NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification, Apply Online, Admit Card, and Eligibility Criteria

Every year lakhs of aspirants work hard to prepare for an examination like NABARD Grade A.  

One of the main reasons behind the huge popularity of the exam is the opportunity it provides for candidates to work in reputed institution like NABARD which plays a key a role in the regulation of all regional banks in the country.  

However, at the same time, due to the competitive nature of the exam, only a few applicants make it to the final selection for NABARD Grade A  

Therefore, the candidates require sincere dedication, hard work and focused efforts while preparing for this examination.  

Also, with official notification for NABARD Grade A 2023 out, you must give a look at all important details related to it, before you begin your exam preparation.  

To help you with that, in this blog, I have also mentioned in detail about NABARD Grade A notification, the steps to Apply online for the exam, the NABARD Exam Apply dates, the last date to apply online for NABARD, the Application Fee, the admit card, interview call letters, and the exam centers for the exams. 

Having said that, let’s get going!! 

NABARD Grade A 2023 Notification

Latest Update – The NABARD Grade A 2023 Phase 1 result has been released on 04th NOvember 2023 on the NABARD official website. 

The exam date for NABARD Grade A 2023 Phase 2 has been announced on 30th October 2023. The NABARD Grade A Phase 2 exam will take place on 19th November 2023.

The official NABARD Grade A notification 2023 had been released on 02nd September 2023 with a total number of 150 vacancies along with 7 vacancies reserved for the PwBD category. 

You can access the NABARD Grade A 2023 Official Notification directly from here.   

The application process for NABARD Grade A 2023had begun with the release of the notification, i.e., from 02nd September 2023 and continued till 23rd September 2023. 

The admit card for NABARD Grade A 2023 has been declared on 09th October 2023 for NABARD Grade A Prelims exam which was held on 16 October 2023. 

The NABARD Grade A admit card 2023 has been released on 10th November 2023 for the NABARD Grade A Phase 2 exam which will be held on 19th November 2023.   

Along with exam dates and vacancies, the notification contains other important details such as eligibility criteria, syllabus and exam pattern etc.   

If you want to know more about the information provided in the last year notification, you can check the following section below.

NABARD Grade B 2022 Notification

The admit card for NABARD Grade A 2022 Prelims was out on 26th August 2022. Following which the NABARD Grade A Phase 1 exam was held on the 7th September 2022. 

Subsequently, the NABARD Grade A Mains exam was held on the 29th October and the Phase 2 results have been declared on 02nd December 2022. 

Following the newspaper edition of the NABARD Grade A 2022 Notification, which released on July 12th 2022, the detailed notification came out on July 18, 2022, on the official website of NABARD. 

Previously, a total of 170 vacancies have been showcased, out of which 161 are for Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS) i.e., for general stream. 07 vacancies are kept for Rajbhasha Service and 02 for Protocol and Security Service. 

The online application for the vacancies started from July 18th 2022 and closed on August 7th 2022. 

You can access the NABARD Grade A 2022 Official Notification directly from here.  

NABARD Grade A 2023 Vacancies

NABARD has declared a total number of 150 vacancies, and apart from this, 07 vacancies are reserved for PwBD for NABARD Grade A 2023 recruitment process in the official notification which released on 02nd September 2023.  

In the official notification PDF of previous year, which came out on July 18, 2022, a total of 170 vacancies for the NABARD Grade A 2022 recruitment have been announced. 

You will be shocked to see how organized NABARD is in terms of listing vacancies. I will provide you a category-wise breakdown of the vacancies highlighted in the detailed notification. 

To give you a general overview of the breakdown, I have made a table mentioning separate NABARD Grade A vacancies for different streams as per the 2023 notification:

Note: Out of 150 vacancies of Asst. Manager (RDBS), 07 vacancies are reserved for PWBD candidates under RPWD Act 2016.

@ PWBD – Cat(a)- 02, Cat(b)-02, Cat(c)-01, Cat (d & e) –02

* Includes 01 Backlog vacancy

NABARD Grade B 2023 Vacancies

Vacancies of NABARD Grade B 2023 will release soon.

Previously, NABARD conducted Grade B Exam was in the year 2021, it had released a total of 7 vacancies.

To know more about the NABARD Grade B Vacancies in detail you can check the table given below.

Now that you know about the NABARD notifications and the vacancies.

That said I have mentioned the NABARD Grade A education qualifications, age relaxations, and everything related to it below after the Appy online Section.

NABARD Grade A and B 2023 Apply Online

The application process of NABARD Grade A 2023 began along with the release of the official notification from 02nd September 2023 and continued till 23rd September 2023.

