NABARD Recruitment 2024 PDF was out on 27th July 2024. This year,102 Assistant Manager Vacancies are out. The NABARD exam date 2024 for phase 1 was 1st September 2024. The last date to fill the forms was 15th August 2024. The candidates who will be selected will receive the salary of approx ₹1,00,000/- p.m. Check out the complete blog to know more about NABARD Grade A Notification 2024.
NABARD Grade A Notification 2024
Applications were invited from Indian citizens for the post of Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ in the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS) and Rajbhasha. Out of 102 vacancies, a total of 100 vacancies were released for RDBS and rest 2 vacancies were out for Rajbhasha. For RDBS, the vacancies had been released in 17 disciplines. These disciplines are General, Finance, Agriculture, Chartered Accountant, IT, Fisheries, Forestry etc.
NABARD Grade A Latest Updates 2024
NABARD Grade A Result 2024 for Prelims & NABARD Grade A Phase 2 Exam Date is out on 27th September 2024. The phase 1 exam of NABARD Recruitment 2024 had been conducted successfully on 1st September 2024. The exam conducting authority has also released the NABARD exam date 2024 for phase 2 on the official website. The NABARD Phase 2 Exam Date 2024 is 20th October 2024.
NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 PDF Out
The NABARD Grade A Phase 1 exam was held on 01st September 2024. The detailed NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 had been released on the official website of NABARD. The link to download the NABARD Notification PDF has been shared below. You can check out all the important information such as exam pattern, syllabus, dates, etc in the PDF below.
Download NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 PDF
NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 Overview
NABARD had officially released the detailed notification on the official website. This year, the notification was released early as last year, it was out in September. Check out the below table to have an overview of the NABARD Recruitment 2024.
Particulars | NABARD Notification 2024 Details |
Exam Conducting Body | NABARD |
Exam Name | NABARD Grade A |
Recruitment Year | NABARD Recruitment 2024 |
Post Name | Assistant Manager |
NABARD Vacancy 2024 | 102 |
Application Mode | Online |
Selection Process | Prelims Mains Interview |
Salary | Rs 1,00,000/- per month |
Official Website | NABARD |
NABARD Grade A Important Dates
We have kept the complete timeline for NABARD Recruitment 2024 in the table below. You will find all the important dates such as exam date, admit card date, result date, etc.
Events | NABARD Grade A Important Dates |
NABARD Grade A Short Notice Release Date | 25th July 2024 |
NABARD Grade A Notification Release Date | 27th July 2024 |
NABARD Grade A Application Start Date | 27th July 2024 |
NABARD Grade A Application Last Date | 15th August 2024 |
Phase 1 Admit Card Release Date | 26th August 2024 |
NABARD Grade A Phase 1 Exam Date | 1st September 2024 |
NABARD Result Date 2024 for Prelims | 27th September 2024 |
Phase 2 Admit Card Release Date | To be Updated |
NABARD Grade A Phase 2 Exam Date | 20th October 2024 |
NABARD Result Date 2024 for Phase 2 | To be Updated |
Interview Date | To be Updated |
NABARD Final Result Date 2024 | To be Updated |
NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2024
The vacancy count had been released in the NABARD Grade A notification 2024. The candidates can check out the NABARD Vacancy for the current year in the table below. You can find the category wise distribution of vacancies here.
