NABARD Grade A Notification 2025: Posts, Eligibility & Selection Process.The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially released the NABARD Grade A Notification 2025 PDF on 8th November 2025, announcing 91 vacancies for the post of Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’) in various disciplines, Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS), Legal Service, and Protocol & Security Service.
The online registration process began on 8th November 2025 and will continue till 30th November 2025 on the official website www.nabard.org.The NABARD Grade A exam is one of the most prestigious recruitment exams in the banking sector, attracting thousands of aspirants each year. The selection process includes three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
NABARD, an apex development financial institution wholly owned by the Government of India, plays a crucial role in rural and agricultural development across the nation. Its headquarters is located in Mumbai, with regional offices spread throughout the country.
NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Post Name | Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’) |
| Vacancies | 91 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 8th to 30th November 2025 |
| Selection Process | Prelims – Mains – Interview |
| Salary | ₹44,500/- (Basic Pay) |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 8th November 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | 8th November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30th November 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 30th November 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 20th December 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | 25th January 2026 |
Candidates must complete the registration process and fee payment before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2025
A total of 91 Assistant Manager posts have been announced under various services. The distribution of vacancies is as follows:
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Assistant Manager (Rural Development Banking Service – RDBS) | 85 |
| Assistant Manager (Legal Service) | 02 |
| Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security Service – P&SS) | 04 |
| Total Vacancies | 91 |
NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates must meet the required educational qualification and age limit as per the NABARD Grade A 2025 notification.
Age Limit (as on 01/11/2025)
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| Grade A (RDBS & Legal Service) | 21 years | 30 years |
| Grade A (Protocol & Security Service) | 25 years | 40 years |
Candidates must have been born between 02.11.1995 and 01.11.2004 for RDBS/Legal and between 02.11.1985 and 01.11.2000 for P&SS.
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWBD (General) | 10 years |
| PWBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PWBD (OBC) | 13 years |
Educational Qualifications (as on 01/11/2025)
| Post / Discipline | Required Qualification |
| General | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University/Institution |
| Chartered Accountant / Company Secretary / Finance | Bachelor’s Degree or BBA/BMS in Finance/Banking with 50% marks |
| Computer / IT | Bachelor’s or PG Degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering |
| Agriculture Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering |
| Plantation & Horticulture | Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture |
| Fisheries | Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Science |
| Land Development & Soil Science | Bachelor’s Degree in Soil Science/Agriculture/Environmental Science |
| Food Processing | Bachelor’s Degree in Food Processing/Food Technology/Dairy Technology |
| Civil/Electrical Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline |
| Media Specialist | Postgraduate Degree in Mass Communication/Mass Media |
| Economics | Postgraduate Degree in Applied Economics (min. 55%) |
| Legal Service | Bachelor’s Degree in Law, recognized by UGC and the Bar Council of India |
| Protocol & Security Service | Minimum 10 years’ experience as a commissioned officer in Defence/Police/Paramilitary services |
NABARD Grade A Application Fee 2025
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation Charges | Total Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹700 | ₹150 | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PwD | NIL | ₹150 | ₹150 |
The application fee must be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
NABARD Grade A Selection Process 2025
The selection process varies slightly between RDBS/Legal and Protocol & Security Services.
For RDBS and Legal Service:
- Preliminary Examination – Objective test (200 marks)
- Main Examination – Objective + Descriptive test (200 marks)
- Interview – 50 marks
For Protocol & Security Service (P&SS):
- Only the interview and the Psychometric Test will be conducted.
NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2025
Preliminary Exam (Objective – 200 Marks, 120 Minutes)
| Section | Marks |
| Reasoning | 20 |
| English Language | 30 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 |
| Decision Making | 10 |
| General Awareness | 20 |
| Economic & Social Issues (Focus on Rural India) | 40 |
| Agriculture & Rural Development (with emphasis on Rural India) | 40 |
| Total | 200 |
- The first five sections are qualifying in nature, while the last three determine merit.
Mains Exam Pattern (Generalist)
| Paper | Subjects | Type | Marks |
| Paper I | General English | Descriptive | 100 |
| Paper II | Economic & Social Issues + Agriculture & Rural Development | Objective (30 Qs) + Descriptive (6 Qs) | 100 |
Mains Exam Pattern (Specialist/Legal)
| Paper | Subjects | Type | Marks |
| Paper I | General English | Descriptive | 100 |
| Paper II | Stream-Specific Paper | Objective + Descriptive | 100 |
Candidates who clear the Mains exam will be called for the Interview (50 Marks).
NABARD Grade A Salary 2025
The basic pay for NABARD Grade A Officers is ₹44,500/- as per the scale:
₹44,500 – 2500 (4) – 54,500 – 2850 (7) – 74,450 – EB – 2850 (4) – 85,850 – 3300 (1) – 89,150 (17 years).
At present, the gross monthly salary is approximately ₹1,00,000/-, including allowances such as:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Local Compensatory Allowance (LCA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Grade Allowance, and other benefits as per NABARD rules.
NABARD Grade A Admit Card & Result 2025
The NABARD Grade A Admit Card 2025 will be available on the official website at least 10–12 days before the exam.
Candidates can download it using their registration number and password.
The result will be declared separately for each stage – Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Candidates clearing all stages will be shortlisted for the final appointment.
NABARD Grade A Cut-Off 2024 (Previous Year Reference)
| Discipline | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
| General | 47 | 44.25 | 39.25 | 37.40 | 38 |
| Computer / IT | 23 | 17.75 | 19.50 | 11 | — |
| Agriculture | 40.75 | — | — | — | 21.75 |
| Finance | 15.75 | 11.25 | 9 | 9.25 | — |
| Food Processing | 24 | — | — | — | — |
This data helps aspirants estimate the expected cut-off trend for the 2025 recruitment.
FAQs on NABARD Grade A 2025
Yes, the NABARD Grade A 2025 Notification was released on 8th November 2025.
A total of 91 Assistant Manager (Grade A) vacancies have been announced.
The selection involves Prelims, Mains, and Interview rounds.
The basic pay is ₹44,500/-, with gross monthly emoluments of about ₹1,00,000/-.
The last date to apply online is 30th November 2025.