Eligibility Criteria for NABARD Grade A

To apply for the NABARD Grade A exam, candidates need to fulfill certain eligibility criteria set by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The eligibility criteria are as follows:

1. Age Limit:
- The minimum age limit for candidates is 21 years.
- The maximum age limit for candidates is 30 years.
- Age relaxation is provided for certain categories as per government rules.

2. Educational Qualification:
- Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institute.
- For specific posts, such as General, Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Plantation and Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Food Processing, Forestry, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Development & Management, Social Work, Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, and Legal, candidates should have a specific educational background or professional qualification as mentioned in the notification.

3. Nationality:
- Candidates must be citizens of India.
- For certain posts, candidates belonging to Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee communities settled in India can also apply, subject to certain conditions mentioned in the notification.

4. Work Experience:
- For certain posts, candidates are required to have relevant work experience in the respective field.
- The minimum work experience required varies depending on the post and is mentioned in the notification.

5. Computer Knowledge:
- Candidates should have knowledge of computer operations and must be proficient in using computer applications.

6. Language Proficiency:
- Candidates should have proficiency in the official language of the state from which they are applying.

7. Number of Attempts:
- Candidates can attempt the NABARD Grade A exam a limited number of times, as mentioned in the notification.

It is important for candidates to carefully read the official notification released by NABARD for detailed eligibility criteria and any additional requirements specific to each post. Meeting the eligibility criteria is essential to ensure a candidate's application is considered for further selection processes.