NABARD Grade A & B Recruitment 2019 | FAQs & Apply Online

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NABARD Recruitment 2019: FAQs & Apply Online

NABARD has released the official notification for the post of Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ & Manager in Grade ‘B’ in the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS). NABARD is an all India Apex Organization, wholly owned by Government of India and is equal opportunity employer. This is a great opportunity for all the candidates who want to contribute in the rural development of our economy with a permanent government job.

But before applying, you must check out the eligibility criteria, important dates, examination pattern and other important details. Here are the answers to all the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about NABARD Manager & Assistant Manager 2019 Recruitment.

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☛ What are the posts available on this recruitment project?

There are 2 posts in NABARD recruitment 2019:

Assistant Manager in Grade 'A'
Manager in Grade 'B' (General)

The post of Assistant Manager in grade 'A' is bifurcated into various disciplines:

☛ When will be the exam conducted?

For Assistant Manager grade 'A', the tentative date of phase I (prelims) is 16 June 2019.

For Manager grade 'B', the tentative date of phase I (prelims) is 15/16 June 2019.

The date of Main Exam for both the posts would be announced separately. Keep up with bankersadda.com.

☛ How many vacancies are there?

There are total of 83 posts in NABARD recruitment 2019.

No. of vacancies of Assistant Manager (grade 'A') - 89
No. of vacancies of Manager (grade 'B') - 04

☛ When will the registration start?

Registration will begin from 10th May 2019.

☛ What is the last date to apply for this post?

The last date to apply for this post is 26th May 2019.

☛ What is the selection procedure of NABARD exam 2019?

The selection for both the posts of NABARD 2019 will be done through a three-tiered process:

Phase I - Preliminary Examination (Objective)

Phase II - Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)

Phase III - Interview

☛ Will the exam be conducted online or offline (OMR Based)?

Common Written Exam for NABARD Grade 'A' & Grade 'B' will be conducted online (Both phase-I & phase-II).

☛ What is the age criteria to apply for NABARD exam?

Assistant Manager Grade 'A':

Minimum Age: 21 years

Maximum Age: 30 years, as on 01.05.2019.

i.e. the candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-05-1989 and not later than 01-05-1998.

Manager Grade 'B':

Minimum Age: 21 years

Maximum Age: 35 years, as on 01.05.2019.

i.e. the candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-05-1984 and not later than 01-05-1998.

☛ What is the educational qualification required for both the posts in this recruitment process?

Assistant Manager Grade 'A'

Discipline	Educational Qualification
General	Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 45%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree with a minimum of 50% marks(SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 45%) in aggregate or Ph.D. OR Chartered Accountant /Cost Accountant / Company Secretary with Bachelor's degree OR Two year full time P.G. Diploma in Management / full time MBA degree from Institutions recognized by GOI / UGC with Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
Animal Husbandry /Dairy Technology	Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry / Dairy Technology from any recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks (ST/PWBD applicants - 45%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree in Veterinary Sciences / Animal Husbandry/Dairy Technology with a minimum of 50% marks (ST/PWBD applicants - 45%) in aggregate.
Economics / Agricultural Economics	Bachelor’s Degree with Economics/Agriculture Economics with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 45%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree in Economics/Agriculture Economics with a minimum of 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 45%) in aggregate from a recognized university. Candidates with Economics as one of the main subjects at all years/semesters of the course, will only be eligible.
Environment	Bachelor’s degree with Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering as a subject with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 45%) in aggregate or Post graduate degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 45%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution.
Food Processing	Bachelor’s degree / BE / B.Tech. in Food Processing /Food Technology with 50% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 45%) in aggregate or Post graduate degree in Food Processing /Food Technology with 50% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 45%)in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution.
Forestry	Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from a recognized University/Institution with 50% marks (ST/PWBD applicants - 45%) in aggregate or Post graduate degree in Forestry with 50% marks (ST/PWBD applicants - 45%)in aggregate.
Finance	BBA (Finance/Banking) / BMS (Finance/Banking) with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 45%) OR Two years full time P.G. Diploma in Management (Finance) / Full time MBA (Finance) degree from Institutions / Universities recognised by GoI /UGC OR Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants - 45%) OR Chartered Accountant with Bachelor's degree (The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before 01-05-2019)
Land Development – Soil Science	Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy) with 50% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 45%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy) with a minimum of 50% marks (SC/PWBD applicants - 45%) in aggregate from a recognised University / Institution.
Plantation and Horticulture	Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture from any recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks (PWBD applicants - 45%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree in Horticulture with a minimum of 50% marks (PWBD applicants - 45%) in aggregate.

Manager Grade 'B'

Manager (RDBS) - General	Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/ST/ PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate or Post Graduate degree with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate from a recognized university or Ph.D.

☛ What is the Application Fee?
Assistant Manager Grade 'A':
For SC/ ST/ PWBD - Rs.150/-
For all others - Rs.800/-

Manager Grade 'B'
For SC/ ST/ PWBD - Rs.150/-
For all others - Rs.900/-

☛ What is the Structure of the exam?

Assistant Manager Grade A RDBS
Phase I – Preliminary Examination (Online Exam)
Objective Type: MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) i) Test of Reasoning – 20 marks ii) English Language – 40 marks iii) Computer Knowledge –20 marks iv) General Awareness – 20 marks v) Quantitative Aptitude – 20 marks vi) Economic & Social Issues (with focus on Rural India) –40 marks vii) Agriculture & Rural Development (with focus on Rural India) - 40 marks Duration: 120 Minutes Composite Time - Total 200 marks
Phase II – Main Examination will be online and will be a mix of MCQ and descriptive pattern
Paper-I - General English: (Descriptive - online through key board) Duration: 1 ½ hrs – 100 Marks The analytical and drafting abilities of the candidate shall be assessed through this Descriptive Paper on General English comprising essay writing, comprehension, report writing, paragraph writing & letter writing. Paper–II (MCQ): i) For candidates applying for General Discipline - Economic & Social Issues and Agriculture & Rural Development (with focus on Rural India) ii) for all the other posts - Paper on related discipline Duration: 1 ½ hrs. – 100 Marks
Phase III – Interview
Applicants qualifying in the Phase-II Examination and securing sufficiently high rank in merit shall be short-listed for interview. Marks for Interview : 25 Marks

Manager in Grade ‘B’ (RDBS)
Phase I – Preliminary Examination (Online Exam)
Objective Type: MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) i) Test of Reasoning – 20 marks ii) English Language – 40 marks iii) Computer Knowledge –20 marks iv) General Awareness – 20 marks v) Quantitative Aptitude – 20 marks vi) Economic & Social Issues (with focus on Rural India) –40 marks vii) Agriculture & Rural Development (with focus on Rural India) - 40 marks Duration: 120 Minutes Composite Time - Total 200 marks
Phase II – Main Examination will be online and will be a mix of MCQ and descriptive pattern
Paper - I (Writing skills online through key board) General English: (Descriptive) Duration: 1 ½ hrs – 100 Mark The analytical and drafting ability of the candidate shall be assessed from the Descriptive English paper through essay writing, comprehension, report writing, paragraph writing & Letter writing. Paper–II (MCQ) Economic and Social Issues and Agri. and Rural Development (with focus on Rural India) for General Posts Duration: 1 ½ hrs. – 100 Mark Paper–III (MCQ) Development Economics, Statistics, Finance & Management Duration: 1 ½ hrs. – 100 Mark
Phase III – Interview
Applicants qualifying in the Phase-II Examination and securing sufficiently high rank in merit shall be short-listed for interview. Marks for Interview : 40 Marks