NABARD Recruitment 2024: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has just released the much-anticipated recruitment notification for Grade A in 2024. Dedicated to empowering rural development and agriculture, NABARD proposes to recruit 102 posts of Grade A Officers in its prestigious Gr A – RDBS and Rajbhasha. The announcement, which was made on 25th July 2024, opens a new avenue for aspiring professionals who have zeal to work and contribute toward developing the rural economy and development sectors in India.
This recruitment is not only dynamic and high impact but provides a scope for working together with seasoned professionals in one of the most important sectors that shape rural India. With the first phase examination on 1st September 2024 and the second phase tentatively on 19th October 2024, candidates have an unambiguous time span within which to prepare for the examination and demonstrate their acumen. If you are a graduate between the age bracket of 21 to 30 years, here comes the opportunity to get into a role where one can be able to make a difference. For details on how to apply, have a glimpse of the official website of NABARD and take the first step toward a fulfilling career with NABARD.
NABARD Recruitment 2024 Notification Overview:
Here’s an overview of the NABARD Recruitment 2024.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Organization | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Post Name | Grade A (RDBS/Rajbhasha) |
| Exam Name | NABARD Grade A 2024 |
| Advertisement Number | 1/Grade A/2024-25 |
| Total Vacancies | 102 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Process Start Date | 27 July 2024 |
| Registration Process End Date | 15 August 2024 |
| Selection Process | • Preliminary Examination • Mains Examination • Psychometric Test (Mandatory) • Personal Interview |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Helpline No | (91) 022-26539895/96/99 |
NABARD Recruitment 2024 PDF:
To Download the official PDF of NABARD Recruitment 2024.
NABARD Recruitment 2024 Important Dates:
Summary of Key Dates for NABARD Grade A Officer Recruitment 2024 Notification comes out on 25th July, 2024 The registration starts from 27th July and goes on until 15th August 2024; the application fee also has a deadline of 15th August 2024. Admit cards for the Preliminary Examination shall be available 7 to 14 days before the Examination scheduled on 1st September 2024. Preliminary Exam result shall be declared in September/October 2024. The main Examination will be tentatively held on 19th October 2024; 7 to 14 days prior to the Examination, the admit cards will be available. The results of the Main Examination should be declared in October or November 2024. The dates for the Psychometric Test and Personal Interview will be intimated in due course.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released Date | 25 July 2024 |
| Registration Process Start Date | 27 July 2024 |
| Registration Process End Date | 15 August 2024 |
| Pay Application Fee Last Date | 15 August 2024 |
| Preliminary Examination Admit card Release Date | 7 to 14 days before exam |
| Preliminary Examination Date | 1st September 2024 |
| Preliminary Examination Result | September/October 2024 |
| Main Examination Admit Card Release Date | 7 to 14 days before exam |
| Main Examination Date | 19th October 2024 |
| Main Examination Result | October/November 2024 |
| Psychometric Test (Mandatory) | To be announced |
| Personal Interview | To be announced |
NABARD Recruitment 2024 Vacancy:
NABARD has issued a major recruitment notification for Grade A Officers with a total of 102 vacancies. In this, there will be 100 posts in Rural Development Banking Service and 2 in Rajbhasha. This recruitment will turn out to be an excellent opportunity for the eligible candidates seeking to work in rural development-related tasks with NABARD.
| Sr.No | Post Name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AM (RDBS) | ||
| 1 | General | 50 |
| 2 | Chartered Accountant | 4 |
| 3 | Finance | 7 |
| 4 | Computer/ Information Technology | 16 |
| 5 | Agriculture | 2 |
| 6 | Animal Husbandry | 2 |
| 7 | Fisheries | 1 |
| 8 | Food Processing | 1 |
| 9 | Forestry | 2 |
| 10 | Plantation & Horticulture | 1 |
| 11 | Geo Informatics | 1 |
| 12 | Development Management | 3 |
| 13 | Statistics | 2 |
| 14 | Civil Engineering | 3 |
| 15 | Electrical Engineering | 1 |
| 16 | Environmental Engineering/Science | 2 |
| 17 | Human Resource Management | 2 |
| AM (Rajbhasha) | ||
| 18 | Rajbhasha | 2 |
| Total | 102 | |
NABARD Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria:
Applying for NABARD Recruitment 2024 requires eligibility in terms of the satisfaction of the following. The educational qualifications require a graduate degree relevant to respective posts. Work experience differs from post to post; some of them need prior work experience in the related fields. The age limit for candidates must fall between 21 to 30 years of age. Check the eligibility criteria and only then go ahead with the application process for the post of Grade A Officer in NABARD.
