NABARD Grade A 2023 Exam Date, Call Letter (Out), Pattern and Syllabus
NABARD Grade A 2023 Exam Date Out: The NABARD Grade A Exam is conducted once every year to recruit eligible candidates for Assistant Manager posts at various levels. The selection process includes 3 stages- Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. For the year 2023, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has announced 150 vacancies for Assistant Managers in Grade ‘A’ in multiple disciplines. The NABARD Recruitment 2023 Notification has been released on the official website for banking aspirants who hold graduation degrees and looking for a stable government job in the banking sector. Thousands of candidates have applied for the vacancies and now their prelims exam is to be held on 16th October 2023 (Monday).
NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2023- Overview
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has announced the Assistant Manager vacancies for NABARD Grade A Posts through NABARD Recruitment 2023. Let’s have an overview of NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2023 exam details.
| NABARD Recruitment 2023 | |
| Organization Name | National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| NABARD Post Name | Assistant Manager Posts |
| Vacancies | To be notified |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| NABARD Grade A 2023 Prelims Exam | 16th October 2023 |
| Mode Of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Prelims-Mains-Interview |
| Salary | Rs. 44,500/- (Basic Pay) |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
NABARD Grade A 2023 Exam Date Out
NABARD has also released the important dates for NABARD 2023 along with its official NABARD Grade A Notification 2023. The NABARD 2023 Assistant Manager Prelims exam will be conducted on 16th October 2023 and the Mains Exam Dates will also be announced later. Let’s have a look at the important dates for NABARD Assistant Manager Recruitment 2023.
| NABARD Assistant Manager Recruitment 2023 | |
| Events | Dates |
| NABARD Notification 2023 | 2nd September 2023 |
| Online Application Start Date | 2nd September 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23rd September 2023 |
| Last Date to Pay Fees | 23rd September 2023 |
| NABARD Grade A Admit Card 2023 | 09th October 2023 |
| NABARD Grade A Prelims Exam Date 2023 | 16th October 2023 |
| NABARD Grade A Mains Exam Date 2023 | To be notified |
NABARD Grade A 2023 Prelims Admit Card Out
The candidates who have applied for the NABARD Grade A 2023 Exam has been issued with their NABRD Grade A 2023 Prelims Admit Card on 09th October 2023. The phase 1/ preliminary exam has been scheduled for 16th October 2023. Complete details regarding NABARD Admit Card 2023 can be checked by clicking the link below.
NABARD Grade A Admit Card 2023 Out- Click to Download
NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2023
NABARD, an all-India Apex Organization, wholly owned by the Government of India, invites only online applications to recruit posts of Grade A Assistant Manager Officers in the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS). NABARD has its headquarters in Mumbai with branches spread all across the country. Being one the well-known banks in India, NABARD attracts thousands of candidates every year who dream of joining the Banking Sector. The complete details for NABARD Grade-A Recruitment 2023 have been released today 2nd September 2023 along with NABARD Notification 2023.
NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2023 Notification
The National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the NABARD Recruitment 2023 Notification PDFs for 150 Assistant Manager vacancies. The detailed notification has been released on its official website www.nabard.org. The official NABARD notification pdf link is shared below with all details regarding the Exam Date, Online Application Process, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Selection Process etc.
NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification – Download pdf
NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2023
The detailed NABARD Vacancies for Grade A Assistant Manager posts to be filled through NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2023 have been released along with its notification. This year NABARD has announced 150 posts of Assistant Manager for multiple disciplines. Last year, the total number of vacancies was introduced to 170. The discipline-wise NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2023 is discussed below.
| NABARD Assistant Manager Vacancy 2023 | ||||||
| Discipline | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| General | 31 | 11 | 09 | 18 | 08 | 77 |
| Computer/ Information Technology | 16 | 06 | 01 | 14 | 03 | 40 |
| Finance | 03 | 04 | 01 | 05 | 02 | 15 |
| Company Secretary | 02 | — | — | 01 | — | 03 |
| Civil Engineering | 01 | 01 | — | 01 | — | 03 |
| Electrical Engineering | 01 | — | — | 01 | 01 | 03 |
| Geo Informatics | 02 | — | — | — | — | 02 |
| Forestry | 01 | — | 01 | — | — | 02 |
| Food Processing | 01 | — | — | 01 | — | 02 |
| Statistics | 02 | — | — | — | — | 02 |
| Mass Communication/Media Specialist | 01 | — | — | — | — | 01 |
| Total | 61 | 22 | 12 | 41 | 14 | 150 |
NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2023 Online Application
The online application link for NABARD Recruitment 2023 for Assistant Manager has been activated today 2nd September 2023 and the last date to apply online for NABARD Recruitment 2023 is 23rd September 2023. The candidates can click on the below link for more details about NABARD Assistant Manager Apply Online 2023.
