The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is expected to release the Grade A (Assistant Manager) and Grade B (Manager) 2024 recruitment notification shortly. This is a prestigious opportunity for graduates and postgraduates to join India’s premier rural development bank.
Why NABARD Grade A/B?
✅ Prestigious career in rural development & agriculture financing
✅ Grade A Salary: ₹44,500 – ₹89,150 per month (plus allowances)
✅ Grade B Salary: ₹55,200 – ₹1,02,800 per month (plus perks)
✅ Job stability with RBI-associated benefits
Expected Important Dates
| Event | Tentative Timeline |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | August 2024 |
| Online Application | 3-4 weeks window |
| Prelims Exam | October-November 2024 |
| Mains Exam | December 2024 – January 2025 |
🔗 Official Portal: NABARD Careers
Anticipated Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Grade A (RDBS):
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science
- OR PG in Agriculture-related disciplines
- Grade B (RDBS):
- Master’s degree in relevant agriculture discipline + 2 years experience
Age Limit (Expected)
- Grade A: 21-30 years
- Grade B: 21-32 years
(Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per norms)
Probable Selection Process
- Phase I (Prelims) – Objective Test
- Economic & Social Issues
- Agriculture & Rural Development
- Reasoning/English/Computer Knowledge
- Phase II (Mains) – Descriptive + Specialist Paper
- Grade A: General English + Discipline Paper
- Grade B: Economic Paper + Specialist Subject
- Interview
How to Prepare?
✔ Focus Areas:
- Agriculture & Rural Development (Priority Sector Lending, Schemes)
- Economic Surveys & Budget Highlights
- NABARD’s Recent Initiatives (Climate finance, FPOs)
✔ Recommended Resources:
- NABARD’s previous year papers
- RBI Grade B economic study material
- Government agriculture schemes (PMFBY, KCC, etc.)
Application Tips
- Document Checklist:
- Degree certificates
- Caste/PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Work experience proof (for Grade B)
- Photo Specifications:
- Recent passport-size (20-50 KB)
- White background
- Fee Payment:
- ₹800 (General/OBC)
- ₹150 (SC/ST/PwD)
Why This Recruitment Matters?
- Limited vacancies (Usually 150-200 for Grade A)
- High competition (Lakhs of applicants)
- Policy-making exposure in rural economy
📌 Pro Tip: Start preparing Economic Survey & Agriculture topics now to gain an edge!
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