NABARD Grade A & B

 NABARD Grade A  Recruitment 2025 

Recruitment to the post of Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (RDBS / Legal /Protocol & Security Service)

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for the post of Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ in the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS) /Legal / Protocol & Security Service in National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Candidates can apply only ONLINE on NABARD website www.nabard.org between 08 November 2025 and 30 November 2025. NABARD is an all India Apex Organization, wholly owned by Government of India and is an equal opportunity employer. 

Important Dates / Timelines

Note: @ NABARD reserves the right to make change in the dates of the examinations

NABARD Exam Pattern 2025

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The selection will be in four Phases as furnished below: 

Preliminary Examination Structure for Grade A (RDBS/Legal)

(i) Qualifying Section - Test of Reasoning, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Decision Making
(ii) Merit Section - General Awareness, Eco & Soc. Issues (with focus on Rural India), Agriculture & Rural Development with Emphasis on Rural India.
(iii) Shortlisting of the candidates for the Mains exam will be based on marks scored in the Merit section only. 

B. Mains Exam Test Structure for Grade A

Main Examination for the post of Generalist

**(Some questions carry 2 marks each and some questions carry 1 mark each)

Main Examination for the post of Specialist

$ (Paragraph Based/Numerical/Application based interpretive questions )
**(Some questions carry 2 marks each and some questions carry 1 mark each)

Mains Examination for the post of Legal

(Some questions carry 2 marks each and some questions carry 1 mark each)

Psychometric Test (Mandatory)
MCQ based - 90 minutes duration 

Interview
Grade A (RDBS/Legal)
50 Marks

Process for Arriving at Scores

The Scores of Online Examination are obtained by adopting the following procedure:
(i) Number of questions answered correctly by a candidate in each objective test is considered for arriving at the Corrected Score after applying penalty for wrong answers.
(ii) The Corrected Scores so obtained by a candidate are made equivalent to take care of the minor difference in difficulty level, if any, in each of the objective tests held in different sessions to arrive at the Equated Scores*
* Scores obtained by candidates on any test are equated to the base form by considering the distribution of scores of all the forms.
(iii) Testwise scores and scores on total is reported with decimal point upto two digits

The calling Ratio to qualify for the main examination and interview would be a maximum of 1:25 and 1:3, respectively. The ratio may be suitably reduced at the discretion of the bank. Candidates who qualify and rank sufficiently high as decided by NABARD, shall be called for appearing at the Main Examination and Interview. There will be penalty for wrong answers marked by the candidate. For every wrong answer marked, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty in Phase-I and Phase-II, both.
Candidates can answer the examination in Hindi or English (as applicable) at their option.
Candidates can opt for interview in Hindi or English.

Note: Cut-offs in Phase I (Preliminary Examination) and Phase II (Mains Examination) are applied in two stages:
i. on scores in individual tests
ii. on Total Score 

Since the vacancies are earmarked discipline-wise, merit list of candidates for each stage will be prepared discipline-wise.

Only such candidates who score the minimum cut off marks (in individual tests and total score) or above in the Main Examination will be shortlisted for interview provided they appear in the Psychometric Test. The final selection and ranking of the applicants for the post of Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (RDBS/Legal) will be based on their performance in the Phase-II Main Examination and Interview, taken together. In case of candidates securing same marks, their ranking will be decided as under:
I. Amongst the candidates having equal marks in total (Main examination + interview taken together), the candidate with higher marks in Main Examination will be ranked higher.
II. In case of having equal marks in Main Examination, candidate with higher qualification or in case of similar qualification, candidate with higher marks in graduation will be ranked higher. In case of further tie-up, the candidate senior in age will be ranked higher.

NOTE:     With a view to overcoming the possibility of applicants seeking help of other applicants during the online / main exam, the Bank would be analysing the responses of applicants in the main examination with other appeared applicants to detect patterns of similarity of right and wrong answers. On the basis of such an analysis, if it is suspected that the responses have been shared and scores obtained are not genuine/ valid, the Bank  reserves the right to cancel the candidature of the suspected applicants. Hence the applicants are advised in their own interest not to indulge in any unfair practice in the exams. As per policy, the tests/question papers are not disclosed to anybody other than the candidates only during the examination. The test papers are also not shared with anybody even after the examination.

Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Protocol & Security Service)

The Selection will be through online examination and Interview. The Bank reserves the right to raise the minimum experience in order to restrict the number of candidates to be called for Interview commensurate with the number of vacancies.

Online Examination Structure for Grade A (Protocol & Security Service) 

Psychometric Test (Mandatory)
MCQ based - 90 minutes duration

Interview
Grade A (Protocol & Security)
50 Marks

Process for Arriving at Scores

The Scores of Online Examination are obtained by adopting the following procedure:
(i) Number of questions answered correctly by a candidate in each objective test is considered for arriving at the Corrected Score after applying penalty for wrong answers.
(ii) The Corrected Scores so obtained by a candidate are made equivalent to take care of the minor difference in difficulty level, if any, in each of the objective tests held in different sessions to arrive at the Equated Scores*
* Scores obtained by candidates on any test are equated to the base form by considering the distribution of scores of all the forms.
(iii) Testwise scores and scores on total is reported with decimal point upto two digits

The calling Ratio to qualify for the main examination and interview would be a maximum of 1:25 and 1:3, respectively. The ratio may be suitably reduced at the discretion of the bank. Candidates who qualify and rank sufficiently high as decided by NABARD, shall be called for appearing at the Main Examination and Interview. There will be penalty for wrong answers marked by the candidate. For every wrong answer marked, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty in Phase-I (Online Examination). 
Candidates can answer the examination in Hindi or English (as applicable) at their option.
Candidates can opt for interview in Hindi or English.

Note: Cut-offs in Online Examination (Phase I) may be applied in two stages:
i. on scores in individual tests
ii. on Total Score 

Only such candidates who score the minimum cut off marks (in individual tests and total score) or above in the Online Examination (Phase 1) will be shortlisted for interview provided they appear in the Psychometric Test. The final selection and ranking of the applicants for the post of Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Protocol & Security) will be based on their performance in the Online Examination (Phase-I) and Interview, taken together. In case of candidates securing same marks, their ranking will be decided as under: 
I. Amongst the candidates having equal marks in total (Online examination + interview taken together), the candidate with higher marks in Online Examination will be ranked higher.
II.   In case of having equal marks in Online Examination, candidate with higher qualification or in case of similar qualification, candidate with higher marks in graduation will be ranked higher. In case of further tie-up, the candidate senior in age will be ranked higher.

For every wrong answer marked, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty in the online examination. Candidates can answer the examination in Hindi or English (as applicable) at their option. Candidates can opt for interview in Hindi or English.

NOTE: With a view to overcoming the possibility of applicants seeking help of other applicants during the online / main exam, the Bank would be analysing the responses of applicants in the online examination with other appeared applicants to detect patterns of similarity of right and wrong answers. On the basis of such an analysis, if it is suspected that the responses have been shared and scores obtained are not genuine/ valid, the Bank reserves the right to cancel the candidature of the suspected applicants. Hence the applicants are advised in their own interest not to indulge in any unfair practice in the exams.

Note: The illustrative syllabus for Online Examination for Grade A (Protocol & Security Service) will be uploaded on website.

 HOW TO APPLY:

Eligible applicants are required to apply online through website www.nabard.org. No other means/ mode of application will be accepted. The application form should be filled in English only. Option for the use of Hindi language will be available for the Online/Main Examination/ Interview. 

Detailed Guideline / Procedure for
a. Application Registration
b. Payment of Application Fee
c. Photograph & Signature Scan and Upload

Candidates can apply online only from 08 November 2025 to 30 November 2025 and no other mode of application will be accepted.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Candidates to go to the Bank’s website www.nabard.org/career, click on the option "APPLY ONLINE" which will open a new screen.
• To register application, choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name, Contact details and Email-id. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will be sent at the given email ID and mobile number.
• In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he / she can save the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to submission of the online application candidates are advised to use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same, if required. Visually Impaired candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify/ get the details verified to ensure that the same are correct prior to final submission.
• Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible after clicking the FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON.
• The name of the candidate or his /her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the Certificates / Mark sheets as well as valid ID Proof brought for the examination. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature. 
• Validate your details and save your application by clicking the 'Validate your details' and 'Save & Next' button.
• Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature detailed under point "C".
• Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form. 
• Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL SUBMIT.
• Modify details, if required, and click on 'FINAL SUBMIT' ONLY after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled by you are correct.
• Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment. 
• Click on 'Submit' button

 APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE)

Application fee (exclusive of applicable GST) for the post will be as under:

(Amount in Rs.)

