NABARD Grade B eligibility is stricter than Grade A due to mandatory work experience requirements. The experience must be as an officer/professional in a banking, research, finance, or technology role.
Stream-Wise Qualification & Experience
| Stream | Qualification | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|
| Development Banking Service (DBS) | Bachelor's Degree (any) with 60% marks | 5 years as Officer in Bank/Financial Institution/NBFC |
| Finance | CA (ICAI) / CMA / MBA Finance (60%) | 3 years post-qualification in Finance/Accounts/Audit |
| IT | BE/BTech (CS/IT/Electronics) or MCA (60%) | 3 years in software development, IT systems, or banking technology |
| Research | Post-Graduate in Economics/Statistics/Agri-Economics (60%) or PhD | 2 years in relevant research; PhD holders may have relaxed experience |
Age Limit
| Category | Min Age | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 25 | 35 |
| OBC (NCL) | 25 | 38 (+3) |
| SC / ST | 25 | 40 (+5) |
| PwD (General) | 25 | 45 (+10) |
| Internal NABARD Employees | 25 | 40 |
Important Eligibility Notes
- Experience must be in a permanent or confirmed capacity – probationary or training experience may or may not count (verify with notification)
- Part-time, contractual, or consultant experience is typically not considered
- Experience certificates from current/previous employer must show designation, dates, and nature of work