Apply Now – Recruitment 2025 – NABARD Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’): Complete Notification, Syllabus & Application Guide

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About the Post

This page is a consolidated, publication-ready article that brings together the full NABARD Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’) recruitment advertisement (RDBS / Legal / Protocol & Security), detailed syllabus for Phase-II (Main Examination), exam pattern, eligibility, PWBD rules, application procedure (step-by-step), photo/signature specifications, exam centres, terms and conditions, pre-recruitment training details, and a 10-item FAQ. The content below reproduces the official information as provided in the advertisement and related annexures.

Important: Candidates must refer to the official notification and www.nabard.org for any corrigenda or updates. This page is intended to present the full recruitment information in a single, SEO-friendly article for easy referencing.

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Vacancy Details

Discipline wise

Discipline / Post	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
AM (RDBS) — General	20	7	4*	13	4	48
Chartered Accountant	2	1	0	1	0	4
Company Secretary	1	0	0	1	0	2
Finance	2	1	1	1	0	5
Computer / IT	4	2	1	2	1	10
Agriculture Engineering	1	0	0	0	0	1
Plantation & Horticulture	1	0	0	1	0	2
Fisheries	1	0	1	0	0	2
Food Processing	0	1	0	0	1	2
Land Development & Soil Science	1	0	0	1	0	2
Civil Engineering	0	1	1	0	0	2
Electrical Engineering	1	0	0	0	1	2
Media Specialist	1	0	0	0	0	1
Economics	0	1	0	0	1	2
AM (RDBS) Total	35	14	8	20	8	85
AM (Legal)	2	0	0	0	0	2
AM (Protocol & Security)	3	0	1	0	0	4
Grand Total	40	14	9	20	8	91

*Includes 02 ST backlog vacancies.

Note: NABARD may increase/decrease vacancies, and reserves right not to fill any vacancy. Candidates should verify discipline-wise vacancies on the official notification.

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Reservation For SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PWBD

• Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS will be implemented as per Government of India rules.
• OBC candidates in the ‘creamy layer’ are not eligible for OBC reservation and must apply as General.
• PWBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) reservation is horizontal within overall vacancies for each category (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS).
• AM (RDBS) has 7 PWBD vacancies distributed among categories (a–e). PWBD candidates get age relaxation and fee concessions as specified; intimation charges may still apply. See Table II in the notification for category-wise functional requirements.
• For AM (Legal) and AM (Protocol & Security), PWBD candidates may apply but concessions vary; no dedicated PWBD vacancies for Legal/Protocol were specified, but eligible PWBD may apply (age relaxation only, and for Protocol & Security no age relaxation is permitted for any category).

EWS: Candidates whose family income is below ₹8.00 lakh and meet asset criteria as per Government rules may avail EWS reservation. Assets and income exclusions are listed in the notice.

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Eligibility

Important general points

• Candidates must possess the required educational qualification on or before 01.11.2025 (final-year results declared on or before that date).
• Candidates can apply for only one post/discipline. Multiple applications will mean only the last valid application is considered; fees for earlier applications will be forfeited.
• If degree certificate does not specify specialization, candidate must produce a university certificate confirming specialization.
• Where professional membership is required (CA / CS / ICWA / etc.), membership must have been obtained on or before 01.11.2025.

A. Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’ — RDBS (General)

• Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD 55%) OR
• Post Graduate degree / MBA/PGDM with 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD 50%) OR
• CA / CS / CMA / ICWA / Ph.D from recognized institutions (as per notification).

B. AM (RDBS) — Specialist Disciplines (selected highlights)

• Chartered Accountant: Membership of ICAI obtained on or before 01.11.2025.
• Company Secretary: Associate/Fellow membership of ICSI obtained on or before 01.11.2025.
• Finance: BBA (Finance/Banking) / BMS (Finance/Banking) with 60% OR 2-yr full-time PG Diploma/ MBA (Finance) with 55% OR professional memberships (CA/ICMA/CFA/FRM) as detailed.
• Computer / IT: Four-year B.E./B.Tech in relevant streams or PG degree in Computer Science / Data Science / AI/ML etc. with specified % thresholds; DOEACC ‘B’ Level acceptable in some cases.
• Agriculture Engineering, Fisheries, Food Processing, Plantation & Horticulture, Land Development & Soil Science, Civil/Electrical Engineering, Media Specialist, Economics: Discipline-specific bachelor’s/post-graduate degrees with 60%/55% thresholds and relaxations for reserved categories as specified.

