NABARD Recruitment 2024
Applications are invited from Indian citizens for the position of Assistant Manager in Grade 'A' within the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS) and Rajbhasha Service at the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Interested candidates must apply ONLINE through the NABARD website at www.nabard.org. The application period is from 27 July 2024 to 15 August 2024.
NABARD is a national apex organization wholly owned by the Government of India and is an equal opportunity employer.
Educational Qualification
- General: Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWBD) or Post Graduate degree/MBA/PGDM with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PWBD) OR CA/CS/ICWA/Ph.D.
- Chartered Accountant: Bachelor’s degree plus ICAI membership obtained by 01-07-2024.
- Finance: BBA/BMS in Finance or MBA/PGDM in Finance with specified marks OR CFA/FRM/PRMIA certifications.
- Computer/IT: B.Tech/BE in IT/Computer Engineering or equivalent with 60% marks OR PG degree in related fields or DOEACC ‘B’ Level with 60% marks.
- Agriculture: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture with 60% marks (55% for PWBD) OR PG degree in Agriculture with 55% marks (50% for PWBD).
- Animal Husbandry: Bachelor’s in Veterinary Sciences/Animal Husbandry with 60% marks (55% for PWBD) OR PG degree in the same field with 55% marks (50% for PWBD).
- Fisheries: Bachelor’s in Fisheries Science with 60% marks (55% for ST/PWBD) OR PG degree with 55% marks (50% for ST/PWBD).
- Food Processing: Bachelor’s in Food Processing/Technology/Dairy Technology with 60% marks (55% for PWBD) OR PG degree with 55% marks (50% for PWBD).
- Forestry: Bachelor’s in Forestry with 60% marks (55% for PWBD) OR PG degree with 55% marks (50% for PWBD).
- Horticulture: Bachelor’s in Horticulture with 60% marks (55% for PWBD) OR PG degree with 55% marks (50% for PWBD).
- Geo Informatics: Bachelor’s in Geoinformatics with 60% marks (55% for PWBD) OR PG degree with 55% marks (50% for PWBD).
- Development Management: Bachelor’s in Social Work/Rural Development/Development Studies with 60% marks (55% for ST/PWBD) OR PG degree with 55% marks (50% for ST/PWBD).
- Statistics: Bachelor’s in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics with 60% marks (55% for ST/PWBD) OR PG degree with 55% marks (50% for ST/PWBD).
- Civil Engineering: Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering with 60% marks (55% for PWBD) OR PG degree with 55% marks (50% for PWBD).
- Electrical Engineering: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 60% marks (55% for ST/PWBD) OR PG degree with 55% marks (50% for ST/PWBD).
- Environmental Engineering/Sciences: Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering/Sciences with 60% marks (55% for ST/PWBD) OR PG degree with 55% marks (50% for ST/PWBD).
- Human Resource Management: Bachelor’s degree with a two-year full-time PG degree/diploma in HR/Personnel Management with 60% marks (55% for SC/PWBD).
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years old as of 01-07-2024, meaning they should be born on or after 02-07-1994 and on or before 01-07-2003.
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit:
- OBC Applicants: Age limit relaxed by 3 years.
- SC/ST Applicants, Ex-servicemen, Emergency Commissioned Officers/Short Service Commissioned Officers: Age limit relaxed by up to 5 years.
- PWBD Applicants: Age limit relaxed by 10 years for General, 13 years for OBC, and 15 years for SC/ST.
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive a starting basic pay of ₹44,500 per month in the Grade 'A' scale, which ranges from ₹44,500 – ₹50,000 (after 4 increments) – ₹54,500 – ₹62,450 (after 7 increments) – ₹74,450 – ₹77,250 (after 4 increments) – ₹85,850 – ₹89,150 (after 1 increment) – ₹89,150 (after 17 years). In addition to the basic pay, they will be eligible for Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Grade Allowance, according to the prevailing rules. Currently, the initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately ₹1,00,000.
Selection Procedure
- Qualifying Section: Includes tests on Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, and Decision Making.
- Merit Section: Focuses on General Awareness, Economic and Social Issues (with an emphasis on Rural India), and Agriculture & Rural Development (specifically concerning Rural India).
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for the Mains exam based solely on their scores in the Merit section.
- The maximum ratio for qualifying to the Main Examination is 1:25.
- The maximum ratio for the interview stage is 1:3.
- These ratios may be adjusted at NABARD’s discretion.
- Candidates who achieve the required ranks, as determined by NABARD, will be invited to the Main Examination and Interview.
- A penalty of 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer in both Phase-I and Phase-II.
- Cut-offs may be applied in two stages: (i) Based on individual test scores (ii) Based on the total score
- Vacancies are allocated by discipline, and merit lists for each stage will be prepared accordingly.
Important Dates
- Online Application Registration and Payment of Online Fees/Intimation Charges: 27 July 2024 to 15 August 2024
- Phase I (Preliminary) – Online Examination: 01 September 2024
Application Fee
For SC/ST/PWBD Candidates:
- Application Fee: Nil
- Intimation Charges: ₹150
- Total: ₹150 (excluding GST)
For All Other Candidates:
- Application Fee: ₹700
- Intimation Charges: ₹150
- Total: ₹850 (excluding GST)
For NABARD Employees:
- All NABARD employees meeting the educational qualification criteria are eligible to apply. They must pay the application/intimation charges as specified. The fees will be reimbursed upon submission of the fee receipt, provided the staff candidate meets the eligibility criteria. Staff status will be verified during the interview.
How to Apply
- Application Method: Apply online through the website www.nabard.org. No other application modes will be accepted.
- Application Form Language: Fill in the application form in English. Hindi language options are available for the Online/Main Examination/Interview.
- Application Period: Online applications are accepted from 27 July 2024 to 15 August 2024 only.
Before Applying Online:
Document Scanning:
- Photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm)
- Signature (in black ink)
- Left Thumb Impression (on white paper with black or blue ink; right thumb may be used if left thumb is not available)
- Handwritten Declaration (on white paper with black ink, text provided below)
Signature Requirements: Do not use CAPITAL LETTERS for the signature.
Handwritten Declaration Text: “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.” This declaration must be in the candidate’s handwriting and in English. Visually impaired candidates may get the text typed, sign with their thumb impression, and upload it.
Payment Preparation: Ensure necessary details/documents are ready for online payment of the application fee/intimation charges.
Email and Mobile: Maintain a valid personal email ID and mobile number throughout the recruitment process, as communication and call letters will be sent via email. Create a new email ID and mobile number if you do not already have them.
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