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The exact category-wise vacancy distribution for the 2025-26 recruitment cycle is Not Mentioned in Official Notification provided. However, based on the available information from the result announcement:

• Assistant Manager (Grade A) RDBS: Majority of the 170 vacancies.
• Assistant Manager (Grade A) Legal: Separate result announced for Legal discipline.
• Assistant Manager (Grade A) PSS: Separate result announced for Protocol & Security Service.

For the precise number of vacancies in each discipline and category (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS), candidates should refer to the original recruitment advertisement released by NABARD in June 2025.

The application window is closed. The fee details for the 2025-26 cycle were as follows (for reference):

• SC/ST/PWBD Candidates: ₹ 150/- (Intimation charges only)
• All Other Candidates: ₹ 800/- (Application fee + Intimation charges)

Payment Mode: The fee was payable only through online mode via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, UPI, etc.

Educational Qualification (as per recruitment notification):

• For RDBS:
  • Bachelor's Degree in any subject with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD - 55%)
  • OR Post Graduate degree with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD - 50%)
  • OR Chartered Accountant / MBA / CS with required percentage.
• For Legal: Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD - 55%) and enrolled as an Advocate with Bar Council.
• For PSS: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university. Officers with minimum 5 years commissioned service in Army/Navy/Air Force can also apply.

Nationality: Must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came over before 1st January 1962.

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years

Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• PWBD: 10 years (General), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST)
• Ex-Servicemen & Others: As per norms.

The selection for NABARD Grade A consists of three stages:

1. Phase I - Preliminary Examination (Online): Objective type test qualifying in nature. Marks are not considered for final merit. Result for this stage is declared.
2. Phase II - Main Examination (Online): Descriptive and Objective papers. This is the second stage for candidates who qualify the prelims.
3. Phase III - Interview: Candidates shortlisted from the mains exam will be called for an interview.

Final Selection: Based on the combined performance in Mains Exam and Interview. The weightage is usually 80% for Mains and 20% for Interview.

Phase I - Prelims Pattern:

Phase II - Mains Pattern (Expected):

• Paper 1 (Descriptive): General English (Essay, Précis, Comprehension) - 100 marks.
• Paper 2 (Objective): Discipline-specific paper (RDBS/Legal/PSS) - 100 marks.

Note: There is negative marking of 1/4th marks for each wrong answer in objective papers.

The detailed syllabus for the prelims exam includes:

• General English: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Error Detection, Sentence Completion, Para Jumbles.
• Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Number Series, Data Interpretation, Simplification, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Problems (Time & Work, Profit Loss, SI/CI).
• Computer Knowledge: Basics of Computers, Internet, MS Office, Networking, Security Tools.
• Economic & Social Issues: Indian Economy, Social Structure, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Sustainable Development.
• Agriculture & Rural Development: Agriculture in India, Rural Development Programs, Institutions, Resource Management, Technology in Agriculture.

Phase I Prelims Result (Current Status):

• The result is OFFICIALLY RELEASED on 14th January 2026.
• Separate result PDFs are published for RDBS, Legal, and PSS streams.
• Result PDF contains the Roll Numbers of shortlisted candidates for Phase II (Mains).
• Individual scorecards for prelims will be available on the portal later.

How to Check NABARD Grade A Prelims Result 2026:

1. Visit the official NABARD career website: www.nabard.org.
2. Go to 'Career Notices' or 'Results' section.
3. Click on the link: "Result of Phase-I (Preliminary) Online Examination for Assistant Manager (Grade A) - 2025" for RDBS/Legal/PSS.
4. Download the PDF file and search for your roll number using Ctrl+F.
5. If your roll number is present, you have qualified for Phase II (Mains).

Phase II Mains Admit Card & Exam:

Candidates who have cleared the prelims will be eligible to appear for the Phase II (Main Examination). The admit card for mains and the exam date will be announced separately on the official website. Candidates must regularly check the NABARD website for updates.

Expected Cutoff Marks: The cutoff marks for prelims vary each year based on difficulty level, vacancies, and number of candidates. The official cutoff will be published along with individual scorecards.

The application window was open in July-August 2025. The process is now closed for this cycle. The steps followed were:

1. Visit the official NABARD recruitment portal hosted by IBPS.
2. Click on 'New Registration' and fill in basic details to generate a provisional registration number and password.
3. Log in and complete the detailed application form with personal, educational, and professional details.
4. Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per specified format.
5. Pay the application fee online using the available payment modes.
6. Submit the form and take a printout of the final application form for future reference.

Candidates qualifying for the mains and interview must keep the following original documents along with self-attested copies ready:

• NABARD Grade A Online Application Form Printout
• Phase I & II Admit Cards
• Proof of Date of Birth (10th Certificate)
• All Educational Degree/Diploma Certificates & Mark Sheets
• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Income & Asset Certificate for EWS (if applicable)
• PWBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Experience Certificate(s) (if any)
• Photo Identity Proof (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Passport, etc.)
• Passport-sized photographs (same as uploaded)
• For Legal Post: Bar Council Enrollment Certificate.
• For PSS Post: Discharge Certificate (for ex-servicemen).

The post of Assistant Manager (Grade A) in NABARD is one of the most prestigious roles in the development banking sector in India. The job involves working on policy formulation, credit planning, monitoring, and evaluation of projects related to agriculture and rural development.

Key Benefits & Perks:

• Pay Scale: Selected candidates will be in the pay scale of ₹ 44,500 – 89,150/- (as per 7th Pay Commission). The initial monthly emolument is approximately ₹ 1,00,000/- (including allowances).
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Grade Allowance, Transport Allowance, etc.
• Other Perks: Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Medical Benefits for self and family, Telephone/Mobile Expenses, Newspaper Allowance, Briefcase Allowance, etc.
• Job Security: Permanent position with all benefits of a Public Sector Undertaking.
• Growth Opportunities: Clear promotion avenues to Grade B (Manager), Grade C, D, and up to Executive Director level.
• Work Profile: Challenging and impactful work in rural development, agriculture finance, and policy making at national and state levels.

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