The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released its NABARD Grade A Recruitment Notification 2025–26 (Advertisement No. 05/Grade A/2025-26), inviting online applications for the post of Assistant Manager (Grade A) across multiple streams including Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS), Legal Service, and Protocol & Security Service.
NABARD, an apex development financial institution fully owned by the Government of India, offers one of the most prestigious and secure career opportunities in the banking and development sector.
Key Highlights of NABARD Grade A 2025 Notification
✔ Total Vacancies: 91
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Assistant Manager (RDBS): 85
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Assistant Manager (Legal): 2
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Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security): 4
Of the 85 RDBS posts, 7 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD).
Important Dates
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application & Fee Payment | 08 November 2025 – 30 November 2025 |
| Phase I (Preliminary Exam) | 20 December 2025 |
| Phase II (Mains Exam – RDBS/Legal) | 25 January 2026 |
| Phase III (Psychometric Test) | To be announced |
Vacancy Details (Discipline-wise)
Assistant Manager (RDBS) – 85 Vacancies
Disciplines include:
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General
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Chartered Accountant
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Company Secretary
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Finance
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Computer/Information Technology
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Agriculture Engineering
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Horticulture
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Fisheries
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Food Processing
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Land Development & Soil Science
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Civil Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
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Media Specialist
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Economics
(Full distribution by category available in the notification.)
Assistant Manager (Legal) – 2 Vacancies
Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) – 4 Vacancies
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (as on 01.11.2025)
For RDBS & Legal
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21 to 30 years
(Born between 02 Nov 1995 and 01 Nov 2004)
Relaxations:
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OBC: +3 years
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SC/ST: +5 years
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PWBD: +10 years (General), +13 years (OBC), +15 years (SC/ST)
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EXS: as per rules
For Protocol & Security Service
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25 to 40 years
(No age relaxation)
Educational Qualifications (as on 01.11.2025)
(A) For RDBS
General:
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Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PWBD), OR
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PG degree/MBA/PGDM with 55% (50% for SC/ST/PWBD), OR
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CA/CS/CMA/ICWA, OR
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Ph.D.
Specialized Streams:
Each discipline has specific requirements. Examples:
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IT: B.Tech/BE in CS/IT/EC/Data Science/AI/ML with 60% OR PG with 55%.
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Finance: BBA/BMS (Finance) with 60%, MBA (Finance) with 55%, CA, CFA, FRM etc.
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Agricultural & Allied Sciences: Bachelors/Masters in relevant fields with required percentages.
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Economics: PG in Applied Economics with 55% (50% SC/PWBD).
(All discipline-specific qualifications are taken directly from the notification.)
(B) For Legal Service
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law with 60% marks, OR
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LLM with 55% marks
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Practicing advocates must present Bar Council Registration & Experience Certificates.
(C) For Protocol & Security Service
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Minimum 10 years of commissioned service in Army/Navy/Air Force.
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Five years allowed for PWBD candidates.
Selection Procedure
For RDBS & Legal
Selection will be conducted in four stages:
Phase I – Preliminary Exam (Objective)
Total: 200 marks | 120 minutes
Includes Reasoning, English, GA, Computer, Quantitative Aptitude, ESI, and ARD.
Only merit-section scores count for shortlisting to Mains.
Phase II – Main Examination
Two Papers:
| Paper | Type | Marks |
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| Paper I – English | Descriptive | 100 |
| Paper II – ESI & ARD (General) OR Stream-specific (Specialists) | Objective + Descriptive | 100 |
Phase III – Psychometric Test
Mandatory, qualifying nature.
Phase IV – Interview
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50 marks
Final merit = Mains + Interview
For Protocol & Security Service
Phase I – Online Exam
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200 marks
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Includes Reasoning, English, GA (with focus on Banking), and Professional Knowledge.
Phase II – Psychometric Test
Phase III – Interview (50 marks)
Final merit = Online Exam + Interview
Exam Centers
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Phase I: Conducted nationwide across 33 states/UTs.
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Phase II & Psychometric Test: Conducted in major metro cities.
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Interview Centers: Selected major locations.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
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| SC/ST/PWBD | Only ₹150 (intimation charges) |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹700 + ₹150 = ₹850 |
| NABARD Staff | Fee reimbursed later |
Salary & Perks
Starting Basic Pay: ₹44,500/-
(Grade A Scale: 44,500 – 89,150)
Approx. Initial Gross Salary: ~₹1,00,000 per month
Benefits include:
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Bank accommodation (subject to availability)
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Medical facilities (OPD + hospitalization)
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LTC
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Furnishing allowance
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Vehicle maintenance reimbursement
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Loans at concessional rates (home, vehicle, education, PC)
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NPS, Gratuity, Group Insurance
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only at
👉 www.nabard.org
between 08 November – 30 November 2025
Candidates must:
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Upload photo, signature, thumb impression & handwritten declaration.
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Use their own email ID and mobile number.
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Follow all specifications for scanned documents.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
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| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
Conclusion
The NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025–26 presents an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a prestigious career in development banking, agriculture & rural development, finance, law, and other technical areas.
With attractive salary, long-term career stability, and the opportunity to contribute to India’s rural development, this recruitment drive is one of the biggest government notifications of the year.
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