About the Organisation

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is an apex development financial institution, wholly owned by the Government of India. It is responsible for facilitating credit flow for agriculture, small-scale industries, cottage and village industries, and rural crafts, contributing to the overall development of rural India. NABARD operates as an equal opportunity employer and plays a key role in strengthening the institutional credit structure for rural development.

About the Post / Opportunity

NABARD invites applications from eligible Indian citizens for the post of **Assistant Manager (Legal)** in Grade ‘A’. This recruitment is part of NABARD’s initiative to strengthen its Legal Service and support the organization’s legal and regulatory framework. Candidates can apply only through the official website (www.nabard.org) between **8 November 2025 and 30 November 2025**.

Number of Vacancies

Total Vacancies – 2 Posts
Category-wise distribution will be as per Government of India norms. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWBD candidates will apply as per rules.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Handling legal references received from various departments and regional offices concerning statutory interpretation, including the NABARD Act, RBI Act, Banking Regulation Act, and Companies Act.
• Drafting pleadings, preparing briefs, and providing instructions to counsel in connection with litigation involving the Bank.
• Representing NABARD before Conciliation Officers, Labour Courts, Tribunals, and other judicial authorities.
• Providing legal opinions on contracts, compliance matters, and banking laws.
• Any other duties assigned by the Bank related to legal affairs.

Eligibility

Educational Qualification (as on 01 November 2025):
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law recognized by UGC and the Bar Council of India for enrolment as an Advocate, with at least  60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWBD) in aggregate.
• OR Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M) with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PWBD).

Experience:
Practicing Advocates must provide: (i) a copy of their Bar Council Registration Certificate, and (ii) a certificate from the Bar Association or Presiding Officer of a Court confirming the period of practice.
 

Age Limit (as on 01 November 2025):
Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years (i.e., candidates must have been born not earlier than 02 November 1995 and not later than 01 November 2004).
Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD as per Government of India norms.

Selection Procedure

The selection process for Assistant Manager (Legal) in Grade ‘A’ will consist of the following stages:

1. Phase I – Preliminary Examination (Online Objective Test)
2. Phase II – Main Examination (Descriptive and Objective Legal Paper)
3. Phase III – Psychometric Test (Mandatory)
4. Phase IV – Interview (50 marks)

The final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in Phase II (Main Examination) and Interview combined.

Salary / Perks

• Pay Scale: ₹44,500 – 89,150 (starting basic pay ₹44,500 per month).
• Approximate gross monthly emoluments: ₹1,00,000/-.
• Benefits include Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Medical Facility, Leave Travel Concession, and coverage under the New Pension Scheme (NPS).

How to Apply

Candidates should apply online only through the NABARD website (www.nabard.org) between 8 November 2025 and 30 November 2025. Applications submitted by any other mode will not be accepted. Applicants must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria before submission.

Application Fee

• SC/ST/PWBD: ₹150 (intimation charges only)
• All others: ₹850 (including application fee and intimation charges)
• NABARD staff candidates: reimbursable upon verification

Important Dates

• Online Application and Fee Payment: 8 November 2025 – 30 November 2025
• Preliminary Examination: 20 December 2025
• Main Examination: 25 January 2026
• Interview: Dates to be announced later

Location

Posting will be across NABARD’s regional and head office locations in India. Candidates are liable to be transferred anywhere in India as per the requirements of the Bank.

Link / Reference

Official Notification: Advertisement No. 05/Grade A/2025–26 (NABARD) – Legal Service Recruitment.
Click here to ccess the official notification.