Table of Contents
- NABARD Grade A Notification
- NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Summary
- NABARD Grade A Notification 2023
- NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Overview
- NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Vacancies
- NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Application Process
- NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Eligibility Criteria
- NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Age Limit
- NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Selection Process
- NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Exam Pattern
- NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Salary
- How to Prepare for NABARD Grade A Exam?
- NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 FAQs
NABARD Grade A Notification
NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 was released 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.
- The NABARD Grade A Notification was out on 2nd September 2023. The Phase 1 Exam will be tentatively held on 16th October 2023 and the dates for the Phase 2 Exam will be announced soon.
- 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.
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NABARD Grade A Notification 2023
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.
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 (Tentative) |
| NABARD Grade A Exam Date (Phase 2) | To be Notified |
| Official Website | NABARD |
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 |
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:
- 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.
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?
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NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 FAQs
Ans. Yes, the NABARD Grade A Notification was released on 2nd September 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.
Ans. At present, initial monthly gross emoluments for NABARD Grade A Officer are approximately Rs. 1,00,000/-.
Ans. The eligibility criteria are different for different posts, we have shared the detailed post-wise NABARD Eligibility Criteria in the blog above.
Ans. Well, you will have tough competition in the NABARD Exam but with sheer dedication and the right preparation, you can crack the 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.
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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