The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) conducts the NABARD Grade A Exam annually to recruit qualified candidates for Assistant Manager positions across various disciplines. NABARD will release the official notification for the Assistant Manager 'Grade A' [Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS), Legal, and Protocol & Security Service] posts for the FY 2026-27. The selection procedure comprises three key stages: Prelims, Mains, and the Interview round. Candidates can review comprehensive exam details based on the previous year's notification PDF within this article.
NABARD Grade A Notification 2026
Initially, a short notification highlighting the vacancy count will be published in leading employment newspapers. Following this, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) will release the detailed Assistant Manager 'Grade A' notification on its official careers portal at www.nabard.org with complete guidelines.
NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2026- Highlights
As one of India's most prestigious financial institutions, NABARD attracts thousands of banking aspirants every year. Let's dive into a comprehensive overview of the NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2026 examination details.
| NABARD Recruitment 2026- Overview | |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| NABARD Post Name | Assistant Manager ‘Grade A’ |
| Vacancies | To be Notified |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Registration Dates | To be Notified |
| Selection Process | Prelims-Mains-Interview |
| Salary | Rs. 44,500/- (Basic Pay) |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
Important Dates
NABARD will announce the essential dates for the NABARD Grade A 2026 registration process alongside the official notification PDF and exam schedule. All crucial dates will be updated here promptly once released by the authorities.
| Events | Dates |
| NABARD Grade A Notification | -- |
| Apply Online Process | -- |
| Last Date to Apply Online | -- |
| Last Date to Pay Fees | -- |
| NABARD Grade A Admit Card 2026 | -- |
| NABARD Grade A Prelims Exam | -- |
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NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2026
The total number of NABARD Grade A Assistant Manager vacancies will be officially declared through the detailed notification. In the previous recruitment cycle, NABARD announced 91 Assistant Manager openings across the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS), Legal, and Protocol & Security Service disciplines. The discipline-wise breakdown for NABARD Grade A Vacancies 2026 will be provided here as soon as it is officially published.
NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Aspirants must satisfy the mandatory eligibility criteria to apply for NABARD Assistant Manager openings. The essential educational qualifications and age limits are outlined below.
Age Limit
Age Limit for NABARD Grade A: Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years of age to apply for the NABARD 2026 recruitment drive.
Age Limit for Grade ‘A’ (Protocol & Security Service): Between 25 and 40 years (no upper age relaxation applicable for any category).
The upper age limit relaxations for reserved categories are structured as follows:
| NABARD Grade A Age Limit Relaxation | ||
| SNo. | Category | Age Relaxation |
| 1 | SC / ST | 05 years |
| 2 | OBC | 03 years |
| 3 | Person with disabilities (General) | 10 years |
| 4 | Person with disabilities(SC /ST) | 15 years |
| 5 | Person with disabilities(OBC) | 13 years |
Educational Qualification
| Post/Department Name | Education Qualification |
| Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (RDBS) | |
| 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 |
| Company Secretary | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from any recognized University/Institution with Associate/Fellow membership of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). The Membership of ICSI must have been obtained |
| Finance | BBA (Finance/Banking) / BMS (Finance/Banking) with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 45%) OR Two years full-time P.G. Diploma in Management (Finance) / Full-time MBA (Finance) degree from Institutions / Universities recognized by Govt. of India /UGC OR Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 45%). |
| Computer/Information Technology | Four years Bachelor’s Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/ Information Technology / Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation / Data Science / Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering / Computer Applications/Information Technology / Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation / Data Science / Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence with 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution OR Graduate with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution AND having passed Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Courses (DOEACC) ‘B’ Level. |
| Agriculture Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering from any recognized University / Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University / Institution. |
| Plantation & Horticulture | Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Horticulture with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from any 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 |
