NABARD Grade A Notification 2025: A Complete Guide

The NABARD Grade A exam is highly competitive, attracting thousands of candidates annually. However, the stable career and an excellent salary make attempting this exam worthwhile. Whether you have made this exam your next target or you are still exploring exam options, the NABARD Grade A notification is a critical document you can’t miss. 

Equipped with complete exam information, from eligibility criteria to exam structure, the NABARD Grade A notification is a 30+ page document that can be too lengthy for you to read. 

To save you the trouble and make sure you don’t miss anything critical that could help you prepare solidly for this exam, this article aims to give you all the important exam details you need to know from the NABARD Grade A notification for acing the NABARD Grade A exam in 2025.

Downloading the NABARD Grade A Notification PDF

The NABARD Grade A Notification is your lifeline, packed with every detail you need to plan your NABARD Grade A preparation. So, missing it is not an option. 

As I write this article on 8th April 2025, the NABARD Grade A 2025 notification hasn’t been released yet. Based on our analysis of previous trends, I am guessing that it should be released between July and September of this year. Here’s a simple, stress-free way to get it when it releases:

1. Visit the Official NABARD Website

• Go to www.nabard.org. It’s the official spot. No guesswork, no outdated links. You deserve the real thing.

2. Navigate 

• Look for “Career Notices” in the top right corner of the navigation bar. Once the NABARD Grade A notification is live, it will be displayed at the top of the list on the page that follows. 

3. Download Previous Year Notifications

• If you want to check the official notification, here is the NABARD Grade A 2024 notification.

4. Keep It Close

• Click the link, download the PDF, and save it somewhere you won’t lose it. It could be your phone, a folder, or wherever feels safe. This is your guidebook. Hold onto it.

If you feel like navigating the NABARD site might be tricky for you, EduTap’s got your back! Bookmark this article for later. We will attach the direct link when the NABARD Grade A 2025 notification goes live. 

Expected NABARD Grade A 2025 Key Dates 

If you have started your NABARD Grade A preparation in full swing, having an idea of the expected NABARD Grade A Notification 2025 dates can help you plan the preparation even more effectively. 

Based on the previous year’s NABARD Grade A notification release date pattern, here is a careful guess on the expected NABARD Grade A notification release and exam dates:

Sure, the notification release date varies every year. July in 2023, September in 2024. But since the NABARD Grade A 2024 recruitment cycle has been completed, July- September is your safe bet. Prep early, and make this attempt count. 

Expected NABARD Grade A 2025 Vacancies

When it comes to the NABARD Assistant Manager exam, the organization has been quite generous with the number of vacancies, making it worth your effort.  

The table below details the number of vacancies in the previous years, and based on the previous year’s pattern, we will also list the number of vacancies we are expecting in the NABARD Grade A 2025 exam:

• As per the past years’ trends, the number of NABARD Grade A vacancies has varied from 100 to 161.

• In the official NABARD Grade A 2024 notification, the number of vacancies has significantly come down to 100, which is the lowest since 2020.

• However, I am hopeful that NABARD will come up with 100+ vacancies in the year 2025.

NABARD Grade A 2025 Eligibility Criteria 

You’re not about to sink hours into something you can’t even attempt. I totally get it. Knowing about the eligibility criteria becomes essential to ensure that you qualify for the NABARD Grade A 2025 exam before investing time.

Here are the eligibility requirements for the NABARD Grade A 2025 exam:

• Age Limit
  
  • General: 21–30 years as of the notification date (e.g., born not earlier than July 2, 1995, and not later than July 1, 2004, for 2025).

• Age Relaxations
  
  • OBC: 3 years (up to 33 years).
  • SC/ST: 5 years (up to 35 years for SC/ST)
  • Ex-Servicemen: 5 years (upto 35 years)
  • PWBD (General): 10 years, OBC: 13 years, SC/ST: 15 years. 

• Educational Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWBD). 
  • Post-graduation in any subject with 55% (50% for SC/ST/PWBD).

• Work Experience
  • No work experience is required; freshers can apply, making it accessible for recent graduates.

• Final Year Students
  • Must have results declared by the cut-off date in the notification.

NABARD Grade A 2025 Exam Pattern 

According to the official notification, the NABARD Grade A exam pattern consists of the following:

• Phase 1 (Pre)
• Phase 2 (Mains)
• Phase 3 (Interview)

Let’s start with understanding the official NABARD Grade A Phase 1 pattern.

