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NABARD Grade A Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 — 102 Officers in Grade 'A'

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development • 102 Vacancies • Mumbai / Pan India

Published on Digital Dwara 8 September 2026First editorial publicationLast Updated 13 September 2026Latest editorial review

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Recruiting Authority

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

Advt No: NABARD-AM-01/2026

Total Vacancies

102 Posts

Mumbai / Pan India

Last Date to Apply

15 August 2026

Application Window Closed

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWBD)

Refer details below for post-wise norms

Age Limit

21 – 30 Years

Category relaxations applicable

Salary / Pay Scale

Basic Pay Rs. 44,500/- p.m. (Gross ~Rs. 1,00,000/- p.m.)

Recruitment Overview

Apex development bank career in agriculture and rural sector. Positions in General, Agriculture, Finance, and IT streams.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

27 July 2026

Online registration opens

closed

Last Date to Apply

15 August 2026

Closing of online application

closed

Exam Date

1 September 2026

Scheduled / Tentative exam date

closed

Vacancy Details

Post Vacancies Qualification
Assistant Manager in Grade A (RDBS - General) 70 Bachelor's Degree in any subject with min 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWBD)
Assistant Manager in Grade A (Specialized: Agri, Finance, IT, Legal) 32 Post Graduate / B.Tech / CA / LL.B in relevant specialized discipline

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations

Statutory Rules

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWBD)
Degrees/diplomas must be from a recognised university/board before the crucial date.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard Age Range21 to 30 years as on 01 September 2026

Upper Age Relaxation (Reserved Categories)

SC/ST: 5 years (up to 35 years) | OBC: 3 years (up to 33 years) | PwBD: 10 years

Age calculation is as per the crucial date prescribed in the official advertisement.

Post-Wise Educational Criteria

Post NameVacanciesPrescribed Qualification
Assistant Manager in Grade A (RDBS - General)70Bachelor's Degree in any subject with min 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWBD)
Assistant Manager in Grade A (Specialized: Agri, Finance, IT, Legal)32Post Graduate / B.Tech / CA / LL.B in relevant specialized discipline
Verification Note: Candidate eligibility is subject to physical verification of original certificates, category credentials, and compliance with the official advertisement conditions at the time of document verification.

Application Fee

Category-wise fee & payment modes

Fee Structure

General / EWS / OBC: ₹800 (Application Fee ₹650 + Intimation ₹150) | SC / ST / PwBD: ₹150 (Intimation Charges only) | Staff Candidates: Nil

Payment Mode: Online via official payment gateway as prescribed by the recruiting authority.
Keep fee receipt/challan reference number safe for application submission confirmation.

Selection Process

Recruitment examination stages

  1. 1Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Online Objective - 200 Questions, 200 Marks, 120 Minutes)
  2. 2Stage 2: Main Examination (Paper I Descriptive General English 100M + Paper II ESI & ARD 100M)
  3. 3Stage 3: Personal Interview (50 Marks)
  4. 4Stage 4: Final Selection based on Mains (200M) + Interview (50M) = 250 Marks
Scheme / Pattern of Examination
  • Phase I (Prelims): Qualifying Sections (Reasoning 20, English 30, Computer 20, Quantitative 20, Decision Making 10) + Merit Sections (General Awareness 20, ESI 40, ARD 40) = 200 Marks
  • Phase II (Mains): Paper I General English Descriptive (100 Marks, 90 Mins) + Paper II ESI & ARD (Objective 50M + Descriptive 50M, 90 Mins)
  • Interview: 50 Marks
Merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in competitive stages as per guidelines.
Recruitment LifecycleAdvt: NABARD-AM-01/2026

Current Stage:Final Selection & Appointment Orders

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Official Notification Released

Awaited

Official recruitment notification (NABARD-AM-01/2026) published by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notifiedTier-1 Verified

Online Application Window

Completed

Online application portal has closed.

Timeline: 27 Jul 2026 – 15 Aug 2026

Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release

Completed

Admit cards will be available 7–10 days before examination.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified

Written / CBT Examination

Completed

Examination successfully concluded.

Timeline: 1 Sept 2026
5

Provisional Answer Key & Objections

Awaited

Provisional keys released within 3–5 days of exam completion.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
6

Final Master Answer Key

Awaited

Final key published alongside or prior to result declaration.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
7

Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List

Awaited

Result calculation in progress.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
8

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Awaited

Schedule will be issued for qualified candidates.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
9

Final Selection & Appointment Orders

Awaited

Final merit list and appointment orders awaited.

Timeline: Awaited
Official Provenance VerifiedTier 1 — Primary Official Source

Authority: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

Last Verified: 8 Sept 2026
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