NABARD Recruitment 2023 Online Application Form Link
NABARD Grade A 2023 Application Fee
The online application fee for NABARD Grade-A posts is given below:
| Category | Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’( RDBS) |
| General Category | Rs. 800/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 150/- |
NABARD Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must fulfill the required eligibility criteria to be eligible for NABARD Assistant Manager vacancies. The Eligibility Criteria for NABARD recruitment 2023 should be as of 1st September 2023(01.09.2023). The essential qualification and age limit have been discussed below.
NABARD Assistant Manager Age Limit
Age Limit for NABARD Grade A: Candidates’ age should be between 21 to 30 years for apply for NABARD recruitment 2023. i.e., the candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-09-1993 and not later than 01-09-2002. The relaxation in the upper age limit is as follows:
| NABARD Grade A Age Limit Relaxation | ||
| SNo. | Category | Age Relaxation |
| 1 | SC / ST | 05 years |
| 2 | OBC | 03 years |
| 3 | Person with disabilities (General) | 10 years |
| 4 | Person with disabilities(SC /ST) | 15 years |
| 5 | Person with disabilities(OBC) | 13 years |
NABARD Assistant Manager Educational Qualification
| NABARD Assistant Manager Educational Qualification | |
| Post/Department Name | Education Qualification |
| General | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from any recognized University/Institution 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 Ph.D from Institutions recognized by GOI/UGC. |
| Computer/Information Technology | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/Information Technology from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/Information Technology with 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate from a recognised University/Institution. |
| Finance | BBA (Finance/Banking) / BMS (Finance/Banking) with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) OR Two years full-time P.G. Diploma in Management (Finance) / Full-time MBA (Finance) degree from Institutions / Universities recognized by Govt. of India /UGC OR Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 45%). |
| Company Secretary | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Associate membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). The Membership of ICSI must have been obtained on or before 01-09-2023 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from any recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Electrical Engineering with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%)in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Geo Informatics | BE/B.Tech/BSC degree in Geoinformatics from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR ME/M.Tech/MSc degree in Geoinformatics with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| 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 |
| Food Processing | Bachelor’s degree in Food Processing/Food Technology from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Food Processing /Food Technology with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Statistics | Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Statistics with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/ Institution. |
| Mass Communication/Media Specialist | Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media/ Communication/ Journalism/ Advertising & Public Relations from a recognized University/ Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Mass Media/ Communication/ Journalism/ Advertising & Public Relations from a recognized University/Institution with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate. OR Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate with Post graduate diploma in Mass Media/ Communication/ Journalism/ Advertising & Public Relations/ with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
NABARD Recruitment 2023 Selection Process
For Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (RDBS), the candidates will be selected through Prelims, Mains, and Interview rounds. For Officers in Grade ‘A’ (P & SS) only an interview round will be conducted for the selection process. NABARD Grade A 2023 Selection is going to be conducted as follows:
| NABARD Assistant Manager Selection Process | ||
| NABARD Grade A Stages | Marks | Duration |
| Stage 1- Prelims | 200 marks | 120 minutes |
| Stage 2- Mains | 200 marks | 210 minutes |
| Stage 3- Interview | 50 marks | — |
NABARD Assistant Manager Exam Pattern 2023
NABARD Assistant Manager Prelims Exam Pattern
The Preliminary Exam is an online objective test comprising of 200 marks that has to be completed in 2 hours. The Prelims Exam Pattern for NABARD Grade-A has been revised by the authority, which has been discussed below:
| Prelims Exam Test Structure for Assistant Manager | |||
| Sno | Sections Asked | Total Marks/ No. of Questions | Time Taken |
| 1. | Test of Reasoning | 20 | A composite time of 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| 2. | English Language | 30 | |
| 3. | Computer Knowledge | 20 | |
| 4. | Quantitative Aptitide | 20 | |
| 5. | Decision Making | 10 | |
| 6. | General Awareness | 20 | |
| 7. | Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India) | 40 | |
| 8. | Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India | 40 | |
| Total | 200 | ||
NABARD Assistant Manager Mains Exam Pattern
The candidates who clear the preliminary round of the NABARD Assistant Manager 2023 Officer Exam are eligible to appear for the NABARD 2023 Mains Examination. The main examination comprises both Online Objective Test as well as descriptive Test paper. Let’s have a look at the NABARD Grade A 2023 Mains Exam Pattern:
| Mains Exam Test Structure for Assistant Manager | ||||||
| Papers | Subjects | Type of Paper | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Remarks |
| Paper I | General English | Online Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 90 Minutes | Descriptive Answers to be typed using a keyboard |
| Paper-II | Economic & Social Issues/ Stream Specific Paper | Objective | 30 | 50 | 30 minutes | |
| Descriptive Type | 6 questions will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questions [2 of 15 marks each (with difficulty level) and 2 of 10 marks each] | 50 | 90 Minutes | Descriptive Answers to be typed using keyboard either in English or Hindi (Remington and Inscript keyboards) | ||
After the candidate clears the NABARD Grade A 2023 Mains Paper, he/she is finally called for the Interview Process. Final selection is made on how well a candidate fare in the Mains Examination as well as the Interview Process.
