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NABARD Grade A Notification

NABARD Grade A Prelims Result 2023 has been released on 4th November 2023 on the official website. The mains exam is scheduled to be held on 19th November 2023. The admit cards for the Phase 2 have been released on 10th November 2023. The NABARD Grade A Notification was out on 2nd September 2023. Candidates can download the NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 from the direct link given in this article. Applications are invited from Indian Citizens for the post of Assistant Manager in the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS) Service in NABARD.

NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Summary

Go through the below-mentioned points to learn about the NABARD Grade A Exam.

NABARD Grade A Prelims Result has been released on 4th November 2023.
The Phase 1 Exam was held on 16th October 2023 and the Phase 2 Exam will be held on 19th November 2023.
To be eligible for the NABARD Grade A Exam, the candidates must be Graduates. It is important to note that any Graduate can apply.
Those candidates who are scared of the Agricultural section that is being asked in the exam must make a note that if they prepare well for this section with complete dedication then even without any background in agriculture subject, they can excel in the exam.

NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Overview

Check out the below table to have an overview of the exam.

Particulars	Details
Exam Conducting Body	NABARD
Exam Name	NABARD Grade A
Post Name	RDBS
Notification Release Date	2nd September 2023
Application Start Date	2nd September 2023
Application End Date	23rd September 2023
NABARD Grade A Exam Date (Phase 1)	16th October 2023
NABARD Grade A Exam Date (Phase 2)	19th November 2023
Official Website	NABARD

NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – PDF

The NABARD Grade A Notification was released on the official website on 2nd September 2023. The last date to apply for NABARD Grade A Officer was 23rd September 2023. The vacancies, salary, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, etc. were released along with the detailed notification. A total number of 150 vacancies have been released.

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NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Vacancies

The vacancy count was released in the official NABARD Grade A notification 2023. The candidates can check out the NABARD Grade A Vacancies for the year 2023 in the table below. Out of 150 vacancies of Asst. Manager (RDBS), 07 vacancies are reserved for PWBD.

S.NO.	DISCIPLINE	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
i)	General	31	11*	9	18	8	77
ii)	Computer/ Information Technology	16	6	1	14	3	40
iii)	Finance	3	4	1	5	2	15
iv)	Company Secretary	2	–	–	1	–	3
v)	Civil Engineering	1	1	–	1	–	3
vi)	Electrical Engineering	1	–	–	1	1	3
vii)	Geo Informatics	2	–	–	–	–	2
viii)	Forestry	1	–	1	–	–	2
ix)	Food Processing	1	–	–	1	–	2
x)	Statistics	2	–	–	–	–	2
xi)	Mass Communication/MediaSpecialist	1	–	–	–	–	1
–	Total	61	22	12	41	14	150

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NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Application Process

The applicant must note that the NABARD Grade A Apply Online Process started on 2nd September 2023 and continued till 23rd September 2023. Aspirants can check out the NABARD Grade A Apply Online Process below:

Direct Link to Apply for NABARD Grade A

Visit the Bank’s website, and click on the option “APPLY ONLINE” which will open a new screen.
To register, choose the tab “Click here for New Registration” and enter your Name, Contact details, and Email.
A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will be sent to the given email ID and mobile number.
In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he/she can save the data already entered by choosing the “SAVE AND NEXT” tab.
Prior to submission of the online application, candidates are advised to use the “SAVE AND NEXT” facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same, if required, Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible after clicking the FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON.
Candidates can proceed to upload Photos and signatures as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Uploading of Photographs and Signature.
Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before clicking the FINAL SUBMIT button. Modify details, if required, and click on FINAL SUBMIT ONLY after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled in by you are correct.
Click on the Payment Tab and proceed with payment and then Click on the Submit button.

NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Eligibility Criteria

The below-mentioned eligibility criteria must be met by every candidate who will apply for this post. Check out the below table to know the NABARD Grade A Eligibility in detail.

NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Educational Qualification

The post-wise educational criteria for NABARD Grade A are stated 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 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 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 the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) OR CFA Institute. The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before 01-09-2023 OR Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Membership of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ACMA/FCMA) & ICWA. The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before 01-09-2023.
Company Secretary	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Associate membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). The Membership of ICSI must have been obtained on or before 01-09-2023.
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 Postgraduate 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 Postgraduate 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.

NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Age Limit

The candidates must note that they must be between 21 and 30 years of age for RDBS. The reference date for the age limit is 1st September 2023.

