NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification
NABARD Grade A Exam
Each year, Nabard announces job opportunities for various categories, making the NABARD Grade A notification 2023 a highly sought-after chance for candidates seeking a rewarding career in Agriculture and Rural Development. The NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification is anticipated to be released in a few days, with the Phase 1 Exam scheduled for September 2023 and the Phase 2 Exam expected in October 2023.
To be eligible for the NABARD Grade A Exam, as per the NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 candidates must have a Graduation degree. It is essential to highlight that candidates from any discipline can apply for the exam. Aspirants who feel apprehensive about the Agricultural section included in the exam should take note that with diligent preparation, even those without a background in agriculture can excel in this section.
NABARD Grade A Notification 2023: Overview
With its headquarters located in Mumbai and a widespread network of branches throughout the country, NABARD is a highly sought-after institution among those aspiring to build a career in the Banking Sector. As the NABARD Grade A 2023 notification is to be out soon, it is crucial to understand the key aspects of the NABARD Grade A exam. Below are the major highlights of the NABARD Grade A notification 2023.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Nation Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Grade A |
| Post Name | RDBD, Rajbhasa, P & SS |
| Conducting Body | NABARD |
| Category | Govt Jobs 2023 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Occurring | Once a year |
| Exam levels | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Maximum Marks | Prelims – 200 Marks, Mains – (Paper 1) 100 Marks + (Paper 2) 100 Marks, Interview 50 Marks |
| Time Duration | Prelims – 2 Hr, Mains Paper 1 – 1.5 Hr, Mains Paper 2 – 2 Hr |
| Application mode | Online |
| Post name | Assistant Manager |
| Application Start Date | July 2023 (Expected) |
| Application End Date | August 2023 (Expected) |
| Exam Date | September – October 2023 (Tentative) |
| Registration Fees | To Be Notified Later |
| Age Limit | 21 Years – 30 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As Per Norms |
| Official website | www.nabard.org |
NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification: Important Dates
NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 is set to be officially released for the fiscal year 2023-24. Here are the crucial dates associated with the NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification.
| NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 | To Be Notified |
| Commencement of Online Registration | To Be Notified |
| Last Date To Apply Online | To Be Notified |
| NABARD Grade A Prelims | To Be Notified |
| NABARD Grade A Mains Exam | To Be Notified |
| NABARD Grade A Interview Date | To Be Notified |
NABARD Grade A 2023 Apply Online
The NABARD Grade A application process will commence after the official release of NABARD Grade A Notification 2023. Once the online application link is officially activated, we will provide the direct link for online application. Interested candidates can directly apply for the NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 using the same.
NABARD Grade A 2023 Vacancy
NABARD will announce the vacancy of 2023 along with the official PDF. However last year, a total of 170 vacancies were released for NABARD Grade A Assistant Manager.
NABARD Grade A 2023 Age Limit
Age Limit: The age limit is set between 21 to 30 years for most posts. However, for Assistant Manager (P&SS), the age limit is between 25 and 40 years.
NABARD Grade A 2023 Application Fees
Candidates applying for RDBS/Rajbhasha/Legal Services posts need to pay the prescribed application fee. The exact fee structure will be mentioned in the NABARD Grade A notification 2023.
NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification: Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria to apply for NABARD Grade A 2023:
Candidates can apply for only ONE Post/Discipline of their choice and should review the eligibility criteria 2023. For eligibility, candidates must possess the required educational qualification as of the date mentioned in the notification. The final term/semester/year examination results of the required educational qualification should have been declared on or before the specified date.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institute. Specific educational qualifications may vary for different posts.
For a Bachelor’s Degree in a particular discipline, the candidate must have studied that specific discipline as the main subject throughout all semesters/years of the respective degree course, and it must be explicitly mentioned in the Degree Certificate issued by the University/Institute.
| General Agriculture | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with 50% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/ Agronomy) with a minimum of 50% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate from a recognized University / Institution. |
| Agriculture Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering with 50% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Postgraduate degree in Agriculture Engineering with a minimum of 50% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate from a recognized University / Institution. |
| Food/Dairy Processing | Bachelor’s degree in Food Processing /Food Technology/ Dairy Sciences and /or Dairy Technology with 50% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Post graduate degree in Food Processing /Food Technology/ Dairy Sciences and /or Dairy Technology with 50% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 45%)in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Land Development-Soil Science | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/ Agronomy) with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree in Agriculture/ Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy) with a minimum of 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate from a recognized University/ Institution. |
| Environmental Engg/Sciences | Bachelor’s degree with Environmental Science/ Environmental Engineering with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Postgraduate degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Agriculture marketing/Agri.Business Management | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Marketing/ Agriculture Business Management with 50% marks (PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Two years full-time Post Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/MBA in Agriculture Marketing/ Agriculture Business Management with a minimum of 50% marks (PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate from a recognized University / Institution. |
| Geo Informatics | BE/B.Tech/BSC degree in Geoinformatics with 50% marks (PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or ME/M.Tech/MSC degree in Geoinformatics with a minimum of 50% marks (PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate from a recognized university. |
| Agricultural Economics/Economics | Bachelor’s Degree with Economics/Agriculture Economics with 50% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree in Economics/ Agriculture Economics with a minimum of 50% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate from a recognized university. %) in aggregate. |
| Information Technology | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/Information Technology with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants 45%) in aggregate or a post-graduate degree Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants 45%) in aggregate from a recognized university. |
