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NABARD Recruitment 2022: The National Bank for Rural and Agricultural Development Bank (NABARD) has releasedthe admit card for the recruitment of Assistant Manager in Grade A (Protocol and Security Service) and Grade A (Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS) /Rajbhasha Service). The admit card has been released on the NABARD official website on August 26, 2022. The link to download the NABARD Grade A admit card has been given below.
According to the NABARD notification 2022, a total of 170 vacancies have been released, out of which 168 are for the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS). Rajbahsha Service (RS), and 2 for the Protocol and Security service (P & SS). The exam is scheduled on September 7, 2022. Let us take a look at the steps to apply, eligibility, important dates and other details related to NABARD Recruitment 2022.
Latest Updates:
– NABARD Grade A Assistant Manager Admit Card Released. Click here to download.
Before going further into details of NABARD recruitment 2022, let’s take a look at the overview of the NABARD exam from the table mentioned below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Exam Name | NABARD Grade A |
| Exam Level | National |
| Name of Post | Assistant Manager |
| Vacancy | 170 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | Government job |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
Candidates can check the details of the important events and schedules related to the NABARD 2022 exam from the table mentioned below:
| Events | NABARD Important Dates |
| NABARD Notification 2022 Release Date | July 12, 2022 |
| Application Process Start Date | July 18, 2022 |
| Deadline to submit Application Form | August 7, 2022 |
| Prelims Admit Card Release Date | August 26, 2022 |
| NABARD 2022 Prelims Exam Date | September 7, 2022 |
| Prelims Result date | To be announced |
| Mains Admit Card Release Date | To be announced |
| NABARD Mains Exam date 2022 | To be announced |
| Mains Exam Result Date | To be announced |
NABARD has announced 170 openings in the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS) / (Rajbhasha Service) / (Protocol & Security Service) for Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’. Let us take a look at the below table for the detailed NABARD Vacancies for Grade A Assistant Manager.
| POST | SC | ST | OBC | UR | TOTAL |
| Assistant Manager (P & SS) | – | – | 1 | 1 | 2 |
|
POST |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
TOTAL |
PwBD |
|
Assistant Manager (RDBS) |
|||||||
|
General |
33 |
12 |
6 |
21 |
8 |
80 |
7 |
|
Agriculture Engineering |
1 |
– |
1 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
|
|
Fisheries |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
2 |
|
|
Forestry |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
3 |
|
|
Land Development/Soil Science |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
3 |
|
|
Plantation/Horticulture |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
|
|
Civil Engineering |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
1 |
3 |
|
|
Environmental Engineering/Science |
1 |
1 |
– |
2 |
– |
4 |
|
|
Finance |
11 |
5 |
– |
11 |
3 |
30 |
|
|
Computer/Information Technology |
10 |
4 |
– |
9 |
2 |
25 |
|
|
Agri Marketing/Agri Business Management |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
|
|
Development Management |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
3 |
|
|
TOTAL |
63 |
26 |
8 |
47 |
17 |
161 |
|
|
Assistant Manager (Rajbahsha) |
4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
– |
7 |
1 |
Candidates can check the eligibility requirements for NABARD Grade A and Grade B posts below:
In order to appear for the NABARD Grade A or Grade B exam, the candidate must be a citizen of India. To apply for this examination, you must have proof that you are an Indian citizen.
Candidates can check the age criteria for NABARD Recruitment for Grade A & Grade B posts below:
Age Limit for NABARD Grade-A: Candidates must be between the ages of 21 to 30 as of July 1, 2021. Specifically, the applicant must have been born between July 2, 1991, and July 1, 2000.
Age Limit for NABARD Officers in Grade ‘A’ (P & SS): The candidate’s age must be between 25 to 40 years as of July 1, 2021, i.e., the candidate must have been born between July 1, 1981, and July 1, 1996.