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NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Selection Process

The candidates will be selected on the basis of three stages. These are:

Phase 1 (Prelims)
Phase 2 (Mains)
Interview

NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Exam Pattern

Knowing the exam pattern is essential so that the candidates know the right direction/ strategy to prepare for the exam. Check out the NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern for both phases below.

NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern (Phase 1: Prelims)

The candidates must note that a composite time of 120 minutes will be given for all the tests together. The paper will be conducted bilingually except for the English language. Also, note that there are some qualifying sections and some merit sections. The aspirants must note that the marks scored in the Merit section will only be considered.

i) Qualifying Section – Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude & Decision Making

ii) Merit Section – General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues (with focus on Rural India), Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India.

Name of the Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
Test of Reasoning	20	20
English Language	30	30
Computer Knowledge	20	20
Quantitative Aptitude	20	20
Decision Making	10	10
General Awareness	20	20
Economic & Social Issues (with a focus on Rural India)	40	40
Agriculture & Rural Development (with emphasis on Rural India)	40	40
Total	200	200

NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern (Phase 2: Mains)

Only those candidates who will qualify the prelims will be eligible for the mains. Check out the post-wise mains exam pattern below.

NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern (Mains, Generalist Officers)

For the post of Generalist Officer, below is the exam pattern.

Paper	Grade A	No of Questions	Marks	Duration	Remarks
Paper- I	General English (Online Descriptive)	3	100	90 Min.	Descriptive Answers are to be typed using a keyboard
Paper-II	ESI & ARD (Objective)	30	50	30 Min.	–
Paper-II	ESI & ARD (Descriptive)	6 Questions (Out of 6, only 4 questions must be attempted) {2 of 15 marks each with difficulty level & 2 of 10 marks each}	50	90 mins	Descriptive Answers are to be typed using a keyboard either in English or Hindi (Remington and Inscript keyboards)

Note: On the completion of the mains exam, a psychometric test will be conducted.

NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern (Mains, Specialist Officers)

For the post of Specialist Officer, below is the exam pattern.

Paper	Grade A	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration	Remarks
Paper I	General English (Online Descriptive)	3	100	90 Minutes	Descriptive Answers are to be typed using a keyboard
Paper II	Stream Specific Paper (Objective)	30	50	30 Minutes	–
Paper-II	Stream Specific Paper (Descriptive)	6 questions will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questions [2 of 15 marks each (with difficulty level) and 2 of 10 marks each]	50	90 minutes	Descriptive Answers to be typed using keyboard either in English or Hindi (Remington and Inscript keyboards)

NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Salary

The candidates who will be finally selected will draw a starting basic pay of Rs. 44500/- p.m.
in the scale of Rs. 44500 – 2500 (4) – 54500 – 2850 (7) – 74450 – EB – 2850 (4)
– 85850 – 3300 (1) – 89150 (17 Years) applicable to Officers in Grade ‘A’ and they will be eligible for Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Grade Allowance as per rules in force from time to time. At present, initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately Rs. 1,00,000/-.

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How to Prepare for NABARD Grade A Exam?

If you are a candidate who has never prepared for the NABARD Grade A Exam before and is scared of the Agriculture section that is asked in the exam, then you must check out the following success stories:

Success Story of Anantha Giri Padmanabhan
Success Story of Himanshu Baliyan

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 Notification 2023 FAQs

Q1. Is NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 Out?

Ans. Yes, the NABARD Grade A Notification was released on 2nd September 2023.

Q2. What are the application dates according to NABARD Grade A Notification 2023?

Ans. The application dates were notified in NABARD Grade A Notification 2023. The candidates could apply from 2nd September 2023 to 23rd September 2023.

Q3. What is the salary of NABARD Grade A Officer in 2023?

Ans. At present, initial monthly gross emoluments for NABARD Grade A Officer are approximately Rs. 1,00,000/-.

Q4. Who is eligible for NABARD Grade A Exam 2023?

Ans. The eligibility criteria are different for different posts, we have shared the detailed post-wise NABARD Eligibility Criteria in the blog above.

Q5. Is it easy to crack the NABARD Exam 2023?

Ans. Well, you will have tough competition in the NABARD Exam but with sheer dedication and the right preparation, you can crack the exam.

Q6. How many attempts can a candidate give for NABARD Grade A Exam?

Ans. For the number of attempts, NABARD hasn’t set any limit so the candidates can attempt the exam till they meet the eligibility criteria of age limit.

Q7. Do I have to face the interview round to get selected as a Grade A Officer in NABARD?

Ans. Yes, the third phase of the selection process is the Interview and you will have to clear all three phases to get finally selected.

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