National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) released NABARD Grade A notification 2024 for the posts of Assistant Manager Grade A (Rural Development Banking Service), Assistant Manager in Grade A (Rajbhasha Service), and Assistant Manager in Grade A (Protocol & Security Service). The online application form link was available from July 27 to August 15, 2024. The exam dates of NABARD Grade A 2024, as well as the other details related to the exam, were announced along with the detailed notification.
NABARD, an all-India Apex Organization, wholly owned by the Government of India, invites only online applications to recruit posts of Grade A Officers. NABARD has its headquarters in Mumbai with branches spread all across the country. Being one the well-known banks in India, NABARD attracts thousands of candidates every year who dream to join the Banking Sector. Read below for more details on NABARD Grade A notification including application form, exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus, vacancies and many more.
- NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2024
- NABARD 2022 Exam Dates & Schedule
- NABARD Application Form 2024
- NABARD Grade A Vacancies 2024
- NABARD Exam Pattern
NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2024
Candidates need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria to apply for NABARD Grade A 2024:
NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for P&SS post should be aged between 25 and 40 years while for RBDS post should be between 21 and 30 years.
The educational qualification prescribed for the post of RBDS is graduation. Candidates for P&SS post must be an officer with a minimum of five years of Commissioned Service in the Army/Navy/Air Force. They must have a valid Ex-Serviceman Identity Card
NABARD Grade B Eligibility Criteria
Postgraduation in any subject from any recognised university with 60 per cent (55 per cent for SC/PWBD). Candidates should have minimum 60 per cent in Class 10, 12, Graduation and PG, MBA/PGDM at all levels or minimum 60 per cent or equivalent in Class 10, 12, Graduation, PG and Professional degree (CA/CS/CWA) or a minimum of 60 per cent or equivalent in Class 10, 12, graduation. PG and PhD.
Candidates must have experience of three years (SC/PWBD is two years) in related sectors such as Banking, Finance, Agriculture & Allied and Rural Development.
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NABARD 2022 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NABARD 2024 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 27 Jul ' 24 - 15 Aug ' 24 | NABARD Grade A 2024 Application Form |
| 19 Nov ' 23 | NABARD Grade A Mains Exam |
| 16 Sep ' 23 | NABARD Grade A Prelims Exam 2023 |
NABARD Application Form 2024
Interested candidates need to fill NABARD application form online. For RDBS/Rajbhasha, the application fee is INR 800 for the General category while it was INR 150 for SC/ST/PWBD candidates. For P&SS post, the application fee is INR 750 for General and INR 100 for others. The application fees for Manager Grade B are INR 900 for General and INR 150 for others. The steps to fill NABARD application form are given below:
- Visit the official website
- First register for the exam by clicking ‘Click here for New Registration’
- Enter their name, contact details, and email ID to register
- A provisional registration number and password are generated
- Upload the scanned images of photograph, signature, Left Thumb Impression and Handwritten Declaration
- Fill the detailed application form
- Pay the application fees using Master/Visa/RuPay Debit or Credit Cards or Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets
- Submit the application form and take printout of e-receipt
NABARD Grade A Vacancies 2024
NABARD Grade A 2024 vacancies will be announced along with the detailed notification. The vacancy break-up of NABARD Grade A 2023 is given below.
| Post | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Rural Development Banking Service) |
150 |
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NABARD Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of NABARD Grade A and B is given below.
NABARD Grade B Exam Pattern
NABARD Grade B exam pattern comprises prelims, mains, and interview. The prelims exam comprises eight sections-Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision Making, General Awareness, Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India) and Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 200. The mains exam comprises three papers. Paper I is a descriptive type paper while Paper II & III comprises objective-type and descriptive-type papers. The mains exam carries total 300 marks. The interview carries 75 marks.
NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern
The preliminary exam of NABARD Grade A is divided into eight sections and comprises multiple-choice questions (MCQ). The test carries a total of 200 marks. The duration of the test as per NABARD Grade A exam pattern is 120 minutes. The mains exam is a mix of objective and descriptive-type papers. The exam comprises two papers - I, II. Paper I will be objective type while Paper II carries both objective-type and descriptive-type questions. The descriptive paper is held for 90 minutes while the objective paper will be for 50 minutes. Each paper carries 100 marks. The interview carries 50 marks.
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