The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released its much-awaited Grade A notification for 2024. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the NABARD Grade A recruitment process, from eligibility criteria to the final selection stages.
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NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2024
NABARD officially released the notification for Assistant Manager (Grade A) recruitment on July 27, 2024. This announcement has set the stage for one of the most sought-after government jobs in the banking and rural development sector.
| Country | India |
| Post Name | Assistant Manager (Grade A) |
| Organization | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Vacancies | Not disclosed officially for 2024-25 (150 vacancies in 2023-24) |
| Eligibility Criteria | Educational Qualification: Bachelor degree in respective discipline, age limit: 21-30 years |
| Application Fee | ₹800/- for general, ₹150/- for PH/SC/ST |
| Apply Date | 27 July 2024 to 15 August 2024 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Apply Link | Check Here |
| Notification PDF | Check Here |
| Official Website | https://nabard.org/ |
NABARD Assistant Manager Vacancy
| Discipline | Total | |||||
| UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | ||
| General | 31 | 11 | 09 | 18 | 08 | 77 |
| Computer/ Information Technology | 16 | 06 | 01 | 14 | 03 | 40 |
| Finance | 03 | 04 | 01 | 05 | 02 | 15 |
| Company Secretary | 02 | – | – | 01 | – | 03 |
| Civil Engineering | 01 | 01 | – | 01 | – | 03 |
| Electrical Engineering | 01 | – | – | 01 | 01 | 03 |
| Geo Informatics | 02 | – | – | – | – | 02 |
| Forestry | 01 | – | 01 | – | – | 02 |
| Food Processing | 01 | – | – | 01 | – | 02 |
| Statistics | 02 | – | – | – | – | 02 |
| Mass Communication/Media Specialist | 01 | – | – | – | – | 01 |
| Total | 61 | 22 | 12 | 41 | 14 | 150 |
Eligibility Criteria
NABARD Grade A position, you’ll need to meet specific eligibility criteria.
| Discipline | Eligibility Criteria | |
| Educational Qualification | Age Limit | |
| General | Bachelor’s Degree (60% marks) or Postgraduate degree | One’s age must not be below 21 and above 30 years; for Other Backward Class and Scheduled Tribes/Caste, there is an upper age relaxation for 3 and 5 years, respectively. |
| Computer/Information Technology | Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (60% marks) | |
| Finance | BBA/BMS (50% marks) or Two years full-time P.G. Diploma in Management or Full-time MBA (50% marks) | |
| Company Secretary | Bachelor’s degree with Company Secretary membership | |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (60% marks) | |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (60% marks) | |
| Geo Informatics | BE/B.Tech/BSC degree in Geoinformatics (60% marks) | |
| Forestry | Bachelor’s degree in Forestry (60% marks) | |
| Food Processing | Bachelor’s degree in Food Processing/Food Technology (60% marks) | |
| Statistics | Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics (60% marks) | |
| Mass Communication/Media Specialist | Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (60% marks) | |
Application Fee
- General Category: ₹800
- PH/SC/ST Categories: ₹150
Selection Process
NABARD employs a rigorous three-stage selection process to ensure they recruit the best talent. Here’s what you can expect:
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
The first hurdle is an online preliminary exam. Here’s the breakdown:
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Total Questions: 200
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Marking Scheme:
- 1 mark for each correct answer
- 0.25 mark deduction for each wrong answer
- Sections:
- Test of Reasoning
- English Language
- Computer Knowledge
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Decision Making
- General Awareness
- Economic and Social Issues (focusing on Rural India)
- Agriculture & Rural Development (emphasizing Rural India)
- Medium: English and Hindi
Stage 2: Main Examination
- Mode: Online
- Duration: 90 minutes for each paper
- Question Type:
- Paper I (For Generalist Post): Descriptive (3 questions, 100 marks)
- Paper II (For Generalist Post): Objective (30 questions, 50 marks) and Descriptive (6 questions, 50 marks)
- Paper I (For Specialist Post): Descriptive (3 questions, 100 marks)
- Paper II (For Specialist Post): Objective (30 questions, 50 marks) and Descriptive (6 questions, 50 marks)
- Medium: You can type descriptive answers in English or Hindi (using Remington and Inscript keyboards)
Stage 3: Interview
The final stage is a face-to-face interview:
- Mode: In-person
- Total Marks: 50
- Medium: You can choose to interview in either Hindi or English
How to Apply Online for NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2024?
Follow these steps to submit your application:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to www.nabard.org.
- Navigate to Careers: Look for the ‘Careers’ or ‘Recruitment’ section on the homepage.
- Find the Notification: Locate the NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2024 notification and read it carefully.
- Register Online: Click on the ‘Apply Online’ link and complete the registration process by providing your basic details.
- Fill out the Application Form: Log in using your registration ID and password, fill in the required details, and upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the Application Fee: Pay the application fee as per your category through the online payment gateway.
- Submit and Print: Review your application form, submit it, and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
- Official Website – nabard.org
- Short Notification – Download From Here
- Detailed Notification – Download Here
- Apply Link – Apply Here
