NABARD Recruitment 2021: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) 2021 preliminary exam will be held on November 16, 2021, for the positions of Assistant Manager in NABARD Grade A (Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS)/Rajbhasha).
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NABARD Recruitment 2021: Overview
| Conducting Body | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development ( NABARD) |
| Exam Name | NABARD Grade A, NABARD Grade B |
| Exam Level | Once in a year |
| Name of Post | Assistant Manager, Manager |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | – Prelims – Mains – Interview |
| Category | Government job |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
NABARD Recruitment 2021: Important Dates
The table below shows the preliminary dates for NABARD recruitment.
| Events | Dates |
| Release of Official Notification | To Be Updated |
| Commencement of Online Registration | 17 July 2021 |
| Last Date To Apply Online | 7 August 2021 |
| Closure of editing application details | 7 August 2021 |
| NABARD Grade A Mains Exam | 16 November 2021 |
| NABARD Grade B Mains Exam | 17 November 2021 |
| NABARD Grade A and B Interview Date (For the post of P&SS) | To Be Updated |
NABARD Recruitment 2021: Vacancy
Check post-wise NABARD vacancy details for the year 2021 from the below table:
| Name of The Post | Vacancy |
| Assistant Manager (Rural Development Banking Service) | 148 |
| Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Rajbhasha Service) | 5 |
| Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Protocol & Security Service) | 2 |
| Manager in Grade ‘B’ (Rural)(Development Banking Service) | 7 |
| Total | 162 |
NABARD Recruitment 2021: Salary Structure
Candidates can check the NABARD Salary as mentioned below:
NABARD Grade A Salary
Basic Pay: Rs.28,150/- per month
Pay Scale: 28150-1550(4) -34350-1750(7) – 46600 –EB – 1750(4)- 53600-2000(1)-55600
Allowances: Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Grade Allowance
Initial Gross Emoluments: (Approx) Rs. 62,600/- per month
NABARD Grade B Salary
Basic Pay: Rs.35,150/- per month
Pay Scale: 35150 – 1750 (9) – 50900 – EB – 1750(2) – 54400 – 2000 (4) – 62400
Allowances: Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Grade Allowance.
Initial Gross Emoluments: (Approx) Rs. 73,600/- per month
NABARD Recruitment 2021: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should check the NABARD Eligibility criteria before filling the application form. The following criteria for the different posts are mentioned below:
NABARD Grade A Eligibility
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| General | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks |
| General Agriculture | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with 50% marks |
| Agriculture Engineering: | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering with 50% mark |
| Food/Dairy Processing | Bachelor’s degree in Food Processing /Food Technology/ Dairy Sciences and /or Dairy Technology with 50% marks |
| Land Development-Soil Science | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy) with 50% marks |
| Environmental Engg/Sciences | Bachelor’s degree with Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering with 50% marks |
| Agriculture marketing | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Marketing/ Agriculture Business Management with 50% marks |
| Geo Informatics | BE/B.Tech/BSC degree in Geoinformatics with 50% marks |
| Agricultural Economics/Economics | Bachelor’s Degree with Economics/Agriculture Economics with 50% marks |
| Information Technology | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/Information Technology with 50% marks |
| Chartered Accountant | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). |
| Company Secretary | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Associate membership of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). |
| Finance | BBA (Finance/Banking) / BMS (Finance/Banking) with 50% marks |
| Human Resource Management: | BBA (Human Resource Management)/ BBM (Human Resource Management)/ BMS ((Human Resource Management) with 50% marks |
| Statistic | Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics with 50% marks |
Nationality: A citizen of India
Age Limit:
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
You must have been born not earlier than 02.01.1990 and not later than 01.01.1999.
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age |
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC / ST / ex-servicemen (including SSCOs / ECOs) | 5 years |
| Pw BD (General) | 10 years |
| Pw BD (OBC) | 13 years |
| Pw BD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
NABARD Recruitment 2021: Application Fees
The Application Fee for the post of Grade A, B, and C are as follows:
NABARD Grade A Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation charges | Total |
| SC/ ST/ PWBD | NIL | 150 | 150* |
| For all others | 650 | 150 | 800* |
* Exclusive of applicable GST
NABARD Grade B Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation charges | Total |
| SC/ ST/ PWBD | NIL | Rs. 150 | Rs. 150 |
| For all others | Rs.750 | Rs. 150 | Rs. 900 |
NABARD Recruitment 2021: Selection Process
The selection process for NABARD Grade A and B is carried out in three phases as mentioned below:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview Process
NABARD Recruitment 2021: Admit Card
The NABARD admit card is available online through the official website. According to the exam date, the officials will provide a direct link to download the admit card. Candidates must enter their registration number and password to download the admit card. Candidates can download the admit card within the time period specified, so they should do so as soon as possible without waiting for the last date, as the admit card is a required document for the exam and must be carried to the exam hall.
NABARD Recruitment 2021: Result
The NABARD will release recruitment results in three stages: prelims, mains, and finals. After the result is declared on the official website, candidates will be able to download it by entering their registration number and password. Candidates who pass the preliminary exam will be allowed to take the mains exam. Candidates who pass the mains will be invited to an interview. After the interview, the final merit list will be released.
NABARD Recruitment 2021: Cut Off
The cutoff marks will be made public following the announcement of the results. The NABARD will determine the cutoffs based on the number of vacancies, the number of candidates taking the exam, and the difficulty level of the exam. Candidates who do not meet the cutoff will be eliminated from the recruitment process.
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Frequently Answered Questions on NABARD Recruitment 2021
When will the NABARD Grade B 2021 examinations begin?
On November 17, 2021, the NABARD Grade B 2021 Mains exam will begin.
Is NABARD Grade A recruitment done on a yearly basis?
Yes, depending on the number of vacancies, NABARD Grade A recruitment is held every year.
What is the NABARD Grade A recruitment process like?
The RDBS selection process consists of a preliminary exam, a mains exam, and an interview. Candidates for the P&SS position are chosen solely through interviews.
How much does a NABARD grade A officer make?
NABARD Assistant Managers (Grade A) are paid a basic salary of Rs. 28150/- per month on a salary scale of 28150-1550(4)-34350-1750(7)-46600 –EB – 1750(4)-53600-2000(1)-55600.
What is NABARD Grade B recruitment?
NABARD Grade B recruitment is for the post of Manager in Grade ‘B’ in the Rural Development Banking Service in the bank.
How many stages are there in the NABARD Selection Process?
The selection process for NABARD Grade A and B is carried out in three phases as mentioned below:
Preliminary Exam
Mains Exam
Interview Process