The NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025 is one of the most prestigious opportunities for candidates aspiring to work in India’s apex rural development bank. The recruitment is conducted for the post of Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ across multiple streams such as RDBS, Legal, and Protocol & Security. As per the official information handout released on NABARD’s website, the selection process, exam pattern, and instructions are clearly defined.
NABARD Grade A Preliminary Exam Pattern 2025 (RDBS / Legal)
The NABARD Grade A Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 for RDBS and Legal streams is as follows:
• 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 & Social Issues (Focus on Rural India) – 40 Questions – 40 Marks
• Agriculture & Rural Development (Emphasis on Rural India
1. Vacancy Details (Total 91 Posts)
Post Name No. of Posts
Assistant Manager 85 (RDBS – Rural Development Banking Service)
Assistant Manager 2 (Legal Service)
Assistant Manager 4 (Protocol & Security Service)
Total 91
Category-wise Vacancies (example breakup):
• UR: 40
• SC: 14
• ST: 9
• OBC: 20
• EWS: 8
• PwBD: 7
2. Eligibility Criteria / Qualification
Assistant Manager (RDBS)
• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university with:
• General: Minimum 60% marks
• SC/ST/PwBD: Minimum 55% marks
• OR relevant post-graduate degree/CA/CS/PG Diploma.
Assistant Manager (Legal Service)
• LLB degree from a recognized university with the above minimum marks requirement.
Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security Service)
• Commissioned Officer with at least 5 years of service in Army, Navy or Air Force.
3. Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 01.11.2025)
Category Age Limit
General / UR 21 to 30 yrs
OBC (NCL) +3 yrs (Max ~33 yrs)
SC/ST +5 yrs (Max ~35 yrs)
PwBD (General) +10 yrs (Max ~40 yrs)
PwBD (OBC) +13 yrs
PwBD (SC/ST) +15 yrs
Ex-Servicemen +5 yrs (as per rules)
Some posts like Protocol & Security Service may have a higher upper age limit (up to ~40 yrs) based on service norms.
4. Salary Structure & Benefits
Pay Scale
• ₹44,500 – ₹89,150 per month (Basic Pay).
Allowances (Approx.)
• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Local Compensatory Allowance (LCA)
• Grade Allowance
• Other perks like NPS, Medical, LTC, etc.
Approx. Gross Salary
• Around ₹1,00,000 per month (including allowances).
5. Selection Process
The selection is multi-stage:
• Preliminary Examination (Online)
• Main Examination (Online – Objective + Descriptive)
• Psychometric Test
• Interview
• Document Verification & Medical
6. Important Dates (2025)
Event Date
Notification Release 04 Nov 2025
Start of Online Application 08 Nov 2025
Last Date to Apply 30 Nov 2025
Prelims Exam (Tentative) 20 Dec 2025
Mains Exam (Tentative) 25 Jan 2026
Interview To be announced
7. Application Fees
• General / OBC / EWS: ₹850/-
• SC / ST / PwBD: ₹150/-
• Payment online only.
Summary at a Glance
Aspect Details
Recruitment NABARD Grade A – Assistant Manager
Total Vacancies 91
Basic Qualification Degree / Law / Relevant service
Age Range 21–30 yrs (relaxations apply)
Salary ₹44,500–₹89,150 +DA & allowances (~₹1,00,000)
Selection Prelims → Mains → Psychometric → Interview
Apply Online 08–30 Nov 2025