Educational Qualification:
| NABARD Recruitment Educational Qualification and Work Experience |
| Sr.No | Post Name | Educational Qualification | Work Experience | Age Limit(as on 1 July 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from any recognized University/Institution with Eligibility Criteria: 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD candidates – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate Degree: MBA/PGDM with at least 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD candidates – 50%) in Graduate aggregate or CA/CS/ICWA or Ph.D. from Institutions recognised by GOI/UGC. | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 2 | Chartered Accountant | Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized University/Institution with Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Membership of ICAI. must have been acquired on or before 01-07-2024 | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 3 | Finance | BBA or BMS in Finance/Banking with 60% marks against 55% for SC/ST/PWBD, or two years of a full-time PG Diploma/ MBA/MMS in Finance with 55% marks against 50% for SC/ST/PWBD. Alternatively, they must hold a Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis with 60% marks against 55% for SC/ST/PWBD. The Institution has to issue the certificate to the applicant regarding their finance specialization. | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 4 | Computer/ Information Technology | four-year Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks in subjects such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electronics (55% for SC/ST/PWBD), or a Post Graduate degree in related disciplines with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PWBD). Any graduate with 60% marks, 55% for SC/ST/PWBD holding DOEACC ‘B’ Level can also apply. | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 5 | Agriculture | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from any recognized University / Institution with aMaximum aggregate of 60% marks (PWBD applicants — 55%) or Two years full time Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture {Soil Science/Agronomy) with a minimum of 55% marks. PWBD applicants: 50% in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 6 | Animal Husbandry | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from any recognized University / Institution with a Minimum 60% marks (PWD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Two years full time Post Graduate degree in Agriculture with a minimum of 55% marks either in Soil Science / Agronomy. PWBD applicants aggregate 50% from a recognized University/ Institution. | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 7 | Fisheries | Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Science from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (ST/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Fisheries Science with 55% marks (ST/PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 8 | Food Processing | Bachelor’s Degree in Food Processing /Food Technology/Dairy Technology from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Food Processing /Food Technology /Dairy Technology with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 9 | Forestry | Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Forestry with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 10 | Plantation & Horticulture | Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Horticulture with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 11 | Geo Informatics | Bachelor’s degree in Geoinformatics from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Geoinformatics with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 12 | Development Management | The posts related to rural development should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Development Studies, Economics, or other related fields with 60% marks. The candidate should have a postgraduate degree in the above fields with 55% marks (50% for ST/PWBD). | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 13 | Statistics | The statistical roles require a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Econometrics or related fields with 60% marks (55% for ST/PWBD); either way, a Post Graduate degree in these above-mentioned fields with 55% marks (50% for ST/PWBD) is also allowable. | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 14 | Civil Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 15 | Electrical Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 55% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 16 | Environmental Engineering/Science | Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Science from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science with 55% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 17 | Human Resource Management | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University/Institution AND Two years full time Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Human Resource/Human Resource Development/Labour Law) with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
| 18 | Rajbhasha | Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university in Hindi or English medium, having Hindi and English as compulsory or optional subjects with at least 60% marks (55% marks in the case of SC/ PWBD). PG Diploma in Translation (Hindi to English and vice versa) from any recognized institution. Candidate shall have studied both languages at least for 2 years in their degree course. Master’s Degree in Hindi with 60% marks and the medium of examination was Hindi, and Study of English as main/ compulsory/ elective subject for at least 2 years in the bachelor’s degree course. Master’s Degree in English with 60% marks and Medium of examination was English, and Hindi as a main/ compulsory/elective subject for at least 2 years in the bachelor’s degree course. | Not Mandatory | 21 to 30 years |
Age Relaxation:
Below is a short table of age relaxation in NABARD Recruitment 2024.
| NABARD Recruitment 2024 Age Relaxation |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC Applicants | Up to 3 years |
| SC/ST Applicants | Up to 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (including Emergency Commissioned Officers/Short Service Commissioned Officers) | Up to 5 years, subject to a minimum of 5 years of continuous military service and fulfilling other prescribed conditions. |
| Emergency Commissioned Officers/Short Service Commissioned Officers | Up to 3 years |
| Children/Family Members of 1984 Riots Victims | Up to 5 years |
| PWBD Applicants | General: Up to 10 years OBC: Up to 13 years SC/ST: Up to 15 years |
NABARD Recruitment 2024 Selection Process:
• Preliminary Examination : 200 Marks
• Mains Examination : 200 Marks
• Psychometric Test (Mandatory)
• Personal Interview : 50 Marks
NABARD Recruitment 2024 Application Fee:
The following is the category-wise Application Fee for the NABARD Recruitment 2024:. A total fee of ₹150 shall be payable by the SC/ST/PWBD applicants. In the case of all others, the total application fee would be ₹850. The staff members need not pay the fee.
| Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PWBD | Rs. 150/- |
| All Others | Rs. 850/- |
| Staff | (NIL) |
NABARD Recruitment 2024 Application Form link:
NABARD Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern:
NABARD Grade A Preliminary Examination Pattern
The Preliminary Examination is an online objective test consisting of 200 marks, to be completed in 2 hours. The pattern is as follows:
- Test of Reasoning: 20 marks
- English Language: 30 marks
- Computer Knowledge: 20 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 20 marks
- Decision Making: 10 marks
- General Awareness: 20 marks
- Economic & Social Issues (with focus on Rural India): 40 marks
- Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India: 40 marks
- Total: 200 marks in 2 hours
NABARD Grade A Mains Examination Pattern
The Main Examination includes both an Online Objective Test and a Descriptive Test. The pattern varies based on the specialization:
For Assistant Manager (Generalist):
Paper I: General English
- Type: Online Descriptive
- Total Questions: 3
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Remarks: Descriptive answers to be typed using a keyboard
- Paper-II: Economic and Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development
Objective Section:
- Total Questions: 30
- Total Marks: 50
- Duration: 30 minutes
Descriptive Section:
- Total Questions: 6 (attempt 4)
- Total Marks: 50
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Remarks: Answers to be typed in English or Hindi (Remington and Inscript keyboards)
Assistant Manager (Specialist & Rajbhasha):
Paper I: General English
- Type: Online Descriptive
- Total Questions: 3
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Remarks: Descriptive answers to be typed using a keyboard
- Paper-II: Stream Specific Paper
Objective Section:
- Total Questions: 30
- Total Marks: 50
- Duration: 30 minutes
Descriptive Section:
- Total Questions: 6 (attempt 4)
- Total Marks: 50
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Remarks: Answers to be typed in English or Hindi (Remington and Inscript keyboards)
Candidates who qualify for the Mains exam shall be invited for an Interview. The final selection shall be on the basis of combined performance in the Mains Exam and the Interview. Qualification in a requisite Psychometric Test is necessary, which shall be MCQ-based with a time duration of 90 minutes.
NABARD Recruitment 2024 Application Process:
Here are the key points for the NABARD Grade A 2024 application process.
- Apply online: www.nabard.org. No other means/modes of submission of applications will be accepted.
- Application window: opens from 27 July 2024 to 15 August 2024
- Language of the Application: The application should be made in English. Hindi can also be used in the Online Examination/Main Examination/Interview.
- Scanning Documents : Photograph: 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, Signature: with Black ink, Left Thumb Impression: with Black/blue ink, Handwritten Declaration : in English
- Email and Mobile: Valid personal email ID and mobile number to be kept active during the recruitment process.
- Application Registration: i) Log on to www.nabard.org/career and then click on the “APPLY ONLINE”,ii) Register basic details and Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Application Form: Before final submission, use “SAVE AND NEXT” to review and edit, Before submitting finally, check details.
- Payment of Fees: Master/Visa/Rupay Debit/Credit Cards or Internet Banking can be used.Save the e-Receipt for evidence of payment made.
- Fee Non-Refundable: The application and intimation charges are Non-refundable.
- Photograph and Signature Upload: Dimension and file size as per specified guidelines.
- Application Limits: Apply only for one post, that is, General or Specialist.
- Grievances: On issues with the application form, contact “Candidate Grievance Lodging and Redressal Mechanism” at cgrs.ibps.in.
NABARD Recruitment 2024 Salary:
NABARD Grade A 2024 CTC Basic Pay: ₹44,500/-
Additional Allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Local Compensatory Allowance (LCA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Reimbursement for vehicle maintenance, newspapers, internet, and telephone charges
- Book grant
- Grade Allowance
NABARD Recruitment 2024 FAQs:
Q. What is the application fee for NABARD Recruitment 2024?
SC/ST/PWD: Rs. 150/-
General and Others: Rs.850/-
Q. How many vacancies are there in NABARD Recruitment 2024?
102 Vacancies
Q. What is the average salary and Allowances for NABARD Recruitment 2024?
Basic Pay: ₹44,500/-
Additional Allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Local Compensatory Allowance (LCA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Reimbursement for vehicle maintenance, newspapers, internet, and telephone charges
- Book grant
- Grade Allowance
Q.What are the Experience for NABARD Recruitment 2024?
Not Mandatory
Q. What is the Last Date Of NABARD Recruitment 2024?
27th July to 15th August 2024
Q. What is the Selection Process for NABARD Recruitment 2024?
• Preliminary Examination : 200 Marks
• Mains Examination : 200 Marks
• Psychometric Test (Mandatory)
• Personal Interview : 50 Marks
Q. What is the Age Limit for NABARD Recruitment 2024?
21 to 30 years for all posts
Q. What is the Examination Date Of NABARD Recruitment 2024?
• Preliminary Examination : 1st September 2024
• Mains Examination : 19th October 2024
Q. What is the Admit Card Release Date of NABARD Recruitment 2024?
7 to 14 days before exam