• February-05-2025

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) - www.nabard.org is an apex regulatory body for rural and agricultural financing in India. NABARD conducts exams for various positions, offering excellent career opportunities in rural banking and development.

1. NABARD Grade A (Assistant Manager)

Job Role:

• Policy formulation and implementation related to rural development.
• Supervising and managing rural financial institutions.
• Credit planning and monitoring agricultural loans.
• Coordination with state governments and rural banks.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Age: 21 to 30 years (Age relaxation for reserved categories).
2. Educational Qualification (Varies by discipline):
   • General: Bachelors Degree in any discipline with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWD).
   • Agriculture: Bachelors Degree in Agriculture with 60% marks.
   • Finance: Bachelors Degree in Finance/Commerce/Accountancy with 60% marks or CA/CFA.
   • Other Specializations: Law, IT, Economics, etc. require relevant degrees.

2. NABARD Grade B (Manager)

Job Role:

• Higher managerial responsibilities related to rural finance and banking.
• Credit and risk assessment for rural development projects.
• Managing financial inclusion and development policies.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Age: 25 to 32 years (Age relaxation for reserved categories).
2. Educational Qualification:
   • Bachelors degree with 60% marks or
   • Postgraduate degree with 55% marks in relevant fields like Agriculture, Economics, Finance, etc.

3. NABARD Development Assistant

Job Role:

• Administrative and clerical tasks supporting rural development initiatives.
• Assisting with project reports and financial documentation.
• Coordinating between government agencies and rural institutions.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Age: 21 to 35 years (Age relaxation for reserved categories).
2. Educational Qualification:
   • Bachelors Degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks.

Exam Pattern

NABARD Grade A & B Exam Pattern:

1. Preliminary Exam (Online):
   • Sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Economic & Social Issues, Agriculture & Rural Development.
   • Total Marks: 200
   • Duration: 120 minutes
2. Main Exam:
   • Paper 1: General English (Descriptive)
   • Paper 2: Economic & Social Issues + Agriculture & Rural Development
   • Total Marks: 200
3. Interview:
   • Weightage: 50 marks

NABARD Development Assistant Exam Pattern:

1. Preliminary Exam:
   • Sections: English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning.
   • Total Marks: 100
2. Main Exam:
   • Sections: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and English Language.
   • Total Marks: 200

3. Language Proficiency Test (LPT)