NABARD Grade B (Manager — Direct Recruitment) Eligibility 2026

Who can apply for NABARD Grade B (Manager — Direct Recruitment) in 2026 — the age limit, educational qualification, nationality and attempt rules as specified by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Always confirm against the official notification before applying.

RDBS Grade B (Manager) — General

Age: 21 to 35 years as on the cut-off date specified in the notification (typically 1 July of the exam year). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years, PwBD +10 years over and above category relaxation, Ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules.
Education: Bachelor's degree with minimum 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) AND a Master's degree with minimum 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) in any discipline from a recognised university. Doctorate is accepted in lieu. CA / CS / ICWA / CFA with 60% marks at Bachelor's level is accepted as equivalent for finance-stream eligibility. The Grade B academic bar is materially higher than Grade A's 50% Bachelor's threshold.
Nationality: Citizen of India, OR subject of Nepal/Bhutan, OR Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with intent to settle permanently, OR person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intent to permanently settle in India. Non-Indian citizens require an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
Attempts: No formal cap on number of attempts — candidates may apply as long as they meet the upper age limit on the cut-off date. Application fee: Rs 800 for General/OBC/EWS, Rs 150 for SC/ST/PwBD (intimation charges only). Fee may shift by Rs 50-100 in any cycle; the notification is authoritative.

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