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NABARD Grade A 2024: Exam Date, Admit Card, Eligibility & Syllabus

NABARD Grade A 2024 notification is available at the official website - nabard.org. NABARD Grade A Mains exam will be conducted on October 20, 2024. Check details including exam date, syllabus and exam pattern in this article.
NABARD Assistant Manager Recruitment 2024

NABARD Assistant Manager Recruitment 2024

NABARD Grade A Exam 2024: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development conducts NABARD Grade A exam for the recruitment to the post of Assistant Manager in Grade A (RDBS/Rajbhasha). The examination authority released the notification in online mode. It consists of essential information including number of vacancies, date of exam, syllabus, exam pattern, etc. The selection for the post will be held in three phases including prelims, mains and interview. Candidates have to qualify each phase in order to get enrolled for the post they have applied for.

This year, the examination conducting body released the NABARD application form on July 27, 2024 and ended on August 15, 2024, in online mode for a total of 102 vacancies. As per the official NABARD notification 2024, the Phase I (Preliminary) exam was conducted on September 1, 2024. 

The NABARD Grade A result for prelims exam was announced on September 27, 2024, at nabard.org. Candidates who qualified for the NABARD Grade A prelims exams are eligible to appear for the NABARD Grade A Mains exam, which is scheduled to be held on October 20, 2024. Candidates can click on the direct link provided below to download the NABARD Grade A official notification. 

NABARD Grade A Notification 2024 - Download

NABARD Grade A Exam 2024 Information Handout

The NABARD has released the information handouts for Recruitment to the post of Assistant Manager (RDBS/Rajbhasha) 2024 (Mains Examination)on its website. Candidates can download the post-wise pdfs below.

NABARD Grade A Exam 2024 (Mains Exam) Direct links to download pdf
Grade -A (Generalist) Download
Grande -A (Specialist) Download
Grade -A (RAJBHASHA) Download

NABARD Exam 2024 Highlights

Candidates can check the highlights of the NABARD exam 2024 below: 

Particulars

Details 

Exam Name

National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development  Assistant Manager Exam

Exam Conducting Body 

National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development

NABARD Assistant Manager Application Dates 2024

From July 27 to August 15, 2024

NABARD Prelims exam date 

September 1, 2024

NABARD Grade A Mains exam date

October 20, 2024

Exam mode

Online

Total number of vacancies for NABARD Assistant Manager

102 

NABARD Grade A Eligibility 2024 

Candidates appearing for the NABARD Assistant Manager exam 2024 are advised to check the eligibility criteria. It is unlikely for the eligibility criteria to change every year. Any major changes will be notified on this page. Candidates can take a look at the eligibility criteria factors for the exam below:

Age Limit 

  • A candidate should be between 21 and 30 years of age as one  01-09-2024.

Educational Qualifications 

  • Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognised university/institution with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (55% in case of SC/ST/PWBD applicants).

NABARD Assistant Manager Application Form 2024

NABARD has released the application form along with the official notification. Candidates can visit the official webiste to apply as the mode of application form is online. During the registration, candidates have to fill in various details as well as upload the required documents. Applicants must pay the requisite fees in order to submit their application. The application window will close on August 15, 2024. 

NABARD Assistant Manager Application Fees 2024

NABARD application fees is different for candidates belonging to different categories. Check the table below to know more about the NABARD Grade A exam 2024 fees. 

Category

Fees

Intimation Charges

Total

SC/ST

NIL

Rs 150

Rs 150

PwD

NIL

Rs 150

Rs 150

For other categories

Rs 700

Rs 150

Rs 850

NOTE: Exclusive of applicable GST

NABARD Grade A Admit Card 2024 

Once the candidate has completed the application process, he or she will be eligible to download the admit card for NABARD Assistant Manager exam. The hall tickets will be released on the official website. Candidates can download the admit card by visiting the login page and entering their credentials. 

The admit card consists of crucial details such as roll number of the candidate, date and time of the exam, address of the exam centre and others. Candidates are mandated to carry their hall tickets to the exam centre on the day of the exam.  Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall. 

NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2024

NABARD Grade A exam consists of three phases including prelims, mains and interviews. Candidates can refer to the syllabus for each phase. Although the exam conducting body lays out NABARD prelims and mains syllabus, there is no specific syllabus for the interview phase. Candidates can take a look at the topics in exam syllabus below: 

NABARD Prelims Syllabus 

English Language

Computer Knowledge 

General Awareness 

Quantitative Aptitude 

Economic & Social Issues (With a focus on Rural India) 

Agriculture & Rural Development (with a focus on Rural India) 

 

NABARD Mains Syllabus 

General 

Food Processing 

Geo Informatics

Information Technology 

Chartered Accountant 

Company Secretary

Finance

Statistics 

NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2024

Similar to the syllabus, the exam pattern is also different for NABARD prelims and mains exams. Candidates can take a look at the NABARD Grade A exam pattern 2024 below. 

NABARD Assistant Manager Prelims Exam Pattern

Sr.
No.

Name of the Test

No. of Qs.

