To be eligible for the NABARD Grade B Exam, candidates must fulfill the educational qualification criteria set by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The details of the educational qualification required are as follows:


- Candidates must be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan.
- Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India are also eligible.
- A 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 can also apply.


- Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent.
- The minimum aggregate marks required in the Bachelor's degree may vary from year to year and is decided by NABARD.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are eligible for relaxation in the minimum aggregate marks required.


- Candidates with a Master's degree in any discipline or a Ph.D. are also eligible to apply.
- Candidates with qualifications like CA/CS/ICWA are also eligible.
- Fluency in the local language of the state/region for which the candidate is applying is desirable.


- The age limit for the NABARD Grade B Exam is usually between 21 to 30 years.
- Age relaxation is provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms.

It is important for candidates to carefully read the official notification released by NABARD for the Grade B Exam to ensure they meet all the eligibility criteria. Meeting the educational qualification requirements is essential for candidates to be eligible to apply for the exam.