The NABARD Grade A Notification 2025 was released on November 4, 2025. It includes details about vacancies and registration dates. For the financial year 2025-26, NABARD has announced plans to recruit eligible candidates for 91 Assistant Manager ‘Grade A’ positions. These positions are located in the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS) and the Legal and Protocol & Security Service. NABARD is an all-India Apex Organisation, completely owned by the Government of India. Its headquarters are located in Mumbai, and it has branches spread across the entire country. Prepare effectively for NABARD Grade A with our expert-led Bank Coaching in Guwahati  programs designed to boost your exam success.
The NABARD Grade A Exam is conducted annually. It is designed to recruit eligible candidates for Assistant Manager posts in multiple disciplines. The selection process consists of three stages: Preliminary Examinations, Main Examinations, and Interviews.
NABARD Grade A Notification 2025 Out
The National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released a short notification announcing a total of 91 vacancies for Assistant Manager ‘Grade A’ posts on 4th November 2025. The online registration process will begin from 8th November 2025 onwards at www.nabard.org and will continue till 30th November 2025. Check the short NABARD Grade A Recruitment Notification 2025 attached below.Â
NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025: Overview
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Below is an overview of the NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025 exam details:
NABARD Recruitment 2025: Overview | |
Organization Name | National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
NABARD Post Name | Assistant Manager ‘Grade A’ |
Vacancies | 91 |
Category | Government Jobs |
Mode of Application | Online |
Registration Dates | 8th to 30th November 2025 |
Selection Process | Prelims-Mains-Interview |
Salary | Rs. 44,500/- (Basic Pay) |
Official Website | |
NABARD Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
NABARD has notified the important dates for NABARD 2025 Registration. They have also released the NABARD Grade A Notification 2025. All the candidates who have been waiting for the NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2025 should stay updated with the schedule.
Events | Dates |
NABARD Grade A Notification Date | 4th November 2025 |
NABARD Grade A Apply Online Begins | 8th November 2025 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 30th November 2025 |
Last Date to Pay Fees | 30th November 2025 |
NABARD Grade A Admit Card 2025 | — |
NABARD Grade A Prelims Exam Date 2025 | — |
NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2025
The total number of NABARD vacancies for Grade A Assistant Manager posts has been announced. This announcement was made through a short notification by NABARD. This year, NABARD has declared 91 posts for Assistant Manager.Â
These positions are available for the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS), Legal, and Protocol & Security Service disciplines. The discipline-wise NABARD Grade A Vacancy for 2025 will be discussed once it is officially released.
Below are the NABARD Assistant Manager Vacancies for the year 2024 for various disciplines:
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Posts | Vacancies |
Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ [Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS)] | 85 |
Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ [Legal Service] | 02 |
Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ [Protocol & Security Service] | 04 |
Total Vacancies | 91 |
NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must fulfill the required eligibility criteria. This is necessary to be eligible for NABARD Assistant Manager vacancies. The essential qualifications have been discussed below. Additionally, the age limit is also outlined.
1. Age Limit
The age limit for NABARD Grade A is 21 to 30 years. Candidates must be born on or after 02-09-1995. They should not be born later than 01-09-2004 to qualify for NABARD recruitment 2025.
