NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 has been released on 27th July 2024 for 102 Vacancies in the detailed format. The Phase 1 exam will be conducted on 1st September 2024 and the candidates can now start applying from 27th July 2024 till 15th August 2024. A total of 100 vacancies have been released for RDBS and rest 2 vacancies are out for Rajbhasha.
NABARD Grade A Notification
The National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) has released the exam date for Phase 1 as well along with the NABARD Grade A officer apply online dates. NABARD Apply online process has started from 27th July 2024 and the last date is 15th August 2024. Graduate candidates between the age of 21 and 30 years of age are eligible for the exam. As per the detailed NABARD Notification 2024, Phase 1 will be held on 1st September 2024. The Phase 2 will be tentatively held on 19th October 2024. The candidates will get the details from the official NABARD Grade A Notification.
NABARD Recruitment 2024
Latest Update: NABARD Recruitment 2024 Notification (Detailed) is out on 27th July 2024. The vacancies, eligibility, syllabus and all other details will be notified in the detailed NABARD Notification 2024.
- NABARD Grade A Notification – On 25th July, the short notice was out.
- NABARD Vacancy 2024 – A total of 102 NABARD Vacancy 2024 are out. 100 vacancies are out for RDBS and 2 vacancies are out for Rajbhasha.
- NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 – The detailed NABARD Notification 2024 is out on 27th July 2024.
- NABARD Grade A Eligibility – To be eligible for NABARD Grade A 2024 exam, the candidate must fulfill the criteria which is the candidate must be between the age of 21 to 30 years as of 1st July 2024.
- NABARD Recruitment 2024 Application Dates – The application process of NABARD has started and the candidates can apply between 27th July 2024 and 15th August 2024 inclusive of both the dates.
- NABARD Grade A Exam Date 2024 – The exam dates have been released officially, the Phase 1 will be on 1st September 2024.
To apply for recruitment of NABARD Grade A Exam, the candidates will have to pay the application fee as well otherwise their forms will not be accepted.
NABARD Grade A Notification 2024
Candidates who are interested in getting a job as Assistant Manager (Grade A) in the NABARD can apply by visiting only the official website at https://nabard.org/ from 27th July 2024. The revised pay scale of NABARD Officer is 44500–2500(4)–54500–2850(7)–74450–EB–2850(4)–85850– 3300(1)–89150 (17 Years). Only Indian Citizens are invited to apply in the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS) in NABARD. The aspirants can only apply within the application window i.e. till 15th August 2024.
NABARD Full Form
The full form of NABARD is the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development. This development bank was established to foster the growth of agriculture, small-scale industries, and economic activities in rural areas by offering and regulating credit. NABARD was formed on July 12, 1982, following the recommendations of a committee chaired by Shri B. Sivaraman, constituted by the Reserve Bank of India at the behest of the Government of India.
NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 PDF
The detailed NABARD Grade A Notification has been released on the official website for the year 2024 on 27th July 2024. The vacancies, salary, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, etc. are released along with the detailed notification. Download the detailed notification from the direct link given below:
Download NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 PDF
NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 – Overview
NABARD has officially released the detailed notification on the official website. This year, the notification has been released early as last year, it was out in September. Check out the below table to have an overview of the NABARD Grade A.
| Particulars | NABARD Notification 2024 Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | NABARD |
| Exam Name | NABARD Grade A |
| Recruitment Year | NABARD Recruitment 2024 |
| Post Name | Assistant Manager in RDBS & Rajbhasha |
| NABARD Vacancy 2024 | 102 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains + Interview |
| Salary | Rs 1,00,000/- per month |
| Official Website | https://www.nabard.org/ |
NABARD Grade A Notification Important Dates
We have kept the complete timeline for NABARD Grade A 2024 in the table below. Do check it out.
