The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Mumbai, under the Government of India, invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment of Assistant Managers in Grade 'A' to fill up 91 vacancies. This opportunity is for graduates and postgraduates seeking a career in rural development banking and related services.
The NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2025 online application form will be available from 8th November 2025 to 30th November 2025. Interested and eligible candidates must carefully read the detailed NABARD notification before filling out the application form.
NABARD Recruitment 2025 – 91 Assistant Manager Posts
Direct Recruitment of Officers in Grade 'A' - 2025
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Job Title |
Assistant Manager in Grade 'A' |
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Total Vacancies |
91 |
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Age Limit |
21 to 30 years |
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Monthly Salary |
₹ 44,500/- (Starting Basic Pay) |
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Minimum Qualification |
Graduation / Post Graduation |
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Selection Process |
Prelims, Mains, Psychometric Test, Interview |
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Job Location |
Mumbai (and other locations as per posting) |
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Last Date |
30/11/2025 (Sunday) |
✅ NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2025 List:
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Post Name |
Total Slots |
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Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ [Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS)] |
85 |
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Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Protocol & Security Service) |
04 |
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Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Legal Service) |
02 |
✅ NABARD Grade A 2025 Age Limit:
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Minimum 21 years and Maximum 30 years.
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Age relaxation: OBC: 3 years; SC/ST: 5 years; PWBD: 10 years.
✅ NABARD Grade A 2025 Eligibility Criteria:
| Discipline / Post | Educational Qualification |
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| General | Bachelor’s Degree with 60% (SC/ST/PWBD 55%) OR PG/MBA/PGDM with 55% (SC/ST/PWBD 50%) OR CA/CS/CMA/ICWA/Ph.D |
| Chartered Accountant | Bachelor’s Degree + Membership of ICAI (obtained on or before 01-11-2025) |
| Company Secretary | Bachelor’s Degree + Associate/Fellow Membership of ICSI (before 01-11-2025) |
| Finance | BBA/BMS (Finance/Banking) with 60% (SC/ST/PWBD 55%) OR MBA/PGDM (Finance) with 55% (SC/ST/PWBD 50%) OR B.FIA with 60% (SC/ST/PWBD 55%) OR Membership of ICAI/ICMAI OR CFA (USA)/FRM (GARP) |
| Computer / IT | B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/ECE/AI/ML/Data Science etc.) with 60% (SC/ST/PWBD 55%) OR PG in same fields with 55% (SC/ST/PWBD 50%) OR Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ Level |
| Agriculture Engineering | Bachelor’s (60%, PWBD 55%) OR PG (55%, PWBD 50%) in Agriculture Engineering |
| Plantation & Horticulture | Bachelor’s (60%, PWBD 55%) OR PG (55%, PWBD 50%) in Horticulture |
| Fisheries | Bachelor’s in Fisheries Science (60%, ST/PWBD 55%) OR PG (55%, ST/PWBD 50%) |
| Food Processing | Bachelor’s in Food Processing/Tech/Dairy Tech (60%, SC/PWBD 55%) OR PG (55%, SC/PWBD 50%) |
| Land Development & Soil Science | Bachelor’s in Soil Science/Agriculture/Env. Science (60%, PWBD 55%) OR PG (55%, PWBD 50%) |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor’s in Civil/Structural Engg (60%, SC/ST/PWBD 55%) OR PG (55%, SC/ST/PWBD 50%) |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor’s in Electrical/E&E/Power Systems (60%, PWBD 55%) OR PG (55%, PWBD 50%) |
| Media Specialist | PG in Mass Media/Communication/Journalism (55%, PWBD 50%) |
| Economics | PG in Applied Economics (55%, SC/PWBD 50%) — must have Economics in all semesters |
| Assistant Manager (Legal Service) | Bachelor’s in Law (60%) OR LLM (55%) recognized by UGC/Bar Council |
✅ NABARD Grade A 2025 Selection Process:
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Preliminary Examination (200 Marks) |
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Main Examination (200 Marks) |
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Psychometric Test (Mandatory - MCQ based, 90 minutes) |
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Interview (50 Marks) |
✅ NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2025:
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Name of the Test |
No of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
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Test of Reasoning |
20 |
20 |
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English Language |
30 |
30 |
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Computer Knowledge |
20 |
20 |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
20 |
20 |
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Decision Making |
10 |
10 |
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General Awareness |
20 |
20 |
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Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India) |
40 |
40 |
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Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India |
40 |
40 |
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Total = 200 Questions, 200 Marks | ||
✅ NABARD Grade A 2025 Application Fee:
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Category |
Application Fee |
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General / OBC |
₹ 850/- |
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SC / ST / PwBD |
₹ 150/- |
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Payment Method |
Online (Payment Gateway) |
✅ NABARD Grade A 2025 Important Dates:
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Opening date for Online Registration |
08/11/2025 |
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Closing date for Online Registration |
30/11/2025 |
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Phase I (Preliminary) – Online Examination |
20/12/2025 |
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Phase II (Mains) – Online Examination (RDBS/Legal) |
25/01/2026 |
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Phase III (Psychometric Test) |
to be notified later |
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Closure for editing application details |
30/11/2025 |
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Last date for printing your application |
15/12/2025 |
✅ NABARD Grade A 2025 Important Links:
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NABARD Detailed Notification PDF |
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NABARD Apply Online link |
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NABARD Official Website |
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Latest Bank Jobs List |
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Join IndGovtJobs Alert Channels |
✅ How to Apply NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025:
The NABARD Online Registration will be made through the official NABARD website. The NABARD Grade A Online Registration Process Steps as follow:-
➢ Step 1: Interested candidates should apply online through the NABARD official portal from 8th November 2025.
➢ Step 2: Upload colour photograph, signature, and required documents/certificates (as specified in notification).
➢ Step 3: Pay the application fee (if applicable) through online payment gateway. Submit the application form on or before 30th November 2025.
✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the age limit for NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025?
Minimum 21 years and Maximum 30 years. Age relaxation: OBC: 3 years; SC/ST: 5 years; PWBD: 10 years.
What are the eligibility criteria for NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025?
Graduation / Post Graduation in relevant discipline from a recognized university.
What is the selection process for NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025?
Preliminary Examination (200 Marks), Main Examination (200 Marks), Psychometric Test (Mandatory), Interview (50 Marks).
What is the last date to apply for NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025?
30th November 2025.
What is the total number of vacancies for NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025?
91 vacancies across various streams including RDBS, Protocol & Security, and Legal Service.