# NABARD Recruitment 2021 Notification – Online Form Out for 162 Grade A/B Posts - Link: https://amaravathiteacher.com/nabard-recruitment-2021-notification-online-form-out-for-162-grade-a-b-posts/ - Published: 2021-07-21T10:35:44+05:30 - Author: Venkat **NABARD Recruitment 2021** Notification for 162 vacancies of Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ in the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS) / (Rajbhasha Service)/( Protocal & Security Service) and Manager in Grade ‘B’ (Rural Development Banking Service) has been released by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development( NABARD). **The online application process for NABARD Recruitment 2021 will be commenced from 17th July to 07th August 2021.** NABARD, an all India Apex Organization, wholly owned by Government of India, invites only online application to **recruit 162 posts of Grade A Officers**. NABARD has its headquarters in Mumbai with branches spread all across the country. Being one the well-known Bank in India, NABARD attracts thousands of candidates every year who dream to join the Banking Sector. ## NABARD Recruitment 2021 Notification National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released **NABARD Recruitment 2021 Notification ** to recruit 162 candidates for the post of **Officers in Grade A / B** on 16th July 2021 at its official website www.nabard.org. The official notification pdf links has been provided below, go through the notification for Exam Date, Online Application Process, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Selection Process etc. | **Post Name** | **Notification PDF Link** | | Assistant Manager (RDBS & Rajbhasha Service) | [[Download PDF]](https://www.nabard.org/auth/writereaddata/CareerNotices/1607211640Grade%20A-2021%20Advt.pdf) | | Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Protocal & Security Service) | [[Download PDF]](https://www.nabard.org/auth/writereaddata/CareerNotices/1607211850Grade%20A%20-%20P%20&%20SS%20Advt%202021.pdf) | | Manager in Grade ‘B’ (Rural Development Banking Service) | [[Download PDF]](https://www.nabard.org/auth/writereaddata/CareerNotices/1607212011Grade%20B-2021%20Advt.pdf) | ## NABARD 2021 Exam Date for Grade A / B NABARD has released important dates for NABARD Recruitment 2021 along with its official Notification on 16th July 2021. The exam dates for NABARD 2021 Assistant Manager Grade A / B has not been released yet. Let’s have a look at the important dates for **NABARD 2021 Assistant Manager in Grade A and Manager in Grade B.** | **NABARD Grade A & B Recruitment 2021** | | Events | Dates | | NABARD Grade A / B Notification | 16th July 2021 | | **Online Application Start Date** | **17th July 2021** | | **Online Application End Date** | **7th August 2021** | | NABARD Grade A / B Prelims Admit Card | August 2021 | | **NABARD Grade A / B Prelims Exam Date** | **Last week of August/First week of September 2021** | | NABARD Grade A / B Prelims Result | — | | NABARD Grade A / B – Mains Exam Date | — | | NABARD Grade A Officer Mains Result | — | ## NABARD Recruitment 2021 Vacancy NABARD has introduced **162 vacancies** for the posts of Assistant Manager in Grade‘ A’ in the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS) / (Rajbhasha Service) / (Protocal& Security Service) and Manager in Grade ‘B’ (Rural Development Banking Service). Let’s have a look at the detailed NABARD Vacancies for Grade A Assistant Manager and Grade B Manager posts: Details of NABARD 2021 Officers Vacancies are as per below -: 162 Vacancies ### Vacancies for the post of Officers in Grade A and B | S. No. | Post Name | Total Vacancy | | 1 | Assistant Manager (RDBS) | 148 | | 2 | Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Rajbhasha) | 05 | | 3 | Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (P & SS) | 02 | | 4 | Manager in Grade ‘B’ (RDBS) | 07 | | | **Total** | **162** | ## NABARD Recruitment 2021 Online Application The online applicantion link for NABARD Recruitment 2021 for Grade A Assistant Manager and Grade B Manager will be activated by NABARD on 17th July 2021. Click on the link given below to apply online for NABARD 2021 Grade A / B Exam. **Recruitment to the post of Manager in Grade ‘B’ (RDBS) – 2021** [Advertisement](https://www.nabard.org/auth/writereaddata/CareerNotices/1607212011Grade B-2021 Advt.pdf) [Apply Here](https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/nabrdbsjul21) **Recruitment