C. AM (Legal)

• LLB (recognized by UGC & BCI) with 60% aggregate OR LLM with 55% aggregate.
• Practicing advocates must produce Bar Council Registration and certificate of practice at interview.

D. AM (Protocol & Security)

• Eligibility specifics differ: see section 9 below for age, experience, and job requirements (candidates must be ex-servicemen with specified commissioned service experience; age range 25–40; no age relaxation).

Conversion rules for CGPA / grades: Notification provides conversion table and instructions (CGPA conversion on 10-point scale and rounding rules). Percentage should be computed as aggregate across all semesters/years.

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Age Criteria & Relaxations

Category / Condition	Age Limit / Relaxation	Notes
General (Unreserved)	21–30 years as on 01-11-2025 (Born between 02-11-1995 and 01-11-2004, inclusive)	Base age window
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	+3 years relaxation	Upper age becomes 33 years
SC / ST	+5 years relaxation	Only where posts are reserved
Ex-servicemen	As per rules	Refer to notification
Children/Family of 1984 Riots Victims	As per rules	Refer to notification
PWBD – General	+10 years	—
PWBD – OBC	+13 years	—
PWBD – SC/ST	+15 years	—
Important Rule	No cumulative relaxations except those specifically permitted	—
Exception	No age relaxation for Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security Service)	—

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Indicative roles & responsibilities

Technical disciplines (Computer/IT, Finance, Agriculture/Engineering, Fisheries, Forestry, Food Processing, Horticulture, Civil/Electrical Engineering, Economics, etc.) will be expected to perform duties such as:

• Technical appraisal and advisory for projects and clients
• Sectoral analysis, preparation of State/sectoral papers, DPR appraisal
• Liaison with Government line departments, ICAR, State universities and research bodies
• Field implementation support, monitoring, M&E, capacity building
• MIS, database/analytics, IT security and server management (for IT roles)
• Financial & treasury tasks for Finance/CA roles
• Media & communication content creation for Media Specialist

The notification provides an extensive list of illustrative duties and is authoritative for the role.

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Selection procedure

A. Phase I — Preliminary (Online Objective)

• Total marks: 200
• Total questions: 200
• Composite time: 120 minutes
• Sectional composition (Prelims): Test Qs Marks Reasoning 20 20 English Language 30 30 Computer Knowledge 20 20 Quantitative Aptitude 20 20 Decision Making 10 10 General Awareness 20 20 Eco & Social Issues (focus on Rural India) 40 40 Agriculture & Rural Development (focus on Rural India) 40 40 Total 200 200
• Qualifying vs Merit sections: Reasoning, English, Computer, Quantitative, Decision Making are qualifying; shortlisting to Mains is based on the MERIT section (General Awareness, Eco & Social Issues, Agriculture & Rural Development).
• Negative marking: 1/4 mark for each wrong answer.
• Shortlisting ratio: Up to 1:25 for Mains (discipline-wise), bank’s discretion.

B. Phase II — Main Examination (Online: Objective + Descriptive)

• General format (Generalist / Specialist / Legal):
  • Paper I — General English (Descriptive): 3 questions — 100 marks — 90 minutes — answers to be typed
  • Paper II — Stream specific (Objective + Descriptive): 100 marks — objective + descriptive components — timings per notification — answers typewritten
• Psychometric Test (Mandatory): MCQ based — 90 minutes — necessary for all services
• Negative marking in Objective tests: 1/4 mark for wrong answer

C. Phase III — Interview

• Weightage: Interview marks will be combined with Mains for final ranking (Interview for RDBS/Legal is 50 marks).
• Final selection for RDBS/Legal is based on Main Examination + Interview (subject to psychometric clearance). For Protocol & Security, online exam + interview process applies as stated.

Score processing & tie-breakers

• Objective scores corrected for wrong answers and equated across sessions.
• Cut-offs applied on testwise and total scores.
• Tie-breaking: higher Main marks, higher qualification/graduation marks, then older candidate.

Important note on malpractice detection: NABARD will analyse response patterns across candidates; suspected collusion may result in candidature cancellation.

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Illustrative Syllabus: Phase II (Main Examination)

The syllabus below is illustrative and not exhaustive. Candidates should prepare comprehensively, including current developments/acts relevant to the subjects. The exact syllabus for specialised disciplines and Legal will be uploaded on NABARD website.

