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NABARD Grade A Application Form 2024: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) released NABARD Grade A application form 2024 on July 27, 2024. The last date to fill the application form was August 15, 2024. The application form was released on the official website-www.nabard.org. However, the direct link to fill NABARD Grade A application form was provided on this page. The application fee could be paid online and it is INR 800 for the General category, whereas it is INR 150 for SC/ ST/ PWBD for Grade A RDBS/Rajbhasha. The application fee for Grade A P&SS post was INR 750 for General and INR 100 for others. Candidates need to fill NABARD Grade A application form online only. The application form comprises several steps such as application registration, payment of application fee and uploading of scanned photograph and signature. Read below for more details on NABARD Grade A application form 2024.
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Q: What is NABARD Grade A eligibility?
NABARD Grade A eligibility is given below.
Age Limit
| Name of the Post | Lower age Limit (in years) | Upper Age Limit (in years) |
|---|---|---|
Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Rural Development Banking Service) | 21 | 30 |
Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Rajbhasha Service) | 21 | 30 |
Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Protocol & Security Service) | 25 | 40 |
Educational Qualification
Any graduate candidate can apply for the exam.
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Q: What is the full form of NABARD?
NABARD stands for National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development is the apex development financial institution in India that caters to the needs of the rural population by providing credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas in India. Being one of the popular banks in the country, NABARD recruitment attracts thousands of youths every year who aspire to join the banking sector. The bank engages eligible candidates both on a regular and contractual basis.
Upvote Q: When NABARD Grade A application form 2024 will be released?
NABARD Grade A application form 2024 was released on July 27, 2024. Interested candidates need to apply online for the exam. The last date to fill the application form was August 15, 2024. The application fee can be paid online and it is INR 800 for the General category, whereas it is INR 150 for SC/ ST/ PWBD for Grade A RDBS/Rajbhasha. The application fee for Grade A P&SS post is INR 750 for General and INR 100 for others. NABARD Grade A application form comprises several steps such as application registration, payment of application fee and uploading of scanned photograph and signature.
Upvote Documents Required to Fill NABARD Grade A Application Form 2024
Candidates should have the following documents to fill NABARD application form:
- Scanned photograph and signature
- Left thumb impression
- Hand-written declaration in English only. The text is “I......................(Name of the candidate), hereby declares 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.”
- Valid personal email ID and mobile number
- Bank cards for online transaction
NABARD 2022 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NABARD 2024 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
27 Jul '24 - 15 Aug '24 | NABARD Grade A 2024 Application Form |
19 Nov '23 | NABARD Grade A Mains Exam |
16 Sep '23 | NABARD Grade A Prelims Exam 2023 |
How to fill NABARD Grade A Application Form 2024?
The application form of NABARD Grade A can be filled as per the below-given steps:
- Application registration
- Uploading photograph, signature, handwritten declaration and left thumb impression
- Filling the detailed NABARD application form
- Payment of application fee
NABARD Grade A Registration
- Candidates need to visit the official website
- Click on the 'NABARD Grade A Apply Online'
- To register, select the tab 'Click here for New Registration'
- Candidates need to enter their name, contact details, and email ID
- Provisional registration number and password are generated
Uploading Scanned Images of Photograph and Signature
- Candidates can upload the photograph and signature as per the specifications
- The dimension of the photograph should be between 200 X 230 pixels
- The size of the file should be between 20kb to 50 kb
- The dimension of the signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration should be between 140 X 60 pixels
- The size of the file should be between 10kb to 20kb
Filling the Detailed NABARD Application Form
- The details entered during registration are auto-filled and cannot be changed
- Candidates need to enter their educational qualification of Class 10, 12, graduation, postgraduation
- Candidates need to select one NABARD exam centre for appearing in the preliminary and mains exam
- Click on the preview tab to preview and verify the entire NABARD application form before the final submission
- Candidates can even modify the details if any and click on final submit button
Payment of Application Fees
- Click on the 'Payment' tab and proceed for payment
- Payment can be made using Master/Visa/RuPay Debit or Credit Cards or Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets
- On successful completion of the transaction, an E-receipt is generated
- In case of payment failure, candidates need to login again using their provisional registration number and password
- Candidates should take a printout of the e-receipt and online NABARD application form
Application Fees for Grade A P&SS
| Category of applicant | Application Fee (In INR) | Intimation Charges etc. (In INR) | Total (In INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| For SC/ ST/ PWBD |
NIL |
100 |
100 |
| For all others |
650 |
100 |
750 |
Application Fees for Grade B Manager
| Category of applicant | Application Fee (In INR) | Intimation Charges etc. (In INR) | Total (In INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| For SC/ ST/ PWBD |
NIL |
150 |
150 |
| For all others |
750 |
150 |
900 |
Application Fees for RDBS/Rajbhasha
| Category of applicant | Application Fee (In INR) | Intimation Charges etc. (In INR) | Total (In INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| For SC/ ST/ PWBD |
NIL |
150 |
150 |
| For all others |
650 |
150 |
800 |
NABARD Grade A Application Form 2024: Important Points
The important points related to NABARD Grade A application form are given below:
- Candidates who cannot complete the application form in one go should save the data by choosing 'Save and Next' tab
- Applicants should fill NABARD application form carefully and verify the details since no change is allowed after clicking the 'Final Submit' button
- Candidates can validate their details and save the application form by clicking 'Validate your Details' and 'Save and Next' buttons
- The application fee is non-refundable
- The application fee should be paid online only
- In case of Grade A post, candidates can apply for only one post i.e. either for General discipline or for specialised discipline
- In case of any difficulty experienced in the submission of online application/fee payment, candidates can send their complaints to 'Candidate Grievance Lodging and Redressal Mechanism”
Application Form for Pre-Exam Training
Candidates need to fill application form for pre-exam training as per the format given by NABARD. Candidates need to apply separately to the Chief General Manager, NABARD at any one of the centres. The application form must reach NABARD office before the prescribed deadline. The cover of the application should be superscribed 'Application for pre-exam training for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates for Assistant Manager in RDBS/Rajbhasha/Grade A Manager.'
