The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has opened an excellent career opportunity for graduates and professionals through its NABARD Assistant Manager Recruitment 2025. A total of 91 Grade A vacancies have been announced across multiple disciplines including General, IT, Finance, Legal, Agriculture Engineering, and more.
NABARD Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Organization | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Post Name | Assistant Manager (Grade A) |
| Total Vacancies | 91 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 8 November 2025 |
| Last Date | 30 November 2025 |
| Official Website | nabard.org |
Vacancy Details for NABARD Assistant Manager 2025
Total Posts: 91
Discipline-wise Vacancies
- Assistant Manager (RDBS): 85 posts
- Assistant Manager (Legal): 02 posts
- Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security Service): 04 posts
Category-wise Distribution
- UR: 40
- SC: 14
- ST: 09
- OBC: 20
- EWS: 08
NABARD Grade A Salary 2025
Selected candidates will receive a starting basic pay of ₹44,500 per month under the pay scale:
₹44,500 – 89150 (after 17 years of service)
Along with basic pay, candidates get multiple allowances such as:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Local Compensatory Allowance
- Grade Allowance
👉 Total initial monthly salary: approx. ₹1,00,000/-
Eligibility Criteria for NABARD Recruitment 2025
Eligibility differs for each post. Below is a simplified description:
1. Assistant Manager in Grade A (RDBS)
(i) General Discipline
- Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)
OR - Postgraduate Degree / MBA / PGDM with 55% marks
OR - CA / CS / CMA / ICWA
OR - PhD from a recognized institution
(ii) Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Bachelor’s Degree + ICAI Membership (obtained on or before 01-11-2025)
(iii) Company Secretary (CS)
- Bachelor’s Degree + ICSI Membership (obtained on or before 01-11-2025)
(iv) Finance
Accepted qualifications include:
- BBA/BMS in Finance or Banking
- MBA/PGDM in Finance (2-year full-time)
- Bachelor of Financial & Investment Analysis
- CA / CMA
- CFA-USA or FRM-GARP certification
(Minimum marks required: 60% or 55% for reserved categories.)
(v) Computer/Information Technology
- B.Tech in CS / IT / Electronics / AI / ML / Data Science
OR - Postgraduate degree in related fields
OR - Graduation + DOEACC ‘B’ Level
(vi) Agriculture Engineering
- Bachelor’s in Agriculture Engineering (60%)
OR - Postgraduate degree (55%)
(vii) Plantation & Horticulture
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Horticulture
(viii) Fisheries
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fisheries Science
(ix) Food Processing
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Processing / Food Tech / Dairy Tech
(x) Land Development & Soil Science
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Soil Science / Agriculture / Environmental Science
(xi) Civil Engineering
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
(xii) Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Power Systems
(xiii) Media Specialist
- PG Degree in Mass Communication / Journalism / Media Studies
(xiv) Economics
- PG Degree in Applied Economics (55% marks)
2. Assistant Manager (Legal Service)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law with 60% marks
OR - LLM with 55% marks
3. Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security Service)
- Minimum 10 years of Commissioned Service in Army/Navy/Air Force
- Valid Ex-Serviceman ID Card
Age Limit (as on 01.11.2025)
RDBS / Legal
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 30 years
Protocol & Security Service
- 25 to 40 years (No age relaxation)
Age Relaxation for RDBS/Legal
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 to 15 years
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 08 November 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 30 November 2025
NABARD Application Fee 2025
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / EXS | ₹150 |
| Others | ₹850 |
How to Apply for NABARD Assistant Manager Recruitment 2025
Follow these easy steps to apply online:
- Visit the NABARD official recruitment portal at nabard.org, or
- Scroll down and click on “Online Application Form” under the important web-links section.
- Register and choose the post you want to apply for.
- Fill in personal, academic, and communication details.
- Upload scanned documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Submit the form and download/print the final application copy.
Important Web-Links
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – NABARD Recruitment 2025
1. What is the total number of vacancies in NABARD Grade A 2025?
A total of 91 vacancies have been announced.
2. What is the salary of a NABARD Assistant Manager?
The initial gross salary is approximately ₹1 lakh per month.
3. Can final-year students apply?
No. Candidates must have completed the required qualification before 01-11-2025.
4. What is the selection process?
Generally, it includes Prelims, Mains, and Interview (official notice may specify changes).
5. Is there any age relaxation?
Yes, relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD candidates (except for the Protocol & Security post).
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