The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) conducts the annual NABARD Grade A Exam to recruit high-caliber candidates for the position of Assistant Manager across various disciplines. NABARD will issue the official notification for the Assistant Manager ‘Grade A’ [Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS), Legal, and Protocol & Security Service] roles for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The comprehensive recruitment selection process includes three distinct stages: Prelims, Mains, and a final Interview. Explore full exam details and insights from the previous year's notification PDF here.
NABARD Grade A Notification 2026
The recruitment cycle typically commences with a concise employment newspaper notification highlighting the number of vacancies. Subsequently, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) will publish a detailed notification for Assistant Manager ‘Grade A’ roles on its official career portal at www.nabard.org, covering all necessary instructions and eligibility standards.
NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2026- Highlights
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) is a premier financial institution in India, and it remains a top career destination for thousands of banking aspirants every year. Read on for a complete overview of the NABARD Grade A 2026 recruitment process.
| 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
Official exam dates, including the registration window and the preliminary exam schedule, will be published alongside the official NABARD Grade A 2026 notification PDF. We will provide real-time updates here as soon as they are announced 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 | -- |
NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2026
The total count of NABARD Grade A Assistant Manager vacancies will be officially disclosed in the detailed notification. In the previous cycle, NABARD released 91 openings for Assistant Managers across the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS) and Legal and Protocol & Security Service departments. We will keep you updated with the discipline-wise vacancy breakdown for 2026 as soon as it is officially released.
NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the NABARD Assistant Manager recruitment, candidates must meet specific educational and age criteria. The mandatory qualifications and age limits are outlined in detail below.
Age Limit
Age Limit for NABARD Grade A (RDBS): Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age to apply for the NABARD recruitment 2026.
Age Limit for Grade ‘A’ (Protocol & Security Service): Candidates must be between 25 and 40 years of age (this category does not offer age relaxation).
Relaxations in the upper age limit are granted to specific categories 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) | |
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a UGC-recognized university, be eligible for enrollment as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India, and have secured at least 60% aggregate marks; alternatively, an LLM degree with at least 55% aggregate marks is required. Practicing advocates are required to produce (i) a copy of their Bar Council Registration Certificate and (ii) a certificate from their respective Bar Association or a Presiding Officer of a court verifying their active practice for the required duration during the interview stage. | |
| 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 process for NABARD Recruitment 2026 will be hosted at www.nabard.org. Once the official link is activated, candidates can submit their forms. Keep an eye on our portal for the official commencement dates and ensure all required documents are ready before beginning your application.
NABARD Grade A 2026 Application Fee
The application fee for NABARD Grade-A must be submitted via online payment gateways, including credit/debit cards or net banking. The category-specific fee structure will be detailed in the upcoming official notice.
| 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
Selection for the Assistant Manager (RDBS) role involves Prelims, Mains, and an Interview. For Protocol & Security Service (P & SS) roles, candidates undergo an interview-based selection process. The NABARD Grade A 2026 recruitment structure is 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 | -- |
Download NABARD Grade A Previous Year Question Papers (PDF)
NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2026
The NABARD Grade A examination consists of two primary stages, Prelims and Mains. Both the exam format and syllabus follow the guidelines established in previous notifications. Find the detailed breakdown of the exam pattern below.
NABARD Assistant Manager Prelims Exam Pattern
The Preliminary Exam is an objective-style online test worth 200 marks with a time limit of 2 hours. The latest NABARD Grade-A Prelims pattern is outlined below:
| Prelims Exam Test Structure for Assistant Manager | |||
| Sno | Sections | Total Marks/ No. of Questions | Time Taken |
| 1. | Test of Reasoning | 20 | Total time duration: 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, 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 | Total time duration: 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 Protocol & Security Service): A 90-minute MCQ-based assessment.
Interview (Protocol & Security Service): Total 50 marks.
NABARD Assistant Manager Mains Exam Pattern
Candidates who successfully clear the preliminary stage will advance to the NABARD Mains Examination. This phase includes both objective and descriptive tests. Below is the NABARD Grade A 2026 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 | |
| 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) | ||
Following the Mains examination, qualified candidates are invited for a personal interview. Final selection is based on the aggregate performance in both the Mains exam and the interview.
NABARD Grade A 2026 Syllabus
The Preliminary Examination assesses candidates across 7 key sections: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues, and Agriculture & Rural Development.
The Mains examination is conducted in three phases, including a descriptive English paper to evaluate written communication skills, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.
| 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 for the General Awareness and specialized sections will focus on current events, banking, economy, and insurance topics. For Current Affairs, preparation should focus on recent national and international news, sports, appointments, awards, government schemes, and advancements in science and technology. |
| Computer Knowledge | This section covers topics from various topics like Networking, Input-output devices, DBMS, MS Office, Internet, History of computers & generations, Shortcuts. |
Click Here to View the Detailed NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2026
NABARD Grade A 2026 Salary Structure
The starting basic salary for a NABARD Grade A officer is ₹44,500, with a pay scale of ₹44,500 – 89,150. With various allowances, the initial gross monthly emoluments reach approximately ₹1,00,000. Further salary structure details are provided 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. |
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NABARD Grade A 2026 Admit Card
NABARD admit cards are released on www.nabard.org roughly 10 to 12 days prior to the exam date. Candidates can download their hall tickets using their registration number and password. It is mandatory to carry a printed copy of your admit card to the examination center.
NABARD Grade A 2026 Result
Results for each phase (Prelims and Mains) are declared separately. Candidates who clear the Prelims are shortlisted for the Mains, and those who qualify in the Mains proceed to the Interview. We will provide direct links to the results as soon as they are announced.
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 marks are determined by the bank following the completion of each stage. NABARD Grade A 2026 cut-offs will be published along with the exam results. In the meantime, you can review previous years' cut-offs to estimate your performance benchmarks and selection prospects.
NABARD Prelims Cut-Off 2024: Discipline & Category-wise Breakdown
| 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 Prelims Cut-Off 2024: Sectional Scores
| 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 |
View Previous Year NABARD Cut-Offs
NABARD Grade A 2026 Exam Preparation
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FAQs
The comprehensive NABARD Grade A 2026 notification is expected to be released soon on the official website, www.nabard.org.
Total vacancies for the Assistant Manager (Grade A) positions will be explicitly mentioned in the upcoming official notification.
Selection for the Grade A Officer post requires candidates to qualify through the Prelims, Mains, and a final Interview round.
Applicants must generally be between 21 and 30 years of age, subject to official age-relaxation policies.
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