Can candidates with a post-graduate degree apply for the NABARD Grade B Exam?

Yes, candidates with a post-graduate degree are eligible to apply for the NABARD Grade B Exam. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) conducts this exam to recruit officers in its Grade B cadre. The eligibility criteria for the NABARD Grade B Exam are as follows:

1. Educational Qualification:
Candidates should have a minimum of 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PWD) in their post-graduate degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institution. The degree should be in any of the following disciplines:

- Agriculture
- Agriculture Engineering
- Animal Husbandry
- Fisheries
- Forestry
- Horticulture
- Dairy Technology
- Veterinary Science
- Agricultural Marketing
- Agri-Business Management
- Food Technology
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Sciences
- Poultry Science
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Environmental Science
- Soil Science
- Water Resource Management
- Chartered Accountant
- Company Secretary
- Cost Accountant
- Law
- Economics
- Commerce
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer Applications
- Finance
- Management
- Rural Development
- Social Work
- Public Administration
- Mass Communication
- Journalism

2. Age Limit:
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of the specified date mentioned in the official notification. Age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government rules.

3. Nationality:
Candidates must be either:
- A citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal
- A subject of Bhutan
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India

4. Other Criteria:
Candidates need to fulfill certain criteria related to experience, the number of attempts, and medical fitness as specified in the official notification.

Candidates meeting the above eligibility criteria can apply for the NABARD Grade B Exam. The exam consists of three phases: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. Candidates who qualify all the stages will be selected for the Grade B officer position at NABARD.