The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is inviting online applications for recruitment of Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ in the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS) only from Indian citizens. The application portal for the same is open from 2nd September and candidates have time upto September 23rd, 2023.
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Vacancies of NABARD Recruitment
| Discipline | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 31 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 77 |
| Computer/ Information Technology | 16 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 40 |
| Finance | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| Company Secretary | 2 | – | – | 1 | – | 3 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1 | – | – | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Geo Informatics | 2 | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Forestry | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| Food Processing | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Statistics | 2 | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Mass Communication/ Media Specialist | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 61 | 22 | 12 | 41 | 14 | 150 |
Pay Scale
- Selected candidates of NABARD Recruitment will receive a starting basic pay of Rs. 44,500/- per month on 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’.
- They will also be eligible for Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Grade Allowance as per rules in force from time to time.
- At present, initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately Rs. 1,00,000.
Eligibility
- Educational Qualification: Please refer to the advertisement of NABARD Recruitment for details about the Educational qualification (advertisement is linked below)
- Age Limit: The candidate must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of 01-09-2023, i.e., the candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-09-1993 and not later than 01-09-2002.
How to apply for NABARD Recruitment?
- Visit the registration portal of NABARD Recruitment using the link provided below
- Now, click on the button saying “Click here for New Registration”
- Register yourself by entering basic details
- Then log in using the registration details
- Enter all your personal and educational qualifications
- Upload the necessary images/ documents and pay the fee using the available options
- After completing these steps, download the application form and the payment receipt for future reference
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation Charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| For SC/ ST/ PwBD | Nil | Rs. 150 | Rs. 150 |
| For all others | Rs. 650 | Rs. 150 | Rs. 800 |
Selection Procedure
The selection process for Grade ‘A’ – Assistant Manager in NABARD is divided into three phases, that is- the Preliminary Exam, the Main exam and the Interview round. Candidates who will qualify online Preliminary examination will have to appear for an online Main examination. The shortlisted candidates after the online Main examination will be subsequently called for the Interview round.
(1) Preliminary Exam
- Candidates will get 120 minutes to complete the preliminary examination of NABARD recruitment.
- The prelims paper will have 2 sections, the Qualifying section and the Merit section.
- Qualifying Section: Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision-Making
- Merit Section: General Awareness, Eco & Soc. Issues (with a focus on Rural India), Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India
- Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main exam on the basis of marks scored in the Merit section only.
| NAME OF TEST | NO. OF QUESTIONS | MAX MARKS |
|---|---|---|
| Test of Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Decision Making | 10 | 10 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Eco & Soc. Issues (with a focus on Rural India) | 40 | 40 |
| Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
(2.1) Main Exam for Generalist posts
| Paper | Sections | Type | No. of Qs. | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General English | Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paper II | Economic and Social Issues & Agriculture and Rural Development | Objective | 30** | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Descriptive | Candidates will need to attempt 4 questions out of 6 (2 of 15 marks each and 2 of 10 marks each) | 50 | 90 Minutes |
(2.2) Main Exam for Specialist posts
| Paper | Sections | Type | No. of Qs. | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General English | Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paper II | Stream Specific Paper | Objective | 30** | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Descriptive | Candidates will need to attempt 4 questions out of 6 (2 of 15 marks each and 2 of 10 marks each) | 50 | 90 Minutes |
Important Dates & Links
| Starting of the application process | September 2, 2023 |
| Last date to apply for the same | September 23, 2023 |
| Phase I (Preliminary) – Online Examination | October 16, 2023 |
| Advertisement (Recruitment of Assistant Manager in Grade A) | Click here |
| Link to apply | Click here |
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