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
- 25 to 32 years (minimum 25, maximum 32 for General) as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. 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
- Post Graduate degree with a minimum 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwBD), typically with 60% across 10th, 12th, graduation and PG. CA / CS / ICWA / CFA accepted as equivalent. CRUCIALLY, a minimum 3 years' relevant work experience (2 years for SC/PwBD) is ESSENTIAL — Grade B is an experienced-hire post, unlike the entry-level Grade A.
- 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.
NABARD Grade B (Manager — Direct Recruitment) eligibility — common questions
What is the educational qualification for NABARD Grade B (Manager — Direct Recruitment)?
Post Graduate degree with a minimum 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwBD), typically with 60% across 10th, 12th, graduation and PG. CA / CS / ICWA / CFA accepted as equivalent. CRUCIALLY, a minimum 3 years' relevant work experience (2 years for SC/PwBD) is ESSENTIAL — Grade B is an experienced-hire post, unlike the entry-level Grade A.
What is the age limit for NABARD Grade B (Manager — Direct Recruitment)?
25 to 32 years (minimum 25, maximum 32 for General) as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. 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.
Do I need to be an Indian citizen to apply for NABARD Grade B (Manager — Direct Recruitment)?
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.
Are there attempt limits or extra requirements for NABARD Grade B (Manager — Direct Recruitment)?
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.
Where should I confirm my NABARD Grade B (Manager — Direct Recruitment) eligibility?
Always check against the official National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) notification — eligibility rules can change from one cycle to the next. The official links are at the bottom of this page.
Official sources
Every figure on this page traces back to the official notification. Rules change from cycle to cycle — confirm before you apply.
NABARD — Career Notices (official notification page) · NABARD — Official Website (about, schemes, annual report) · IBPS Online Application Portal (NABARD applications routed via IBPS) · Reserve Bank of India — DBIE database for ESI/ARD/Finance data · Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare — schemes and statistics
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