NABARD Grade B Notification 2024: Exam Dates, Registration, Vacancy, Results

National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development 2024 ( NABARD )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Jul 17, 2021 12:47 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

The detailed NABARD Notification 2021 has been released for Assistant Manager Grade A and Manager Grade B on July 16. A total of 162 vacancies have been announced for NABARD recruitment. The application form has been released on July 17. The last date to apply for NABARD 2021 is August 7, 2021. NABARD notification comprises all details related to the exam such as important dates, eligibility criteria, vacancies, exam pattern, exam centres, selection process, etc. Read below for more details on NABARD notification 2021.

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  • NABARD Notification 2021 Dates
  • NABARD Grade B
  • NABARD 2021 Eligibility Criteria
  • How to apply for NABARD 2021 exam?
  • NABARD 2021 Vacancies
  • NABARD Exam Pattern
  • FAQs Related to NABARD 2021 Notification
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NABARD Notification 2021 Dates

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NABARD detailed notification

16-Jul 2021

Application form 

17-Jul-2021

Last date to apply online

07-Aug-2021

Prelims exam

To be notified

Prelims admit card 

To be notified

Mains exam 

To be notified

Check here NABARD Dates

Download NABARD Grade A and B Notifications below

Recruitment To The Post Of Manager In Grade 'B' (RDBS) Download Here
Recruitment To The Post Of Manager In Grade 'A' (RDBS/Rajbhasha) Download Here
Recruitment To The Post Of Manager In Grade 'A' (P&SS) Download Here

NABARD Grade B

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NABARD 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

31 Dec '21

NABARD Grade B mains result

17 Nov '21

Mains exam date

02 Nov '21 -

17 Nov '21

Mains admit card

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NABARD 2021 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria to apply for NABARD 2021 exam.

NABARD Grade A

Candidates for P&SS post should be aged between 25 and 40 years while for RBDS post should be between 21 and 30 years

The educational qualification prescribed for the post of RBDS is graduation. While candidates for P&SS post must be an officer with a minimum of five years of Commissioned Service in the Army/Navy/Air Force. They must have a valid Ex-Serviceman Identity Card.

NABARD Grade B

Postgraduation in any subject from any recognised university with 60 per cent (55 per cent for SC/PWBD). Candidates should have minimum 60 per cent in Class 10, 12, Graduation and PG, MBA/PGDM at all levels or minimum 60 per cent or equivalent in Class 10, 12, Graduation, PG and Professional degree (CA/CS/CWA) or a minimum of 60 per cent or equivalent in Class 10, 12, graduation. PG and PhD.

Candidates must have experience of three years (SC/PWBD is two years) in related sectors such as Banking, Finance, Agriculture & Allied and Rural Development.

Read more on NABARD Eligibility Criteria 

Check here details regarding NABARD Grade A 

Check here details regarding NABARD Grade B

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How to apply for NABARD 2021 exam?

Interested candidates need to fill NABARD application form online. For RDBS/Rajbhasha, the application fee is Rs 800 for the General category while it was Rs 150 for SC/ST/PWBD candidates. For P&SS post, the application fee is Rs 750 for General and Rs 100 for others. The application fees for Manager Grade B is Rs 900 for General and Rs 150 for others. The steps to fill NABARD application form are given below.

  • Visit the official website
  • First register for the exam by clicking ‘Click here for New Registration’
  • Enter their name, contact details, and email ID to register
  • Provisional registration number and password are generated
  • Upload the scanned images of photograph, signature, Left Thumb Impression and Handwritten Declaration
  • Fill the detailed application form
  • Pay the application fees using Master/Visa/RuPay Debit or Credit Cards or Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets
  • Submit the application form and take printout of e-receipt

Check here NABARD Application Form

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NABARD 2021 Vacancies

The vacancy break-up of NABARD 2021 is given below.

Post Total Vacancy

Assistant Manager (Rural Development Banking Service)

148

Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Rajbhasha Service)

05

Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Protocol & Security Service)

02

Manager in Grade ‘B’ (Rural)(Development Banking Service)

07

Check here NABARD Grade B Vacancies

Check here NABARD Grade A Vacancies

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NABARD Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of NABARD Grade A and B is given below.

NABARD Grade B

NABARD Grade B comprises prelims, mains, and interview. The prelims exam comprises eight sections-Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision Making, General Awareness, Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India) and Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India. Total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 200. The mains exam comprises three papers. Paper I is a descriptive type paper while Paper II & III comprises objective-type and descriptive-type papers. The mains exam carries total 300 marks. The interview carries 75 marks. Read More

NABARD Grade A

The preliminary exam of NABARD Grade A is divided into eight sections and comprises multiple-choice questions (MCQ). The test carries a total of 200 marks. The duration of the test is 120 minutes. The mains exam is a mix of objective and descriptive-type papers. The exam comprises two papers - I, II. Paper-I will be objective type while Paper-II carries both objective-type and descriptive-type questions. The descriptive paper will be held for 90 minutes while objective paper will be for 50 minutes.Each paper carries 100 marks. The interview carries 50 marks. Read More

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NABARD Grade A Syllabus

NABARD Grade B Syllabus

NABARD Books 

NABARD Preparation

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FAQs Related to NABARD 2021 Notification

Q: When NABARD 2021 notification was released?

A: NABARD 2021 detailed notification was released on July 16, 2021 by the National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Q: When NABARD 2021 application form will be released?

A: NABARD 2021 application form has been released on July 17. The last date to apply is August 7.

Q: How many vacancies have been announced for NABARD 2021 exam?

A: A total of 162 vacancies have been announced for NABARD 2021 exam. 

Q: What is the application fee for NABARD exam?

A: The application fee for Grade A post is Rs 800 for the General category while it was Rs 150 for SC/ ST/ PWBD candidates. The application fee for Grade B for General category is Rs 900 while it is Rs 150 for others.

Q: How to fill NABARD application form?

A: Candidates can fill NABARD application form online through the official website.

Q: What is the selection process of NABARD recruitment?

A: The selection process of NABARD recruitment include prelims, mains and interview.

Q: Is there any negative marking in NABARD exam?

A: Yes, there is negative marking NABARD exam. 1/4 marks will be deducted as a penalty for wrong answers.

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