NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2024, Check Age and Education Criteria

Table of Contents

Understanding the requirements is essential for candidates hoping to work as Grade A Officers at the esteemed National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD). NABARD is a significant player in India’s agricultural financing and rural development sectors. Its Grade A Officer recruiting procedure has certain standards related to education, age, and other backgrounds. Check out the post to learn about the NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2024. Potential candidates must achieve these requirements to be considered for the selection process.

NABARD Officer Grade A

The position of NABARD Grade A Officer holds significant importance within the organization, focusing on formulating and executing policies that influence agricultural growth and rural economic activities in India. Key duties involve offering financial assistance to farmers, fostering rural infrastructure development, and promoting sustainable initiatives. As NABARD prepares to issue the NABARD Grade A notification in 2024, potential candidates can anticipate comprehensive details on eligibility criteria, including age limits and educational qualifications, as well as information on application procedures, salary packages, and available positions.

NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2024

Candidates must fulfill the qualifying requirements for the NABARD Grade A exam to prevent their applications from being denied. The official notification states that applicants for this position must be between the ages of 21 and 40. Additionally, they had to hold a bachelor’s degree in the relevant subjects. It is imperative that candidates thoroughly go over and meet all prerequisites to apply for the Grade A Officer position at NABARD.

Stages of NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2024

The eligibility criteria for NABARD Grade A 2024 are divided into key stages like age limits, nationality, educational qualifications, and other specific rules. Meeting these criteria is crucial for candidates aiming to apply for the position and start their career with NABARD. The stages are:

Age Limit
Educational Qualification
Nationality
Other Criteria

NABARD Grade A Age Limit

Candidates must meet specific age requirements to qualify for NABARD Grade A recruitment. The age limits are categorized as:

Post	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
RDBS/Rajbhasha	21 years	30 years
P&SS	25 years	40 years

Age Relaxations

These age relaxations are applicable as per government regulations and provide eligible candidates from specified categories additional time to apply for the NABARD Grade A exam.

Category	Age Relaxation
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe	By 5 years, i.e., up to 35 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	By 3 years, i.e., up to 33 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD)	By 10 years (GEN), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST)
Ex‐Servicemen	To the extent of service rendered in the Armed Forces plus an additional period of 3 years, subject to a maximum of 50 years
Widows/divorced women/women judicially separated who are not re‐married	By 10 years
Candidates domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir between 1st Jan 1980 and 31st Dec 1989	By 5 years

NABARD Grade A Educational Qualifications

To qualify for the NABARD Grade A exam 2024, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a specific subject or specialty. It is essential that the candidate has chosen and studied this subject as a major throughout all semesters, and that it is indicated on the university-issued degree certificate.

Post	Educational Qualification
General	Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from any recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) OR Post Graduate degree (MBA/PGDM) with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) OR CA/CS/ICWA OR Ph.D from Institutions recognized by GOI/UGC.
Computer/Information Technology	Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/Information Technology from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) OR Post Graduate degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/Information Technology with 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) from a recognized University/Institution.
Finance	BBA (Finance/Banking) / BMS (Finance/Banking) with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate from Universities / Institutions recognized by GoI /UGC OR Two years full-time P.G. Diploma in Management (Finance) / Full-time MBA (Finance) /MMS (Finance) degree with 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from Universities/ Institutions recognized by GoI /UGC with Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. Candidates will be required to submit a certificate from a University/ Institution regarding specialization in finance OR a Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate from a University/ Institution recognized by GoI /UGC OR Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) OR CFA Institute. The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before 01-09-2023 OR Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Membership of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ACMA/FCMA) & ICWA. The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before 01-09-2023.
Company Secretary	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Associate membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). The Membership of ICSI must have been obtained on or before 01-09-2023.
Civil Engineering	Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from any recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution.
Electrical Engineering	Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution.
Geo Informatics	BE/B.Tech/BSc degree in Geoinformatics from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR ME/M.Tech/MSc degree in Geoinformatics with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution.
Forestry	Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Postgraduate degree in Forestry with 55% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution.
Food Processing	Bachelor’s degree in Food Processing/Food Technology from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Postgraduate degree in Food Processing /Food Technology with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution.
Statistics	Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Statistics with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/ Institution.
Mass Communication/Media Specialist	Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media/ Communication/ Journalism/ Advertising & Public Relations from a recognized University/ Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Postgraduate degree in Mass Media/ Communication/ Journalism/ Advertising & Public Relations from a recognized University/Institution with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate OR Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate with Post graduate diploma in Mass Media/ Communication/ Journalism/ Advertising & Public Relations/ with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution.

NABARD Grade A Nationality Criteria 2024

These nationality criteria determine eligibility for candidates aspiring to appear for the NABARD Grade A exam in 2024.

Must be a Citizen of India
Subject of Nepal
Subject of Bhutan
A Tibetan Refugee who came before 1st Jan 1962 and has settled permanently in India
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and East African countries such as Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to permanently settle in India.

NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2024 – Number of Attempts

The official notification for the NABARD Grade A examination does not currently specify a maximum limit on the number of attempts. As long as candidates meet all other eligibility criteria, they are eligible to appear for the NABARD Grade A Examination 2024. Any changes to this policy will be duly communicated.

Check other related articles,

NABARD Grade A Notification
How to prepare for NABARD Grade A	NABARD Grade A Books
NABARD Grade A v/s NABARD Grade B	NABARD Grade A v/s RBI Grade B
NABARD Grade A v/s SBI PO	Does NABARD Grade A get home posting?