You can click on the link to apply online for NABARD Grade A 2023.

Such was the case with NABARD Grade A 2022 notification as well. With the release of the official notification, on July 18, 2022 the application process commenced. 

The NABARD Grade A 2022 Apply Online link was activated on July 18th and the last date to apply online was 7th August 2022. 

Coming to the topic of NABARD Grade A Apply Online 2023, it should be known that it’s a fairly simple process of registering for the NABARD Grade A or/and Grade B exam online. 

However, even after being so simple, candidates still make a lot of mistakes while applying for the exams. 

So, you should make sure to take extra care while filling out the NABARD Grade A and/or Grade B online application form.

To give you a better idea about the duration of the application process, in the table below, I have mentioned the Apply Online Dates for NABARD Grade A 2023 exam: 

NABARD Grade A & B 2023 Application Fee

To complete the online application process, candidates need to pay the required application fee. This fee can be paid through debit/credit card or you can also use net banking.

The total application fee for SC/ST/PWBD is Rs. 150 for both NABARD Grade A & Grade B exams. While the application fee for all other categories is Rs. 800 for NABARD Grade A and Rs. 900 for NABARD Grade B.

The breakup of the total application fees for Grade A & Grade B are provided in the tables below:

* Exclusive of applicable GST

@ All NABARD employees satisfying the educational qualification criteria would be eligible to apply. They will be required to pay Rs. 150 fee/intimation charges at the time of online application, which will be reimbursed, only to those employees of NABARD (Staff Candidates) who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the post, on submission of fee receipt. The status as a staff candidate will be verified at the time of the interview.

In case candidates are not eligible to be treated as staff candidates, they are advised to indicate themselves as non-staff candidates and pay fees/intimation charges as applicable to non-staff candidates.

NABARD Grade A and B 2023 Apply Online – Steps to Apply

Let’s talk about the steps to apply for the NABARD Grade A 2023 exam. For this duration, the following 12 steps will prove to be useful for you. It will make online form filling super easy.

Note: These steps are exclusive to NABARD Grade A 2023. Steps for NABARD Grade B has been provided as per the notification. 

Navigate to New Registration

Step 1: Go to the official website of NABARD and click on the “Career Notices” tab from the top-right menu bar.

Step 2: You have to click on the link called “CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE”.

Step 3: A new window will open where you will find different recruitment notifications for NABARD Grade A & B. Find the stream [Recruitment To The Post Of Assistant Manager In Grade ‘A’ (RDBS)/ (Rajbhasha Service) -2023]; [Protocol & Security Service] that you want to apply for and click on the “Apply here” link below it.

Step 4: You have to click on the link called “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” on the top right of the screen.

Fill the Application Form

Step 5: You will reach the first section of the NABARD Application Form. Fill in all your information like email address, name, etc. Click on the “Save and Next” button provided at the bottom of the page.

Note: Save these details for future login purposes. Do not forget/lose your login details as it will be really difficult to recover them.

Note: You will be redirected to the next part of the page. You will find the “Provisional Registration Number” of 9 digits with your Password.

Step 6: Upload your Photograph (4.5cm * 3.5cm) and signature (with black ink) on this page. Your photograph should be between 20kb-50kb and your signature should be between 10kb-20kb. Click on Next.

Step 7: A new page will open with two subcategories. The first category is basic & the second category is Qualification, experience, language, exam centre (check the list of exam centres here), etc. Fill in all necessary details. Click on Save & Next button.

Verify Details & Complete Registration

Step 8: A preview section will open with all the details filled up by now. Check all the details carefully as this is the last time to change your information. Confirm your picture, details, and signature by clicking on the checkboxes. Fill in the security code & click on the Complete Registration button on the bottom right.

Step 9: Upload your thumb impression (3cm * 3cm) and handwritten declaration (10cm * 5cm) on this page. Your thumb impression should be between 20kb-50kb and handwritten declaration should be between 50kb-100kb. Click on Next.

Hand Written Declaration: “I…………………. (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true, and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.

Application Fees Payment & Download Receipt

Step 10: You will also get to know about the NABARD Grade A & B Application Fees that will be charged on this page. Fill in the security code & click on submit.

Step 11: Complete the application process by paying the application fees using a Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Internet Banking/ Wallet/ Cash Card/ QR Code/ UPI.

Step 12: Print & Save the receipt for future references.

Now that you have taken the step to apply for the NABARD Grade A or Grade B exam, it is time to accelerate your efforts to clear the exam. To help you with your studies I have provided certain valuable study materials for you to go through in the linked blog.

