The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) conducts the Grade A Assistant Manager recruitment to fill officer posts in its Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS) and specialist streams. The most recent cycle was notified on 8 November 2025 for 91 vacancies, and going by NABARD’s usual annual pattern, the next round of NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2026 is widely expected to be announced in the coming months. As on date, the official 2026 notification is awaited, so interested aspirants are advised to keep a close watch on the official website for the fresh advertisement.
NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Body | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ |
| Category | Bank Jobs / Officer Recruitment |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced for 2026 (91 posts in the 2025 cycle) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.nabard.org |
Important Dates
The dates below are for reference based on the previous (2025) cycle. The 2026 schedule will be confirmed only when NABARD releases the official notification. Kindly note these are indicative.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Expected 2026 (8 November 2025 in the previous cycle) |
| Online Application Start | To be notified (8 November 2025 last cycle) |
| Last Date to Apply | To be notified (30 November 2025 last cycle) |
| Exam Date (Phase 1 / Phase 2) | Tentative (Phase 1: 20 December 2025; Phase 2: 25 January 2026 last cycle) |
Vacancy Details
In the 2025 recruitment, NABARD released a total of 91 vacancies, broadly distributed as 85 posts under Assistant Manager (RDBS), 2 posts under Legal, and 4 posts under Protocol & Security Service. The exact number of vacancies and discipline-wise distribution for 2026 will be released as per the official notification. Candidates are advised not to assume a fixed figure until the advertisement is published.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
For the general RDBS post, a Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) is required. A Post Graduate degree, MBA/PGDM, CA/CS/ICWA, or PhD with the prescribed marks is also accepted. Specialist disciplines such as Legal and Protocol & Security carry separate qualification and experience requirements. Aspirants should confirm the discipline-specific criteria in the 2026 notification.
Age Limit
In the previous cycle, candidates had to be between 21 and 30 years of age as on the cut-off date. Age relaxation is provided as per government norms – 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer), and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates depending on category. Ex-servicemen and other reserved categories may also be eligible for relaxation as per rules.
Application Fee
Based on the 2025 cycle, the fee structure (to be reconfirmed for 2026) was as follows:
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 850/- (application fee plus intimation charges)
- SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 150/- (intimation charges only)
Payment is made online through net banking, debit card, credit card, UPI or wallet. Applicable taxes may be added at the time of payment.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected officers draw a basic pay starting at Rs. 44,500/- per month in the pay scale of Rs. 44,500 – 2500 (4) – 54,500 – 2850 (7) – 74,450 – EB – 2850 (4) – 85,850 – 3300 (1) – 89,150. In addition, officers are entitled to dearness allowance, house rent allowance, and other admissible benefits as per NABARD rules, making the gross emoluments quite attractive.
Selection Process
The selection for NABARD Grade A Assistant Manager is conducted in three stages:
- Phase I – Preliminary Examination (online, screening in nature)
- Phase II – Main Examination (online, descriptive and objective papers)
- Interview – for candidates shortlisted from the Mains
Final selection is based on combined performance in the Mains and the Interview, as detailed in the official notification.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official NABARD website at https://www.nabard.org.
- Go to the “Careers” or “Recruitment” section and open the Grade A Assistant Manager advertisement once it is live.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill in your personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Upload the scanned photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online as per your category.
- Submit the form and download a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
- Apply only through the official portal: https://www.nabard.org
Important Links
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. All details such as dates, number of vacancies, eligibility, fees and pay scale are based on the previous recruitment cycle and may change in 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to read and verify every detail in the official notification on https://www.nabard.org before applying, as notifications are subject to revision.