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The NABARD Grade A notification is the official recruitment announcement released by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development on its website at nabard.org. It marks the beginning of the recruitment cycle and contains every critical detail a candidate needs: number and category-wise distribution of vacancies, complete eligibility criteria, examination schedule, application process, fee structure, and exam pattern. Every serious NABARD Grade A aspirant must read the official notification PDF in full before applying.
This page covers the NABARD Grade A 2025 notification details, expected 2026 notification schedule, historical patterns, and how to track official announcements.
For the complete exam overview, visit the NABARD Grade A main page.
| Topic Link | |
| NABARD Grade A Overview | NABARD Grade A Exam Guide |
| Eligibility Criteria | NABARD Grade A Eligibility Criteria |
| Application Process | NABARD Grade A Application Process |
| Exam Pattern | NABARD Grade A Exam Info |
| Result | NABARD Grade A Result |
| Cutoff | NABARD Grade A Cutoff |
Based on the historical pattern of NABARD Grade A recruitment, the 2026 notification is expected in July to August 2026. The examination is typically conducted annually, with the notification released in October to November, but the 2024 and 2025 cycles showed a shift toward mid-year releases.
| Event Expected Date (2026) | |
| Notification Release | July to August 2026 |
| Application Window Opens | Same day as notification |
| Application Window Closes | Approximately 20 to 25 days after opening |
| Phase 1 Exam | Approximately October to November 2026 |
| Phase 1 Result | Approximately 3 to 4 weeks after Phase 1 exam |
| Phase 2 Exam | Approximately January to February 2027 |
| Phase 2 Result | Approximately 6 to 8 weeks after Phase 2 exam |
| Interview | Approximately March to April 2027 |
| Final Result | Approximately May to June 2027 |
All dates are indicative. NABARD announces the exact schedule through the official notification on nabard.org.
The NABARD Grade A 2025 notification was released on 8 November 2025. This was the most recent completed recruitment cycle.
| Event Date | |
| Notification Released | 8 November 2025 |
| Application Window Opens | 8 November 2025 |
| Application Window Closes | 30 November 2025 |
| Phase 1 Exam | 20 December 2025 |
| Phase 1 Result | 27 December 2025 |
| Phase 2 Exam | 25 January 2026 |
| Phase 2 Admit Card Release | 19 January 2026 |
| Phase 2 Result | Expected February to March 2026 |
| Interview | Expected March to April 2026 |
| Final Result | Expected April to May 2026 |
The 2025 notification announced 91 total vacancies across all streams and categories, the highest vacancy count in recent NABARD Grade A cycles.
Stream-wise Vacancy Distribution (2025):
| Stream Total Vacancies | |
| RDBS (General) | 69 |
| Agriculture | 6 |
| Finance | 3 |
| Information Technology | 4 |
| Human Resources Management | 2 |
| Rajbhasha | 3 |
| Legal | 3 |
| Engineering | 1 |
| Protocol and Security Service | To be announced separately |
| Total | 91 |
Category-wise Distribution (RDBS General, 2025):
| Category Vacancies | |
| Unreserved (UR) | 27 |
| OBC (NCL) | 18 |
| EWS | 7 |
| SC | 11 |
| ST | 6 |
| Total (RDBS General) | 69 |
Horizontal reservation for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) was applicable within the above verticals as per government norms.
The 2024 notification was released in September 2024 for 102 vacancies in an exceptional cycle that included both officer grades.
| Event Date | |
| Notification Released | September 2024 |
| Phase 1 Exam | October to November 2024 |
| Phase 2 Exam | December 2024 to January 2025 |
| Interview | February to March 2025 |
| Final Result | April to May 2025 |
The official notification PDF released on nabard.org is typically 30 to 50 pages and covers:
| Section Content | |
| Introduction | About NABARD, purpose of recruitment, number of posts |
| Vacancies | Stream-wise and category-wise vacancy table |
| Age Limit | Minimum and maximum age; cut-off date; category-wise relaxation |
| Educational Qualifications | Stream-wise minimum qualification and marks |
| Application Fee | Category-wise fee; payment modes |
| Scheme of Selection | Three-phase process; marks structure |
| Exam Pattern | Phase 1 sections; Phase 2 papers; Phase 3 details |
| Syllabus | Official Phase 1 and Phase 2 syllabus for all sections |
| Application Procedure | Step-by-step guide to apply online |
| General Instructions | Centre selection; document verification; offer of appointment |
| Reservation Policy | SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD reservation details; carry forward rules |
| Proforma for Documents | Forms and declarations to download and fill |
Reading the full notification PDF before applying is essential. Changes in eligibility conditions, exam pattern, or marks allocation between recruitment cycles are specified in the notification and may differ from information on unofficial sources.