* Exclusive of applicable GST

@All NABARD employees satisfying the educational qualification criteria would be eligible to apply. They will be required to pay fee/intimation charges as indicated above at the time of online application, which will be reimbursed on submission of fee receipt only to those employees of NABARD (Staff Candidates) who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the post. The status as staff candidate will be verified at the time of interview. 

NABARD Grade A Syllabus 2025

 The syllabus for all subjects is indicative and not exhaustive. The syllabus should not be considered as the only source of information while preparing for the examination. Keeping in view the nature of examination, all matters falling within the realm of the subject concerned will have to be studied by the candidate as questions can be asked on all relevant matters under the subject. Candidates appearing for the examination should also prepare themselves for answering questions that may be asked on the current/latest developments/Acts taking place under the subject(s) although those topics may not have been specifically included in the syllabus.

Illustrative syllabus for Phase II (Main Examination) may be as furnished below:

For Grade A (RDBS) (All Disciplines from (i) to (xiv) in Vacancy Table  and Grade A (Legal) 

1) Paper I – English: Essay, Précis writing, Comprehension and Business/Office Correspondence. The paper on English shall be framed in a manner to assess the writing skills including expressions and understanding the topic. 

For Grade A (RDBS) (General Discipline) as at (i) in Vacancy Table

2) Paper II – Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development (ESI & ARD)

Economic & Social Issues: Nature of Indian Economy - Structural and Institutional features - Economic underdevelopment - Opening up the Indian Economy - Globalization - Economic Reforms in India - Privatisation. Inflation - Trends in Inflation & their Impact on National Economy and Individual Income. Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India - Rural and Urban - Measurement of Poverty - Poverty Alleviation Programmes of the Government. Population Trends - Population Growth and Economic Development - Population Policy in India. Agriculture - Characteristics / Status - Technical and Institutional changes in Indian Agriculture - Agricultural performance - Issues in Food Security in India - Non Institutional and Institutional Agencies in rural credit. Industry - Industrial and Labour Policy - Industrial performance - Regional Imbalance in India's Industrial Development - Public Sector Enterprises. Rural banking and financial institutions in India - Reforms in Banking/ Financial sector. Globalization of Economy - Role of International Funding Institutions - IMF & World Bank - WTO - Regional Economic Cooperation. Social Structure in India - Multiculturalism - Demographic trends - Urbanisation and Migration - Gender Issues Joint family system - Social Infrastructure - Education - Health and Environment. Education - Status & System of Education - Socio -Economic Problems associated with Illiteracy - Educational relevance and educational wastage - Educational Policy for India. Social Justice: Problems of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes - socio-economic programmes for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and other backward classes. Positive Discrimination in favour of the under privileged - Social Movements - Indian Political Systems - Human Development. Current Economic & Social Issues.

Agriculture & Rural Development:

Agriculture: definition, meaning and its branches, Agronomy: definition, meaning and scope of agronomy. Classification of field crops. Factors affecting crop production, Agro Climatic Zones; Cropping Systems: Definition and types of cropping systems. Problems of dry land agriculture; Seed production, seed processing, seed village; Meteorology: weather parameters, crop-weather advisory; Precision Farming, System of Crop Intensification, organic farming;