Max Marks

Version

Time

1

Test of Reasoning

20

20

Bilingual – Hindi and English except test of English language

Composite time
of 120 Minutes for all the tests together

2

English Language

30

30

3

Computer Knowledge

20

20

4

Quantitative Aptitude

20

20

5

Decision Making

10

10

6

General Awareness

20

20

7

Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India)

40

40

8

Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India

40

40

 

Total

200

200

 

120 Minutes

NABARD Assistant Manager Mains Exam Pattern

Paper

Grade A

Type of Paper

No. of Qs.

Marks

Duration

Remark

Paper I

General English

Online Descriptive

3

100

90
Minutes

Descriptive Answers to be typed using keyboard

Paper II

Economic and Societal Concerns along with Agriculture and Rural Growth

Objective

30 **

50

30
Minutes

 

Descriptive Type

A total of 6 questions will be presented, and candidates must answer any 4 of them
questions [2 of
15 marks each (with difficulty level) and 2 of
10 marks each]

50

90
Minutes

Typed responses in English or Hindi using a keyboard, including Remington and Inscript keyboard layouts, are required for descriptive answers

NABARD Assistant Manager Vacancy 2024

The NABARD Grade A vacancy 2024 for the posts of Assistant Manager is provided in the table below.

DISCIPLINE

UR

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

Total

PwBD

ASSISTANT MANAGER (RURAL DEVELOPMENT BANKING SERVICE)

General

23

7

3

12

5

50

7

Chartered Accountant

2

-

-

1

1

4

Finance

3

1

1

1

1

7

Computer/ Information Technology

9

1

1

5

-

16

Agriculture

1

-

-

-

1

2

Company Secretary

2

-

-

1

-

3

Animal Husbandry

1

-

-

1

-

2

Fisheries  - - 1 - - 1
Food Processing - - - 1 - 1
Forestry 1 - - 1 - 2
Plantation & Horticulture 1 - - - - 1
Geo-Informatics - - - 1 - 1
Development Management 1 - 1 1 - 3
Statistics - - 1 - 1 2
Civil Engineering  1 - - 2 - 3
Electrical Engineering - - 1 - - 1
Environmental Engineering/ Science 1 - 1 - - 2
Human Resource Management 1 1 - - - 2
Assistant Manager (RDBS) Total 45 10 10 26 9 100

AM (Rajbhasha)

1

1

-

-

-

2

Grand Total

46 11 10 26 9 102

NABARD Assistant Manager Salary 2024

Another crucial consideration for candidates preparing for the examination pertains to the salary offered for the NABARD assistant manager post. Applicants can take a look at the NABARD Assistant Manager Salary outlined below:

  • Selected candidates will draw a starting basic pay of Rs.44,500/- p.m. in the scale of Rs. 44500 – 2500 (4) – 54500 – 2850 (7) – 74450 – EB – 2850 (4) – 85850 – 3300 (1) – 89150 (17 Years) applicable to Officers in Grade A. 

Another benefit

Candidates who will be shortlisted for the profile will be eligible to get dearness allowance, local compensatory allowance, house, rent allowance, and grade allowance as per rules in force from time to time. 

NABARD Assistant Manager Result 2024

NABARD releases the NABARD Grade A result on the official webiste. Candidates can check and download the result by using their credentials. Further, the result is released one month after the completion of the exam. Candidates should note that the exam conducting body will release the result for prelims and main separately. 

NABARD Assistant Manager Cut Off 2024

The official cut off marks for NABARD Grade A are determined by authorities at various stages of the recruitment process. The NABARD Grade A cutoff 2024 will be made available after the successful completion of the examination. Meanwhile, candidates can refer to the cutoff marks from previous years provided below.

NABARD Cut Off 2021

Post

UR

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

CAT.B

CAT.C

CAT.A

CAT.E

Agriculture

46.25

31.50

28.00

40.75

29.00

14.25

37.50

38.75

12.75

General

53.50

44.00

41.50

45.75

31.75

Agriculture Engineering

40.00

15.50

-

16.00

-

 

22.00

23.00

--

19.25

Animal Husbandry

27.25

21.00

21.00

Forestry

27.00

30.50

Plantation/ Horticulture

24.75

14.75

21.50

Water Resources

20.75

18.75

Land Development/ Soil Science

36.25

15.50

Finance

16.75

8.75

11.75

8.25

Computer/ Information Technology

26.25

9.25

8.50

19.75

Rajbhasha

23.50

10.25

22.50

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the eligibility criteria for the NABARD Assistant Manager Exam 2024?

To be eligible for the NABARD Assistant Manager Exam 2024, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWBD) and must be between 21 to 30 years of age as of the application closing date.

When will the NABARD Assistant Manager Grade A Mains exam be conducted?

The NABARD Grade A Mains exam 2024 will be conducted on October 20, as per the official notification.

What is the selection process for the NABARD Assistant Manager Exam 2024?

The selection process for NABARD Assistant manager exam includes preliminary exam, mains exam, and interview.

What is the syllabus for the NABARD Assistant Manager Exam 2024?

The syllabus covers various subjects including Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Professional Knowledge related to the specific discipline.

How can I apply for the NABARD Assistant Manager Exam 2024?

Candidates can apply online for the NABARD Assistant Manager Exam 2024 through the official website - nabard.org.

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