The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) 2024 Exam is conducted by NABARD to recruit candidates for various job vacancies in the department. The test is conducted annually by NABARD. There are several grades under which candidates are recruited including Grades A, B, and C. There are different eligibility criteria for each recruitment. The article contains in-depth information regarding the important dates to remember and eligibility criteria.
Important Dates to Remember
The initial notifications for the NABARD Grade Exam are to be released by May 2024, with the portal opening for registrations.
| Event | Tentative Dates |
| Notification release regarding NABARD Grade A | Sept 2024 |
| Commencement of Registration | Sept 2024 |
| Admit Card Release (NABARD Prelims) | To be notified |
| Exam date (NABARD Prelims) | To be notified |
| Announcement of Results (Prelims) | To be notified |
| Admit Card Release (NABARD Mains) | To be notified |
| Exam Date (NABARD Mains) | To be notified |
| Announcement of Results (Mains) | To be notified |
| Interview date | To be notified |
Eligibility Criteria for NABARD Recruitment 2024
The eligibility criteria for NABARD recruitment is prescribed by NABARD on their official website. Candidates have to clear all eligibility criteria to appear for the exam and get recruited.
The eligibility criteria include:
- NABARD Grade A
- The candidate has to be a citizen of India.
- The candidate should be between 21 years and 30 years of age.
- There is a relaxation of the upper age limit for the reserved categories as shown below:
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age |
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC / ST / ex-servicemen | 5 years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
- Educational Qualification: Candidates need to have at least a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university/ institution in the relevant field while applying for specific job vacancies.
- NABARD Grade B
- The candidate should be a citizen of India.
- The candidate should be between 21 and 35 years of age.
- The relaxation in the upper age limit is given as follows:
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age |
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC / ST / ex-servicemen | 5 years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
- Educational Qualification: Candidates should complete their graduation or postgraduation in any subject with at least 60 percent marks in aggregate. There is a 5% relaxation in the required marks for the reserved categories.
- NABARD Grade C
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- The candidate must be between 18 and 30 years of age.
- The candidate must successfully complete their matriculation from a recognised board.
NABARD Application Fee 2024
| NABARD Exam | Category | Application fee |
| Grade A | SC/ST/PWBD | 150 |
| Others | 800 | |
| Grade B | SC/ST/PWD | 150 |
| Others | 900 | |
| Grade C | SC/ST/PWD | 50 |
| Others | 450 |
NABARD Recruitment 2024: The Selection Procedure
The candidates are evaluated with the NABARD 2024 exam in many stages. They include:
- NABARD Prelims
- NABARD Mains
- Final Interview
NABARD Grade A Prelims: The total duration for the exam is 120 minutes and consists of multiple-choice objective answers from a specific sector as mentioned below:
| Sections | Maximum Marks |
| English | 40 |
| Reasoning | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 |
| General Awareness | 20 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 |
| Economic and Social Issues of the world | 40 |
| Agriculture and Rural Development | 40 |
| Total | 200 |
NABARD Grade A Mains Exam: The question will be subjective and descriptive in nature. Candidates need to clear the NABARD Grade A Prelims to attend the exam. The topic breakdown is as follows:
| Topic | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Paper I: General English | 100 | 90 mins |
| Paper II For Grade A (RDBS): i) General Discipline – Economic & Social Issues, Agriculture and development of the rural areas ii) Specialized Discipline | 100 | 90 mins |
| Paper II For Grade A (Rajbhasha): Hindi Proficiency evaluated thoroughly on the standpoint of translation from and to the language | 100 | 90 mins |
| Paper II For Grade A (Legal Services): Interpretation of various laws | 100 | 90 mins |
NABARD Grade A Interview: Candidates who qualify for the NABARD Mains are called for an interview. The total mark for the interview is 25. The mark will be added in the preparation of the merit list.
NABARD Grade B Prelims: The syllabus and the exam pattern for the NABARD Grade A and Grade B exam prelims are the same. Please refer the subject breakdown of NABARD Grade A Prelims.
NABARD Grade B Mains Exams: There are 3 papers for the NABARD Grade B Mains Exam. The total marks for each paper is 100 with 90 minutes given for each exam. The candidates should keep in mind to maximize the score because the marks scored in the NABARD Mains exam is counted towards the final merit list along with the interview score.
NABARD Grade B Interview: Those candidates who cleared the NABARD Grade B Mains exam are called for an interview. The total marks that can be scored from the interview is 40.
NABARD C Prelims: The NABARD Grade C Prelims consists of questions from the topics such as reasoning, general awareness, English language, etc. The detailed breakdown of each subject is given below:
| Sections | Maximum Marks |
| Reasoning | 30 |
| English Language | 30 |
| General Awareness | 30 |
| Numerical Ability | 30 |
| Total | 120 |
NABARD Grade C Mains Exam: The total time duration for the NABARD Grade C Mains Exam is 150 minutes. Only those candidates who cleared NABRD Grade C Prelims are eligible to appear for the NABARD Grade C Mains Exam. The subject breakdown for the exam is as follows:
| Sections | Maximum Marks |
| Reasoning | 35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 |
| English Language | 35 |
| Total | 150 |
Admit Card
The admit card for the NABARD recruitment is issued online on the official website of the exam. There will be no hard copies of the admit card sent by the authorities. Candidates will have to take a physical copy of the admit card and keep it safe. The admit card is to be brought to the exam centre on the day of the NABARD exam and is a mandatory document. Candidates are also required to carry valid id proof for verification and validation of the admit card. The admit card contains important information including personal details of the candidates and information regarding the exam venue, date and time, etc.
NABARD Result 2024
The NABARD publishes the result of each stage in different stages. Candidates can check the results of the Prelims, Mains, interview and the final merit list by logging on to their student portal on the official website once the result is published. The login credentials are the same as the ones used for registration. The final merit list will be published after considering the performance of the candidates in the NABARD Mains exam and interview.
FAQ
There are three stages in the NABARD exam:
Prelims, Mains, and in the end Interview.
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