NABARD Assistant Manager Grade-A Recruitment 2025 has been officially announced by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development for a total of 91 posts across various disciplines including RDBS, Legal, and Protocol & Security Service. The online application process started on 8th November 2025 and will remain open until 30th November 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through the official NABARD website. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for graduates and postgraduates to join one of India’s premier financial institutions with an attractive starting salary of Rs. 44,500 per month along with various allowances and benefits. The selection process includes preliminary examination, mains examination, psychometric test, and personal interview.
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Organization Name
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Post Name
Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (RDBS/Legal/Protocol & Security Service)
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR Post Graduate degree/MBA/PGDM with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR CA/CS/CMA/ICWA OR Ph.D from recognized institutions
AM (RDBS) – Chartered Accountant
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Membership of ICAI obtained on or before 01-11-2025
AM (RDBS) – Company Secretary
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Associate/Fellow Membership of ICSI obtained on or before 01-11-2025
AM (RDBS) – Finance
BBA/BMS (Finance/Banking) with 60% marks OR MBA/MMS (Finance) with 55% marks OR Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis with 60% marks OR CA/CMA membership OR CFA/FRM certification
AM (RDBS) – Computer/IT
Four-year B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Data Science/AI & ML with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR Post Graduate degree in relevant fields with 55% marks OR Graduate with DOEACC ‘B’ Level
AM (Legal)
Bachelor’s Degree in Law recognized by UGC and Bar Council with 60% marks OR LLM with 55% marks
AM (Protocol & Security)
Ex-servicemen with minimum 10 years commissioned service (5 years for PwBD) in Army/Navy/Air Force holding valid Ex-Serviceman Identity Card
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Number of Posts
Unreserved (UR)
40
Scheduled Caste (SC)
14
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
9
Other Backward Classes (OBC)
20
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
8
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
7 (horizontal reservation in RDBS only)
State-Wise Vacancy Details
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Details
Posting Location
All India basis – candidates may be posted anywhere in India including rural areas
Regional Offices
NABARD has regional offices across all states and union territories
Transfer Policy
All selected candidates are liable to be transferred anywhere in India as per organizational requirements
Important Documents Required
Document
Specifications
Educational Certificates
Degree/Diploma certificates, Mark sheets of all semesters/years
Category Certificate
Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) issued by competent authority valid for financial year 2025-26 (issued on or after 01-04-2025)
Age Proof
Birth Certificate, 10th class certificate, Passport, or any government-issued document
PwBD Certificate
Disability certificate issued by competent medical authority (Appendix I/II) dated on or before 30 November 2025
Identity Proof
Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, or any valid photo ID
Photograph
Recent passport size colored photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm)
Signature
Scanned signature on white paper with black ink
No Objection Certificate
For candidates currently employed in Government/PSU/Banks – to be submitted at interview stage
Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision Making, General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues (focus on Rural India), Agriculture & Rural Development
Phase II (Mains) – Paper I
General English (Essay, Précis writing, Comprehension, Business/Office Correspondence) – Descriptive
Phase II (Mains) – Paper II
Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development (for General); Stream-specific subjects for specialized disciplines; Legal subjects for Legal Service – Objective + Descriptive
Phase III
Psychometric Test (MCQ based, 90 minutes duration) – Mandatory
Interview
Communication skills, domain knowledge, analytical thinking, understanding of rural banking and agricultural policies
Exam Pattern
Exam Phase
Total Questions
Total Marks
Duration
Negative Marking
Phase I (Preliminary)
200 Questions
200 Marks
120 Minutes
1/4 mark deduction for each wrong answer
Phase II (Mains) – Paper I
3 Questions (Descriptive)
100 Marks
90 Minutes
As per marking scheme
Phase II (Mains) – Paper II
30 (Objective) + 4 out of 6 (Descriptive)
50 + 50 = 100 Marks
30 + 90 = 120 Minutes
1/4 mark deduction for objective questions
Phase III (Psychometric Test)
MCQ based
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90 Minutes
Mandatory to appear
Interview
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50 Marks
Variable
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Selection Process
Stage
Process
Stage 1
Online Preliminary Examination – Candidates qualifying and ranking sufficiently high (maximum 1:25 ratio) will be called for Mains
Stage 2
Online Mains Examination – Candidates must clear individual test cut-offs and total score cut-offs
Stage 3
Psychometric Test (Mandatory) – All candidates shortlisted for interview must appear for this test
Stage 4
Personal Interview – Final selection based on combined performance in Mains + Interview (50 marks)
Final Merit
Prepared discipline-wise based on Mains + Interview marks taken together
Bank accommodation (subject to availability), Medical facilities, Festival advance, Leave Travel Concession, Loans at concessional rates for housing/car/education, Pension (New Pension Scheme – NPS), Gratuity, Group Term Insurance
How to Apply for NABARD Assistant Manager Grade-A Recruitment 2025
Step
Procedure
Step 1
Visit the official NABARD website at www.nabard.org and click on “Career” section
Step 2
Click on the “APPLY ONLINE” link for Assistant Manager Grade-A Recruitment 2025 (Advertisement No. 05/Grade A/2025-26)
Step 3
Click on “Click here for New Registration” tab and enter your Name, Contact details, Email ID, and Date of Birth
Step 4
Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password sent to your email and mobile
Step 5
Login using Registration Number and Password to complete the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, work experience, category, post preference, exam center choice, etc.
Step 6
Upload scanned documents – Photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 20-50 KB, JPG/JPEG format), Signature (with black ink, 10-20 KB, JPG/JPEG format), Left Thumb Impression (20-50 KB), Handwritten Declaration (50-100 KB)
Step 7
Verify all entered details carefully using the “Preview” option before final submission
Step 8
Pay the application fee online using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI/Mobile Wallets (Rs. 850 for General/OBC/EWS; Rs. 150 for SC/ST/PwBD)
Step 9
After successful payment, click on “FINAL SUBMIT” button – once submitted, no changes can be made
Step 10
Take a printout of the completed application form and fee receipt for future reference
Step 11
Download the admit card from the official website before the examination date (link will be activated in due course)
