NABARD Grade A 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Stream-Wise Qualification & Age

NABARD Grade A 2026

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentGraduate (60% aggregate) hard

Qualification – Stream Wise

StreamRequired QualificationMin Marks
General (RDBS)Bachelor's Degree in any discipline60% (50% SC/ST/PwD)
AgricultureBSc/MSc Agriculture / Horticulture / Veterinary Science / Forestry / Animal Husbandry / Allied Agriculture sciences60% (50% SC/ST/PwD)
LegalBachelor of Laws (LLB); must be enrolled as Advocate60%
ITBE/BTech (CS/IT/Electronics/Telecom) OR MCA from recognized university60%
FinanceCA (ICAI) / CMA (ICAI) / MBA Finance (minimum 2 years)60% in MBA; CA/CMA pass
Chartered AccountantQualified CA from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)CA Final passed
RajbhashaMaster's degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory subject at degree level, OR MA Hindi with Translation as a subject60%

Age Limit

CategoryMin AgeMax Age
General / EWS2130
OBC (NCL)2133 (+3)
SC / ST2135 (+5)
PwD (General)2140 (+10)
Internal NABARD Employees2135

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Is 60% graduation strictly verified for NABARD Grade A?

Yes. 60% aggregate marks in graduation is a hard eligibility criterion. NABARD verifies this at the document verification stage. Candidates found below 60% (or 50% for SC/ST/PwD) after completing all exam stages are disqualified at DV.

Q.Can a PhD holder above the age of 30 apply for NABARD Grade A?

NABARD's standard age limit is 21–30 for General category. The notification sometimes provides age relaxation for PhD holders or for candidates with specific research experience – check the official 2026 notification for such relaxations.

Q.Can the same candidate apply for multiple streams in NABARD Grade A?

Generally, NABARD allows one application per stream per recruitment cycle. If you meet eligibility for multiple streams (e.g., General and Agriculture if you have an Agriculture degree with 60%), you may be able to apply for multiple streams subject to the specific notification instructions.

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