| Land Development & Soil Science | Bachelor’s Degree in Soil Science/Agriculture/Environmental Science from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Soil Science/Agriculture/Environmental Science with 55% marks (PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Food Processing | Bachelor’s Degree in Food Processing /Food Technology /Dairy Technology from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Food Processing /Food Technology /Dairy Technology with 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from any recognized University/Institution. |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from any recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Electrical Engineering with 55% marks (PWBD applicants - 50%)in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Media Specialist | Post graduate degree in Mass Media/Mass Communication/Communication/ Journalism from a recognized University/Institution with 55% marks (PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from any recognized University/Institution. |
| Economics | Post Graduate degree in Applied Economics with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWD applicants-50%) in aggregate from any recognized University/Institution. Candidates with Economics as one of the main subjects at all years/semesters of the course, will only be eligible. |
| Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Legal Service) | |
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law recognized by the UGC and the Bar Council of India for advocate enrollment, securing a minimum aggregate of 60% marks across all semesters/years, OR possess an LLM Degree with at least 55% aggregate marks. For practicing advocates, applicants must present (i) a copy of their Bar Council Registration Certificate and (ii) a certificate from the Bar Association or the Presiding Officer of the court where they have practiced for the required duration, to be submitted during the interview. | |
| Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Protocol & Security Service) | |
| Experience : He / She should be an Officer with a minimum of ten years' (five years in case of PWBD candidates) of Commissioned Service in the Army/Navy/Air Force holding a valid Ex-Serviceman Identity Card. | |
NABARD Grade A Online Application Form 2026
The online application portal for NABARD Recruitment 2026 Assistant Manager posts will go live at www.nabard.org once the activation link is enabled by officials. The official application start dates will be announced shortly on the NABARD portal. Candidates should keep all required documents prepared beforehand to ensure a smooth application process.
NABARD Grade A 2026 Application Fee
Application fees for NABARD Grade-A positions must be paid exclusively online via debit card, credit card, or net banking. The category-wise fee structure is detailed below:
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation charges | Total |
| General Category & Others | Rs. 700 | Rs. 150 | Rs. 850 |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | NIL | Rs. 150 | Rs. 150 |
NABARD Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Assistant Manager candidates in Grade ‘A’ (RDBS) will undergo a selection procedure comprising Prelims, Mains, and Interview rounds. For Officers in Grade ‘A’ (P & SS), the selection process consists solely of an interview round. The NABARD Grade A 2026 selection stages are outlined below:
| NABARD Assistant Manager Selection Process | ||
| NABARD Grade A Stages | Marks | Duration |
| Stage 1- Prelims | 200 marks | 120 minutes |
| Stage 2- Mains | 200 marks | 210 minutes |
| Stage 3- Interview | 50 marks | -- |
NABARD Grade A Previous Year Question Papers- Download PDF
NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2026
The NABARD Grade A examination consists of two main stages: the Prelims and the Mains exams, the patterns of which were officially established in the previous notification. Both the NABARD Grade A Prelims and Mains exam structures are detailed below.
NABARD Assistant Manager Prelims Exam Pattern
The Preliminary Examination is an online objective test carrying 200 marks, designed to be completed within a 2-hour timeframe. The updated NABARD Grade-A Prelims exam pattern is detailed below:
| Prelims Exam Test Structure for Assistant Manager | |||
| Sno | Sections | Total Marks/ No. of Questions | Time Taken |
| 1. | Test of Reasoning | 20 | A composite time of 2 hours (120 minutes)
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| 2. | English Language | 30 | |
| 3. | Computer Knowledge | 20 | |
| 4. | Quantitative Aptitide | 20 | |
| 5. | Decision Making | 10 | |
| 6. | General Awareness | 20 | |
| 7. | Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India) | 40 | |
| 8. | Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India | 40 | |
| Total | 200 | ||
Note: Tests for Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, and Decision Making are qualifying in nature.
| Online Exam Structure for Assistant Manager Grade A (Protocol & Security Service) | ||||
| Sno | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Taken |
| 1. | Test of Reasoning | 50 | 50 | A composite time of 2 hours (120 minutes)
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| 2. | English Language | 50 | 25 | |
| 3. | Computer Knowledge | 50 | 50 | |
| 4. | Quantitative Aptitide | 50 | 75 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | ||
Psychometric Test (Mandatory) for Grade A (Protocol & Security Service): An MCQ-based test with a duration of 90 minutes.
