NABARD Asst Manager Grade A Recruitment 2025 Overview & Summary
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released its much-anticipated recruitment notification for Assistant Manager positions in Grade ‘A’ for the year 2025-26. As an apex organization wholly owned by the Government of India, NABARD is offering 91 prestigious positions across three major services: Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS), Legal Service, and Protocol & Security Service.
This comprehensive recruitment drive provides an excellent opportunity for candidates aspiring to build a career in rural development banking. The application process is entirely online and will remain open from November 8, 2025, to November 30, 2025. As an equal opportunity employer, NABARD offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to India’s agricultural and rural development sector.
This recruitment is for the post of Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ in three main services:
- Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS)
- Legal Service
- Protocol & Security Service
The entire application process must be completed online on the official NABARD website, www.nabard.org. No other mode of application will be accepted
Total Vacancies and Post-wise Distribution
Overall Vacancy Breakdown
NABARD has announced a total of 91 vacancies for Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’ positions, distributed across different categories:
- Unreserved (UR): 40 posts
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 14 posts
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 9 posts (including 2 backlog vacancies)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 20 posts
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 8 posts
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD): 7 posts (horizontal reservation)
1. Assistant Manager (RDBS) Vacancies
The RDBS cadre offers the maximum opportunities with 85 positions across multiple specializations:
General Discipline (48 posts)
- Open to graduates from any discipline
- Largest recruitment category
- Includes 7 PWBD vacancies
There is a grand total of 85 vacancies for the RDBS post, including various specialized disciplines.
Specialized Disciplines:
| Discipline | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| General | 20 | 7 | 4∗ | 13 | 4 | 48 |
| Chartered Accountant | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Company Secretary | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Finance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
| Computer/IT | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| …and other Specialised Disciplines | – | – | – | – | – | 16 |
| AM (RDBS) Total | 35 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 8 | 85 |
- Chartered Accountant: 4 posts
- Company Secretary: 2 posts
- Finance: 5 posts
- Computer/Information Technology: 10 posts
- Agriculture Engineering: 1 post
- Plantation & Horticulture: 2 posts
- Fisheries: 2 posts
- Food Processing: 2 posts
- Land Development & Soil Science: 2 posts
- Civil Engineering: 2 posts
- Electrical Engineering: 2 posts
- Media Specialist: 1 post
- Economics: 2 posts
2. Assistant Manager (Legal) – 2 Posts
Exclusively for law graduates with:
- 2 Unreserved posts
- No category-wise reservation
- Requires LLB/LLM degree
3. Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) – 4 Posts
For ex-servicemen with:
- 3 UR posts
- 1 ST post
- Requires minimum 10 years commissioned service
NABARD Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit
For RDBS and Legal Services
- Age Range: Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years as on November 1, 2025.
- Date of Birth: Must be born between November 2, 1995, and November 1, 2004 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation Benefits
- For OBC Candidates: 3 years relaxation (up to 33 years)
- For SC/ST Candidates: 5 years relaxation (up to 35 years)
- For Ex-Servicemen: 5 years relaxation (with minimum 5 years continuous military service)
For PWBD Candidates:
- General category: 10 years (up to 40 years)
- OBC category: 13 years (up to 43 years)
- SC/ST category: 15 years (up to 45 years)
For Protocol & Security Service
- Age Range: Between 25 and 40 years as on November 1, 2025
- Date of Birth: Must be born between November 2, 1985, and November 1, 2000
- Important Note: No age relaxation is available for any category in Protocol & Security Service.
NABARD Recruitment 2025 Educational Qualifications
Assistant Manager (RDBS) – General Discipline
The final year/semester result of the required qualification must have been declared on or before 01.11.2025. A candidate can apply for only ONE Post/Discipline
Candidates must possess one of the following:
- Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in any subject with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWBD) from a recognized university
- Option 2: Post Graduate degree/MBA/PGDM with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PWBD)
- Option 3: Professional qualifications like CA/CS/CMA/ICWA or Ph.D from UGC recognized institutions
Specialized Discipline Requirements
Chartered Accountant
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
- Valid membership of ICAI obtained on or before November 1, 2025
Company Secretary
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
- Associate/Fellow membership of ICSI obtained on or before November 1, 2025
Finance
Multiple pathways available:
- BBA/BMS (Finance/Banking) with 60% marks
- MBA/PGDM (Finance) with 55% marks
- CA/CMA membership
- CFA or FRM certification
Computer/Information Technology
- Four-year BE/B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics with 60% marks
- OR Post Graduate degree in relevant field with 55% marks
- OR Graduate with 60% + DOEACC ‘B’ Level
Agriculture Engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Engineering with 60% marks
- OR Post Graduate degree with 55% marks
Other Technical Disciplines
Similar qualification patterns with bachelor’s degree requiring 60% marks (55% for reserved categories) or post-graduate degree with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) in respective specializations.
