Introduction:
The NABARD Grade A exam is conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development to recruit candidates for the post of Assistant Manager in various disciplines. It is a highly competitive exam and candidates from different streams and disciplines are eligible to apply.

Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the NABARD Grade A exam, candidates need to fulfill certain criteria:

1. Educational Qualification:
- General Discipline: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PWBD candidates).
- Specialized Disciplines: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in the respective discipline or a postgraduate degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PWBD candidates).

2. Age Limit:
- The minimum age limit is 21 years and the maximum age limit is 30 years. Age relaxation is provided for reserved category candidates as per government norms.

Disciplines:
Candidates from various streams and disciplines can apply for the NABARD Grade A exam. The following are some of the disciplines for which candidates can apply:

1. General Discipline:
- Agriculture
- Economics
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Psychology
- Commerce
- Banking
- Finance
- Business Administration
- Management

2. Specialized Disciplines:
- Animal Husbandry
- Chartered Accountant
- Company Secretary
- Dairy Technology
- Environmental Engineering
- Food Processing
- Forestry
- Home Science
- Land Development (Soil Science) / Agriculture
- Minor Irrigation (Water Resources)
- Social Work
- Water Resource Development & Management
- Agriculture Engineering
- Fisheries
- Horticulture
- Information Technology
- Poultry Science
- Veterinary Science

Conclusion:
Candidates from any stream or discipline can apply for the NABARD Grade A exam as long as they fulfill the educational qualification criteria. It provides opportunities for candidates from diverse backgrounds to pursue a career in the banking sector and contribute to the development of agriculture and rural areas.