Organization: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Post Name: Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ – RDBS / Legal / Protocol & Security Service
Advertisement No.: 05 / Grade A / 2025-26
Total Vacancies: 91
Application Mode: Online
Official Website: www.nabard.org
Last Date to Apply: 30 November 2025
🔔 NABARD Grade A 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 08 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 November 2025 |
| Phase I (Preliminary Exam) | 20 December 2025 |
| Phase II (Mains Exam – RDBS/Legal) | 25 January 2026 |
| Psychometric Test | To be announced |
📊 NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2025 Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (RDBS) | 85 |
| Assistant Manager (Legal) | 2 |
| Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) | 4 |
| Total | 91 |
Category-wise Reservation: Available for SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PWBD candidates as per Government of India norms.
🎓 Educational Qualification (as on 01.11.2025)
Assistant Manager (RDBS):
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Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
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Disciplines include: General, IT, Finance, Agriculture Engineering, Food Processing, Civil, Electrical, Media Specialist, Economics, and others.
Assistant Manager (Legal):
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)
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OR LLM with 55% marks.
Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security):
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Commissioned Officer with 10 years of service in Army/Navy/Air Force.
🎯 Age Limit (as on 01.11.2025)
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Grade A (RDBS/Legal) | 21 – 30 years |
| Grade A (Protocol & Security) | 25 – 40 years |
Age Relaxation:
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OBC: 3 years
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SC/ST: 5 years
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PwBD: 10–15 years (as applicable)
💰 NABARD Grade A Salary 2025
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Basic Pay: ₹44,500 per month
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Gross Monthly Salary: Approx. ₹1,00,000/-
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Includes DA, HRA, Grade Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, etc.
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Additional benefits: NPS, Medical, LTC, Loans, Housing, and Educational Allowances.
🧾 Selection Process
For RDBS / Legal:
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Phase I: Preliminary Exam (Objective Type – 200 Marks)
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Phase II: Mains Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
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Phase III: Psychometric Test
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Interview (50 Marks)
For Protocol & Security:
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Online Test (200 Marks)
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Psychometric Test
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Interview (50 Marks)
🧠 Exam Syllabus (Overview)
Paper I – English: Essay, Precis Writing, Comprehension, Business Correspondence
Paper II – ESI & ARD:
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Indian Economy, Inflation, Poverty, Globalization, Rural Development, Agriculture, Water Resources, Climate Change, etc.
Detailed syllabus for all disciplines is available on NABARD’s official site.
💻 Application Fee
| Category | Fee + Intimation Charges | Total |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹150 | ₹150 |
| All Others | ₹700 + ₹150 | ₹850 |
🌐 How to Apply for NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025
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Visit www.nabard.org/career
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Click on “Apply Online for NABARD Grade A 2025”
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Register with valid Email ID and Mobile Number
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Fill in your details carefully
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Upload photo, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration
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Pay the application fee
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Submit and print the confirmation page
Apply Online Here: Click to Apply – NABARD Grade A 2025
📞 Helpdesk
For any issue in application or fee payment, contact via
👉 Candidate Grievance Portal – IBPS
(Use subject: “NABARD Officer – Grade ‘A’ (RDBS/Legal/Protocol & Security) – DR”)