Candidates with work experience can apply for the NABARD Grade A Exam.

Yes, candidates with work experience are eligible to apply for the NABARD Grade A Exam. However, there are certain criteria and requirements that need to be fulfilled in order to be considered eligible for the exam.

Duration and type of work experience required:

1. Duration: According to the official notification released by NABARD, candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of work experience in relevant fields to be eligible for the exam. The experience should be as of the closing date of the application.

2. Type of experience: The work experience should be in the following fields:

- Banking
- Finance
- Agriculture and allied activities
- Rural development
- Social work
- Developmental agencies
- Chartered Accountant
- Company Secretary
- Cost Accountant

Other eligibility criteria:

Apart from the work experience, candidates should also fulfill the other eligibility criteria set by NABARD. These criteria include:

- Educational qualification: Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree in relevant disciplines from a recognized university.
- Age limit: The age limit for the NABARD Grade A Exam is between 21 and 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per government rules.
- Nationality: Candidates should be Indian citizens or hold citizenship of Nepal/Bhutan/Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962/Person of Indian Origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
- Other requirements: Candidates should also meet the physical fitness criteria as specified by NABARD.

Conclusion:

Candidates with a minimum of 3 years of work experience in relevant fields are eligible to apply for the NABARD Grade A Exam. The work experience should be in areas such as banking, finance, agriculture, rural development, social work, etc. In addition to work experience, candidates should also fulfill the educational qualification, age limit, and nationality criteria set by NABARD.