NABARD Grade A 2023 Eligibility Criteria

With the official notification out, the details regarding the latest eligibility criteria for NABARD Grade A 2023 has also been provided.  

The primary eligibility requirements for the NABARD Grade A exam can be broken down into two major categories – Educational Qualification & Age Limit.

The eligibility of NABARD Grade A is not that tough when we compare it with all the other government exams in India.

It gives you a chance to make your dreams come true without judging you on the basis of your past educational qualifications. So let’s jump right in.

NABARD Grade A 2023 Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification

The latest education qualification criteria is as follows:

a) You can apply for only one discipline in NABARD Grade A (RDBS/ Rajbhasha/ P & SS). In case you apply for multiple disciplines, only the last application submitted will be considered valid and fees against all other applications will be forfeited. I have mentioned all the different disciplines in the vacancy section above. Having said that, if you want you can check the NABARD Grade A selection procedure.

b)The NABARD Grade A 2023 eligibility criteria given in the notification has been released on the website of NABARD.In the detailed PDF everything about Eligibility criteria is given.

Note: If your final year/semester results have been declared after 01 September 2023, you are not eligible to apply for the NABARD 2023 exam.

For candidates who have CGPA as marks scored in their graduation or post – graduation, can convert their CGPA score into percentage using the formula provided in the table.  

NABARD Grade A 2023 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit

As per the NABARD Grade A 2023 age limit criteria, you should be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 01-09-2023 (you must have been born not earlier than 02-09-1993 and not later than 01-09-2002) to be eligible for the exam. 

Hence, you should expect the same age limit for eligibility criteria when the notification for NABARD Grade A 2023 is released.  

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit:

NOTE: No Cumulative age relaxation will be available to any applicant.

I have seen students clear their graduation at the age of 19. If you are one of them, you are not eligible for the NABARD Grade A Exam.

This was all about NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria. Now let’s move on to Grade B Eligibility Criteria.

NABARD Grade B 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility of Grade B exam is somewhat similar to that of Grade A exam. The only difference lies in the percentage marks you require.

Since NABARD Grade B is a post higher than NABARD Grade A, so it is obvious that you will require a higher percentage in your Post-Graduation to be eligible for Grade B.

As per the NABARD Grade A 2021 notification, you would only be able to apply for Grade B 2021 only if your final year/semester results were declared on or before 01-07-2021.

NABARD Grade B 2022 Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification

To be eligible for NABARD Grade B you require the following educational qualifications as mentioned in the table below.

Experience: A student is required to have a minimum 03 years’ experience (SC/PWBD – 02 years) in sectors like Banking, Finance, Agriculture & Allied and Rural Development is essential. Experience should be gained after Post graduation.

NABARD Grade B 2022 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit

As per the 2021 age limit criteria, you should be between 25 and 32 years of age as on 01-07-2021 (you must have been born not earlier than 02-07-1989 and not later than 01-07-1996) to be eligible to appear for the exam.

But don’t worry if you don’t come in this age group as NABARD provides certain age limit relaxations.

The relaxations in the upper age limit are exactly the same as the relaxations provided for NABARD Grade A Exam.

I hope that this blog helped you understand all the different aspects of NABARD Grade A & Grade B officer eligibility.

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My hobbies were not very pocket-friendly. It was like my 2 month’s income and I was hesitant.

I asked myself “Is it worth it?”.

Indian parents always teach us to save the money we earn and they are not wrong.

I just kept on asking the same question in my head but I realized that this makes me happy and I booked it.

If you have some hobbies which require some money, don’t worry. NABARD will get you covered.

The salary given by NABARD is good enough to cover your daily expenses and enjoy your hobbies once in a while.

NABARD Grade A & Grade B 2023 Admit Card

Latest Update – The admit card for NABARD Grade A 2023 has been released on 10th November 2023 for the Phase 2 examination which is to be conducted on 19th November 2023.

The NABARD Grade A Phase 1 2023 exam took place on 16th October 2023, the admit card for which had been released on 09th October 2023   

The official notification for NABARD Grade A out on 02nd September 2023.  

The importance of the NABARD Admit card should be known to all. The NABARD Admit card is an important piece of document without which a candidate will not be allowed to enter the exam centre. 

For NABARD Grade B, no such information is available, as the notification hasn’t arrived yet. 

For more information on NABARD Grade A 2023 Phase 1 Admit Card, you can watch the video given below.

NABARD Grade A & B 2023: Steps to Download Admit Card

The steps that you need to follow to download NABARD Grade A 2023 Call Letter are given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NABARD and click on the “Career Notices” tab from the top-right menu bar.

Step 2: A new page will open up, scroll down and you’ll find a button called, “CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE”. Click on it.