| Chartered Accountant | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before 01-01-2020.Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before 01-01-2020. |
| Company Secretary | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Associate membership of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). The Membership of ICSI must have been obtained on or before 01-01-2020. |
| Finance | BBA (Finance/Banking)/ BMS (Finance/Banking) with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) OR Two years full time P.G. Diploma in Management (Finance)/ Full time MBA (Finance) degree from Institutions/ Universities recognized by GoI/ UGC OR Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) |
| Human Resource Management | BBA (Human Resource Management)/ BBM (Human Resource Management)/ BMS (Human Resource Management) with 50% marks (PWBD applicants – 45%) OR Two years full time P.G. Diploma in Management in HRM/HR/Full-time MBA degree in HRM/ HR from recognized University / Institute. |
| Statistics | Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics with 50% marks (PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree in Statistics with a minimum of 50% marks (PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate from a recognized university |
| Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (RAJBHASHA) | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in English/Hindi medium with Hindi and English as a compulsory or elective subject with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD) in the aggregate OR Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects with a minimum of 50% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PWBD) in the aggregate. The candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice/versa. OR Post Graduate Degree from a recognized university in Hindi with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD) in the aggregate and English as a compulsory/elective subject at Graduation level OR Post-Graduate Degree in English with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD) and Hindi as the main subject at Graduation level. The candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice/versa. |
| Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (LEGAL SERVICE) | Bachelor’s Degree in Law recognized by Bar council of India for the purpose of enrollment as an Advocate with a minimum of 50% marks (SC/ST applicants – 45%) or equivalent in the aggregate of all semesters/years OR LLM Degree with a minimum of 45% (SC/ST applicants – 40%) or equivalent in the aggregate of all semesters/year. |
NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification : Selection Process
As per NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 the recruitment process comprises three phases:
Phase 1 – Preliminary Examination
The preliminary examination is the first stage and consists of a single paper with 200 questions, each carrying one mark. The duration of the exam is 120 minutes, and there is no sectional timing. Candidates are assessed on topics like reasoning, English language, computer knowledge, quantitative aptitude, decision making, general awareness, and economic and social issues with a focus on rural India. The Phase 1 exam consists of the following 8 sections:
- Test of Reasoning – 20 Questions, 20 Marks
- English Language – 30 Questions, 30 Marks
- Computer Knowledge – 20 Questions, 20 Marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 20 Questions, 20 Marks
- Decision Making – 10 Questions, 10 Marks
- General Awareness – 20 Questions, 20 Marks *
- Economic and Social Issues (With a focus on Rural India) – 40 Questions, 40 Marks *
- Agriculture, Rural Development with emphasis on Rural India – 40 Questions, 40 Marks *
Qualifying Sections: Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision Making.
*Merit Sections: General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues (with a focus on Rural India), Agriculture & Rural Development with an emphasis on Rural India.
Shortlisting for the Main exam is based on marks scored in the Merit section only.
Phase 2 – Main Examination
The main examination includes two papers. Paper-I is a descriptive test on General English, and Paper-II is a mix of objective and descriptive questions on Economic and Social Issues and Agriculture and Rural Development. The total marks for both papers are 100 each.
Paper-I: General English (Online Descriptive) – 90 minutes, 3 questions, 100 Marks.
Paper-II: Economic and Social Issues and Agriculture and Rural Development (50% Objective, 50% Descriptive) – 30 minutes (Objective) + 90 minutes (Descriptive) = Total 120 minutes, 30 Objective questions, 4 Descriptive questions, 100 Marks.
In Paper-II, candidates are required to answer 4 out of 6 descriptive questions (2 questions of 15 marks each and 2 questions of 10 marks each).
The calling ratio to qualify for the main examination and interview is a maximum of 1:25 and 1:3, respectively. However, the bank may reduce the ratio at its discretion.
Phase 3 – Interview
Candidates who qualify in Phase 2 are shortlisted for the interview process. The interview carries 50 marks, and candidates can choose to appear in Hindi or English. Candidates are shortlisted for the interview based on their Phase 2 marks only (sum of both papers). The final selection is based on the combined marks secured in Phase 2 and the Interview.
Candidates who excel throughout the selection stages and score sufficiently high are offered positions as Assistant Managers in NABARD Grade A cadre. The NABARD Grade A Exam provides a prestigious opportunity for candidates to contribute to rural development and agricultural growth in India.
NABARD Grade A 2023 Salary Structure
The selected candidates will be offered a basic pay of ₹44,500/- per month in the pay scale of ₹ 44,500 – 2,500 (4) – 54,500 – 2,850 (7) – 74,450 – EB – 2,850 (4) – 85,850 – 3,300(1) – 89,150 (17 years). Additionally, officers will be entitled to receive Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Grade Allowance as per the prevailing rules. As of now, the approximate initial monthly gross emoluments stand at ₹1,00,000/-.
NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification: Perks
Selected candidates will be eligible for various perks, including:
- Bank’s accommodation, subject to availability.
- Reimbursement of expenses for the maintenance of a vehicle for official purposes.
- Allowances for newspapers, telephone charges, book grants, and furnishing of the residence, as per eligibility.
- Free dispensary facility, along with reimbursement of medical expenses for OPD treatment and hospitalization, as per eligibility.
- Access to loans and advances at concessional rates of interest for Housing, Car, Education of children, Consumer articles, Personal computers, etc.
How To Apply for NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification?
Interested candidates can apply online through the official website once the application link is activated after the release of the NABARD Grade A Notification 2023. Candidates must fill in the required details, upload documents, and pay the application fee online.
Aspirants are advised to stay updated with the official website of NABARD for the latest NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 and follow the application process diligently. With thorough preparation and dedication, candidates can excel in the examination and secure a rewarding career as a NABARD Grade A Assistant Manager.
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