NABARD Assistant Manager 2023 Syllabus
The preliminary exam of the NABARD Assistant Manager 2023 Exam will have 7 major sections namely Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, Economic and Social Issues and Agriculture and Rural Development.
Main exam will be conducted in three phases with an inclusion of a descriptive test in English to test a candidate’s proficiency in written English. Apart from these two papers, an interview will be conducted for selected candidates.
Click to Check the NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2023
NABARD Assistant Manager 2023 Salary Structure
The basic salary for NABARD Grade A Officer is Rs. 44,500/- with a pay scale of Rs. 44500 – 2500 (4) – 54500 – 2850 (7) – 74450 – EB – 2850 (4) – 85850 – 3300 (1) – 89150 (17 Years) applicable to Officers in Grade ‘A and At present, initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately Rs. 1,00,000/-. The candidates selected for the post of Assistant Manager posts will be provided with a handsome salary which has been tabulated below:
| NABARD Grade A Salary 2023 | |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 44,500/- |
| Pay-scale | Rs. 44500 – 2500 (4) – 54500 – 2850 (7) – 74450 – EB – 2850 (4) – 85850 – 3300 (1) – 89150 |
| Additional Allowances | Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, reimbursement of expenses for maintenance of vehicle for official purpose, newspaper, internet, telephone charges, book grant and Grade Allowance. |
NABARD Grade A Salary- Click to Check Details
NABARD 2023 Admit Card
The NABARD Admit Card for Grade A posts will be released on the official website www.nabard.org at least 10 to 12 days before the exam date. To download the NABARD Grade A admit card, the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password are required which will be provided at the time of the registration process. Carrying a hard copy of the NABARD Hall Ticket 2023 to the exam hall is mandatory.
NABARD 2023 Result
The results for each stage will be released separately for NABARD Grade A Officer posts. The candidates whose names are notified in the Prelims result will be shortlisted for Mains Exam and the candidates qualifying Mains exam will be called for the Interview round. Once the NABARD Result is out for each stage, we will notify here.
Steps to Check NABARD Result 2023
- Visit the official website of NABARD www.nabard.org
- Search for the result link that appeared on the home page.
- The NABARD Grade A Result PDF will be opened on your screen.
- Check your roll number in the result list.
- Download the result file and save it for future reference.
NABARD 2023 Cut-Off
The official cut-off marks for the NABARD Grade A are decided by the officials after each stage of the recruitment process. NABARD Grade A cut off 2023 will be released after the exam is successfully conducted along with the result, till then the candidates can have a look at the previous year’s cut off marks below. Candidates can evaluate their selection chances by matching their scores with the cut-off list released by NABARD.
NABARD Prelims Cut-Off 2021: Discipline & Category-wise
| NABARD Cut Off 2021 | |||||||||
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | CAT.B | CAT.C | CAT.A | CAT.E |
| Agriculture | 46.25 | 31.50 | 28.00 | 40.75 | 29.00 | 14.25 | 37.50 | 38.75 | 12.75 |
| General | 53.50 | 44.00 | 41.50 | 45.75 | 31.75 | ||||
| Agriculture Engineering | 40.00 | 15.50 | – | 16.00 | – | ||||
| Fisheries | 22.00 | 23.00 | — | 19.25 | – | ||||
| Animal Husbandry | 27.25 | 21.00 | – | 21.00 | – | ||||
| Forestry | 27.00 | 30.50 | – | – | – | ||||
| Plantation/ Horticulture | 24.75 | 14.75 | – | 21.50 | – | ||||
| Water Resources | 20.75 | – | – | 18.75 | – | ||||
| Land Development/ Soil Science | 36.25 | – | – | 15.50 | – | ||||
| Finance | 16.75 | 8.75 | 11.75 | 8.25 | – | ||||
| Computer/ Information Technology | 26.25 | 9.25 | – | 8.50 | 19.75 | ||||
| Rajbhasha | 23.50 | 10.25 | – | – | – | – | 22.50 | — | — |
NABARD Cut-Off Prelims 2021: Sectional Cut-Off
| Category | Qualifying Section | Merit Section | ||||||
| RE | EL | CK | QA | DM | GA | ES | AR | |
| 20 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 40 | 40 | |
| Unreserved and EWS | 3.75 | 11.25 | 3.25 | 5.00 | 1.25 | 3.00 | 4.50 | 6.50 |
| OBC, ST, SC, PWBD | 1.25 | 7.50 | 2.00 | 2.50 | 1.00 | 1.75 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
Check NABARD Cut Off – Previous Year
NABARD Exam Preparation
To prepare effectively for the NABARD Grade-A 2023 exam, it is really necessary for a candidate to excel in the subjects being asked in the Preliminary and main exams. Candidates can prepare for the written test either through our Online Mock Test Series or by joining the Career Power Gold Online Classroom Program. Now is the time, to buckle up and set your foot on the paddle for accelerated preparation for NABARD Grade-A 2023 exam.