The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially released its recruitment notification for Grade A (Assistant Manager) positions in 2025. Aspiring candidates can mark their calendars: the online application window opens on November 8, 2025, and closes on November 30, 2025. The rigorous selection process includes Preliminary and Main examinations, followed by a personal interview. This opportunity caters to individuals across diverse specializations, including General, Agriculture, Finance, Information Technology, Engineering, Development Management, and Human Resource Management. It’s crucial for all applicants to carefully review the specific eligibility criteria for their chosen discipline before proceeding with registration. The examination will test candidates’ proficiency in reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English language, computer knowledge, general awareness, and subjects directly related to rural development and agriculture.
Eligibility Criteria
NABARD has outlined distinct academic requirements for each stream:
- General Discipline: A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks is required (or 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates). Alternatively, a postgraduate degree or MBA with a slightly lower percentage requirement may also be accepted.
- Finance Stream: Candidates should hold a BBA/BMS (specializing in Finance/Banking) or an MBA/PGDM in Finance, or possess other equivalent financial qualifications.
- IT Stream: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a DOEACC ‘B’ level certification is necessary.
- Agriculture and Allied Fields: Relevant degrees include those in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Fisheries, Horticulture, or Food Processing.
- Engineering: Applicants must have degrees in Civil, Electrical, Environmental, or Geo-informatics engineering branches.
- Rajbhasha: A Bachelor’s degree in English or Hindi with a PG Diploma in Translation, or a Master’s degree in Hindi or English with the other language as a core subject, is required.
- Development Management and HR: Degrees in relevant social sciences or human resource management programs are essential.
How to Apply Online
The registration period for the NABARD recruitment commences on November 8, 2025. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by following these straightforward steps:
- Visit the official NABARD website and navigate to the recruitment section.
- Locate and select the “Assistant Manager (RDBS) – 2025” application link.
- Register by providing your mobile number and email ID.
- Complete the application form with all personal and qualification details.
- Upload a scanned copy of your photograph (20–50 KB) and signature (10–20 KB).
- Select your preferred examination city.
- Pay the required application fee using available digital payment methods.
- Submit your application and download the confirmation copy for your records.
NABARD Grade A Application Fee
The application fee for the NABARD Grade A recruitment differs based on the candidate’s category. Candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories are required to pay a fee of ₹150. For all other categories, the application fee is ₹800. It is imperative that applicants ensure the fee is paid online before the final submission deadline, as applications without the required fee payment will not be considered complete.