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NABARD Application Form 2024 FAQ
Candidates can check below NABARD Grade A application form FAQs.
Q: What is NABARD Grade A exam pattern?
NABARD Grade A exam pattern for RDBS and Rajbhasha comprises eight sections. The duration of the test is 120 minutes and the total marks allotted to the exam are 200. The Mains exam of NABARD Grade A comprises two papers, Paper-I is an objective paper and Paper-II is both objective and descriptive papers. Paper-I will be held for 90 minutes while Paper-II will be held for 120 minutes. Each paper carries 100 marks. The Interview carries a total of 50 marks. The selection of candidates for P&SS post is done based on interview only.
Upvote Q: When NABARD Grade A notification will be released?
The short NABARD Grade A notification 2024 was released on July 25, 2024. The detailed notification was released on July 27, 2024. The notification was released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam. Candidates should read the notification carefully before applying for the exam.
Upvote Q: How can I change the NABARD exam center.
The prelims exam of NABARD Grade A is conducted at around 160 exam cities while the Mains exam is conducted at around 21 exam cities. The interview is conducted at region-wise NABARD offices. The exam centres selected by candidates cannot be changed under any circumstances.
Upvote Q: What is NABARD Grade A marking scheme?
The marking scheme of NABARD Grade A is given below:
- There is a penalty for wrong answers. For every wrong answer, 1/4 marks assigned to that question are deducted as a penalty in both prelims and Mains exams
- The final selection is done based on the Mains exam and interview
- Qualifying Sections in prelims exam are Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision Making
- Merit Sections in prelims exam are General Awareness, Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India), Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India
- Shortlisting of the candidates for the Mains exam is done based on marks scored in the merit section only
Upvote Q: What is NABARD Grade A salary?
The initial basic NABARD Grade A salary is INR 28,150 per month. The pay scale is INR 28,150-1550 (4 years)-34350-1750 (7years) – 46600 - EB-1750 (4 years) - 53600-2000 (1 year)-55600. The first increment offered to candidates is 1550 and it continues for four years. With the basic pay of INR 44,850, an increment of INR 1750 is given for the next seven years and so on. This makes the maximum average basic pay of NABARD Grade A INR 55,600. At present, initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately INR 70,000.
Upvote Q: When NABARD Grade A admit card is released?
NABARD Grade A admit card is released one week before the exam. The admit card is released online separately for prelims exam, Mains exam and interview. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.
Upvote Q: What is NABARD Grade A syllabus?
NABARD Grade A syllabus for prelims exam is given below:
| Name of Section | Topics asked |
| Reasoning Ability |
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| Quantitative Aptitude |
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| English Language |
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| General Awareness | The questions in this test will be from Current Affairs and Banking and Economy, Insurance. In Current Affairs, questions can be asked from recent appointments, awards, and honors, sports, new schemes, national and international news, the latest developments in Science and technology. |
| Computer Knowledge | This section covers topics from various topics like Networking, Input-output devices, DBMS, MS Office, Internet, History of computers & generations, Shortcuts. |
Upvote Q: What is NABARD Grade A application fees?
The application fee can be paid online and it is INR 800 for the General category, whereas it is INR 150 for SC/ ST/ PWBD for Grade A RDBS/Rajbhasha. The application fee for Grade A P&SS post is INR 750 for General and INR 100 for others.
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