Age Limit for NABARD Grade B: Candidates must be between the ages of 25 to 32 as of July 1, 2021, i.e., the candidate must have been born between July 2, 1989, and July 1, 1996.
| Serial No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC / ST | 05 years |
| 2 | OBC | 03 years |
| 3 | A person with disabilities (General) | 10 years |
| 4 | A person with disabilities(SC /ST) | 15 years |
| 5 | A person with disabilities(OBC) | 13 years |
Candidates can check the education qualification details for the posts of Grade A & B exam from the table mentioned below:
| Academic Qualification for Grade A | ||
| S. No. | Post/Department Name | Education Qualification (as of 01/07/2021) |
| 1 | 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 PhD 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. |
| 2 | Agriculture | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with 50% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/ Agronomy) with a minimum of 50% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate from a recognised University / Institution. |
| 3 | Agriculture Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering with 50% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Postgraduate degree in Agriculture Engineering with a minimum of 50% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate from a recognised University / Institution. |
| 4 | Animal Husbandry | Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate. |
| 5 | Fisheries | Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Science from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate or Postgraduate degree in Fisheries Science with 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate. |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | Plantation/Horticulture | Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree in Horticulture with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate |
| 8 | Land Development/Soil Science | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy) with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy) with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University / Institution |
| 9 | Water Resources | Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology/Applied Hydrology or Geology/Applied Geology / Hydrogeology /Irrigation /Water Supply & sanitation as one of the subjects with 60% marks (PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree in Hydrology/Applied Hydrology or Geology/Applied Geology with Hydrogeology /Irrigation /Water Supply & sanitation as one of the subjects with 55% marks in aggregate (PWBD applicants 50%) from a recognized University. |
| 10 | 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 recognised by GoI /UGC or Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 45%). |
| 11 | Computer/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 recognised university. |
| Academic Qualification for Grade B | Bachelor’s degree in any subject from any recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/ ST/ PWBD applicants 55%) or postgraduate degree with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/ ST/ PWBD applicants 50%) from a recognized university or PhD. | |
Candidates who want to apply for the NABARD 2022 application form should follow the procedures below to complete the online application form:
1st Step: Visit the NABARD official website – www.nabard.org.
2nd Step: On the home screen, select the “Careers Notice” tab.
3rd Step: Choose the post that you want to apply for, and click on the “Apply Now” button on the same tab.
4th Step: You will be redirected to a new tab. On the right, click on the button saying “Click here for New Registration”.
5th Step: Fill out the NABARD Application Form 2022 with the details as requested on the page.
6th Step: Upload your photograph and signature as per the specifications mentioned.
7th Step: Cross-check all the information provided thoroughly, and click on the “Submit” button.
8th Step: Pay the NABARD application fee and click on “Submit” button.
9th Step: Download and take a printout of the NABARD Registration form for future reference.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR NABARD GRADE A ASSISTANT MANAGER – P & SS
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR NABARD GRADE A ASSISTANT MANAGER – RDBS/RAJBAHSHA SERVICE
The Application Fee for the post of Grade A, and B are as follows:
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation charges | Total |
| SC/ ST/ PWBD | NIL | 150 | 150* |
| For all others | 650 | 150 | 800* |
* Exclusive of applicable GST
Note: Staff satisfying the education qualification are eligible to apply.
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation charges | Total |
| SC/ ST/ PWBD | NIL | Rs. 150 | Rs. 150 |
| For all others | Rs.750 | Rs. 150 | Rs. 900 |
Note: Staff satisfying the education qualification are eligible to apply.
The stages of the NABARD selection process are as follows. In order to be considered for the exam, candidates must clear each stage.
The Preliminary Exam is an online objective test of 200 marks that must be completed in two hours. The authority has revised the Prelims Exam Pattern for NABARD Grade-A, which is tabulated below:
| Sno | Sections Asked | Total Marks/ No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Test of Reasoning | 20 |
| 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 |
Candidates who clear the NABARD Grade A 2022 Officer Exam preliminary round are eligible to attend the NABARD 2022 Mains Exam. Both an online objective test and a descriptive test paper are included in the Mains Examination. Take a peek at the NABARD Grade A Mains Exam Pattern from the table mentioned below:
| Paper | Grade A | Type of Paper | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General English | Online Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| 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 |
Those who will clear the Mains exam will be invited to an interview round. NABARD Grade-A Personal Interview has a maximum score of 25 marks. However, the final decision is based on a candidate’s performance in the Mains Exam and the Interview Process.