to the Post of Officers in Grade ‘A’ Assistant Manager (Protocol and Security Service) -2021** [Advertisement](https://www.nabard.org/auth/writereaddata/CareerNotices/1607211850Grade A - P & SS Advt 2021.pdf) [Apply Here](https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/nabaramjul21/) **Recruitment to the Post of Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (RDBS)/ (Rajbhasha Service)- 2021** [Advertisement](https://www.nabard.org/auth/writereaddata/CareerNotices/1607211640Grade A-2021 Advt.pdf) [Apply Here](https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/nabrdrsjul21/) ### NABARD Grade A Application Fee | **Category** | **Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’( RDBS & Rajbhasha),** | **Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (P & SS)** | **Manager in Grade ‘B’ (RDBS)** | | General Category | Rs. 800/- | Rs. 750/- | Rs. 900/- | | SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 150/- | Rs. 100/- | Rs. 150/- | For Manager in Grade ‘B’ (RDBS), Applicants are required to pay **Rs.900/-** for General Category, **Rs.150/- (Intimation charges) for SC/ ST**. ## NABARD Recruitment 2021 – Salary Structure The candidates selected for the post of Grade A & Grade B posts will be provided with a handsome salary which has been tabulated below: | **NABARD Grade A Salary 2021** | | **Basic Pay** | Rs. 28,150/- p.m. | | **Pay-scale** | 28150-1550(4)-34350-1750(7)–46600–EB-1750(4)-53600-2000(1)-55600 | | **Additional Allowances** | Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, reimbursement of expenses for maintenance of vehicle for official purpose, newspaper, internet, telephone charges, book grant and Grade Allowance. Initial Monthly Gross Salary – Rs. 70,000/-. | | **NABARD Grade B Salary 2021** | | **Basic Pay** | Rs. 35,150/- p.m. | | **Pay-scale** | Rs.35150-1750(9)-50900-EB-1750(2)-54400-2000(4)-62400(16 years) | | **Additional Allowances** | Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Grade Allowance. Initial Monthly Gross Salary – Rs. 78,000/-. | ## NABARD Recruitment 2021: Selection Process For Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (RDBS) and Manager in Grade ‘B’ (RDBS), the candidates will be selected through Prelims, Mains, and Interview round. For Officers in Grade‘ A’ (P & SS) only interview round will be conducted for selection process. NABARD Grade A/B 2021 Selection is going to be conducted as follows: | **SNo** | **Post/Department Name** | **Selection Process** | | **1** | **Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (RDBS)** | Prelims- 200 marks (120 minutes) Mains- 200 marks (210 minutes) Interview- 50 marks | | **2** | **Officers in Grade ‘A’ (P & SS)** | Interview- 100 marks | | **3** | **Manager in Grade ‘B’ (RDBS)** | Prelims- 200 marks (120 minutes) Mains- 290 marks (330 minutes) Interview- 75 marks | ## NABARD Grade A Exam Pattern 2021 ### NABARD Grade A Prelims Exam Pattern The Preliminary Exam is an online objective test comprising of **200 marks** that has to be completed in **2 hours**. The Prelims Exam Pattern for NABARD Grade A has been revised by the authority, which has been discussed below: | **Prelims Exam Test Structure for Grade A** | | Serial Number | Sections Asked | Total Marks/ No. of Questions | Time Taken | | 1. | Test of Reasoning | 20 | | | 2. | English Language | 30 | A composite time of 2 hours (120 minutes) | | 3. | Computer Knowledge | 20 | | 4. | Quantitative Aptitide | 20 | | 5. | Decision Making | 10 | | 6. | General Awareness | 20 | | 7. | Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India) | 40 | | 8. | Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India | 40 | | | **Total** | **200** | | ### NABARD Grade A Mains Exam Pattern The candidates who clear the preliminary round of NABARD Grade A 2021 Officer Exam are eligible to appear for NABARD 2021 Mains Examination. The Mains Examination comprises of both Online Objective Test as well as descriptive Test paper. Let’s have a look at **NABARD Grade A 2021 Mains Exam Pattern**: | **Mains Exam Test Structure for Grade A** | | **Paper** | **Grade A** | **Type of Paper** | **Total Questions** | **Total Marks** | **Duration** | **Remarks** | | **Paper I** | **General English** | Online Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 90 Minutes | Descriptive Answers to be typed using a keyboard | | **Paper-II** | **Economic & Social Issues/ Stream Specific Paper** | Objective | 30 | 50 | 30 minutes | | | Descriptive Type | 6 questions will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questions [2 of 15 marks each (with difficulty level) and 2 of 10 marks each] | 50 | 90 Minutes | Descriptive Answers to be typed using keyboard either in English or Hindi (Remington and Inscript keyboards) | After the candidate clears the NABARD Grade A 2021 Mains Paper, he/she is finally called for the Interview Process. Final selection is made on how well a candidate fare in the Mains Examination as well as the Interview Process. ## NABARD Recruitment 2021 Eligibility Criteria ### Age Limit For NABARD Grade A/B(as on 01/07/2021) **Age Limit for NABARD Grade A:** Candidates age should be in between **21 to 30 years** as on 01.07.2021. i.e., the candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-07-1991 and not later than 01-07-2000. **Age Limit for NABARD Officers in Grade ‘A’ (P & SS):** Candidates age should be in between **25 to 40 years** as on 01.07.2021, i.e., the candidate must have been born not earlier than 01-07-1981 and not later than 01-07-1996. **Age Limit for NABARD Grade B:** Candidates age should be in between **25 to 32 years** as on 01.07.2021, i.e., the candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-07-1989 and not later than 01-07-1996. | Serial No. | Category | Age Relaxation | | 1 | SC / ST | 05 years | | 2 | OBC | 03 years | | 3 | Person with disabilities (General) | 10 years | | 4 | Person with disabilities(SC /ST) | 15 years | | 5 | Person with disabilities(OBC) | 13 years | ### Educational Qualification for NABARD Grade A & B (as on 01/07/2021) | **Academic Qualification for Grade A** | | **SNo** | **Post/Department Name** | **Education Qualification (as on 01/07/2021)** | | **1** | **General** | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree with a minimum of 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or PhD OR Chartered Accountant /Cost Accountant / Company Secretary with Bachelor’s degree OR Two-year full-time P.G. Diploma in Management / full-time MBA degree from Institutions recognized by GOI / UGC with Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. | | **2** | **Agriculture** | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with 50% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/ Agronomy) with a minimum of 50% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate from a recognised University / Institution. | | **3** | **Agriculture Engineering ** | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering with 50% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate or Post graduate degree in Agriculture Engineering with a minimum of 50% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 45%) in aggregate from a recognised University / Institution. | | **4** | **Animal Husbandry** | Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate. | | **5** | **Fisheries** | Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Science from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate OR Postgraduate degree in Fisheries Science with 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate. | | **6** | **Forestry** | Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Postgraduate degree in Forestry with 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate | | **7** | **Plantation/Horticulture** | Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Horticulture with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate | | **8** | **Land Development/Soil Science** | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy) with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy) with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University / Institution | | **9** | **Water Resources** | Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology/Applied Hydrology or Geology/Applied Geology with Page | 8 Hydrogeology /Irrigation /Water Supply & sanitation as one of the subjects with 60% marks (PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Hydrology/Applied Hydrology or Geology/Applied Geology with Hydrogeology /Irrigation /Water Supply & sanitation as one of the subjects with 55% marks in aggregate (PWBD applicants 50%) from a recognized University. | | **10** | **Finance** | BBA (Finance/Banking) / BMS (Finance/Banking) with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 45%) OR Two years full time P.G. 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