/ CS/ICWA OR Ph.D from Institutions recognized by GOI/UGC.
Chartered AccountantBachelor’s degree with Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before the reference date
Computer/Information TechnologyBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology OR Post Graduate degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology
FinanceBBA (Finance/Banking) / BMS (Finance/Banking)
OR
2 years full-time P.G. Diploma in Management (Finance) / Full-time MBA (Finance) /MMS (Finance) with a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. Candidates will be required to submit a certificate from a University/ Institution regarding specialization in finance
OR
Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis
AgricultureBachelor’s Degree in Agriculture OR
2 years full time Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy)
Animal HusbandryBachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry OR Post Graduate degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry
FisheriesBachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Science OR
Post graduate degree in Fisheries Science
Plantation & HorticultureBachelor’s Degree in Horticulture OR
Post Graduate degree in Horticulture
Geo InformaticsBE/B.Tech/BSC degree in Geoinformatics OR
ME/M.Tech/MSc degree in Geoinformatics
ForestryBachelor’s degree in Forestry OR
Post graduate degree in Forestry
Food ProcessingBachelor’s degree in Food Processing/Food Technology OR
Post graduate degree in Food Processing /Food Technology
StatisticsBachelor’s Degree in Statistics OR
Post Graduate degree in Statistics
Development ManagementBachelor’s degree in Social Work/Rural Development/Rural Management/ Development Studies/ Development Management/ Development Administration/ Economic/ Development Economics OR
Post Graduate degree in Social Work/Rural Development/ Rural Management / Development Studies/ Development Management/ Development Administration/Economic/ Development Economics
Civil EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from any recognized University/Institution OR
Post Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering
Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering OR
Post Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Environmental Engineering / SciencesBachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Science OR
Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science
Human Resource ManagementBachelor’s Degree from any recognized University/Institution AND 2 years full time Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma in Personnel Management/ Industrial Relations/ Human Resource/ Human Resource Development/ Labour Law)
  • Graduation must be from any recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/ ST/ PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate for both RDBS & Rajbhasha.
  • Post Graduation must be from any recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/ ST/ PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate.

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NABARD Grade A Educational Qualification for Rajbhasha

  • Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in English or Hindi medium with Hindi and English as a compulsory or elective subject AND
  • PG Diploma in Translation (minimum one year) in Hindi to English and vice-versa from any recognized University.
  • Candidates must have studied English and Hindi as subjects in at least 02 years of bachelor’s degree course. OR
  • Master’s Degree in HINDI with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%). Candidates must have studied English as main/ elective subject in at least 02 years of Bachelor’s Degree course. OR
  • Master’s Degree in ENGLISH with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%). Candidates must have studied Hindi as main/elective subject in at least 02 years of Bachelor’s Degree course.
  • Candidates must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice/versa

NABARD Grade A Educational Qualification – Passing Percentage

The candidates must note that the following percentage must be obtained by the candidates of different categories in graduation and post graduation.

CategoryGraduationPost Graduation
UR/OBC/EWS60%55%
SC/ST/PwBD55%50%

NABARD Exam Eligibility – CGPA to Percentage Conversion

Some institutes/ universities grant CGPAs, so for those who define the criteria for conversion of CGPA to percentage, the same will be accepted. Those who have not defined the criteria can follow the below mentioned criteria:

Equivalent CGPA/ OGPA/ CPI allotted on a 10- point scaleClass / DivisionAggregate % of Marks
6.75I (First)60%
6.25II (Second)55%
5.75II (Second)50%
5.25II (Second)45%

NABARD Grade A Number of Attempts

As per the notification, there is no limit of NABARD Grade A Number of Attempts. The candidates can sit for the exam till they meet the NABARD exam eligibility. If any changes to this occur as per the NABARD latest notice, the same will be updated here.

NABARD Grade A 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.

NABARD Grade B Eligibility

For those who are looking for the NABARD Grade B Eligibility, this section is extremely important. Check out the detailed NABARD Grade B exam eligibility here.

Eligibility ParameterNABARD Grade B Eligibility Required
Nationality – A Citizen of India
– A Subject of Nepal
– A Subject of Bhutan
– Tibetan Refugee who came to India prior to 1st January 1962 intending to live in India permanently.
– Persons of Indian origin who migrated from Vietnam/ Ethiopia/ Zaire/ Malawi/ Zambia / Tanzania/ Uganda/ Kenya/ Sri Lanka/ Burma /Pakistan, intending to reside permanently in India, will be eligible.
Age LimitMinimum – 25 years, Maximum – 32 years
Educational QualificationPost Graduate degree in any subject from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate.

Candidates should have a minimum 60% or equivalent in 10th, 12th, Graduation and PG, MBA/PGDM/ CA/CS/ICWA/ Ph.D, etc at all levels

NABARD Exam Eligibility

When it comes to NABARD Exam Eligibility, many aspirants remain confused between NABARD Assistant Manager Eligibility and NABARD Grade B Eligibility. Here are the differences between both:

Eligibility ParametersNABARD Assistant Manager EligibilityNABARD Grade B Eligibility
Age Limit21 – 30 years25 – 32 years
Educational QualificationVaries by discipline; typically requires a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in relevant fields like Agriculture, Economics, Finance, etc.Requires a higher qualification such as a Postgraduate degree, or equivalent professional qualifications like CA/CS.
Experience RequirementNo prior experience requiredMinimum of 3 years of experience in relevant fields
NationalityMust be a citizen of IndiaMust be a citizen of India
Number of AttemptsNo specific limitNo specific limit

NABARD Grade A Eligibility 2025 FAQs

Q1. What is the NABARD Grade A Educational Qualification requirement for the year 2025?

The expected NABARD Grade A Educational Qualification is 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 2025 exam?

Yes, NABARD Grade A Age Limit is between 21 and 30 years of age as of the reference date.

Q3. Can final year students apply for NABARD Grade A 2025?

Yes, but the final year result must have been declared on or before reference date. In other words, candidates whose final year results have been declared after reference date are not eligible to apply.

Q4. Are there any nationality requirements for NABARD Grade A 2025?

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

Q5. Is work experience mandatory for NABARD Grade A 2025?

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

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