NABARD Exams

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NABARD Overview

National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is the apex financial institution in India that is responsible for catering to the finance and credit needs of the people, especially the rural population. A large proportion of the rural population is dependent on agriculture as a major source of economic activity. NABARD is one of the most popular banks of the country and is completely owned by the Government of India. 

NABARD recruitment process attracts thousands of candidates every year who are willing to join the banking industry. The bank recruit candidates both on regular and contractual basis. NABARD recruits candidates to Group A post for Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS), Protocol & Security Service (P&SS), Rajbhasha and Legal. Other examinations are also conducted for recruitment to the posts on Group B and C. The selection process for RDBS post is done through stages of the preliminary examination, mains exam, and interview. The Selection for the P&SS post is done directly through interview only.

Exams Conducted by NABARD

NABARD conducts various examinations every year to recruit staff in the Apex Development Financial Institution of India. The prominent exams conducted by NABARD are as follows:

1. NABARD Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’)

2. NABARD Manager (Grade ‘B’)

3. NABARD Development Assistant

4. NABARD Office Attendant

NABARD Exams Calendar

The NABARD Exam dates for the 2020 recruitment process are released on the official portal of NABARD on 15th January 2020. The notification contains all the important dates and relevant specification for the various NABARD examinations. Since the NABARD examination dates are subject to change from time to time, hence the candidates are advised to keep checking the official portal for recent updates.

NABARD Exam Dates

The important dates for various NABARD examinations are as follows:

1. The NABARD Grade A Prelims exam for Assistant Manager post was conducted on 25th February 2020.

2. The NABARD Grade A Mains Exam for recruitment to Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS)/ Rajbhasha/Legal, is scheduled to be held on 24th September 2020.

3. The NABARD Grade A interview phase for recruitment to Protocol and Security Service is scheduled for March 2020.

4. The NABARD Grade B exam is scheduled to be held in July 2020.

5. The NABARD Office Attendant exam was held on 14th March 2020.

Vacancies for Various NABARD Exams

The NABARD Vacancies are decided by the recruiting body of this financial institution. The vacancies for various NABARD examinations are mentioned as follows:

• Total vacancies for NABARD Assistant Manager in Grade A post for Rural Development Banking Service is 139.

• Total vacancies for NABARD Assistant Manager in Grade A post for Rajbhasha Service is 8.

• Total vacancies for NABARD Assistant Manager in Grade A post for Legal Service is 3.

• Total vacancies for NABARD Assistant Manager in Grade A post for Protocol and Security Service is 4.

• Total vacancies for NABARD Grade B post is 8.

• Total vacancies for NABARD Development Assistant post is 180.

• Total vacancies for NABARD Office Attendant post is 73.

NABARD Exams Eligibility

It is very important to check for the eligibility criteria before applying for the examination. A candidate should be aware of whether he or she does fall under the eligible category so that the application has no chance of getting rejected afterwards. The major areas for eligibility are age, nationality and educational qualification.

• Age:

The minimum age specified for Manager (Grade B) has been lowered to 21 years from 25 years. Hence, a candidate must be between 21 – 35 years as on January 30, 2016, to be eligible to apply for grade B positions. The age limit for Assistant Manager (Grade A) is 21 – 30 years.

• Educational Qualification:

The requirements for educational qualification include a Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% aggregate marks OR Master`s degree) with minimum of 55% marks.

• Nationality:

Candidate should be a citizen of India in order to be eligible to sit for the exams.

NABARD Exams Pattern

The exam pattern gives a complete idea on the exam based on the expectation level of the candidates. The Exam Pattern gives detailed information regarding the question set, topics and marking scheme of the exam. The exam pattern is mentioned for Grade A Assistant Manager post, which comprises of three stages:

• Prelims Exam (MCQ)

• Mains Exam ( MCQ+Descriptive )

• Interview

NABARD Exams Syllabus

The NABARD Exam syllabus is based on the previous years’ analysis of that exam and mostly it does not change every year. The NABARD syllabus for various exams majorly consists of the following topics:

1. NABARD Grade A Prelims Exam:

• English

• Reasoning

• Quantitative Aptitude

• General awareness

• Computer

• Economic and Social Issues

• Agriculture and Rural Development

2. NABARD Grade A Mains Exam:

• General English

• Economic and Social issues 

• Agriculture and Rural Development

3. NABARD Grade B Exam:

• English Language

• Quantitative Aptitude

• Computer Knowledge

• General Awareness

• Economic and Social Issues

4. NABARD Development Assistant Exam:

• Numerical Ability

• English Language

• Professional Knowledge

• Reasoning

5. NABARD Office Attendant Exam:

• Numerical ability

• Reasoning

• English Language

• General Awareness

• Quantitative Aptitude

FAQ’s

Q1. What are the details of Grade A recruitment?

NABARD recruit candidates for Grade A post for Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS), Protocol & Security Service (P&SS), Rajbhasha and Legal

Q2. What are the stages for NABARD recruitment process?

The selection process for RDBS comprises of the preliminary exam, mains exam, and interview. Candidates for P&SS post are selected only on the basis of interview.

Q3. Is NABARD recruitment conducted every year?

Yes, recruitment is conducted every year depending upon the number of vacancies.

Q4. Which exam is easier to qualify- NABARD Grade A or RBI Grade B?

NABARD Grade A is easier to crack as compared to RBI Grade B exam.

Q5. Is there any number of attempts?

No, there is no cap on the number of attempts. A candidate can appear for the examination, multiple times.