NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification

NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification has been officially released on the National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development’s official website. This notification pertains to the recruitment of aspirants for the position of Assistant Manager Grade A. A total of 150 vacancies have been announced for which candidates can submit their application forms from 02 September to 23 September 2023. Individuals aspiring to join NABARD are strongly advised to thoroughly review the details provided in the NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification as outlined below.

NABARD Grade A

NABARD, short for the National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development, conducts various examinations annually to recruit personnel for the Apex Development Financial Institution of India. Some of the prominent exams conducted by NABARD include:

• NABARD Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’)
• NABARD Manager (Grade ‘B’)
• NABARD Development Assistant
• NABARD Office Attendant

As one of the prestigious banking exams in India, NABARD attracts thousands of candidates who aspire to be part of the esteemed banking sector every year. NABARD’s headquarters are located in Mumbai, and this apex financial institution has branches throughout the country. It plays a crucial role in planning, executing, and managing policies that drive agricultural development and improve the economic conditions of rural areas in India.

NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 Overview

The table below presents all the essential details regarding the NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification:

NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification

The NABARD Grade A 2023 notification for Grade A has been officially released for the fiscal year 2023-24. We provide the notification PDF of NABARD Grade ‘A’ Recruitment here. The selection process consists of three stages: prelims, mains, and an interview. In this article, we offer comprehensive details regarding the NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2023, including important dates, eligibility criteria, application fees, syllabus, and more.

NABARD Grade A 2023: Important Dates

Below are the crucial dates related to the NABARD Grade A Notification 2023:

NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 Apply Online

The NABARD Grade A application process has commenced for eligible and interested candidates. The online registration window was activated on 02 September and will remain open until 23 September 2023. Interested candidates can apply directly for the NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification through the provided direct link.

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NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2023

A total of 150 vacancies have been announced for the position of Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Rural Development Banking Service). The following table provides the discipline-wise distribution of NABARD Grade A Vacancies for 2023:

NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification Application Fees

The application fees structure for various categories for NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification is as follows:

NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2023

Candidates can apply for only ONE Post/Discipline of their choice and must adhere to the NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria for 2023. Eligibility criteria should be met as of 01 September 2023 (01.09.2023).

NABARD Grade A Education Qualification 2023

• General: Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree with a minimum of 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Ph.D. OR Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountant/Company Secretary with Bachelor’s degree OR Two-year full-time P.G. Diploma in Management/full-time MBA degree from Institutions recognized by GOI/UGC with Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
• Food Processing: Bachelor’s degree in Food Processing/Food Technology with 50% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Postgraduate degree in Food Processing/Food Technology/Dairy Sciences and/or Dairy Technology with 50% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution.
• Geo Informatics: BE/B.Tech/BSC degree in Geoinformatics with 50% marks (PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or ME/M.Tech/MSC degree in Geoinformatics with a minimum of 50% marks (PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate from a recognized university.
• Information Technology: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Technology/Computer Applications/Information Technology with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants 45%) in aggregate or a post-graduate degree Computer Science/Computer Technology/Computer Applications/Information Technology with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants 45%) in aggregate from a recognized university.
• Company Secretary: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Associate membership of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). The Membership of ICSI must have been obtained on or before 01-01-2020.
• 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 GoI/UGC OR Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 45%).
• Statistics: Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics with 50% marks (PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree in Statistics with a minimum of 50% marks (PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate from a recognized university.
• 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 Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering with 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 (ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Postgraduate degree in Forestry with 55% marks (ST/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 Postgraduate 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 Postgraduate diploma in Mass Media/Communication/Journalism/Advertising & Public Relations/ with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution.

NABARD Grade A Age Limit 2023

The minimum and maximum age limits for NABARD Grade A 2023 (RDBS) are 21 and 30 years, respectively, as of 01 September 2023 (01.09.2023).

NABARD Grade A 2023 Exam Pattern

Prelims Exam Pattern

The preliminary exam pattern for NABARD Grade A 2023 (RDBS) is as follows:

NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2023

The following is the NABARD Grade A Syllabus for the Prelims Examination, Phase-I of NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 for the posts of Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS).

i) Test of Reasoning – 20 marks

Alphanumeric Series, Order and Ranking, Direction Sense, Alphabet Test, Data Sufficiency, Inequalities, Seating Arrangement, Puzzle, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding, Logical Reasoning

ii) English Language – 40 marks

Cloze test, Fillers, Spotting the errors, Para Jumbles, New pattern questions, Idioms and phrases, Word Rearrangement, Column Based questions, Sentence improvement, Paragraph Completion, Grammar, Reading Comprehension

iii) Computer Knowledge – 20 marks

History of Computers, Basics of computers, basic definitions, hardware and software, internet, computer security and cyber security, abbreviations, input and output devices

iv) General Awareness – 20 marks

Current Affairs: Sports, National, International, Appointments, Schemes, Awards, Summits, Agreements, Committee, Obituaries, Business, Defense, Economy, Books and Authors, State News, Important Days, Science and Technology, Reports and Ranking, Miscellaneous, Banking/Economy Current Affairs, Static Awareness

v) Quantitative Aptitude – 20 marks

Mensuration, Partnership, Average, Ages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Speed Time Distance, Boat & Stream, Trains, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Number System, Mixture & Allegation, Pipes & Cistern, Probability, Permutation & Combination, Data Interpretation, Quantity Based, Data Sufficiency, Simplification, Approximation, Quadratic Inequalities, Number Series, Caselet

vi) Economic & Social Issues (with focus on Rural India) – 40 marks

vii) Agriculture & Rural Development (with focus on Rural India) – 40 marks