NABARD Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 91 Posts! Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’)

NABARD Recruitment 2025: Looking for a career in rural development and finance? 🌾
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2025 notification. A total of 91 vacancies are available across various streams. Online applications are open from 8 November 2025 to 30 November 2025. (Join WhatsApp Channel)

In this article, NaukriBee brings you all verified details — eligibility, pay scales, exam pattern, application fee, important dates and step-by-step how to apply instructions. Apply only via the official NABARD portal listed below.

Key Highlights: NABARD Recruitment 2025

Educational Qualification & Eligibility (Summary)

General eligibility: Varies by stream. Below are the commonly advertised requirements for Grade ‘A’ posts:

• Assistant Manager (RDBS / Rural Development & Banking Services):

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).

  • OR Master’s degree / professional qualification (CA/CS/ICWA) / PGDM (as specified for some specialist streams).

• Assistant Manager (Legal / Law Service): NABARD Recruitment 2025

  • LLB (Law Graduate) with minimum 60% marks (55% for reserved categories).

• Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security etc.):

  • Specific criteria (e.g., ex-serviceman or commission service) apply where notified.

• Age Limit: As specified in the notification (check stream-wise age relaxations).

Note: Exact subject-wise and stream-wise eligibility (like experience or additional qualifications) are given in the official notification. Always verify the chosen post’s detailed eligibility before applying.

Salary / Pay Scale: NABARD Recruitment 2025

• Initial basic pay: Approx. ₹44,500 per month (Pay Level/Scale as per Grade ‘A’ norms).

• Estimated gross starting salary: Around ₹89,150 per month (includes DA, HRA, local allowances, grade pay components — varies by posting city).

• Perks: DA, HRA, NPS contribution and other Central-government style allowances as applicable.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Stage 1 — Preliminary Exam (Online Objective):

• Total Marks: 200

• Type: Objective MCQ (screening) — includes qualifying sections and aptitude.

• Purpose: Shortlist for Main Exam.

Stage 2 — Main Exam (Online): NABARD Recruitment 2025

• Format: Objective + Descriptive papers testing General English and stream-specific subjects.

• Marks & Weightage: As specified in the notification; descriptive answers evaluated for language and content.

Stage 3 — Psychometric Test (Qualifying):

• Mandatory qualifying test; needed to proceed to interview stage.

Stage 4 — Interview: NABARD Recruitment 2025

• Interview Weight: Total 50 marks (as per notification).

• Final merit based on mains + interview (and other components as notified).

Important: Negative marking, sectional rules and qualifying cut-offs are detailed in the official notification. Prepare according to the exact syllabus for your chosen stream. (Join WhatsApp Channel)

Important Dates: NABARD Application Form 2025

Application Fee: NABARD Application Form 2025

Payment modes: Online (Debit/Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI) as per NABARD portal.

How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the official NABARD recruitment portal or nabard.org.

2. Open the Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2025 notification and read instructions carefully.

3. Click Apply Online and register with a valid e-mail address and mobile number.

4. Log in, complete the application form and upload scanned copies of required documents.

5. Pay the applicable fee and submit the form.

6. Take a printout of the confirmation page for records.

Apply only via the official NABARD recruitment page. Avoid third-party sites.

Documents to Keep Ready (Scanned)

• Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG)

• Signature (JPEG)

• Graduation / Postgraduate certificates & mark sheets (PDF)

• NET / Professional qualification certificates (if applicable) (PDF)

• Caste / PwBD / Ex-serviceman certificates (if applicable) (PDF)

• Any other documents listed in the notification.

How to Prepare — NaukriBee Tips

• ✅ Understand the syllabus for your chosen stream and focus on high-weight topics.
• 🧠 Practice previous year papers and full-length mock tests (200 marks, 2-hour format).
• 🕒 Daily schedule: 3–5 hours focused study + weekly mock tests.
• 💻 Strengthen writing skills for the descriptive section (practice essays & précis).
• 📱 Keep originals and scanned copies ready for document verification.