NABARD Grade A Eligibility and Age Limit
Last updated: 2026-11-12 · MockMentor
These rules are from NABARD's 2025 advertisement for Assistant Manager in Grade A (Advertisement No. 05/Grade A/2025-26). Check the next advertisement when it comes out, because the date age is counted on changes every year.
NABARD Grade A eligibility at a glance
| Rule | RDBS (General discipline), 2025 |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 to 30 years as on 1 November 2025 |
| Education | Graduation in any subject with 60%, or post-graduation / MBA / PGDM with 55%, or CA / CS / CMA, or a PhD |
| Relaxed marks | 55% in graduation or 50% in post-graduation for SC, ST and PwBD |
| Fee | ₹850 for General, OBC and EWS; ₹150 for SC, ST and PwBD (plus GST) |
Age limit
You must be between 21 and 30 years old on the cut-off date. In 2025 that date was 1 November 2025, so candidates born between 2 November 1995 and 1 November 2004 (both days included) could apply.
| Category | Relaxation in the upper age limit |
|---|---|
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years, where posts are reserved for them |
| Ex-servicemen | Up to 5 years, with conditions |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
The Protocol & Security Service post has different rules: age 25 to 40 with no relaxation, and at least ten years of commissioned service in the armed forces.
Educational qualification
For the General discipline in RDBS, you need one of these:
- a bachelor's degree in any subject with at least 60% (55% for SC, ST and PwBD)
- a post-graduate degree, MBA or PGDM with at least 55% (50% for SC, ST and PwBD)
- CA, CS or CMA (ICWA)
- a PhD from an institution recognised by the Government of India or UGC
Specialist disciplines, such as Chartered Accountant, Finance, Computer / IT, Agriculture Engineering, Fisheries, Civil Engineering or Economics, have their own degree requirements, listed in the advertisement.
Application fee (2025)
| Category | Application fee | Intimation charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil | ₹150 | ₹150 + GST |
| All others | ₹700 | ₹150 | ₹850 + GST |
The fee is not refunded.
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for NABARD Grade A?
For Assistant Manager (RDBS) it was 21 to 30 years as on 1 November 2025, with relaxations of 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates.
What percentage is required for NABARD Grade A?
For the General discipline you need 60% in graduation (55% for SC/ST/PwBD), or 55% in post-graduation, MBA or PGDM (50% for SC/ST/PwBD). CA, CS, CMA or a PhD also qualifies.
What is the NABARD Grade A application fee?
In 2025 it was ₹850 plus GST for General, OBC and EWS candidates, and ₹150 plus GST for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
Next steps
See the exam pattern, the salary and the 2025 cut-offs.
Source: NABARD Advertisement No. 05/Grade A/2025-26, on NABARD's career notices page.
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