The NABARD Grade A (Mains) Exam 2024 will be held on 20th October 2024, Sunday. Earlier, the NABARD Grade A Prelims Result was released. After this, the candidates who qualified in the prelims will attend the mains. NABARD Grade A Prelims Exam was held on 01 September 2024. Every year, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) invites applications from eligible applicants for the position of Assistant Manager Grade A through the NABARD Grade A exam. Thousands of people who take this exam want to acquire a steady government career with a good salary while simultaneously contributing to the country’s progress through NABARD’s rural development projects. Candidates can check their exam schedule including the exam date timing, reporting timing, and the venue of the exam etc through the admit card. This will be available 5-7 days before the exam date on the official website.
The selection procedure consists of three stages: a preliminary exam, a main exam, and an interview. The candidates must be between the ages of 21 and 30. Read all the information regarding the NABARD Grade A Recruitment given in the article below.
| NABARD Grade A Recruitment Overview 2024 | |
| Organization | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development |
| Post | Grade A (Assistant Manager) |
| Vacancies | 102 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 27th July 2024 |
| Application Last Date | 15th August, 2024 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 01 September 2024 |
| Mains Exam Date | 20th October, 2024 |
| Official Website | Click here to visit the official website. |
NABARD Grade A Vacancies 2024
The NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2024 specifics have been revealed. The NABARD Grade A Recruitment has released 102 vacant post opening for the various positions. Check the table given below to understand the breakdown of the vacancies according to different posts.
| Post / Discipline | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| General | 23 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 50 |
| Chartered Accountant | 2 | – | – | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Finance | 3 | 1* | 1* | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Computer/Information Technology | 9 | 1 | 1 | 5 | – | 16 |
| Agriculture | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Animal Husbandry | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Fisheries | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Food Processing | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Forestry | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Plantation & Horticulture | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Geo Informatics | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Development Management | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 3 |
| Statistics | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | – | – | 2 | – | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Environmental Engineering/Science | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| Human Resource Management | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| Asst Manager (RDBS) Total | 45 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 9 | 100 |
| AM (Rajbhasha) | 1 | 1* | – | – | – | 2 |
| Grand Total | 46 | 11 | 10 | 26 | 9 | 102 |
NABARD Grade A Application Steps 2024
The application window is open from 27 July to 15 August, 2024. All the qualified candidates are welcome to apply for the recruitment. They must apply for the recruitment before the deadline to avoid any last minute mistakes. Candidates must submit their applications for NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2024 online. The steps for applying online are listed below.
- Visit the NABARD Careers Page on their official website. Click the application link for Grade A Recruitment.
- Go to “Click Here for New Registration”. Fill out the form, and a provisional registration number and password will be generated.
- Log in and fill out all of the personal and educational information.
- Upload the documents as specified in the official announcement.
- After filling out the form, pay the application fees shown below.
- Please download and print the application form for future reference.
NABARD Grade A Application Fee
The application process will only be completed after the candidates have paid the application fees. Candidates applying for the NABARD Grade A recruitment must pay the application fees shown below, depending on their category.
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation Charges | Total |
| For SC/ ST/ PWBD | – | Rs. 150 | Rs. 150 |
| All Others | Rs. 650 | Rs. 150 | Rs. 800 |
NABARD Grade A Eligibility 2024
The NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2024 eligibility criteria are based on educational qualifications, age limit, and physical standards. Candidates who are determined to be unqualified will be disqualified at any point during the screening process. Below are the NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria for 2024.
NABARD Grade A Age Limit
The minimum age to apply is 21 years, with a maximum age of 30 years as of the application deadline. Age relaxation provisions apply in accordance with government guidelines. The relaxations are given so that all the candidates get equal chances to apply for the NABARD Grade A Recruitment.
NABARD Grade A Educational Qualification
To apply for vacancies in various disciplines through NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2024, candidates must meet the minimum eligibility standards stipulated by NABARD. The applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant topic with at least 60% from a UGC-accredited university. The candidate must also be proficient in computer applications, as the written tests will be administered online.
NABARD Grade A Selection Process 2024
Candidates for NABARD Grade A recruitment go through three stages: preliminary, mains, and an interview. The weightage and specifics for each stage of the selection process are as follows:
Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (200 Marks)
The preliminary exam is an objective multiple-choice test that includes questions about thinking, English, numerical ability, general awareness, and other topics. It is administered online, with a total score of 200, and is intended to select applicants for the main exam. Only applicants that meet the cutoff advance to the next level.
Stage 2 – Mains Examination (200 Marks)
The mains exam is divided into two parts: an online objective test and a descriptive paper. The objective paper, which carries a total of 200 points, includes questions to measure the candidate’s knowledge. The descriptive paper assesses their writing abilities through questions to be addressed in English or Hindi. The performance of candidates at this stage decides whether they are invited to an interview.
Stage 3 – Interview Examination (50 Marks)
Shortlisted applicants based on their prelims and mains performance are invited to a 50-point NABARD interview. It evaluates the candidate’s communication skills, subject matter expertise, and fit for the position by enquiring about their qualifications, job experience, and educational background. The ultimate selection is made following the interview stage. The selection list is then posted on the official website.
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