A. Paper I — English (All Grade A streams)

• Topics: Essay, Précis writing, Comprehension, Business/Office Correspondence
• Objective: Assess writing skills, clarity of expression, comprehension and business communication.

B. Paper II — Economic & Social Issues (ESI) and Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) — For RDBS General

Economic & Social Issues (ESI)

• Nature of the Indian economy: structural & institutional features; underdevelopment
• Opening up of the Indian economy; globalization; economic reforms; privatization
• Inflation: trends and impact on national economy and individual income
• Poverty alleviation and employment generation: measurement of poverty; key programmes (rural & urban)
• Population trends and policy; population growth & economic development
• Agriculture: characteristics, technical & institutional changes; food security issues
• Non-institutional and institutional agencies in rural credit
• Industry: industrial & labour policy, industrial performance; regional imbalances; public sector enterprises
• Rural banking & financial institutions; reforms in banking/ financial sector
• Role of international funding institutions (IMF, World Bank), WTO, regional cooperation
• Social structure: multiculturalism, demographics, urbanisation, migration, gender issues, joint family system
• Social infrastructure: education, health, environment — status & policy issues
• Social justice: problems of SC/ST/OBC, affirmative action, social movements, human development
• Current economic & social issues

Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD)

• Agriculture basics: definitions, agronomy, classification of field crops, cropping systems, dryland agriculture, seed systems, weather & advisory services, precision farming, organic farming, System of Crop Intensification
• Soil and water conservation: major soil types, fertility, erosion, watershed management
• Water resource & irrigation: types of irrigation, sources, crop-water requirements, command area development, micro-irrigation
• Farm & agri engineering: farm machinery, power sources, water harvesting, farm ponds, agro-processing, storage, silos
• Plantation & horticulture: production technology, post-harvest management, value chain and supply chain management
• Animal husbandry & poultry: livestock breeds, feeds & fodder, mixed farming relevance
• Fisheries: resources, aquaculture, post-harvest technology, biotechnology in fisheries
• Forestry: silviculture, forest mensuration, forest management, social forestry, agroforestry, forest policy, ISFR reports and recent MoEFCC developments
• Agri extension: role, evaluation, KVKs in dissemination
• Ecology & climate change: GHGs, adaptation vs mitigation, climate impacts on agriculture, IPCC, UNFCCC, NAPCC, SAPCC, carbon credits, funding mechanisms, Govt. initiatives
• Indian agriculture status: recent trends, challenges, farm finance & marketing, globalization effects, food security, farm management

Note: The illustrative syllabus for specialised disciplines (AM RDBS i. to xiv.) and Grade A (Legal) will be uploaded on NABARD website separately.

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Assistant Manager: Protocol & Security Service

Eligibility (as on 01.11.2025)

• Age: 25–40 years (no relaxation). Born between 02 Nov 1985 and 01 Nov 2000 inclusive.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years Commissioned Service in Army/Navy/Air Force (5 years for eligible PWBD candidates). Short Service Commissioned Officers must meet the specified continuous service rules and release conditions. PWBD candidates in specified Table IV categories may apply.

Job requirements

• Watch & ward arrangements, internal security, monitoring & CCTV, protocol duties, security and maintenance of bank property, control of deployed staff, related security duties.

Scheme of selection

• Online Examination (Phase I) + Interview. Bank may raise minimum experience requirement to restrict interview numbers.
• Phase I (Protocol & Security) — Online Test structure (Composite 120 minutes): Test Qs Marks Reasoning 50 50 English Language 50 25 General Awareness (with special ref. to Banking) 50 50 Professional Knowledge 50 75 Total 200 200
• Penalty for wrong answers: 1/4th mark deduction per wrong answer.
• Psychometric Test (mandatory) and Interview (50 marks) complete the selection process. Final merit based on Online Examination + Interview.

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Examination centres

Phase I — Preliminary (list highlights)

Phase I will be held across many centres in India. Examples include (non-exhaustive): Port Blair, Andhra Pradesh centres (Srikakulam, Guntur, Vijayawada, Kurnool, Nellore…), Assam (Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur), Bihar (Patna, Muzaffarpur…), Delhi NCR, Mumbai/Navi Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Pune, Bhopal, Patna, Raipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, Srinagar, Jammu, Shillong, Gangtok, Aizawl, Kohima, Imphal, and many more. (Full list in original notice.)

