Graduate candidates in the relevant discipline and aged between 21 and 30 years will fulfill the NABARD Grade A Eligibility. The detailed eligibility is out in the detailed notification on 27th July 2024. The educational qualification has been updated in the blog for all the 17 disciplines such as General, Agriculture, Plantation & Horticulture, Finance, Fisheries, etc.
NABARD Grade A Eligibility
NABARD Grade A Eligibility must be checked before applying for the exam because NABARD will admit candidates on the basis of the information furnished in the online application and shall verify their eligibility at the stage of interview/joining. If, at any stage, it is found that any information furnished in the online application is false/ incorrect or if according to the bank, the candidate does not satisfy the eligibility criteria for the post, his/ her candidature will be canceled and he/she will not be allowed to appear for the interview/joining.
NABARD Grade A Eligibility 2024
The NABARD Grade A Eligibility 2024 is measured in terms of age limit, nationality, number of attempts, experience and educational qualification. To be eligible for the NABARD Grade A Exam, the candidates must be graduates and between the age of 21 and 30 years. It is important to note that any graduate can apply. Check out the sub-sections for NABARD Grade A detailed eligibility.
NABARD Grade A Age Limit (As of 1st July 2024)
The candidates must be between the 21 and 30 years of age to be eligible for NABARD Grade A Exam. The reference date for the calculation of the NABARD Grade A Age Limit is 1st July 2024 as notified in the NABARD Grade A Notification 2024. Check out the minimum and maximum age limit below.
Minimum Age Limit: 21 Years
Maximum Age Limit: 30 Years
The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-07-1994 and not later than 01-07-2003.
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NABARD Grade A Age Relaxation
Check out the table below to know the NABARD Grade A age relaxation provided to different categories.
| Categories | NABARD Grade A Age Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PWBD (General) | 10 Years |
| PWBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PWBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| Ex-servicemen (including Emergency Commissioned Officers/Short Service Commissioned Officers) | 5 Years |
| Children/family members of victims died in the1984 riots | 5 Years |
NABARD Grade A Age Limit for SC
The NABARD Grade A Age Limit for SC is 35 years after the age relaxation of 5 years.
NABARD Grade A Age Limit for ST
The NABARD Grade A Age Limit for ST is 35 years after the age relaxation of 5 years.
NABARD Grade A Age Limit for PWD
The NABARD Grade A Age Limit for PWD is 40 years for General category candidates, 43 years for OBC and 45 years for SC/ST.
NABARD Grade A Age Limit for Ex Servicemen
The NABARD Grade A Age Limit for Ex Servicemen is 35 years. This is including Emergency Commissioned Officers/ Short Service Commissioned Officers.
NABARD Grade A Educational Qualification
There are several posts for which vacancies are released. We have provided the detailed post wise NABARD Grade A Educational Qualification in the table below.
| Discipline | Educational Qualification |
| General | Bachelor's Degree in any subject OR
Post Graduate degree, MBA/PGDM OR
CA/ CS/ICWA OR Ph.D from Institutions recognized by GOI/UGC. |
| Chartered Accountant | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before 01-07-2024 |
| Computer/Information Technology | Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology OR Post Graduate degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology |
| Finance | BBA (Finance/Banking) / BMS (Finance/Banking)
OR
Two years full-time P.G. Diploma in Management (Finance) / Full-time MBA (Finance) /MMS (Finance) with a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Candidates will be required to submit a certificate from a University/ Institution regarding specialization in finance
OR
Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis |
| Agriculture | Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture OR
Two years full time Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy) |
| Animal Husbandry | Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry OR Post Graduate degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry |
| Fisheries | Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries Science OR
Post graduate degree in Fisheries Science |
| Plantation & Horticulture | Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture OR
Post Graduate degree in Horticulture |
| Geo Informatics | BE/B.Tech/BSC degree in Geoinformatics OR
ME/M.Tech/MSc degree in Geoinformatics |
| Forestry | Bachelor's degree in Forestry OR
Post graduate degree in Forestry |
| Food Processing | Bachelor's degree in Food Processing/Food Technology OR
Post graduate degree in Food Processing /Food Technology |
| Statistics | Bachelor's Degree in Statistics OR
Post Graduate degree in Statistics |
| Development Management | Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Rural Development/Rural Management/ Development Studies/ Development Management/ Development Administration/ Economic/ Development Economics OR
Post Graduate degree in Social Work/Rural Development/ Rural Management / Development Studies/ Development Management/ Development Administration/Economic/ Development Economics |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from any recognized University/Institution OR
Post Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering OR
Post Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| Environmental Engineering / Sciences | Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Science OR
Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science |
| Human Resource Management | Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University/Institution AND Two years full time Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma in Personnel Management/ Industrial Relations/ Human Resource/ Human Resource Development/ Labour Law) |
NABARD Grade A Educational Qualification - Passing Percentage
The candidates must note that the following percentage must be obtained by the candidates of different categories in graduation and post graduation.
| Categories | Graduation | Post Graduation |
| General/OBC/EWS | 60% | 55% |
| SC/ST/PwBD | 55% | 50% |
NABARD Grade A Eligibility - CGPA to Percentage Conversion
Some institutes/ universities grant CGPAs, so for those who define the criteria for conversion of CGPA to percentage, the same will be accepted. Those who have not defined the criteria can follow the below-mentioned criteria:
| Equivalent CGPA/ OGPA/ CPI or similar terminologies allotted on a 10- point scale | Class / Division | Aggregate % of Marks |
| 6.75 | I (First) | 60% |
| 6.25 | II (Second) | 55% |
| 5.75 | II (Second) | 50% |
| 5.25 | II (Second) | 45% |
NABARD Grade A Number of Attempts
As per the previous notifications, there is no limit of NABARD Grade A Number of Attempts. The candidates can sit for the exam till they meet the eligibility criteria. If any changes to this occur as per the NABARD latest notice, the same will be updated here.
NABARD Grade A Number of Applications
The candidate can apply only for one discipline of his / her choice. In case of multiple applications within disciplines, only the last application submitted will be considered valid and fees against all other applications will be forfeited.
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