a) Soil and Water Conservation : Major soil types, soil fertility, fertilisers, soil erosion, soil conservation, watershed management;
b) Water Resource: Irrigation Management: types of irrigation, sources of irrigation, crop-water requirement, command area development, water conservation techniques, micro-irrigation, irrigation pumps, major, medium and minor irrigation.
c) Farm and Agri Engineering : Farm Machinery and Power, Sources of power on the farm- human, animal, mechanical, electrical, wind, solar and biomass, bio fuels, water harvesting structures, farm ponds, watershed management, Agro Processing, Controlled and modified storage, perishable food storage, godowns, bins and grain silos.
d) Plantation & Horticulture: Definition, meaning and its branches. Agronomic practices and production technology of various plantation and horticulture crops. Post-harvest management, value and supply chain management of Plantation and Horticulture crops.
e) Animal Husbandry: Farm animals and their role in Indian economy, Animal husbandry methods in India, common terms pertaining to different species of livestock, Utility classification of breeds of cattle. Introduction to common feeds and fodders, their classification and utility.  Introduction to poultry industry in India (past, present and future status), Common terms pertaining to poultry production and management. Concept of mixed farming and its relevance to socio-economic conditions of farmers in India. Complimentary and obligatory nature of livestock and poultry production with that of agricultural farming.
f) Fisheries: Fisheries resources, management and exploitation - freshwater, brackish water and marine; Aquaculture- Inland and marine; biotechnology; post-harvest technology. Importance of fisheries in India. Common terms pertaining to fish production.
g) Forestry: Basic concepts of Forest and Forestry. Principles of silviculture, forest mensuration, forest management and forest economics. Concepts of social forestry, agroforestry, joint forest management. Forest policy and legislation in India, India State of Forest Report 2021. Recent developments under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
h) Agriculture Extensions: Its importance and role, methods of evaluation of extension programmes, Role of Krishi Vigyan Kendra's (KVK) in dissemination of Agricultural technologies.
i) Ecology and Climate Change: Ecology and its relevance to man, natural resources, their sustainable management and conservation. Causes of climate change, Green House Gases (GHG), major GHG emitting countries, climate analysis, distinguish between adaptation and mitigation, climate change impact to agriculture and rural livelihood, carbon credit, IPCC, UNFCCC, CoP meetings, funding mechanisms for climate change projects, initiatives by Govt of India, NAPCC, SAPCC, INDC. 

j) Present Scenario of Indian Agriculture and Allied activities; recent trends, major challenges in agriculture measures to enhance viability of agriculture. Factors of Production in agriculture; Agricultural Finance and Marketing; Impact of Globalization on Indian Agriculture and issues of Food Security; Concept and Types of Farm Management. 

Rural Development: Concept of Rural Area, Structure of the Indian Rural EconomyImportance, and role of the rural sector in India- Economic, Social and Demographic Characteristics of the Indian rural economy, causes of Rural Backwardness. 
Rural population in India; Occupational structure, Farmers, Agricultural Labourers, Artisans, Handicrafts, Traders, Forest dwellers/tribes and others in rural India- Trends of change in rural population and rural work force; problems and conditions of rural labour; Issues and challenges in Handlooms
Panchayati Raj Institutions – Functions and Working. MGNREGA, NRLM – Aajeevika, Rural Drinking water Programmes, Swachh Bharat, Rural Housing, PURA and other rural development programmes. 

Note: The illustrative syllabus for Main Examination - Paper II for Grade A (RDBS)- Specialised Disciplines at Sr. No. (ii) to (xiv) in vacancyTable and Grade A (Legal) will be uploaded on website. 

Note:  The illustrative syllabus for Online Examination for Grade A (Protocol & Security Service) will be uploaded on website.

The NABARD Grade A 2025 cut-off shall be released once all the phases of examination get completed.

 For comparison purpose, candidates may look into the previous year’s cut of Marks for NABARD Grade A Assistant Manager Exam.

NABARD Grade A  2024 Prelims Cut Off

NABARD Grade A  2024 Mains Cut Off

 NABARD Grade A 2021 Cut off

 NABARD GRADE A Prelims Cut-Off 2020

NABARD Grade A Mains Cut-Off 2020

NABARD Grade A Prelims Cut Off 2019:

 NABARD Vacancy 2025
NUMBER OF VACANCIES AND RESERVATION

@@ Category (a) – 02 (includes - 01 backlog vacancy), Category (b) – 02 (includes - 01 backlog vacancy), Category (c) –02 (includes - 01 backlog vacancy) and Category (d) & (e) – 01

*Includes 02 ST backlog vacancies

 NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2024

 As per the latest Notification released on July 12, 2024 a total of 170 vacancies has been released for NABARD Garde A recruitment. 

EMOLUMENTS AND SERVICE CONDITIONS

• Pay Scale: Selected candidates will draw a starting basic pay of Rs.44,500/- p.m
  in the scale  Rs. 44500 – 2500 (4) – 54500 – 2850 (7) – 74450 – EB – 2850 (4) – 85850 – 3300 (1) – 89150 (17 Years) applicable to Officers in Grade 'A' and they will be eligible for Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Grade Allowance as per rules in force from time to time.

         At present, initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately Rs. 1,00,000/-

• Perquisites: Bank's accommodation subject to availability, reimbursement of expenses for maintenance of vehicle for official purpose, newspaper, internet, telephone charges, book grant, allowance for furnishing of residence, etc. as per eligibility. Free dispensary facility besides reimbursement of medical expenses for OPD treatment/hospitalisation as per eligibility. Interest free festival  advance, Leave Travel Concession, Loans and Advances at concessional rates of interest for Housing, Car, Education of children, Consumer articles, Personal computer, etc. 
• Candidates selected for the post will be governed by "the defined contribution to New Pension Scheme (NPS)' in addition to the benefits of Gratuity and Group Term Insurance Plan. 
• At certain centres, limited number of residential quarters are available. Facility for securing residential accommodation on lease, however, exists at all centres. 
• Initial appointment of a selected applicant will be on probation for a period of 02 years, which may, at the Bank’s discretion, be extended for a further maximum period of one year.
• All candidates selected for appointment by the Bank are liable to be posted and transferred anywhere in India.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Educational Qualification (as on 01.11.2025) 

a) A candidate can apply for Assistant Manager (RDBS/Legal/Protocol & Security) from among the options given in Vacancy Table (only one option). It is clarified that candidate applying for Asst. Manager (RDBS) - General cannot apply for another discipline and vice versa. Similarly, candidates applying for Asst. Manager (Legal) or Asst. Manager (Protocol & Security) cannot apply for Asst. Manager (RDBS) and vice versa.
b) The candidate can apply only for ONE Post/Discipline of his / her choice. In case of multiple applications across or within disciplines for Grade A (RDBS), only the last application submitted will be considered valid and fee against all other applications will be forfeited.
c) PWBD candidates applying against Unreserved (UR) posts will not be eligible for relaxation in percentage in Educational Qualification. They may, however, be eligible for relaxation in Age and Fee.
No age relaxation for the post of Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security Service) in Grade ‘A’.

d) The candidate must possess the required educational qualification as on 01.11.2025. The result of final term / semester/ year examination of the required educational qualification must have been declared on or before 01.11.2025. In other words, candidates whose final year/semester results have been declared after 01.11.2025 are not eligible to apply.

e) In case the certificate of degree/diploma does not specify the field of specialization, the candidate will have to produce a certificate from the concerned university/college specifically mentioning the specialization.

Bachelor’s Degree in a particular discipline means that the candidate must have studied that discipline as main subject in respective degree course and it must be mentioned in the Degree Certificate issued by the University/Institute. 

Academic Qualifications:

(A) Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (RURAL DEVELOPMENT BANKING SERVICE) (RDBS)

(i) General

Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from any recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree, MBA/PGDM with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate OR CA/ CS/CMA/ ICWA OR Ph.D from Institutions recognized by GOI/UGC .

(ii) Chartered Accountant

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any recognized University/Institution with Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before 01-11-2025.

(iii) Company Secretary

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from any recognized University/Institution with Associate/Fellow membership of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). The Membership of ICSI must have been obtained on or before 01-11-2025.

(iv) Finance:

BBA (Finance / Banking) / BMS (Finance / Banking) from any recognized University / Institution with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate
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 Institutions / Universities recognized by GoI /UGC with Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Candidates will be required to submit a certificate from Institution/University regarding specialization in finance.
OR
Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 55%) 

OR
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any recognized University/Institution with Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before 01-11-2025.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any recognized University/Institution with Membership of Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India (ACMA/FCMA/ICWA). The Membership of ICMAI must have been obtained on or before 01-11-2025.
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from any recognized University/Institution with Chartered Financial Analyst certification from (CFA Institute-USA) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification from Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP).

Computer/Information Technology:

Four years Bachelor’s Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology / Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Data Science / Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate 
OR           

Post Graduate degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering / Computer Applications/Information Technology / Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics & Communication/ Data Science / Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate from any recognized University/Institution
OR

Graduate with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate from any recognized University/Institution AND having passed Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Courses (DOEACC) ‘B’ Level.

(vi) Agriculture Engineering :

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Agriculture Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from any recognized University/Institution.

(vii) Plantation & Horticulture 

Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Horticulture with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from any recognized University/Institution. 

(viii) Fisheries

Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Science from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (ST/PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Fisheries Science with 55% marks (ST/PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate from any recognized University/Institution

(ix) Food Processing :

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Processing /Food Technology /Dairy Technology from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Food Processing /Food Technology /Dairy Technology with 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from any  recognized University/Institution.

(x) Land Development & Soil Science
Bachelor’s Degree in Soil Science/Agriculture/Environmental Science from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Soil Science/Agriculture/Environmental Science with 55% marks (PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. 

(xi) Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Structural Engineering from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering/Structural Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from any recognized University/Institution. 

(xii) Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/ Power Systems from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants - 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/ Power Systems with 55% marks (PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from any recognized University/Institution.

(xiii) Media Specialist
Post graduate degree in Mass Media/Mass Communication/Communication/ Journalism from a recognized University/Institution with 55% marks (PWBD applicants - 50%) in aggregate from any recognized University/Institution. 

(xiv) Economics
Post Graduate degree in Applied Economics with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWD applicants-50%) in aggregate from any recognized University/Institution. Candidates with Economics as one of the main subjects at all years/semesters of the course, will only be eligible.

Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (LEGAL SERVICE)

Bachelor’s Degree in Law recognized by UGC and Bar council of India for the purpose of enrolment as an Advocate with a minimum of 60% marks in the aggregate of all semesters/years OR LLM Degree with a minimum of 55% in the aggregate of all semesters/years.

Note: In case of practicing advocates (i) copy of Bar Council Registration Certificate and (ii) A Certificate from Bar Association of which the candidate is a member or a certificate issued by the Presiding Officer of a court before which the candidate has practiced for the required period should be produced at the time of interview.

NOTE: All educational qualifications should have been obtained from Universities / Institutions incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section – 3 of UGC Act 1956.

AGE (as on 01.11.2025)

The candidate must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 01.11.2025, i.e., the candidate must have been born not earlier than 02 November 1995 and not later than 01 November 2004.

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit: Upper age limit may be relaxed by -

a. 03 years in case of eligible OBC applicants,
b. a maximum of 05 years in case of : (i) Applicants belonging to SC/ST , if the posts are reserved for them (ii) Ex-servicemen (including Emergency Commissioned Officers/Short Service Commissioned Officers) provided that the applicants have rendered at least five years continuous Military Service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be  completed within one year) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or on account of physical disability or have been released on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service or on invalidation (iii) Emergency Commissioned Officers/Short Service Commissioned Officers who have completed their initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service but whose assignment has been extended beyond five years and in whose case, on selection, the Ministry of Defence issues certificates that they would be released within 03 months from the date of receipt of offer of appointment, (iv) Children/family members of victims died in the1984 riots. 
c. 10 years for PWBD (General); 13 years for PWBD (OBC) and 15 years for PWBD (SC/ST) applicants.

NOTE: NO CUMULATIVE AGE RELAXATION WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ANY APPLICANT, SAVE AS PROVIDED ABOVE.

Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ (Protocol & Security Service)

AGE (as on 01.11.2025)

Age (as on 01-11-2025): Between 25 and 40 Years (no age relaxation for any category). The candidates born not earlier than 02 November 1985 and not later than 01 November 2000 are eligible to apply.

Experience (as on 01-11-2025): He / She should be an Officer with a minimum of ten years' (five years in case of PWBD candidates) of Commissioned Service in the Army/Navy/Air Force holding a valid Ex-Serviceman Identity Card.

Short Service Commissioned Officers should have rendered at least ten continuous Military Service and should have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the cut-off date (01-11-2025) specified, i.e. on or before 31.10.2026), otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or on account of physical disability or have been released on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service or on invalidment. PWBD candidates as specified in Table IV (In detailed notification) are eligible to apply for the post.

Short Service Commissioned Officers who have completed their initial period of assignment of ten years of Military Service but whose assignment has been extended beyond ten years and in whose case the Ministry of Defence issues certificates that they would be released on selection within three months from the date of receipt of offer of appointment, may submit a copy of this certificate alongwith the printed copy of online application for the post (if shortlisted for the interview).

Job Requirements: 

He / She will be responsible for
i. Watch and Ward arrangements as to internal security, passages, entry and exit points, surveillance through CCTV, monitoring, recording etc. in the Bank's Office Buildings,
ii. Protocol duties,
iii. Maintenance/Security of Bank's properties and
iv. Control over the staff deployed for the purpose. Any other work related to security/maintenance /upkeep of Bank’s office/residential premies, as considered necessary.