NABARD Grade A Salary: Pay Scale, Gross Pay and Perks
Last updated: 2026-11-12 · MockMentor
A new NABARD Assistant Manager in Grade A starts on a basic pay of ₹44,500 a month. With allowances, NABARD puts the starting gross pay at about ₹1,00,000 a month. Both figures are from NABARD's 2025 advertisement.
NABARD Grade A salary at a glance
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Starting basic pay | ₹44,500 a month |
| Pay scale | ₹44,500 to ₹89,150 over 17 years |
| Starting gross pay | About ₹1,00,000 a month |
| Allowances | Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Grade Allowance |
| Pension | National Pension System (NPS), plus gratuity and group term insurance |
Pay scale explained
₹44,500 – 2,500 (4) – 54,500 – 2,850 (7) – 74,450 – EB – 2,850 (4) – 85,850 – 3,300 (1) – 89,150 (17 years)
- Basic pay starts at ₹44,500 and rises by ₹2,500 a year for 4 years, to ₹54,500.
- It then rises by ₹2,850 a year for 7 years, to ₹74,450.
- After an efficiency bar (EB), a performance check, it rises by ₹2,850 for 4 more years to ₹85,850.
- A final increment of ₹3,300 takes it to ₹89,150.
Perks and benefits
- NABARD accommodation, where available
- Reimbursement for running a vehicle for official use, newspapers, internet and telephone
- A book grant and an allowance for furnishing your home
- Free dispensary facility and reimbursement of medical expenses
- An interest-free festival advance and Leave Travel Concession
- Loans at concessional rates for a house, car, children's education, consumer goods and a personal computer
NABARD Grade A vs RBI Grade B pay
| NABARD Grade A | RBI Grade B | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting basic pay | ₹44,500 | ₹78,450 |
| Starting gross pay | About ₹1,00,000 | About ₹1,54,936 (without HRA) |
| Post | Assistant Manager | Manager |
RBI Grade B pays more because it is a more senior post. Many aspirants prepare for both, since ESI and descriptive writing are common. See the RBI Grade B salary.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary of a NABARD Grade A officer?
The starting basic pay is ₹44,500 a month, and NABARD puts the initial gross pay at about ₹1,00,000 a month, according to its 2025 advertisement.
What is the NABARD Grade A pay scale?
₹44,500 – 2,500 (4) – 54,500 – 2,850 (7) – 74,450 – EB – 2,850 (4) – 85,850 – 3,300 (1) – 89,150, over 17 years.
Do NABARD Grade A officers get a pension?
They are covered by the National Pension System (NPS), along with gratuity and group term insurance.
Is NABARD Grade A salary higher than RBI Grade B?
No. RBI Grade B starts at a basic pay of ₹78,450, compared with ₹44,500 in NABARD Grade A, because RBI Grade B is a more senior post.
Next steps
Check your eligibility and the exam pattern.
Source: NABARD Advertisement No. 05/Grade A/2025-26, on NABARD's career notices page.
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