Assistant Manager (Legal)
Educational Requirement:
- LLB degree recognized by UGC and Bar Council of India with minimum 60% marks
- OR LLM degree with minimum 55% marks
Additional Requirements for Practicing Advocates:
- Bar Council Registration Certificate
- Certificate from Bar Association or Presiding Officer proving practice period
Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security)
Service Requirement:
- Officer with minimum 10 years commissioned service in Army/Navy/Air Force (5 years for PWBD)
- Valid Ex-Serviceman Identity Card
- Released on completion of assignment or due for release within one year
| Post/Discipline | Minimum Educational Qualification |
| AM (RDBS) – General | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject OR Post Graduate degree/MBA/PGDM OR CA/CS/CMA/ICWA OR Ph.D. |
| AM (RDBS) – Chartered Accountant | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Membership of ICAI (obtained on or before 01.11.2025) |
| AM (RDBS) – Computer/IT | Four years Bachelor’s Engineering/Technology Degree in specified branches OR Post Graduate degree in specified branches OR Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ Level |
| AM (Legal Service) | Bachelor’s Degree in Law recognized by UGC and Bar council of India OR LLM Degree |
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Application Process
Registration Process
Step 1: Visit Official Website
- Navigate to www.nabard.org/career
- Click on “APPLY ONLINE” option
Step 2: New Registration
- Select “Click here for New Registration”
- Enter basic details: Name, Contact Information, Email ID
- System generates Provisional Registration Number and Password
- Note down credentials (also sent via email/SMS)
Step 3: Complete Application Form
- Login using Registration Number and Password
- Fill all required fields carefully
- Use “SAVE AND NEXT” to save progress
- Validate details before final submission
Application Fee Payment
For General/OBC/EWS Candidates:
- Application Fee: ₹700
- Intimation Charges: ₹150
- Total: ₹850 (plus applicable GST)
For SC/ST/PWBD Candidates:
- Application Fee: Nil
- Intimation Charges: ₹150
- Total: ₹150 (plus applicable GST)
Selection Procedure and Examination Structure
The selection process for Grade ‘A’ (RDBS/Legal) is a four-phase process:
- Phase I (Preliminary) – Online Examination
- Phase II (Mains) – Online Examination
- Phase III (Psychometric Test) – Mandatory
- Interview
Phase I (Preliminary) Examination (RDBS/Legal)
The exam is for a total of 200 marks with a composite time of 120 minutes. There is a penalty of 1/4th of the marks for every wrong answer
Phase I: Preliminary Examination
Exam Structure:
- Duration: 120 minutes (composite time)
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Type: Online objective test
- Language: Bilingual (Hindi and English) except English Language section
Section-wise Distribution:
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| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Test of Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Decision Making | 10 | 10 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Economic & Social Issues | 40 | 40 |
| Agriculture & Rural Development | 40 | 40 |
- Qualifying Sections: Reasoning, English, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision Making
- Merit Sections: General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues, Agriculture & Rural Development
- Shortlisting Criteria: Based on marks scored in merit sections only (maximum ratio 1:25)
Phase II (Mains) Examination (RDBS/Legal)
The Mains exam consists of two papers, each of 100 marks.
- Paper I: General English (Online Descriptive, 3 questions, 100 Marks, 90 Minutes)
- Syllabus: Essay, Précis writing, Comprehension, and Business/Office Correspondence.
- Paper II: Stream Specific (Objective + Descriptive, 100 Marks)
- Objective: 30 questions, 50 Marks, 30 Minutes.
- Descriptive: Candidates attempt 4 out of 6 questions, 50 Marks, 90 Minutes.
Interview
The Interview for Grade A (RDBS/Legal) carries 50 Marks. The final selection is based on the performance in the Phase II Main Examination and Interview, taken together.
Salary Structure and Benefits
Pay Scale and Basic Pay
- Grade: Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’
- Pay Scale: ₹44,500 – 2,500 (4) – 54,500 – 2,850 (7) – 74,450 – EB – 2,850 (4) – 85,850 – 3,300 (1) – 89,150
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹44,500 per month
- Approximate Initial Monthly Gross Emoluments: ₹1,00,000
Allowances and Benefits
Regular Allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA): As per government norms
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): Based on city classification
- Local Compensatory Allowance: Location-specific
- Grade Allowance: As per rules
Important Dates and Timeline
Application Period
It is crucial for all prospective candidates to be aware of the official dates to ensure a timely application and preparation
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Opens | November 8, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | November 30, 2025 |
| Application Fee Payment Window | November 8-30, 2025 |
Examination Schedule
| Examination Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| Phase I (Preliminary) – RDBS/Legal/Protocol & Security | December 20, 2025 |
| Phase II (Mains) – RDBS/Legal | January 25, 2026 |
| Phase III (Psychometric Test) | To be announced |
| Interview | To be announced |
Note: NABARD reserves the right to change examination dates. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates.