What's New in NABARD Exam 2023? NABARD has released the NABARD grade A mains admit card 2023. The hall tickets have been released on the official website. Candidates appearing for the exam can check and download the hall ticket from the NABARD login page. Also, candidates need to use their credentials to check and download the NABARD Grade A admit card 2023. The NABARD mains exam is set to take place on November 19, 2023.
Meanwhile, NABARD closed the NABARD assistant manager application process 2023 on September 23, 2023. Even, the last date to submit the application fees was September 23. Further, the exam conducting body conducted NABARD Exam 2023 on October 16, 2023.
NABARD Assistant Manager Recruitment 2023: Nation Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released NABARD official notification 2023. The notification has been released for the post of Assistant Manager in Grade 'A'. NABARD exam 2023 will fill a total of 150 vacancies. The selection of the post will be held in three phases including prelims, mains and interviews. Candidates have to qualify for each phase in order to get enrolled for the post they have applied for.
According to the official notification shared by the NABARD, the online application registration and payment of online fees/intimation charges was active from September 02 to 23, 2023. Further, the NABARD assistant manager exam date (tentative) is set as October 16, 2023. Once the candidate qualifies for the NABARD prelims exam 2023, then he or she will be eligible to appear for the NABARD mains exam 2023.
Meanwhile, before filling out the application form, candidates are required to take a look at the NABARD eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria consist of a few major prerequisite factors which need to be fulfilled. Aspirants should be between 21 and 30 years old, whereas the aspirant should have a bachelor’s Degree in any subject from any recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 60% marks.
NABARD Exam 2023: Highlights
Candidates can take a look at the important points of the NABARD below:
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Particulars
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Details
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Exam Name
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National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development Assistant Manager Exam
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Exam Conducting Body
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National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
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NABARD Assistant Manager Application Dates 2023
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September 02, to 23, 2023
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NABARD Prelims Exam Date 2023
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October 16, 2023
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Exam Mode
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Online
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NABARD Assistant Manager Total Vacancies
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150
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NABARD Assistant Manager Exam Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who are appearing for the NABARD assistant manager exam 2023 are advised to check the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are mentioned in the NABARD assistant manager's official notification. Further, the eligibility criteria consist of three major aspects including nationality, age and age relaxation and finally the educational qualification. Candidates can take a look at the following eligibility criteria factors for the exam below:
Age Limit
- A candidate should be between 21 and 30 years of age as one 01-09-2023, i.e., the candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-09-1993 and not later than 01-09-2002.
Educational Qualifications
- Candidates of the general category should have a bachelor's degree in any subject from any recognised university/institution with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate.
NABARD Assistant Manager Application Dates 2023
NABARD has started with NABARD assistant manager application form dates 2023. NABARD has also released the application dates 2023. As per the details shared, the NABARD assistant application form was released on September 02, 2023, and the last date to fill the application form was September 23, 2023.
Further, candidates can visit the official webiste for registration as the mode of application form is online. During the registration, candidates have to fill in various details as well as required documents. September 23, 2023, was the last date for students to make online payments.
NABARD Assistant Manager Application Fees
The exam conducting body also releases the NABARD application fees. The application fees are different for students belonging to different categories. Hence, candidates are advised to check the application fee of the category they belong to.
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Category
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Fees
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Intimation Charges
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Total
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SC/ST
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NIL
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INR 150
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INR 150
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PwD
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NIL
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INR 150
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INR 150
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For other categories
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INR 650
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INR 150
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INR 800
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Staff @
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@
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@
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@
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NOTE: Exclusive of applicable GST
NABARD Assistant Manager Admit Card 2023
Once the candidate has completed the application process and submitted the application, then he or she will be eligible to get their NABARD assistant manager admit card 2023. The hall tickets will be released on the official website. Candidates can download the NABARD assistant manager admit card 2023 by visiting the login page and using their credentials.
The admit card is an essential piece of document which consists of details about the candidate and the exam. If the candidate does not bring their hall tickets to the examination centre, then they will not be eligible to appear for the examination.
NABARD Assistant Manager Syllabus
NABARD exam consists of three phases including prelims, mains and interviews. Hence, the syllabus for each phase is different compared to one another. Although the exam conducting body lays out NABARD prelims exam syllabus and mains syllabus, there is no specific syllabus for the interview phase.
Candidates can take a look at the NABARD assistant manager exam syllabus below:
NABARD Prelims Syllabus
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English Language
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Computer Knowledge
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General Awareness
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Quantitative Aptitude
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Economic & Social Issues (With a focus on Rural India)
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Agriculture & Rural Development (with a focus on Rural India)
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NABARD Mains Syllabus
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General
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Food Processing
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Geo Informatics
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Information Technology
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Chartered Accountant
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Company Secretary
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Finance
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Statistics
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NABARD Assistant Manager Exam Pattern
Another important factor for candidates is the NABARD assistant manager exam pattern. Similar to the syllabus, the exam pattern is also different for prelims and mains exams. Candidates can take a look at the NABARD assistant manager exam pattern 2023 below.
NABARD Assistant Manager Prelims Exam Pattern
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Sr.
No.
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Name of the Test
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No. of Qs.
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Max Marks
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Version
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Time
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1
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Test of Reasoning
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20
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20
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Bilingual – Hindi and English except test of English language
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Composite time
of 120 Minutes for all the tests together
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2
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English Language
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30
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30
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3
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Computer Knowledge
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20
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20
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4
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Quantitative Aptitude
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20
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20
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5
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Decision Making
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10
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10
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6
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General Awareness
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20
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20
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7
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Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India)
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40
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40
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8
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Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India
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40
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40
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Total
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200
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200
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120 Minutes
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NABARD Assistant Manager Mains Exam Pattern
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Paper
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Grade A
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Type of Paper
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No. of Qs.
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Marks
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Duration
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Remark
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Paper I
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General English
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Online Descriptive
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3
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100
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90
Minutes
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Descriptive Answers to be typed using keyboard
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Paper II
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Economic and Societal Concerns along with Agriculture and Rural Growth
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Objective
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30 **
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50
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30
Minutes
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Descriptive Type
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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]
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50
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90
Minutes
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Typed responses in English or Hindi using a keyboard, including Remington and Inscript keyboard layouts, are required for descriptive answers
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NABARD Assistant Manager Vacancy
There are 150 NABARD assistant manager vacancies which will be filled through this recruitment drive. Candidates can take a look at the category-wise number of vacancies below:
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DISCIPLINE
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UR
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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EWS
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Total
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PWBD
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ASSISTANT MANAGER (RURAL DEVELOPMENT BANKING SERVICE)
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General
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31
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11*
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9
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18
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8
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77
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7@
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Computer/ Information Technology
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16
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6
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1
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14
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3
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40
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Finance
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3
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4
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1
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5
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2
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15
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Company Secretary
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2
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-
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-
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1
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-
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3
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Civil Engineering
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1
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1
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-
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1
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-
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3
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Electrical Engineering
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1
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-
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-
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1
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1
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3
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Geo Informatics
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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Forestry
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1
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-
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1
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-
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-
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2
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Food Processing
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1
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-
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-
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1
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-
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2
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Statistics
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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Mass Communication/Media
Specialist
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1
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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Total
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61
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22
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12
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41
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14
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150
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NABARD Assistant Manager Salary
Another crucial consideration for candidates preparing for the examination pertains to the salary offered for the NABARD assistant manager post. Prospective applicants can examine the salary package 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 2023
NABARD usually releases the NABARD result on the official webiste. candidates can check and download the result by using their credentials. Further, the result is released after a month of 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 2023
The official cutoff scores for NABARD Grade A are determined by authorities at various stages of the recruitment process. The NABARD Grade A cutoff for 2023 will be made available following the successful completion of the examination, in conjunction with the results.
Until then, candidates can refer to the cutoff marks from previous years provided below. By comparing their scores with NABARD's released cutoff list, candidates can assess their likelihood of selection
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NABARD Cut Off 2021
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Post
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UR
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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EWS
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CAT.B
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CAT.C
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CAT.A
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CAT.E
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Agriculture
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46.25
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31.50
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28.00
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40.75
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29.00
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14.25
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37.50
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38.75
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12.75
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General
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53.50
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44.00
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41.50
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45.75
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31.75
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Agriculture Engineering
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40.00
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15.50
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-
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16.00
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-
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22.00
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23.00
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19.25
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–
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Animal Husbandry
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27.25
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21.00
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–
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21.00
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–
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Forestry
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27.00
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30.50
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–
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–
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–
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Plantation/ Horticulture
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24.75
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14.75
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–
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21.50
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–
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Water Resources
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20.75
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–
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–
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18.75
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–
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Land Development/ Soil Science
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36.25
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–
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–
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15.50
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–
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Finance
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16.75
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8.75
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11.75
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8.25
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–
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Computer/ Information Technology
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26.25
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9.25
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–
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8.50
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19.75
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Rajbhasha
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23.50
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10.25
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–
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–
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–
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–
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22.50
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