| Events | Important Dates |
| NABARD Grade A Short Notice Release Date | 25th July 2024 |
| NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 (Detailed) | 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 | To be Updated |
| NABARD Grade A Phase 1 Exam Date | 1st September 2024 |
| Phase 1 Result | To be Updated |
| Phase 2 Admit Card Release Date | To be Updated |
| NABARD Grade A Phase 2 Exam Date | 19th October 2024 (Tentative) |
| Phase 2 Result | To be Updated |
| Interview Date | To be Updated |
| Final Result | To be Updated |
NABARD Grade A & B 2024 Exams
NABARD conducts the Grade A and Grade B exams to recruit Assistant Managers and Managers, respectively. These positions are highly esteemed, with Grade A officers bearing significant responsibilities and Grade B officers handling even greater duties. The NABARD Grade B exam includes an additional paper on Development Economics, Statistics, Finance, and Management, which distinguishes it from the Grade A exam. Both exams are crucial for those aspiring to build a career in rural development and agricultural finance.
NABARD Vacancy 2024
The vacancy count has 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.
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| NABARD Vacancy 2024 (RDBS) | 45 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 9 | 100 |
| NABARD Vacancy 2024 (Rajbhasha) | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| Total | 46 | 11 | 10 | 26 | 9 | 102 |
NABARD Vacancy 2024 – Discipline Wise
NABARD has released the vacancies in various disciplines. This year, the NABARD Grade A Vacancies have been released for 17 disciplines such as General, CA, Finance, IT, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, etc. Get the detailed discipline wise distribution of NABARD Grade A Vacancies below:
| Post/ Discipline | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| General | 23# | 7 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 50 |
| Chartered Accountant | 2 | – | – | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Finance | 3 | 1* | 1* | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Computer/ Information Technology | 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 & Horticulture | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Geo Informatics | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Development Management | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 3 |
| Statistics | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | – | – | 2 | – | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Environmental Engineering/Science | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| Human Resource Management | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| Asst Manager (RDBS) Total | 45 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 9 | 100 |
| AM (Rajbhasha) | 1 | 1* | – | – | – | 2 |
| Grand Total | 46 | 11 | 10 | 26 | 9 | 102 |
NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 – Application Process
The applicant must note that the NABARD Grade A Apply Online Process has begun on 27th July 2024 and will end on 15th August 2024 and the candidates can apply within the application window. 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.
- Before submitting the online application, candidates are advised to use the “Save and Next” feature to verify the details and edit them if needed. They should carefully fill and check the details themselves, as no changes are possible after clicking submit.
- 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 – 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 2024 – 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. |
| Chartered Accountant | 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 |
| 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 the reference date 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 the reference date. |
| Agriculture | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from any recognized University / Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Two years full time Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy) with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University / Institution. |
| Animal Husbandry | Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Fisheries | Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Science from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (ST/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Fisheries Science with 55% marks (ST/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. |
| Development Management | Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Rural Development/Rural Management/Development Studies/Development Management/Development Administration/Economic/Development Economics from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (ST/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Social Work/Rural Development/Rural Management /Development Studies/Development Management/ Development Administration/Economic/Development Economics with 55% marks (ST/PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 55% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Environmental Engineering / Sciences | Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Science from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science with 55% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Human Resource Management | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University/Institution AND Two years full time Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Human Resource/Human Resource Development/Labour Law) with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
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 with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) or equivalent in aggregate 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.
NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 – 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 July 2024.
NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 – 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 2024 – 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 2024 – 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/-.
NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 FAQs
Yes, the NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 is out on 27th July 2024 on the official website.
As per NABARD Grade A Notification 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 is 15th August 2024.
NABARD Grade A is the post of Assistant Managers and NABARD Grade B is the post of Managers.
There is nothing mentioned about number of attempts in NABARD Grade A so the candidates will be able to attempt the exam till they fulfill the eligibility.
At present, initial monthly gross emoluments for NABARD Grade A Officer are approximately Rs. 1,00,000/-.
Well, you will have tough competition in the NABARD Grade A 2024 exam but with sheer dedication and the right preparation, you can crack the exam.
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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