The Assistant Manager (Grade A) recruitment is conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
NABARD is India’s apex development financial institution for rural development and agricultural financing.
Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | NABARD |
| Post Name | Assistant Manager (Grade A) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains + Interview |
| Category | Banking / Financial Sector |
Post Details (Expected)
| Post Name | No. Of Post | Eligibility Criteria |
| Assistant Manager: Grade-A (RDBS) | 85 Post | Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks. For complete information and specific eligibility conditions, candidates should refer to the official notification. |
| Assistant Manager: Grade-A (Legal Service) | 02 Post | |
| Assistant Manager: Grade-A (Protocol & Security Services) | 04 Post |
NABARD generally recruits Grade A officers in:
- Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS)
- Rajbhasha Service
- Legal Service
- Finance
- IT
- Agriculture
- Environmental Engineering
- Statistics
- Civil Engineering, etc.
✔ Total Vacancies: To be announced (Usually 150–200+ approx)
Educational Qualification (Stream-wise)
General (RDBS)
✔ Graduation/Post Graduation with minimum required percentage (usually 60% for General category)
Specialized Posts
✔ Relevant Degree (Agriculture, Law, CA, MBA, IT, Engineering, Statistics etc.)
Age Limit (Expected)
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 21 Years |
| Maximum | 30 Years |
✔ Age relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per Govt norms.
Selection Process
Phase I – Preliminary Exam (Qualifying)
Phase II – Mains Exam
Interview
✔ Final Merit = Phase II + Interview marks
Exam Pattern
Phase I (Prelims)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| English | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Economic & Social Issues | 40 | 40 |
| Agriculture & Rural Development | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 190 | 200 |
✔ Duration: 2 Hours
✔ Negative Marking: 0.25
Phase II (Mains)
Paper I – General English (Descriptive)
- Essay
- Precis
- Comprehension
Paper II – ESI / ARD (Objective + Descriptive)
✔ Total Marks: 200
✔ Duration: 3 Hours (Combined)
Salary Structure (Grade A)
| Component | Amount (Approx) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹44,500 |
| Gross Monthly Salary | ₹90,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| Other Benefits | HRA, DA, Medical, Pension |
✔ One of the highest-paying regulatory body exams in India.
Important Dates (Expected 2026)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 08 November 2025 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 30 November 2025 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 30 November 2025 |
| Exam Date | 20 December 2025 |
| Admit Card | 15 December 2025 |
| Result Date | 09 January 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 25 January 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | 16 January 2026 |
| Mains Result | 27 February 2026 (Available Now) |
Previous Year Cut Off (General – Approx)
| Stage | Cut Off |
|---|---|
| Phase I | 65–75 |
| Final | 140–155 (Combined) |
(Cut off varies by stream & category.)
Why Choose NABARD Grade A?
✔ Regulatory/Development Banking Job
✔ Excellent Salary & Perks
✔ Strong Work-Life Balance
✔ Rural Development Impact
✔ Fast Career Growth
Preparation Focus
Economic & Social Issues
- Indian Economy
- Poverty & Inclusion
- Government Schemes
Agriculture & Rural Development
- Soil, Crops, Irrigation
- Animal Husbandry
- Rural Development Schemes
English (Descriptive)
- Essay writing
- Agriculture/Economy-based topics
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Download Mains Result | RDBS | Legal | Protocol & Security |
| Download Mains Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Pre Result (RDBS/Legal) | Click Here |
| Download Pre Result (Protocol & Security Service) | Click Here |
| Download Pre Result | Click Here |
| Download Pre Admit Card | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Check Short Notice | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| NABARD Official Website | Click Here |