The relaxation in the upper age limit is 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 |
2. Educational Qualification
NABARD Assistant Manager 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 the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Membership of ICAI 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 the Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Courses (DOEACC) ‘B’ Level. |
Agriculture | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from any recognized University / Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Two years full-time Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy) with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University / Institution. |
Animal Husbandry | Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a 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 Postgraduate degree in Fisheries Science with 55% marks (ST/PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate from a 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 Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%)in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
Geo Informatics | BE/B.Tech/BSC degree in Geoinformatics from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR ME/M.Tech/MSc degree in Geoinformatics with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
Forestry | Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Postgraduate degree in Forestry with 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate |
Food Processing | Bachelor’s degree in Food Processing/Food Technology from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Postgraduate degree in Food Processing /Food Technology with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
Statistics | Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Statistics 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 a recognized University/Institution. |
Development Management | Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Rural Development/Rural Management/Development Studies/Development Management/Development Administration/Economic/Development Economics from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (ST/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Social Work/Rural Development/Rural Management /Development Studies/Development Management/ Development Administration/Economic/Development Economics with 55% marks (ST/PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution |
Environmental Engineering/Sciences | Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Science from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science with 55% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution |
Human Resource Management | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University/Institution AND Two years full-time Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Human Resource/Human Resource Development/Labour Law) with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution |
Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (RAJBHASHA) | |
(i) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in English or Hindi medium with Hindi and English as a compulsory or elective subject with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) or equivalent in aggregate ii) PG Diploma in Translation (minimum one year) in Hindi to English and vice versa from any recognized University. Candidates must have studied English and Hindi as subjects in at least 02 years of a bachelor’s degree course. OR Master’s Degree in HINDI with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%). Candidates must have studied English as a main/ elective subject in at least 02 years of a Bachelor’s Degree course. OR Master’s Degree in ENGLISH with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%). Candidates must have studied Hindi as a main/elective subject in at least 02 years of a Bachelor’s Degree course. | |
NABARD Grade A Online Application Form 2025
The online application link for NABARD Recruitment 2025 for Assistant Manager will be activated by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on its official website, www.nabard.org. This will start from 8th November 2025 onwards. The last date to apply online for NABARD Grade A vacancies is November 30, 2025. Candidates can click on the link below for more details about the NABARD Assistant Manager Apply Online.Â
NABARD Grade A 2025 Application Fee
The online application fee for NABARD Grade-A posts must be paid online. You can use debit, credit, or net banking for the payment. The fee required varies by category. The details are provided below.
Category | Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’( RDBS) |
General Category | ₹800 |
SC/ ST/ PWD | ₹150 |
NABARD Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
For the position of Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (RDBS), candidates will be selected through three rounds: Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. In contrast, for Officers in Grade ‘A’ (P & SS), the selection process will consist of only an interview round.
NABARD Grade A 2025 Selection is going to be conducted as follows:
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 2025 Exam Pattern
The NABARD Grade A Exam consists of two stages: the Prelims and the Mains Exam. The officials have shared the exam pattern in last year’s notification. Below, both the NABARD Grade A Prelims and Mains Exam Pattern are discussed.
1. NABARD Assistant Manager Prelims Exam Pattern
The Preliminary Exam is an online objective test. It comprises 200 marks and must be completed within 2 hours. The exam pattern for NABARD Grade-A has been revised by the authority. This revision will be discussed below.
Prelims Exam Test Structure for Assistant Manager | |||
Sl. no | Sections | Total Marks/ No. of Questions | Time Taken |
1 | Test of Reasoning | 20 | 2 hours (120 minutes) Â |
2 | English Language | 30 | |
3 | Computer Knowledge | 20 | |
4 | Quantitative Aptitude | 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 | ||
2. NABARD Assistant Manager Mains Exam Pattern
The candidates who clear the preliminary round of the NABARD Assistant Manager 2025 Officer Exam are eligible for the NABARD 2025 Mains Examination. The main examination consists of both an Online Objective Test and a Descriptive Test paper.Â
Below is the NABARD Grade A 2025 Mains Exam Pattern:
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 | Â |
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 & Rajbhasha] | ||||||
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 | Â |
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) | ||
After the candidate clears the NABARD Grade A 2025 Mains Paper, he/she is finally called for the Interview Process. Final selection is made on how well a candidate fares in the Mains Examination as well as the Interview Process.
NABARD Grade A 2025 Syllabus
The preliminary exam of the NABARD Assistant Manager 2025 Exam will have 7 major sections. These sections are Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, Economic and Social Issues, and Agriculture and Rural Development.Â
The Main exam will be conducted in three phases. It will include a descriptive test in English to assess a candidate’s proficiency in written English. Additionally, an interview will be conducted for selected candidates.
