The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), India’s premier institution for agricultural and rural finance, has released the official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Manager (Grade-A) Officers for 2025. This is a golden opportunity to build a prestigious career dedicated to developing India’s rural and agricultural sectors.
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A total of 91 vacancies have been announced across various specialized disciplines, including the highly sought-after Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS). Read on for all the essential details regarding application dates, eligibility, and the 3-stage selection process.
🗓️ NABARD Grade A 2025: Key Application Dates
The entire application and selection process is conducted online. Candidates must strictly adhere to the official schedule to avoid disqualification.
| Event | Date | Status |
| Official Notification Release | November 4, 2025 | Released |
| Online Application Starts | November 8, 2025 | Upcoming |
| Last Date to Apply Online | November 30, 2025 | Final Date |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | November 30, 2025 | Final Date |
| Phase I (Prelims) Exam Date | To be Notified Soon (TBA) | Upcoming |
✅ NABARD Grade A 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is determined based on age and educational qualification as of a specified date (usually a date close to the notification).
1. Age Limit (As on November 1, 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 Years |
2. Educational Qualification (General Discipline – RDBS)
The most common stream is General. Qualification requirements for other specialized streams (Finance, IT, Agriculture, etc.) may differ.
| Criteria | Required Qualification |
| General Category | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA) OR Postgraduate Degree/MBA with a minimum of 55% marks. |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with a minimum of 55% marks OR Postgraduate Degree/MBA with a minimum of 50% marks. |
| Other Qualifications | Professional qualifications like CA/CS/ICWA and Ph.D. holders are also eligible. |
📝 Step-by-Step Online Application Process
The application must be submitted exclusively through the official NABARD website.
- Visit the Official Website: Go to
www.nabard.organd click on the ‘Career Notices’ section. - Registration: Find the link for “Recruitment to the Post of Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’) – 2025” and click on “Click Here for New Registration.” Register using your basic details (Name, Contact Number, Email ID).
- Fill Application Form: Log in using the system-generated Registration Number and Password. Fill in all academic, professional, and personal details accurately.
- Upload Documents: Upload your scanned Photograph (20–50 KB) and Signature (10–20 KB) as per the specifications.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay the required fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
- Final Submission: Review the form, submit it, and take a printout of the final confirmation page.
| Category | Application Fee (Inclusive of Intimation Charges) |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹150/- |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹800/- |
🛡️ NABARD Grade A Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection process is a rigorous three-stage procedure:
1. Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Online – Objective)
- Total Marks: 200 (200 Questions)
- Duration: 120 Minutes (Composite Time)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 (1/4th) mark for every incorrect answer.
- Merit Sections: Shortlisting for the Mains exam is based only on the marks obtained in the three merit sections (General Awareness, ESI, and ARD).
| Section Name | No. of Questions | Status |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | Qualifying |
| English Language | 30 | Qualifying |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | Qualifying |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | Qualifying |
| Decision Making | 10 | Qualifying |
| General Awareness (GA) | 20 | Merit |
| Eco. & Social Issues (ESI) (Rural Focus) | 40 | Merit |
| Agri. & Rural Development (ARD) (Rural Focus) | 40 | Merit |
2. Phase II: Mains Examination (Online – Objective + Descriptive)
The Mains exam consists of two papers, each carrying 100 marks.
| Paper | Type of Paper | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I: General English | Descriptive | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paper-II: ESI & ARD | Objective (50 Marks) + Descriptive (50 Marks) | 100 | 120 Minutes |
3. Phase III: Interview
Candidates shortlisted from the Mains exam will be called for a Personal Interview, which carries 50 marks. The final selection is based on the combined performance in Phase II (Mains) and Phase III (Interview).