The NABARD Grace-B Preliminary Exam is an online objective test of 200 marks that must be completed in two hours. The exam pattern for NABARD Grade B Prelims Exam are mentioned in the below table:
| Sno | Sections Asked | Total Marks/ No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Test of Reasoning | 20 |
| 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 |
Candidates who clear the prelims exam will be entitled to take the NABARD Grade B Mains Exam. The detailed NABARD Grade B Mains Exam Pattern is mentioned in the below table:
| Paper | Grade A | Type of Paper | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General English | Online Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paper-II | Economic & Social Issues | 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 | ||
| Paper-III | Development Economics, Statistics, Finance and Management | 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 |
Candidates who will successfully clear the Mains Exam will be called for an interview round. NABARD Grade B Personal Interview has a maximum score of 40 marks. Candidates’ scores in the Main exam and the Personal Interview will be used to create the final merit list. As a result, candidates must perform well in both the Mains and the Personal Interviews.
Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, Economic and Social Issues, and Agriculture and Rural Development will be the seven major sections of the NABARD Grade A & Grade B Prelims Syllabus.
The NABARD Grade A syllabus for the Mains exam covers the topics from Economic and Social Issues, Agriculture & Rural Development, Information Technology, and Legal Services. However, the NABARD Grade B Syllabus for the Mains exam covers the topics from English, Economic and Social Issues, Agriculture & Rural Development, Finance & Management, Statistics, and Development Economics.
The NABARD Admit Card for Grade A is released by the authorities on August 26, 2022 on the official website www.nabard.org. Candidates have to enter their Registration Number or Roll Number, as well as the Date of Birth to download the NABARD Grade A/B admit card. It is mandatory to bring a hard copy of the NABARD Hall Ticket to the examination centre.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD NABARD GRADE A ADMIT CARD
The NABARD will release recruitment results at different stages, i.e., Prelims, Mains and Final results. Candidates will download the result by entering the Registration Number and Password after it is declared on the official website. Candidates qualifying prelims will be allowed to appear for the main exam. Candidates qualifying mains will be called for the interview process. The final merit list will be released after the interview is over.
After each stage of the recruitment procedure, NABARD decides the official cut-off marks for NABARD Grade A and Grade B exams. The cut-off marks will be released after the declaration of the result. The cut-offs will be decided based on the number of vacancies, number of candidates appearing for the exam and difficulty level of the exam. Candidates can evaluate their chances of being selected by comparing their scores to the NABARD cut-off list.
Candidates can check the NABARD Salary as mentioned below:
Basic Pay: Rs.28,150/- per month
Pay Scale: 28150-1550(4) -34350-1750(7) – 46600 –EB – 1750(4)- 53600-2000(1)-55600
Allowances: Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Grade Allowance
Initial Gross Emoluments: (Approx) Rs. 62,600/- per month
Basic Pay: Rs.35,150/- per month
Pay Scale: 35150 – 1750 (9) – 50900 – EB – 1750(2) – 54400 – 2000 (4) – 62400
Allowances: Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Grade Allowance.
Initial Gross Emoluments: (Approx) Rs. 73,600/- per month
Let us take a look at a few frequently asked questions on NABARD Recruitment 2022 are given below:
Q.1: When will the NABARD Grade A recruitment 2022 exam be conducted?
Ans: The NABARD Grade A exam for Assistant Manager will be conducted on August 5, 2022.
Q.2: Is NABARD Grade A exam conducted every year?
Ans: Yes, NABARD Grade A recruitment is conducted every year depending on the number of vacancies.
Q.3: What is the selection process for NABARD Grade-A recruitment?
Ans: The selection process for RDBS comprises a preliminary exam, main exam, and interview. Candidates for the P&SS post are selected based on interviews only.
Q.4: What is the salary of a NABARD Grade A Officer?
Ans: NABARD Assistant Managers (Grade A post) have a basic salary of Rs. 28150/- p.m. in the scale of 28150-1550(4) -34350-1750(7) – 46600 –EB – 1750(4)- 53600-2000(1)-55600.
Q.5: When will the NABARD Assistant Manager Admit Card for Grade A be released?
Ans: The NABARD Grade A admit card for Assistant Manager has been released on August 26, 2022. The direct link to download has been given in this article.
Q.6: What is the work of the NABARD Grade B Officer?
Ans: NABARD Grade B Manager is responsible for maintaining customer relationships, monitoring the accounting procedures, approving loans, enabling smooth functioning of the office, coordinating with various departments, and facilitating inter-departmental assignments.
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