Qualification – Stream Wise
| Stream | Required Qualification | Min Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General (RDBS) | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline | 60% (50% SC/ST/PwD) |
| Agriculture | BSc/MSc Agriculture / Horticulture / Veterinary Science / Forestry / Animal Husbandry / Allied Agriculture sciences | 60% (50% SC/ST/PwD) |
| Legal | Bachelor of Laws (LLB); must be enrolled as Advocate | 60% |
| IT | BE/BTech (CS/IT/Electronics/Telecom) OR MCA from recognized university | 60% |
| Finance | CA (ICAI) / CMA (ICAI) / MBA Finance (minimum 2 years) | 60% in MBA; CA/CMA pass |
| Chartered Accountant | Qualified CA from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) | CA Final passed |
| Rajbhasha | Master's degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory subject at degree level, OR MA Hindi with Translation as a subject | 60% |
Age Limit
| Category | Min Age | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 21 | 30 |
| OBC (NCL) | 21 | 33 (+3) |
| SC / ST | 21 | 35 (+5) |
| PwD (General) | 21 | 40 (+10) |
| Internal NABARD Employees | 21 | 35 |
Important Notes
- Graduation percentage must be calculated on the basis of aggregate marks across all years/semesters – CGPA conversions use the formula prescribed in the notification
- Final year graduation students can apply provisionally (must produce certificate before joining)
- Proficiency in the local language of the state where applying may be tested at joining stage