Categories/ NABARD Vacancy 2024 | RDBS | Rajbhasha |
UR | 45 | 1 |
SC | 10 | 1 |
ST | 10 | – |
OBC | 26 | – |
EWS | 9 | – |
Total | 100 | 2 |
NABARD Vacancy 2024 – Discipline Wise
NABARD had released the vacancies in various disciplines. NABARD Vacancy 2024 was out for 17 disciplines. These disciplines are General, CA, Finance, IT, Agriculture, etc. Know the detailed discipline wise distribution NABARD Grade A Vacancy below:
Post/ Discipline | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
General | 23 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 50 |
C.A. | 2 | – | – | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Finance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
IT | 9 | 1 | 1 | 5 | – | 16 |
Agriculture | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | 2 |
Animal Husbandry | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
Fisheries | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Food Processing | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Forestry | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
Plantation Or Horticulture | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
Geo Informatics | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Development Mgt | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 3 |
Statistics | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
Civil Engg | 1 | – | – | 2 | – | 3 |
Electrical Engg | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Environmental Engg | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 |
HR Mgt | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
RDBS – Total | 45 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 9 | 100 |
AM (Rajbhasha) | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
Grand Total | 46 | 11 | 10 | 26 | 9 | 102 |
NABARD Grade A Application Process
The NABARD Grade A Apply Online Process began on 27th July 2024 and ended on 15th August 2024. The candidates could apply only within this application window. If you want to have the step wise guide to fill up NABARD application forms, then check out the link given below.
NABARD Grade A Apply Online Guide
NABARD Grade A Application Fee 2024
The below mentioned NABARD Grade A Application Fee is exclusive of GST. Check out the fee details for all the categories below:
Categories | SC/ ST/ PWBD | All others |
Application Fee | Nil | Rs. 700 |
Intimation Charges | Rs. 150 | Rs. 150 |
Total | Rs. 150 | Rs. 850 |
NABARD Grade A Eligibility
Every candidate who applies for the post must meet the mentioned eligibility criteria. If you want to know the detailed eligibility, then check out the subsections below. Also, to help you prepare for this exam, mock tests become one of the most important sources. So, do not forget to attempt NABARD Grade A Mock Test.
NABARD Grade A Educational Qualification
This year, there are 17 disciplines for which vacancies are out. The post-wise educational criteria for NABARD Grade A are given below.
Discipline | NABARD Grade A Educational Qualification |
General | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject OR Post Graduate degree, MBA/PGDM OR CA/ CS/ICWA OR Ph.D from Institutions recognized by GOI/UGC. |
C.A. | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/ Institution with Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before 01-07-2024 |
I.T. | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology OR Post Graduate degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology |
Finance | BBA (Finance/Banking) / BMS (Finance/Banking) OR 2 years full time P.G. Diploma in Mgt (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 |
Agriculture | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture OR 2 years full time Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture (Soil Science/ Agronomy) |
Animal Husbandry | Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry OR Post Graduate degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry |
Fisheries | Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Science OR Post graduate degree in Fisheries Science |
Plantation & Horticulture | Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture OR Post Graduate degree in Horticulture |
Geo Informatics | BE/ B.Tech/ BSC degree in Geoinformatics OR ME/ M.Tech/ MSc degree in Geoinformatics |
Forestry | Bachelor’s degree in Forestry OR Post graduate degree in Forestry |
Food Processing | Bachelor’s degree in Food Processing/ Food Technology OR Post graduate degree in Food Processing / Food Technology |
Statistics | Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics OR Post Graduate degree in Statistics |
Development Management | Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/ Rural Development/ Rural Management/ Development Studies/ Development Mgt/ Development Administration/ Economic/ Development Economics OR Post Graduate degree in Social Work/ Rural Development/ Rural Management / Development Studies/ Development Mgt/ Development Administration/Economic/ Development Economics |
Civil Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering OR Post Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering |
Electrical Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering OR Post Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
Environmental Engineering / Sciences | Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Science OR Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science |
Human Resource Management | Bachelor’s Degree AND 2 years full time Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma in Personnel Management/ Industrial Relations/ Human Resource/ HR Development/ Labour Law) |
Important Notes:
- 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.
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 Age Limit
The candidates must note that they must be between 21 and 30 years of age for RDBS & Rajbhasha. The reference date for the age limit is 1st July 2024. Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-07-1994 and not later than 01-07-2003. If you are looking for the age relaxations provided to various categories, then do check out NABARD Grade A Eligibility.