Notes on centres:

• Candidates select one centre for Phase I and one for Phase II/III separately.
• NABARD reserves right to change/cancel centres or allot an alternate centre.
• Choice of centre once exercised is final.
• Candidates bear travel and other expenses for the exam.

Phase II & Phase III (Mains / Psychometric)

Phase II & Psychometric Test will be held at major centres such as Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Kolkata, Bangalore, Lucknow, Bhopal, Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane, Bhubaneswar, Delhi-NCR, Chandigarh/Mohali, Patna, Chennai, Pune, Guwahati, Raipur, Hyderabad, Ranchi, Jaipur, Shillong, Jammu, Thiruvananthapuram and Srinagar. Separate call letters issued.

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Pre-recruitment training (PRT) for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD

• NABARD offers free online pre-examination training for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates who request it during application (a relevant column will be available in the online form; subsequent requests will NOT be entertained).
• Training dates and details will be informed via registered email.
• Training in Hindi will be provided only if adequate requests are received.
• Attending training does not confer any selection advantage.

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Application fee

Category	Application Fee	Intimation Charges	Total
SC / ST / PWBD	NIL	150	150*
Others	700	150	850*
NABARD staff (eligible)	Payable initially; reimbursable on proof	—	—

*Exclusive of applicable GST. PWBD may be exempt from application fee but pay intimation charges (check notification).

Emoluments & service conditions

• Starting basic pay: ₹44,500/- p.m. in Grade ‘A’ pay scale (with increments and grade progression).
• Initial gross emoluments: approx. ₹1,00,000/- p.m. (includes DA, HRA, LCA, Grade Allowance, etc., as per location).
• Perquisites: Bank accommodation (subject to availability), maintenance reimbursement for vehicle (official use), newspaper/internet/telephone, book grant, furnishing allowance, medical benefits, LTC, festival advance, concessional loans.
• Pension: Contributory New Pension Scheme (NPS) plus gratuity and group term insurance.
• Probation: 2 years initial probation (may be extended by the Bank up to one more year).
• Posting: Selected candidates are liable to be posted/ transferred anywhere in India.

Note: Application fee (non-refundable; exclusive of GST)

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How to apply?

Documents & System requirements

• Valid personal email ID and mobile number (active throughout recruitment).
• Scanned copies (as per specifications) of: recent passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration.
• Educational certificates, mark sheets, professional membership certificates (if applicable), caste / EWS / PWBD certificates (if applicable), experience certificates.
• Debit/Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI / Wallet for fee payment.
• Keep details for Aadhaar/DigiLocker handy (DigiLocker integration is optional).

Registration & Application Process

1. Go to Click Here → Careers / Recruitment and click APPLY ONLINE for Advt. No. 05/ Grade A / 2025-26.
2. Click Click here for New Registration — provide name, contact and email. System generates a Provisional Registration Number and Password; note them and save email/SMS.
3. Login using registration number & password and complete the online application form. You may Save and Next to resume later.
4. Fill personal, educational, category, experience and other details. Choose only one post/discipline.
5. Upload scanned photo, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration in prescribed formats. Also upload supporting documents as required.
6. Preview the application carefully — once submitted it cannot be altered after FINAL SUBMIT.
7. Proceed to Payment and complete fee transaction. After successful payment an e-Receipt is generated — print/save it. If payment fails, repeat payment.
8. After successful payment, download / print the confirmation page and keep copies of application and payment receipt. Do not send printouts to NABARD.
9. For any grievance in form filling/payment/call letter, use Click Here citing the subject string specified.

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Photograph / signature / left thumb / handwritten declaration

Photograph (passport size)

• Dimension: 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm (preferred 200 x 230 pixels)
• Color photo; light background (white preferred)
• Size: 20KB – 50KB; format JPG/JPEG
• Do not wear caps/colored glasses; face clearly visible.

Signature

• On white paper with black ink; do not use CAPITALS
• Preferred size: 140 x 60 pixels, file size 10KB–20KB

Left thumb impression

• On white paper with black/blue ink
• Preferred dimension: 240 x 240 pixels, file size 20KB–50KB

Handwritten declaration (in English)

• Write the exact text (see How to apply section) on white paper with black ink
• Scan and upload: 800 x 400 pixels, file size 50KB–100KB

Live photograph capture

• In addition to scanned photograph, candidates will be required to capture a live photograph via webcam/mobile during application.

