The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has announced new job openings for Assistant Manager posts. These jobs are for Grade 'A' positions in different departments like Rural Development Banking Service, Legal, and Protocol & Security Service. Students and young professionals who meet the requirements can apply for these government jobs. The application process is completely online. The last date to apply for these positions is November 30, 2025 .
It is important to apply before the deadline. You can find more details and apply on the official NABARD website, which is www.nabard.org . No other way of applying will be accepted.
Key Dates for NABARD Assistant Manager Jobs
Here are the important dates you need to remember for the NABARD Grade A Assistant Manager recruitment:
| Online Application and Fee Payment Start Date | 08 Nov 2025 |
| Online Application and Fee Payment Last Date | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Phase I (Preliminary Online Exam) Date | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Phase II (Mains Online Exam) Date | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Phase III (Psychometric Test) Date | To be announced |
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Rules
To apply for the NABARD Assistant Manager posts, you must meet certain education and age requirements:
Education Qualification:
- You need a Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institution.
- You must have scored at least 60% marks in your Bachelor's Degree.
- For students belonging to SC/ST/PWBD categories, the minimum marks required are 55% .
- Your degree must be completed by November 01, 2025 .
Age Limit:
- You must be between 21 and 30 years old as on November 01, 2025 .
- This means you should have been born between November 02, 1995 , and November 01, 2004 (both dates included).
- Please note: There is no age relaxation for the Protocol & Security Service post. For other posts, age relaxation may apply as per government rules for reserved categories.
How Candidates Will Be Selected
The selection process for NABARD Grade A Assistant Manager is divided into four main stages:
- Phase I: Preliminary Online Examination – This is the first test, taken online.
- Phase II: Mains Online Examination – Candidates who pass Phase I will take this second online test.
- Phase III: Psychometric Test – After Mains, there will be a special test to understand your personality and suitability for the role.
- Phase IV: Interview – The final stage is an interview where a panel will ask you questions.
Preliminary Exam Details
The Phase I Preliminary Exam will test you on various subjects. These include:
- Reasoning
- English Language
- Computer Knowledge
- Quantitative Aptitude (Maths)
- Decision Making
- General Awareness (Current Affairs and general knowledge)
- Economic & Social Issues
- Agriculture & Rural Development
Steps to Apply Online
Follow these simple steps to fill out your application form online:
- Visit the official NABARD website: www.nabard.org .
- Look for the 'Careers' or 'Recruitment' section and find the link for Grade A Assistant Manager.
- Click on 'Apply Online'.
- Fill in all your personal details, educational qualifications, and your preferred job post.
- Upload scanned copies of these documents:
- Your recent passport-size Photograph (size: 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm)
- Your Signature (using black ink)
- Your Left Thumb Impression
- A Handwritten Declaration (a self-written statement as asked by NABARD)
- You can also use DigiLocker for easy document verification.
- Complete the application by paying the required application fee through the available online payment options.
- After successful payment, download and save a copy of your filled application form for your records.
Make sure to check all details carefully before submitting your application. Applying early is always a good idea to avoid any last-minute technical issues.