NABARD Grade A Selection Process 2024
The candidates will be selected on the basis of three stages. These are:
- Phase 1 (Prelims)
- Phase 2 (Mains)
- Psychometric Test (Mandatory)
- Interview
Stages | Marks | Duration |
Prelims (Phase 1) | 200 | 120 minutes |
Mains (Phase 2) | 200 | 210 minutes |
Psychometric Test | – | 90 minutes |
Interview (Phase 3) | 50 | – |
NABARD Grade A 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 is given for all the tests together. The paper is 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 are only considered.
i) Qualifying Section – 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 |
Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
English | 30 | 30 |
Computer | 20 | 20 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
Decision Making | 10 | 10 |
General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
ESI | 40 | 40 |
ARD | 40 | 40 |
Total | 200 | 200 |
NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern (Phase 2: Mains)
Only those candidates who qualify the prelims are eligible for the mains. Check out the post wise mains exam pattern below. Also note some common points for all posts.
- Descriptive Answers are to be typed using a keyboard either in English or Hindi (Remington and Inscript keyboards).
- In Paper 2 Descriptive portion, the candidates have to attempt 4 questions out of 6 questions. In these 4 questions, 2 questions attempted must be of 15 marks and 2 questions of 10 marks.
- On the completion of the mains exam, a psychometric test will be conducted. This test is mandatory.
NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern (Mains, Generalist Officers)
For the post of Generalist Officer, below is the exam pattern. Also note a few points from the section below:
- The maximum marks for paper 1 (English) is 100 marks. Marks for paper 2 (ESI &ARD Objective & Descriptive) is 50 marks each.
- In paper 1, only 3 questions will be asked.
- In paper 2, 30 questions will be asked for objective part and 6 questions will be asked for descriptive part.
Paper | Subject | Time |
Paper I | General English (Descriptive) | 90 Min |
Paper II | ESI & ARD (Objective) | 30 Min |
Paper II | ESI & ARD (Descriptive) | 90 Min |
NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern (Mains, Specialist Officers & Rajbhasha)
For the post of Specialist Officer, below is the exam pattern. In Paper 2 Objective paper, some questions may carry 2 marks each and some questions may carry 1 mark each. Also, the number of questions for General English are 3, and for stream specific, it is 30 for objective part and 6 for descriptive part.
Paper | Subject | Marks | Time |
Paper I | General English (Descriptive) | 100 | 90 Min |
Paper II | Stream Specific (Objective) | 50 | 30 Min |
Paper II | Stream Specific (Descriptive) | 50 | 90 Min |
NABARD Grade A Psychometric Test
The psychometric test will be MCQ based for 90 minutes duration.
NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2024
The prelims exam consists of 8 sections. These sections are:
- Test of Reasoning
- English Language
- Computer Knowledge
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Decision Making
- General Awareness
- Economic & Social Issues (with focus on Rural India)
- Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India.
The mains exam has 3 sections namely ESI, ARD & English. Check out the detailed NABARD Grade A Syllabus here.
NABARD Grade A Salary 2024
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. They will also 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/-. Check out complete NABARD Grade A Salary Structure here.
NABARD Exam Date 2024
The NABARD Grade A Exam Date 2024 for prelims was 1st September 2024. For the mains exam date, the candidates will have to wait a little as there is no official update from the exam conducting authority. As per the previous trends followed, it is expected that it will be held in October 2024.
NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 – FAQs
Yes, the NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 was out on 27th July 2024 on the official website.
Yes, the prelims of NABARD Grade A Exam was conducted on 1st September 2024.
A total of 102 vacancies are out. 100 vacancies are for RDBS & 2 vacancies are for Rajbhasha.
The last date for NABARD Grade A 2024 was 15th August 2024.
Graduate candidates between 21 and 30 years of age as on 01-07-2024 are eligible for NABARD Recruitment 2024.
NABARD Grade A is the post of Assistant Managers and NABARD Grade B is the post of Managers.
At present, initial monthly gross emoluments for NABARD Grade A Officer are approximately Rs. 1,00,000/-.
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