NABARD Grade A 2026 applications are submitted at nabard.org/english/career.aspx or through IBPS's online application portal (NABARD uses IBPS for the application process in most cycles). The window typically stays open for 21 days after notification release (typically January–February for exam).
Step-by-Step Application
- Step 1 – New Registration: Visit nabard.org/career or the IBPS portal link provided in the notification → Click 'Apply Online' for NABARD Grade A 2026 → New Registration → Name, DOB, Email, Mobile → Note Registration Number and Password.
- Step 2 – Fill Application Form: Login → Personal details → Educational qualification (enter graduation percentage carefully – 60% mandatory) → Select stream (General/Agriculture/Legal/IT/Finance/CA/Rajbhasha) → State preference.
- Step 3 – Upload Documents: Photograph (20–50 KB, JPG), Signature (10–20 KB, JPG), Left Thumb Impression (20–50 KB, JPG), Handwritten Declaration as per specifications.
- Step 4 – Fee Payment: General/OBC/EWS: ₹800; SC/ST/PwD: ₹150; via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Step 5 – Final Submission: Review all entries, especially stream selection and graduation percentage → Submit → Download confirmation page.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹150 |
Documents Ready for Phase II / Interview
- Graduation certificate / provisional certificate with aggregate percentage clearly stated
- Specialist qualification proof (BSc Agriculture, LLB, BTech, CA certificate)
- Category certificate (OBC NCL / SC / ST / EWS / PwD)
- Aadhaar / PAN for identity verification