About this Job Notification
NABARD Recruitment 2026 Assistant Manager 91 Posts Online Application
Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for the position of Assistant Manager in Grade A under the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS) / Legal / Protocol & Security Service of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Candidates may submit their online applications on or before 30-11-2025.
Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria:
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM (RDBS) – General | 48 | 21–30 yrs | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject (60% / SC-ST-PWBD 55%) OR PG / MBA / PGDM (55% / 50%) OR CA / CS / CMA / PhD |
| AM (RDBS) – Chartered Accountant | 4 | 21–30 yrs | Any bachelor’s degree + Membership of ICAI (on or before 01-11-2025) |
| AM (RDBS) – Company Secretary | 2 | 21–30 yrs | Any bachelor’s degree + Associate/Fellow membership of ICSI (on or before 01-11-2025) |
| AM (RDBS) – Finance | 5 | 21–30 yrs | BBA/BMS (Finance/Banking) – 60% OR PG Diploma/MBA/MMS (Finance) – 55% + Bachelor’s Degree OR BFIA – 60% OR CA / ACMA / FCMA / ICWA OR CFA-USA / FRM-GARP |
| AM (RDBS) – Computer / IT | 10 | 21–30 yrs | 4-year Engineering Degree in CS/IT/EC/DS/AI/ML – 60% OR PG in same fields – 55% OR Graduate + DOEACC ‘B’ Level |
| AM (RDBS) – Agriculture Engineering | 1 | 21–30 yrs | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering – 60% OR PG – 55% |
| AM (RDBS) – Plantation & Horticulture | 2 | 21–30 yrs | Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture – 60% OR PG – 55% |
| AM (RDBS) – Fisheries | 2 | 21–30 yrs | Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Science – 60% OR PG – 55% |
| AM (RDBS) – Food Processing | 2 | 21–30 yrs | Bachelor’s Degree in Food Processing / Food Tech / Dairy Tech – 60% OR PG – 55% |
| AM (RDBS) – Land Development & Soil Science | 2 | 21–30 yrs | BSc/PG in Soil Science / Agriculture / Environmental Science (60% / 55%) |
| AM (RDBS) – Civil Engineering | 2 | 21–30 yrs | Bachelor’s/PG in Civil/Structural Engineering with 60% / 55% |
| AM (RDBS) – Electrical Engineering | 2 | 21–30 yrs | Bachelor’s/PG in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Power Systems – 60% / 55% |
| AM (RDBS) – Media Specialist | 1 | 21–30 yrs | PG in Mass Media / Mass Communication / Communication / Journalism – 55% / 50% |
| AM (RDBS) – Economics | 2 | 21–30 yrs | PG in Applied Economics – 55% / 50% + Economics must be main subject in all semesters |
| AM (Legal) | 2 | 21–30 yrs | LLB with 60% OR LLM with 55% (Bar Council registration for practicing advocates) |
| AM (Protocol & Security) | 4 | 25–40 yrs | Commissioned Officer (Army/Navy/Air Force) with minimum 10 yrs service (5 yrs for PWBD) |
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Age Calculation Date: Age will be counted as on 01-11-2025. Age Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PWBD (UR 10 yrs, OBC 13 yrs, SC/ST 15 yrs). Salary : Selected candidates will draw a starting basic pay of Rs.44,500 per month in the pay scale 44500 – 2500 (4) – 54500 – 2850 (7) – 74450 – EB – 2850 (4) – 85850 – 3300 (1) – 89150 (17 years). They are eligible for DA, Local Compensatory Allowance, HRA, Grade Allowance and other admissible benefits. Initial monthly gross emoluments are approx Rs.1,00,000. |
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Dates to Consider:
Online Application forms will be received by : 30-11-2025
Phase I (Preliminary) Online Examination (RDBS/Legal/ Protocol & Security) - 25-12-2025
Phase II (Mains) Online Examination (RDBS/Legal) - 25-01-2026
Mode of Recruitment :
The selection process for Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’ posts consists of multiple stages designed to evaluate a candidate’s aptitude, subject knowledge, decision-making ability, and professional suitability for the role.
Stages of Selection
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Phase I – Preliminary Exam | Objective-type test used for screening; includes qualifying and merit sections. |
| Phase II – Main Exam | Mix of Objective and Descriptive papers depending on discipline applied for. |
| Psychometric Test | Mandatory assessment to evaluate behavioural fit and professional suitability. |
| Interview | Final stage; candidates shortlisted based on Phase II scores + psychometric test. |
Key Points
- Phase I is only qualifying; shortlisting for Phase II is based on merit section scores.
- Phase II scores and Interview marks are combined for the final merit list.
- Negative marking of 1/4th for each incorrect answer in both Phase I and Phase II.
- Cut-offs are applied individually for each test as well as on total score.
- Candidates can choose English or Hindi for answering descriptive papers (where applicable).
- Only candidates who appear in the psychometric test are eligible for interview shortlisting.
Test Structure -
Preliminary Examination – RDBS / Legal
| Test Name | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 | Composite 120 Minutes |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Decision Making | 10 | 10 | |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
| Economic & Social Issues | 40 | 40 | |
| Agriculture & Rural Development | 40 | 40 |
Preliminary Examination – Protocol & Security
| Test Name | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | Composite 120 Minutes |
| English Language | 50 | 25 | |
| General Awareness (Banking) | 50 | 50 | |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 75 |
Main Examination – RDBS (General Discipline)
| Paper | Type | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I – General English | Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paper II – ESI & ARD (Objective) | Objective | 30 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Paper II – ESI & ARD (Descriptive) | Descriptive | 4 out of 6 | 50 | 90 Minutes |
Main Examination – RDBS (Specialist Streams)
| Paper | Type | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I – General English | Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paper II – Stream Specific (Objective) | Objective | 30 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Paper II – Stream Specific (Descriptive) | Descriptive | 4 out of 6 | 50 | 90 Minutes |
Main Examination – Legal
| Paper | Type | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I – General English | Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paper II – Legal (Objective) | Objective | 30 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Paper II – Legal (Descriptive) | Descriptive | 4 out of 6 | 50 | 90 Minutes |
Main Examination – Protocol & Security
| Test Name | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | Composite 120 Minutes |
| English Language | 50 | 25 | |
| General Awareness (Banking Focus) | 50 | 50 | |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 75 |
Fee Structure :
Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PWBD categories do not have to pay any application fee; however, they must pay Rs 150 as intimation charges. All other candidates are required to pay Rs 700 as the application fee along with Rs 150 as intimation charges, making the total payable amount Rs 850. It is to be paid online only.
How to Apply :
Applications for the concerned posts in National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) should be completed online on or before 30-11-2025. Physical documents are not to be sent at this time. Retaining a copy is advisable for future steps.
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