NABARD Grade A Prelims Syllabus 2025 | |
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 | The questions in this test will cover Current Affairs, Banking and Economy, and Insurance. In Current Affairs, questions can be asked from recent appointments, awards, and honors, sports, new schemes, national and international news, and the latest developments in science and technology. |
Computer Knowledge | This section covers various topics, including networking, Input-output devices, DBMS, MS Office, the Internet, the History of computers & generations, and Shortcuts. |
NABARD Grade A 2025 Salary Structure
The basic salary for NABARD Grade A Officer is ₹44,500 with a pay scale of ₹44500 – 2500 (4) – 54500 – 2850 (7) – 74450 – EB – 2850 (4) – 85850 – 3300 (1) – 89150 (17 Years) applicable to Officers in Grade ‘A and At present, initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately ₹1,00,000.Â
The candidates selected for the post of Assistant Manager will be provided with a handsome salary, which has been tabulated below:
NABARD Grade A Salary 2025 | |
Basic Pay | ₹44,500 |
Pay-scale | ₹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 2025 Admit Card
The NABARD Admit Card for Grade A posts will be released on the official website www.nabard.org. This will happen at least 10 to 12 days before the exam date. To download the NABARD Grade A admit card, you need your registration number or roll number. Additionally, you will require your date of birth or password, which you received during the registration process. Carrying a hard copy of the NABARD Hall Ticket 2025 to the exam hall is mandatory.
NABARD Grade A 2025 Result
The results for each stage will be released separately for NABARD Grade A Officer posts. The candidates whose names are notified in the Prelims result will be shortlisted for the Mains Exam, and the candidates who qualify the Mains exam will be called for the Interview round. Once the NABARD Result is out for each stage, we will notify you here.
Steps to Check NABARD Result 2025
- 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 2025 Cut-Off
The officials decide the official cut-off marks for the NABARD Grade A after each stage of the recruitment process. The NABARD Grade A cut-off for 2025 will be released after the exam is successfully conducted. This information will be published alongside the results. Until then, candidates can refer to the previous year’s cut-off marks. By matching their scores with the cut-off list released by NABARD, candidates can evaluate their chances of selection.
1. 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 Husbandry | — | — | 13.00 | — | 18.50 |
Fisheries | — | 11.25 | — | — | — |
Food Processing | — | — | 24 | — | — |
Forestry | — | — | 13 | — | 27.50 |
Plantation & Horticulture | Â | 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 | — | — | — |
Environmental Engineering/Science | — | 12.25 | — | — | 16.75 |
Human Resource Management | 8 | — | — | — | 15 |
Rajbhasa | 8.25 | — | — | — | 16 |
2. 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 |
Conclusion
In conclusion, NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025 offers 91 Assistant Manager positions. This presents an excellent opportunity for those looking to enter the banking sector. Registration runs from November 8 to 30, 2025. This recruitment allows for personal growth while contributing to rural and agricultural development. Stay informed about key dates. Best of luck to all applicants. For comprehensive preparation and expert guidance, explore our Bank Coaching in Guwahati
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Frequently Asked Question
Has the NABARD Grade A 2025 Notification been released?
Yes, the NABARD Grade A Notification 2025 has been released on 4th November 2025
How many NABARD Grade A posts will be announced through NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025?
The vacancy for NABARD Assistant Manager Grade A posts, as announced, is 91.
What is the selection process for NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025?
The candidates have to qualify in Prelims, Mains, and Interview to get selected for Grade A Officer posts in NABARD.
What is the full form of NABARD?
NABARD stands for the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
What is the age limit to apply for NABARD Grade A Assistant Manager posts?
The candidate must be between 21 and 30 years old.
Can a final-year student apply for NABARD Grade A?
No, candidates whose final year/semester results have been declared are not eligible to apply.