Interview for Grade A (Protocol & Security Service): Carries a weightage of 50 marks.
NABARD Assistant Manager Mains Exam Pattern
Candidates who successfully clear the preliminary screening of the NABARD Assistant Manager 2026 Officer Exam qualify to appear for the NABARD Mains Examination. The main examination features both online objective tests and descriptive paper formats. Review the NABARD Grade A 2026 Mains Exam Pattern below:
| Mains Exam Test Structure for Assistant Manager [Generalist] | ||||||
| Papers | Subjects | Type of Paper | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Remarks |
| Paper I | General English | Online Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 90 Minutes | Descriptive Answers to be typed using a keyboard |
| Paper-II | Economic and Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development | Objective | 30 | 50 | 30 minutes | |
| Descriptive Type | 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) | ||
| Mains Exam Test Structure for Assistant Manager [Specialist & Legal] | ||||||
| Papers | Subjects | Type of Paper | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Remarks |
| Paper I | General English | Online Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 90 Minutes | Descriptive Answers to be typed using a keyboard |
| Paper-II | Stream Specific Paper | Objective | 30 | 50 | 30 minutes | |
| Descriptive Type | 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) | ||
Upon qualifying the NABARD Grade A 2026 Mains Examination, candidates are invited to attend the final Interview round. Final selections are determined based on cumulative performance in both the Mains exam and the Interview process.
NABARD Grade A 2026 Syllabus
The preliminary stage of the NABARD Assistant Manager 2026 Exam encompasses 7 core sections: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, Economic and Social Issues, and Agriculture and Rural Development.
The main examination is structured into three phases, featuring a descriptive English test to evaluate written communication skills. Following these papers, shortlisted candidates proceed to the personal interview stage.
| NABARD Grade A Prelims Syllabus 2026 | |
| Name of Section | Topics asked |
| Reasoning Ability |
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| Quantitative Aptitude |
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| English Language |
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| General Awareness | Questions in this section focus primarily on Current Affairs, Banking, Economy, and Insurance. Under Current Affairs, candidates can expect questions concerning recent appointments, awards and honors, sports highlights, government schemes, national and international news, and technological breakthroughs. |
| Computer Knowledge | This section covers topics from various topics like Networking, Input-output devices, DBMS, MS Office, Internet, History of computers & generations, Shortcuts. |
Click to Check the NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026
NABARD Grade A 2026 Salary Structure
The basic starting salary for a NABARD Grade A Officer is Rs. 44,500/-, operating on a pay scale of Rs. 44500 – 2500 (4) – 54500 – 2850 (7) – 74450 – EB – 2850 (4) – 85850 – 3300 (1) – 89150 (17 Years). Currently, initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately Rs. 1,00,000/-. Selected Assistant Managers enjoy an attractive compensation package as outlined in the salary structure below:
| NABARD Grade A Salary 2026 | |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 44,500/- |
| Pay-scale | Rs. 44500 – 2500 (4) – 54500 – 2850 (7) – 74450 – EB – 2850 (4) – 85850 – 3300 (1) – 89150 |
| Additional Allowances | Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, reimbursement of expenses for maintenance of vehicle for official purpose, newspaper, internet, telephone charges, book grant and Grade Allowance. |
NABARD Grade A Salary Structure- Click to Check Details
NABARD Grade A 2026 Admit Card
The NABARD Admit Card for Grade A positions becomes available on the official website www.nabard.org roughly 10 to 12 days prior to the examination date. To download the hall ticket, candidates need their registration number/roll number along with their date of birth or password generated during registration. Bringing a printed hard copy of the NABARD Hall Ticket 2026 to the exam center is strictly mandatory.
