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The eligibility criteria for NABARD Grade A & B is based on the following factors
Age Limit
As per the NABARD Grade A Notification 2021, the candidate must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of 01-07-2021, i.e., the candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-07-1991 and not later than 01-07-2000.
Educational Qualification
The eligibility details of different posts have been given below for your reference:
Generalist Post
Bachelor's Degree in any subject from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate.
or
Post Graduate degree, MBA/PGDM with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate.
or
CA/ CS/ICWA OR PhD from Institutions recognized by GOI/UGC.
In case University/Institute defines criteria for conversion of Aggregate Grade Point into Class and/or percentage of marks, the same will be accepted. However, where the University/Institute does not define criteria for conversion of Aggregate Grade Point into Class and/or percentage of marks, the undefined parameter(s) would be worked out as under:
Equivalent CGPA/ OGPA/ CPI or similar terminologies allotted on a 10-point scale | Class / Division | Aggregate % of Marks |
---|---|---|
6.75 | I (First) | 60% |
6.25 | II (Second) | 55% |
5.75 | II (Second) | 50% |
5.25 | II (Second) | 45% |
Aggregate Grade Point or percentage of marks where awarded would mean aggregate over the entire duration of the course.
General Agriculture
Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate.
or
Post-Graduate degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/ Agronomy) with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University / Institution.
Agriculture Engineering:
Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate.
or
Post-Graduate degree in Agriculture Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognised University / Institution.
Animal Husbandry:
Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate.
and/or
Post Graduate degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate.
Land Development – Soil Science:
Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy) with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate.
or
Post Graduate degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy) with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University / Institution.
Fisheries
Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate
or
Postgraduate degree in Fisheries Science with 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate.
Forestry
Bachelor's degree in Forestry from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate
or
Postgraduate degree in Forestry with 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate.
Plantation/Horticulture
Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate
or
Post Graduate degree in Horticulture with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate.
Water Resources
Bachelor's degree in Hydrology/Applied Hydrology or Geology/Applied Geology with
Hydrogeology /Irrigation /Water Supply & sanitation as one of the subjects with 60% marks (PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate
or
Post Graduate degree in Hydrology/Applied Hydrology or Geology/Applied Geology with Hydrogeology/Irrigation /Water Supply & sanitation as one of the subjects with 55% marks in aggregate (PWBD applicants 50%) from a recognized University.
Finance
BBA (Finance/Banking) / BMS (Finance/Banking) with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 55%)
or
Two years full-time P.G. Diploma in Management (Finance) / Full-time MBA (Finance) degree with 55% (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) from Institutions/ Universities recognized by GoI /UGC with Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Candidates will be required to submit a certificate from Institution/University regarding specialization in finance
or
Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 55%)
or
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 01-07-2021 OR CFA.
Computer & Information Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/Information Technology with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate
or
A post-graduate degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/Information Technology with 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate from a recognized university.
Age Limit:
Educational Requirements
Candidates must have studied English and Hindi as subjects in at least 02 years of bachelor's degree course.
or
Master's Degree in HINDI with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 55%). Candidates must have studied English as a main/ elective subject in at least 02 years of bachelor's degree course.
or
Master's Degree in ENGLISH with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 55%). Candidates must have studied Hindi as a main/elective subject in at least 02 years of bachelor's degree course.
Candidates must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice/versa.
Eligibility Criteria | Details |
---|---|
Age Limit | Minimum Age: 25 years Maximum Age: Must not have attained the age of 32 years (Unreserved) |
Educational Qualification | Post Graduate degree in any subject from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate. Candidates should have a minimum 60% or equivalent in 10th, 12th, Graduation and PG, MBA/PGDM at all levels OR a minimum 60% or equivalent in 10th, 12th, Graduation, PG, and a professional degree, viz., CA/CS/ICWA OR a minimum 60% or equivalent in 10th, 12th, Graduation, PG and PhD. |
Nationality | Indian |
Experience | Minimum 03 years experience (SC/PWBD - 02 years) in related sectors viz., Banking, Finance, Agriculture & Allied and Rural Development |
Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable for the candidates belonging to reserved categories as follows
Category | Age Relaxation |
---|---|
OBC | 3 years |
SC | 5 years |
Ex-servicemen (including Emergency Commissioned Officers/Short Service Commissioned Officers) provided that the applicants have rendered at least five years continuous Military Service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or on account of physical disability or have been released on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service or on invalidation | |
Emergency Commissioned Officers/Short Service Commissioned Officers who have completed their initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service but whose assignment has been extended beyond five years and in whose case, on selection, the Ministry of Defence issues certificates that they would be released within 03 months from the date of receipt of offer of appointment | |
Children/family members of victims died in the 1984 riots | |
PWBD (General) | 10 years |
PWBD (OBC) | 13 years |
PWBD(SC/ST) | 15 years |
Only Indian citizens are eligible to appear for the NABARD Grade A & B examination.
According to the NABARD Grade A 2021 notification the total number of vacancies for the grade A post (RDBS – Generalist & Rajbhasha) were 153.
The Gross Emoluments are around Rs.70000/- at the present rate of dearness allowance. The Initial Monthly In-hand Salary is Rs. 60,000/-.
Yes, its a government job as 99% of its stake belongs to the Government of India.
The examination will be conducted in three phases: Phase-I Prelims Exam Phase-II Mains Exam Phase-III Interview
Anyone with a Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate. The recruitment notification for 2022 is not out yet. We will update changes if any once the NABARD Grade A & B 2022 notification gets out.
No, there is no minimum number of attempts for the NABARD Grade A exam.
Yes, it is conducted every year.
Some of the centres chosen for mains would be chosen for conducting interviews as well. However, the official announcement will be made regarding the same.
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