NABARD Grade A Notification 2025: Detailed Notice Out for 91 Vacancies

NABARD Grade A Notification 2025: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the detailed notification for the recruitment of 91 Grade A Officer (Assistant Manager) posts in RDBS, Legal, and Protocol & Security Services. The notification was published under Advertisement No. 05/Grade A/2025-26. The online registration process runs from 8th November to 30th November through the official website nabard.org. The Preliminary Exam will be held on 20th December, and the Mains Exam on 25th January.

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NABARD Grade A Notification 2025 – Overview

NABARD has released the detailed notice announcing the recruitment of Grade A Officers for 2025. The detailed notification is expected soon on the official website. Check out the important highlights below.

NABARD Grade A Notification Important Dates

We have kept the complete timeline for NABARD Grade A 2025 in the table below. Do check it out.

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NABARD Grade A Notification 2025 PDF

The detailed NABARD Grade A notification has been officially released on the NABARD website. It announces 91 vacancies for Assistant Manager posts in RDBS, Legal, and Protocol & Security Services. Candidates can now access complete information on eligibility, exam dates, and the selection process in the official document. Click the link below to download the NABARD Grade A 2025 Notification PDF:

NABARD Grade A 2025 Notification PDF 

NABARD Grade A Apply Online 2025 – Direct Link

The NABARD Grade A application process has officially started on 8th November and will remain open until 30th November through the NABARD website. Candidates must complete the registration, fill out the application form, and pay the required fee within this period. Ensure that all details entered are correct, as no changes will be allowed after submission. Apply only through the official NABARD portal to avoid fraudulent links.

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NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2025

As per the NABARD Grade A Notification, a total of 91 vacancies have been announced across multiple services. The category-wise and discipline-wise distribution of vacancies is provided in the detailed notification. Candidates can refer to the breakdown below for the service-wise vacancy distribution as mentioned in the official notice:

Note: Out of 85 RDBS vacancies, 7 are reserved for PWBD candidates.

NABARD Grade A Application Fee 2025

The candidates must note that the below mentioned NABARD Grade A Application Fee is exclusive of GST. Check out the fee details for all the categories below:

NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2025

The below mentioned eligibility criteria must be met by every candidate who will apply for this post. Check out the below sections to know the NABARD Grade A Eligibility in detail as per the NABARD Grade A Notification 2025.

NABARD Grade A Educational Qualification

This year, there are 17 disciplines for which vacancies are out, so we have updated the NABARD Grade A Eligibility for all the disciplines here. The post-wise educational criteria for NABARD Grade A are stated below.

Important Notes:

• The Graduation must be from any recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/ ST/ PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate for both RDBS & Rajbhasha.
• The Post Graduation must be from any recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/ ST/ PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate.

NABARD Grade A Educational Qualification for Rajbhasha

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in English or Hindi medium with Hindi and English as a compulsory or elective subject AND
• 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 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 main/ elective subject in at least 02 years of 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 main/elective subject in at least 02 years of Bachelor’s Degree course.
• Candidates must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice/versa

NABARD Grade A Age Limit

The candidates must note that they must be between 21 and 30 years of age for RDBS & Rajbhasha. The reference date for the age limit is 1st July 2025. Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-07-1995 and not later than 01-07-2004.

NABARD Grade A Selection Process 2025

The candidates will be selected on the basis of three stages. These are:

• Phase 1 (Prelims)
• Phase 2 (Mains)
• Psychometric Test (Mandatory)
• Interview

NABARD Grade A Notification 2025 – Exam Pattern

Knowing the exam pattern is essential so that the candidates know the right direction/ strategy to prepare for the exam. Check out the NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern for both phases below.

NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern (Phase 1: Prelims)

The candidates must note that a composite time of 120 minutes will be given for all the tests together. The paper will be conducted bilingually except for the English language. Also, note that there are some qualifying sections and some merit sections. The aspirants must note that the marks scored in the Merit section will only be considered.

i) Qualifying Section – Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude & Decision Making

ii) Merit Section – General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues (with focus on Rural India), Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India.

NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern (Phase 2: Mains)

Only those candidates who will qualify the prelims will be eligible for the mains. Check out the post-wise mains exam pattern below.

NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern (Mains, Generalist Officers)

For the post of Generalist Officer, below is the exam pattern.

Note: On the completion of the mains exam, a psychometric test will be conducted.

NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern (Mains, Specialist Officers & Rajbhasha)

For the post of Specialist Officer, below is the exam pattern.

Note: In Paper 2 Objective paper, some questions may carry 2 marks each and some questions may carry 1 mark each.

NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern – Psychometric Test

The psychometric test will be MCQ based for 90 minutes duration.

Conclusion

The NABARD Grade A 2025 notification provides a golden opportunity for aspirants passionate about rural development and financial inclusion. With 91 vacancies across General, Legal, and Protocol & Security Services, this recruitment offers a wide scope for candidates from multiple disciplines. As the Phase 1 exam is scheduled for 20th December, applicants should complete registration before 30th November and begin structured preparation immediately. A thorough understanding of Economic & Social Issues, Agriculture, and Rural Development will be key to success.