Uploading

• Upload via application links — preview uploaded images and re-upload if unclear.
• If signature/thumb/declaration unclear, application may be rejected.

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Biometric, ID verification & exam day general instructions

• Call letters will be available on NABARD website; download as per instructions using registration number/roll/password/DOB. Candidates must affix the same photograph used in registration on the call letter and bring original photo ID + photocopy for verification.
• Permitted ID proofs: PAN Card, Passport, Permanent Driving Licence, Voter’s Card, Bank Passbook with photograph, Photo ID issued by Gazetted Officer/People’s Representative, Valid recent ID issued by recognized college/university, Aadhar/E-Aadhar with photo, Employee ID, Bar Council Identity Card. Ration Card and Learner’s Driving Licence are not valid.
• Reporting time: Arrive well before reporting time on call letter; latecomers will not be permitted.
• Biometric: From Main Examination onward, thumb impression and photograph will be captured at exam centre for verification.
• No electronic devices: Calculators, mobile phones, Bluetooth devices etc., are strictly prohibited.
• Attendance & Admit Card: Candidates must carry call letter and original ID for verification. Keep photocopy of ID as well.
• Travel reimbursement for interview: Reimbursement of second AC rail fare or bus fare (shortest route) for eligible outstation candidates called for interview (subject to conditions and verification).

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Action against misconduct & malpractice

Candidates must not:

• Furnish false / fabricated information
• Impersonate or procure impersonation
• Misbehave or disclose exam content
• Use unfair means or carry electronic devices in exam/interview halls

Penalties include:

• Disqualification from examination(s) and debarment for specified period or permanently from NABARD recruitments
• Criminal prosecution where applicable
• Termination of service if already employed

NABARD may analyze response patterns to detect collusion; suspicious cases will be cancelled.

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Documents checklist

• Recent passport-size photograph (as per specs)
• Signature image (black ink)
• Left thumb impression scan
• Hand-written declaration (exact text)
• Proof of date of birth (10th/School certificate / Birth certificate / Passport)
• Educational certificates / mark sheets (all semesters/years) — final result declared on or before 01.11.2025
• Professional membership certificates (CA/CS/ICWA/Bar Council certificate / CFA etc.) where applicable
• Experience certificates (if required)
• Category certificates: SC/ST/OBC-NCL (OBC certificate must be valid and with non-creamy layer clause issued on or after 01-04-2025), EWS certificate (on or after 01-04-2025), PWBD certificate (Appendix I/II as applicable)
• NOC from employer (if employed in Govt / PSU / Banks) for interview stage
• Any other document mentioned in notification

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Important Dates

Event	Start Date	End / Exam Date	Notes
NABARD — Online application & fee payment	08 November 2025	30 November 2025	Online application window (NABARD).
NABARD — Phase I (Preliminary) — Online	—	20 December 2025	Preliminary (Phase I) online exam date (NABARD).
NABARD — Phase II (Mains) — Online (RDBS / Legal)	—	25 January 2026	Main examination for RDBS / Legal.
NABARD — Phase III (Psychometric Test)	—	To be announced	Date will be published on NABARD website.
NABARD — Admit cards / Call letters	—	To be issued on website	Download link activated on NABARD website; candidates informed by email/SMS.
KVS / NVS — Registration open (start)	14 November 2025 (10:00 AM)	—	Online portal opens for registration (CBSE on behalf of KVS & NVS).
KVS / NVS — Registration close (final submit)	—	04 December 2025 (11:50 PM)	Closing date & time for online submission (CBSE/KVS/NVS).
KVS / NVS — Fee deposit opens	14 November 2025 (10:00 AM)	—	Fee payment window opens.
KVS / NVS — Fee deposit closes	—	04 December 2025 (11:50 PM)	Last moment to pay exam/processing fees.
KVS / NVS — Cut-off date for eligibility (age/qualification/experience)	—	04 December 2025	All eligibility criteria will be determined as on this date.
KVS / NVS — Tier-1 / Tier-2 / Skill Test / Interview city info	—	Available 15 days before each exam	Examination city details will be displayed 15 days before the exam on CBSE/KVS/NVS websites.
KVS / NVS — Admit cards (e-Admit) availability	—	Available 02 days before each exam	Admit cards will be available only in candidate’s application login.
General — Keep documents ready	—	—	Candidates should keep ID, scanned photo/signature/thumb, certificates ready before applying.

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Important Links

Description	Link
Online Application Form	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here
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Official Website	Click Here

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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