NABARD Grade A Phase 1 Exam Pattern

The Phase 1 stage of NABARD Grade A is debatably the most important stage of the NABARD Grade A exam. The reason is that about 99% of the candidates get eliminated in this stage, and only 1% qualify and make it through to Phase 2. 

Understanding the exam pattern right is crucial for you to be in that 1%. Here is the NABARD Grade A Phase 1 exam pattern. 

• You only need to clear the sectional cut-off in qualifying sections.
• Shortlisting for Phase 2 is done based on the marks scored in merit sections only.
• Phase 1 is qualifying in nature. 
• You have 2 hours to complete the Phase 1 exam, and there is no sectional timing. 
• You can choose either Hindi or English language (except for the English language test). 
• For every wrong answer, there is a 1/4th negative marking.

NABARD Grade A Phase 2 Exam Pattern 

The Phase 2 stage is where your marks will count. Here is the NABARD Grade A 2025 Phase 2 exam pattern:

• The Phase 2 exam of NABARD Grade A consists of 2 online papers. 
• You can choose either Hindi or English language (except for the English description). 
• There is a 1/4th negative marking for every wrong objective answer.
• No negative marking in the descriptive paper.

NABARD Grade A Interview Pattern

Phase 3 of the NABARD Grade A exam consists of 2 parts:

1. Psychometric Test: You will get 90 minutes to complete this mandatory MCQ-based test.

2. Interview: After the psychometric test, there will be an interview.

• Candidates are shortlisted for interviews based on their Phase 2 marks only. 
• The interview carries a weightage of 50 marks. 
• Candidates can opt for the interview either in Hindi or English. 

Important Note: The psychometric test is not qualifying in nature and does not carry any weightage.

NABARD Grade A 2025 Syllabus 

The NABARD Grade A syllabus revolves around aptitude and dives deep into economic, social, and agricultural issues critical to India’s backbone. 

However, it doesn’t require you to be a PhD in agriculture and rural economy. The NABARD Grade A syllabus topics are quite generic and require you to mostly cram facts and figures. 

Want the full syllabus breakdown? Head over to our detailed syllabus article for everything you need to master it!

NABARD Grade A 2025 Exam Centers 

The NABARD Grade A exam centers span a wide network of cities, ensuring accessibility for aspirants across India. 

For Prelims, expect a wide range of cities to choose from, narrowing down to key urban hubs for Mains, with interviews hosted at select NABARD regional offices. 

Below are the cities where NABARD Grade A Phase 1 and Phase 2 are held. 

NABARD Grade A Phase 1 

Here is an expandable list of regions with states where NABARD Grade A 2025 Phase 1 exam is held: 

NABARD Grade A Phase 2

Here is an expandable list of regions with cities where the NABARD Grade A 2025 Phase 2 exam is held: 

NABARD Grade A 2025 Application Fee

The NABARD Grade A 2024 application fees are structured as follows, based on candidate categories and additional considerations:

• General/OBC: ₹850 (₹700 fee + ₹150 intimation).
• SC/ST/PWBD: ₹150 (intimation only).
• Add-ons: GST or maybe bank charges.

When Can You Start Applying After the NABARD Grade A Notification?

The NABARD Grade A recruitment is your gateway to a solid career in rural development banking, and timing is everything. Missing the window isn’t an option. Let us give you a detailed breakdown of what follows after the notification gets released.

1. The NABARD Grade A notification gets released. The application window opens the same day. 

2. Expect around 20-25 days until the application window stays open. So you need to apply before the window expires.

3. If the site gets crashed, they might extend the window by a few days, but that’s very rare. I recommend that you apply early. 

4. You can start your application, save your progress, and come back later if needed. 

Get your docs, such as your photo, ID, marks, etc., ready, and you’ll sail through. No panic needed. 

Wrapping Up

The article lays it all out that you need to know about this exam. No more guessing games or wondering where to kick things off; you’ve got the blueprint in your hands. 

Whether you’re all in or just exploring, this is your launchpad to get ahead. EduTap’s got your back with mock tests, crisp notes, and real support. You’re stronger than you think, and we’re cheering you on every step. Let’s make this happen together!