Fee Exemption for Reserved Category Candidates in NABARD Grade B Exam


In India, various competitive exams are conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for recruitment of Grade B officers. These exams have certain provisions for fee exemption for candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC/ST/PWD.


Candidates from reserved categories are provided with a fee exemption for the NABARD Grade B Exam. This exemption is applicable to both the application fee and the examination fee. The details of the fee exemption provisions are as follows:


- SC/ST candidates are exempted from paying the application fee and the examination fee for the NABARD Grade B Exam.
- They can apply for the exam without any fee payment and are not required to make any payment at any stage of the recruitment process.


- PWD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates are also eligible for fee exemption in the NABARD Grade B Exam.
- They are exempted from paying the application fee and the examination fee.
- Similar to SC/ST candidates, PWD candidates can apply for the exam without any fee payment.


To avail the fee exemption for reserved category candidates in the NABARD Grade B Exam, candidates are required to fulfill certain eligibility criteria. These criteria include:

- The candidate must belong to the SC/ST/PWD category as per the government guidelines.
- They should possess the necessary educational qualifications and meet the age criteria specified for the Grade B officer post.


To apply for the NABARD Grade B Exam and avail the fee exemption, candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps:

1. Visit the official website of NABARD and navigate to the recruitment section.
2. Read the official notification and instructions carefully.
3. Fill in the application form with accurate details.
4. Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature as per the specified format.
5. Submit the application form.
6. Verify the details entered and take a printout of the application form for future reference.


Reserved category candidates, including SC/ST and PWD candidates, are provided with a fee exemption in the NABARD Grade B Exam. They can apply for the exam without paying any application or examination fee. However, it is important for candidates to meet the eligibility criteria specified by NABARD to avail the fee exemption.