When the notification is released:
The notification PDF should be downloaded and read before filling the online application. The online application form references conditions from the notification, and entering incorrect information (wrong category, wrong qualification) leads to rejection.
The NABARD Grade A recruitment cycle has been annual in most recent years:
| Notification Year Approximate Total Vacancies Notification Month | ||
| 2026 | To be announced | Expected July to August 2026 |
| 2025 | 91 | November 2025 |
| 2024 | 102 | September 2024 |
| 2023 | 100 | October 2023 |
| 2022 | 170 | March 2022 |
| 2021 | 155 | April 2021 |
| 2020 | 26 | November 2020 |
| 2019 | 91 | August 2019 |
The 2022 cycle (170 vacancies) was exceptionally high due to backlog clearance. The typical NABARD Grade A vacancy count in recent years has been 91 to 102.
| Event Date | |
| Phase 1 Notification | 8 November 2025 |
| Application Opens | 8 November 2025 |
| Application Closes | 30 November 2025 |
| Admit Card Release (Phase 1) | 15 December 2025 |
| Phase 1 Exam | 20 December 2025 |
| Phase 1 Result | 27 December 2025 |
| Event Date | |
| Phase 2 Call Letter | 19 January 2026 |
| Phase 2 Exam | 25 January 2026 |
| Phase 2 Result | Expected February to March 2026 |
| Event Expected Date | |
| Interview Call Letter | March 2026 |
| Psychometric Test + Interview | March to April 2026 |
| Final Merit List | April to May 2026 |
| Joining | June to July 2026 |
The 2025 notification maintained the same exam pattern (Phase 1 with merit/qualifying split, Phase 2 with 250 marks, Interview with 50 marks) as the 2024 cycle. The key difference was the vacancy count: 91 in 2025 vs 102 in 2024.
Application fee remained unchanged at Rs. 800 (General/OBC/EWS) and Rs. 150 (SC/ST/PwBD) across both cycles.
The 2022 notification introduced significant changes including the Decision Making section in Phase 1, the formal merit/qualifying split, the increase in interview marks from 25 to 50, and the Phase 2 Paper 2 restructuring to include both objective and descriptive components. These changes have been retained in all subsequent notifications.
NABARD releases separate admit cards for Phase 1 and Phase 2. Phase 2 call letters also serve as admit cards for shortlisted candidates.
NABARD does not maintain a fixed annual release date for the Grade A notification. The most reliable ways to stay updated:
1. Bookmark nabard.org/Career Notices: Check the Career Notices page at least once a week. NABARD publishes all recruitment notifications here.
2. Enable NABARD SMS alerts: Register on nabard.org for SMS job alerts (available in the Careers section).
3. Monitor nabard.org/Annual Report section: NABARD often indicates future recruitment plans in the Annual General Meeting materials and HR reports.
4. Follow NABARD's official social media: NABARD maintains official channels on Twitter and LinkedIn where important announcements are shared.
5. Monitor the Aspirant Mitraa notification page: Visit the NABARD Grade A Notification page for aggregated updates.
When the NABARD Grade A 2026 notification is released, the following action sequence is recommended:
Day 1 to 2:
Day 3 to 5:
Day 6 to 10:
Day 11 to 15 (within application window):
After Application Closes:
When is the NABARD Grade A 2026 notification expected? Based on the historical pattern, the NABARD Grade A 2026 notification is expected between July and August 2026. The 2025 notification was released in November 2025, and the 2024 notification was released in September 2024. There is no fixed calendar date.
Is the NABARD Grade A exam conducted every year? NABARD has conducted the Grade A recruitment in most recent years but has occasionally skipped cycles or combined vacancies across two years. The 2022 cycle had a higher vacancy count due to backlog from 2020 to 2021 when the recruitment was deferred due to COVID-19.
Does the notification cover all streams in one document? Yes. The NABARD Grade A notification covers all streams (RDBS General, Agriculture, Finance, IT, HR, Rajbhasha, Legal, Engineering) in a single notification document.
Where is the official NABARD Grade A notification published? The official notification is published exclusively on nabard.org under the Careers or Career Notices section. NABARD also publishes employment notices in national newspapers, but the online notification on nabard.org is the authoritative source.
Is there a separate notification for specialist streams? No. All streams are covered under a single NABARD Grade A recruitment notification.
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