Can candidates with a diploma or certification course apply for the NABARD Grade B Exam?

Yes, candidates with a diploma or certification course can apply for the NABARD Grade B Exam. NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) conducts Grade B Exam to recruit officers in the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS). The eligibility criteria for the Grade B Exam is as follows:

1. Education Qualification:
Candidates must have a minimum of 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PWBD) in their Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution. There is no specific requirement for the specialization of the degree. Therefore, candidates with a diploma or certification course can also apply as long as they meet the minimum percentage criteria.

2. Age Limit:
The minimum age limit for the Grade B Exam is 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years. Age relaxation is provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms.

3. Work Experience:
Unlike some other competitive exams, the NABARD Grade B Exam does not have any specific requirement for work experience. Therefore, candidates with a diploma or certification course can apply without any prior work experience.

4. Selection Process:
The selection process for the NABARD Grade B Exam consists of three stages:

a. Preliminary Exam: This is an objective type exam consisting of multiple-choice questions. Candidates need to qualify in this stage to proceed to the next stage.

b. Main Exam: This stage consists of both objective and descriptive type questions. Candidates who clear the main exam are shortlisted for the interview round.

c. Interview: The interview round assesses the candidate's personality, communication skills, and knowledge. The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in the main exam and interview.

Conclusion:
Candidates with a diploma or certification course are eligible to apply for the NABARD Grade B Exam as long as they meet the minimum percentage criteria in their Bachelor's degree. The selection process consists of a preliminary exam, main exam, and interview. It is important for candidates to carefully go through the official notification and understand all the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.