NABARD Grade A 2026 Result
Exam results are published separately for each phase of the NABARD Grade A Officer recruitment. Candidates appearing on the Prelims merit list advance to the Mains exam, and successful Mains candidates are subsequently called for interviews. All stage-wise NABARD Results will be updated here as soon as they are declared.
Steps to Check NABARD Result 2026
- Visit the official website of NABARD www.nabard.org
- Search for the result link that appeared on the home page.
- The NABARD Grade A Result PDF will be opened on your screen.
- Check your roll number in the result list.
- Download the result file and save it for future reference.
NABARD Grade A 2026 Cut-Off
Official cut-off scores for NABARD Grade A are finalized by authorities following the conclusion of each recruitment stage. The NABARD Grade A Cut-Off 2026 will be released alongside the result announcements. In the interim, candidates can review previous years' cut-off marks below to gauge their performance standards and assess their selection probability.
NABARD Prelims Cut-Off 2024: Discipline & Category-wise
| NABARD Grade A Cut Off 2024 | |||||
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
| General | 39.25 | 37.40 | 44.25 | 38 | 47 |
| Chartered Accountant | -- | -- | 6.75 | -- | 15.25 |
| Finance | 9 | 9.25 | 11.25 | -- | 15.75 |
| Computer / IT | 19.50 | 11 | 17.75 | -- | 23 |
| Agriculture | -- | -- | -- | 21.75 | 40.75 |
| Animal Husbandary | -- | -- | 13.00 | -- | 18.50 |
| Fisheries | -- | 11.25 | -- | -- | -- |
| Food Processing | -- | -- | 24 | -- | -- |
| Forestry | -- | -- | 13 | -- | 27.50 |
| Plantation & Horticulture | 11.25 | -- | -- | 31.25 | |
| Geo Informatics | -- | -- | 10.75 | -- | -- |
| Development Management | -- | 9.75 | 11.75 | -- | 24.25 |
| Statistics | -- | 8.75 | -- | 21.25 | -- |
| Civil Engineering | -- | -- | 7.75 | -- | 25.75 |
| Electrical Engineering | -- | 10.50 | -- | -- | -- |
| Enviornmental Engineering/Science | -- | 12.25 | -- | -- | 16.75 |
| Human Resource Management | 8 | -- | -- | -- | 15 |
| Rajbhasa | 8.25 | -- | -- | -- | 16 |
NABARD Cut-Off Prelims 2024: Sectional Cut-Off
| Category | Qualifying Section | Merit Section | ||||||
| RE | EL | CK | QA | DM | GA | ES | AR | |
| 20 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 40 | 40 | |
| Unreserved and EWS | 3.25 | 10.75 | 4 | 4.50 | 2 | 1.25 | 3.50 | 6.25 |
| OBC, ST, SC, PWBD | 1 | 7.25 | 2.50 | 2.25 | 1.25 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Check NABARD Cut Off - Previous Year
NABARD Grade A 2026 Exam Preparation
To prepare thoroughly for the NABARD Grade-A 2026 exam, candidates must master all core subjects featured in both the Preliminary and Mains syllabi. Aspirants can optimize their preparation using our Online Mock Test Series or by enrolling in the Online Result Gold Online Classroom Program. Accelerate your preparation journey for the NABARD Grade-A 2026 exam today.
FAQs
The detailed NABARD Grade A Notification 2026 will be published shortly on the official website www.nabard.org.
The exact vacancy count for NABARD Assistant Manager Grade A posts will be specified in the official notification.
Candidates must successfully qualify the Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages to secure appointment as a Grade A Officer in NABARD.
Applicants must fall within the age bracket of 21 to 30 years.
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