Step 3: Doing so will open up a new screen. Here you’d need to scroll down to the section titled, “Recruitment To The Post Of AM(RDBS/Rajbhasha) – Examination Call Letter” .

Now click on “Download Here”.

Step 4: A login Credential page open ups. Choose the language of your choice in which you need your NABARD Grade A Admit to be displayed. Fill in the Registration No / Roll No. and Password / DOB(DD-MM-YY). At last, enter the Captcha and click on Login. Your NABARD Grade A Examination Call Letter will be displayed on your screen.

Step 5: Download the Admit Card in PDF format and print the same as soon as possible. NABARD Website crashes very often and you don’t want to spend hours before the exam to download the admit card.

To make you more familiar with the admit card document, I have attached a picture of admit card below.

As I have mentioned time and again that past years’ papers are a valuable resource throughout your preparation and even more so in these last few days.

Access the past years’ papers with solutions here.

Documents to carry for NABARD Grade A Exam 2023

When you go to take the exam, do not forget to take, along with you, certain documents. I have shared with you a list of these documents below:

• NABARD Grade A Admit Card: Make sure you have pasted a recent photograph of yours in space provided on the NABARD Grade A 2023 Call Letter. It will be good if the photograph that you have pasted on the admit card is same as the one you have provided while filling in the registration form.
• A Valid Photo Identity Proof: Valid photo identity proof may be PAN Card/Passport/Driving License/Voter’s Card with photograph/ Bank Passbook with photograph/Photo Identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead /Photo Identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead/Valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognised College/ University/Aadhar/E-Aadhar Card with a photograph/Employee ID/Bar Council Identity card with photograph.

Note: These are the following guidelines which are important points for the candidates must be aware while checking the necessary documents to carry on the day of the examination: 

• Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License will NOT be accepted as valid ID proof. 
• Your name on the NABARD Grade A call letter should exactly match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof. If you fail to do so, you won’t be allowed to write the exam. 
• Female candidates who have changed first/last/middle name post marriage must note that if there is any mismatch between the name printed on the NABARD Grade A Call Letter and Photo Identity Proof you will not be allowed to write the exam. In case of candidates who have changed their name will be allowed only if they produce Gazette notification/their marriage certificate/affidavit. 

That was all about the documents, let’s now move over to the next topic.

NABARD Grade A 2023 Interview Call Letter

The candidates who will be able to clear the Mains or Phase II Exam will be qualified to show up for the Interview round. Such candidates are provided a link to the NABARD recruitment portal through email and SMS, for download of the Interview call letter and filling up the Bio Data form online.

None of the Grade A Interview call letters will be sent by post. Hence, you are required to keep your email id functioning, the one which you have given while filling the online application, till the time the final selection gets finished.

NABARD Grade A Interview – List of Documents Required

Once you have downloaded the NABARD Grade A Interview Call letter, you will be required to produce the following documents at the time of document verification.

You must carry each document in original as well as a photocopy of the following documents when you go for the document verification.

NABARD Grade A 2023 Exam Centres

Talking about the NABARD Grade A 2023 Exam centres, the candidates can make a choice between the exam centres while filling up the online application form.

The list of exam centres is provided below. You can choose one centre for Phase-I and one for Phase–II separately in the NABARD Grade A online application form. 

NABARD Grade A 2023 Exam Centres for Phase 1 Exam

NABARD Grade A 2023 Exam Centres for Phase 2 Exam

NABARD Grade B 2022 Exam Centres for Phase 1 Exam

NABARD Grade B 2022 Exam Centres for Phase 2 Exam

NABARD Grade A 2023 Interview Center

Candidates who clear Phase 2 get shortlisted for the interview round. An email is sent to shortlisted candidates to intimate their choice of location for the interview.

To intimate your choice of location for the interview, you are required to send an email to “recruitment@nabard.org”, indicating your Registration No., Name and choice centre. Once you do so, NABARD issues a formal call letter.

In case you do not intimate your choice of centre, NABARD would provide a centre based on the correspondence address indicated in the application form. The bank reserves the right to change the interview centre of the candidate(s).

You should also note that NABARD doesn’t allow any change in the interview centre, once selected, under any circumstances. So, you must select the NABARD Interview centre very carefully from the centre choices given below.

Conclusion

Finally, we have arrived at the end of the section. I hope you find this detailed and informative helpful in your preparation for the exam.

Till now, we have discussed all the information regarding the NABARD Grade A 2023 notification, eligibility, application process and admit card. It is now time for me to bid you farewell and wish you all the best for your future endeavors!  

Best of Luck!! 
Keep Learning!!