Overview
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Office Attendant, aiming to fill 108 vacancies under Group ‘C’ posts. This report synthesizes key details regarding the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, and application procedure based on recent web sources.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: October 2, 2024.
- Application End Date: October 21, 2024.
- Exam Date: November 21, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as of October 1, 2024. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
- Educational Qualification: Applicants must have passed the 10th Standard (S.S.C./Matriculation) from a recognized board.
- Residency Requirement: Applicants must have the domicile of the State/UT coming under the concerned NABARD Regional Office.
Application Process
- Mode of Application: Online applications are to be submitted through the official NABARD website.
- Application Fee:
- General, OBC, and EWS categories: Rs 500.
- SC, ST, and PH categories: Rs 50.
Selection Process
The selection process for the NABARD Office Attendant post includes several stages:
- Preliminary Online Examination: This is a qualifying exam and will be conducted bilingually in English and Hindi, except for the language section. There will be a penalty for wrong answers, with 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Main Examination: The final selection will be based on the performance in this exam and the Language Proficiency Test.
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT): This test will be conducted in the official language of the State concerned.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Candidates will undergo document verification and a medical exam as part of the final selection process.
Exam Pattern
The online test will cover the following subjects:
- English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks.
- Reasoning: 30 questions, 30 marks.
- General Awareness: 30 questions, 30 marks.
- Numerical Ability: 30 questions, 30 marks.
- Total: 120 questions, 120 marks.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive a monthly gross salary of INR 35,000.
How to Apply
- Visit the official NABARD website: www.nabard.org.
- Go to the “Careers Notice” tab on the homepage.
- Click on the “Office Attendant” application link.
- You have to first register and fill the application form.
- Upload documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form.
- Print a copy for further use.
Official Notification PDF
To Apply Online Direck link Provided for aspirants
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying. This recruitment offers a promising opportunity for individuals seeking a career in the banking sector with NABARD.