The wait is finally over for aspirants aiming for the prestigious Assistant Manager position at the National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD). The organisation has officially released the NABARD Grade A Notification 2025, inviting eligible candidates to apply. Before submitting the application, it’s essential to understand the NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2025, including details on age limit, educational qualifications, nationality, and other key requirements. This article covers all the updated eligibility details to help you apply confidently.
NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2025
The National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) plays an important role in promoting agricultural finance and rural development across India, with Grade A Officers being instrumental in executing its various programs and policies. With the NABARD Grade A Notification 2025 now released, candidates can apply online between 8 November and 30 November 2025. To help aspirants confirm the eligibility before applying, we’ve outlined all the essential details in this article
NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2025
As per the official notification, you should be between the ages of 21 and 30 and hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject. It is important for candidates to carefully review and fulfil all the eligibility criteria to apply for the Grade A Officer position at NABARD.
NABARD Grade A Age Limit 2025
Candidates must meet specific age requirements to qualify for NABARD Grade A recruitment. as per the official notification the age should be between 21 to 30 years, meaning that the candidate must have been born not earlier than 02 November 1995 and not later than 01 November 2004.
However, candidates apply for the post of Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Protocol & Security Service) must be between 25 and 40 Years (no age relaxation for any category will be given) meaning that only the candidates born not earlier than 02 November 1985 and not later than 01 November 2000 are eligible to apply.
The age relaxation for NABARD Grade A Assistant Manager RDBS and Legal Service are categorised as follows:
| NABARD Grade A Age Relaxation | |
|---|---|
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwD (General) | 10 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
NABARD Grade A Educational Qualification 2025
To qualify for the NABARD Grade A exam 2025, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a specific subject or speciality. It is essential that the candidate has chosen and studied this subject as a major throughout all semesters, and that it is indicated on the university-issued degree certificate.
Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Rural Development Banking Service) (RDBS)
The post-wise required educational qualification of the candidates applying for Assistant Manager Grade A (RDBS) has been mentioned in the table below.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| General |
OR
OR
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| Charted Accountant |
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| Finance |
OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
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| Computer/Information Technology |
OR
OR
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| Agricultural Engineer |
OR
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| Plantation & Horticulture |
OR
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| Fisheries |
OR
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| Food Processing |
OR
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| Land Development & Soil Science |
OR
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| Civil Engineering |
OR
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| Electrical Engineering |
OR
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| Media Specialist | Post graduate degree in Mass Media/Mass Communication/Communication/ Journalism from a recognized University/Institution with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from any recognized University/Institution. |
| Economics | Post Graduate degree in Applied Economics with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWD applicants-50%) in aggregate from any recognized University/Institution. Candidates with Economics as one of the main subjects at all years/semesters of the course, will only be eligible. |
Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Legal Service)
Bachelor’s Degree in Law recognized by UGC and Bar Council of India for the purpose of enrolment as an Advocate with a minimum of 60% marks in the aggregate of all semesters/years OR LLM Degree with a minimum of 55% in the aggregate of all semesters/years.
Note: In case of practicing advocates (i) copy of Bar Council Registration Certificate and (ii) A Certificate from Bar Association of which the candidate is a member or a certificate issued by the Presiding Officer of a court before which the candidate has practiced for the required period should be produced at the time of interview.
Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Protocol & Security Service)
He / She should be an Officer with a minimum of ten years’ (five years in case of PWBD candidates) of Commissioned Service in the Army/Navy/Air Force holding a valid Ex-Serviceman Identity Card.
Short Service Commissioned Officers must have completed at least 10 years of continuous military service and been released after completing their assignment (including those whose service ends by 31 October 2026). The release should not be due to misconduct, inefficiency, or disability unrelated to military service. Officers released due to a service-related disability or invalidment are also eligible.
Short Service Commissioned Officers who have served over 10 years and whose service has been extended may apply if the Ministry of Defence certifies that they will be released within three months of receiving an appointment offer. Such candidates must submit a copy of this certificate along with their online application if shortlisted for the interview.
NABARD Grade A Nationality Classification
- Must be a Citizen of India
- Subject of Nepal
- Subject of Bhutan
- A Tibetan Refugee who came before 1st Jan 1962, and has settled permanently in India
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and East African countries such as Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to permanently settle in India.
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