NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 162 Posts
NABARD has released the Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 for 162 vacancies. Online applications are open from 17 January to 3 February 2026. Graduates aged 21–35 years can apply online. Check eligibility, salary, exam pattern, and selection process before applying.
Applications for this role have closed.
Last date to apply was Feb 3, 2026
Deadline: Feb 3, 2026 · Last date approaching
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Vacancy count, salary, fee, age limit, selection process, and qualification details are included below.
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- A) NABARD Development Assistant Notification 2026
- B) NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- C) NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
- D) NABARD Development Assistant Vacancy Details
- E) Eligibility Criteria for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
- F) NABARD Development Assistant Application Fee
- G) Salary Details
- H) Selection Process
- I) Important Links
A) NABARD Development Assistant Notification 2026
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the official notification for Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi) recruitment 2026.
A total of 162 vacancies are announced for Group ‘B’ clerical-level posts.
The online application window is from 17 January 2026 to 3 February 2026.
Selection will be through Prelims, Mains, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
This recruitment offers a stable career in the development banking sector with attractive salary and growth opportunities.
👉 Check eligibility and apply online before the last date.
B) NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Recruitment Name | NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi) |
| Total Vacancies | 162 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Age Limit | 21 to 35 years |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Basic Pay ₹23,100/-, Gross approx ₹46,500/- |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Language Proficiency Test |
C) NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 17 January 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 17 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 3 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 3 February 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 21 February 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Will be updated soon |
D) NABARD Development Assistant Vacancy Details
A total of 162 vacancies have been announced.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Development Assistant | 159 |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | 3 |
| Total | 162 |
(State-wise / category-wise breakup is available in the official notification.)
E) Eligibility Criteria for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
E1) Educational Qualification
| Post | Required Qualification | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Development Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (Pass for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen) | Knowledge of word processing on PC |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | Bachelor’s Degree in English/Hindi medium with Hindi & English as compulsory/elective subject with minimum 50% marks (Pass for reserved categories) | Must translate English ↔ Hindi, knowledge of word processing |
| Language Proficiency | Candidates must be proficient in the official language of the state applied for | Reading, writing, speaking required |
E2) Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
- Age Cut-off Date: As on 01 January 2026
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PWBD | 10 Years (GEN), 13 Years (OBC), 15 Years (SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service period + 3 years (Max 50 years) |
| Widows/Divorced Women (SC/ST) | 5 Years |
F) NABARD Development Assistant Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100/- |
| All Others | ₹550/- |
| Payment Mode | Online |
(Staff candidates fee is reimbursable as per notification conditions.)
G) Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive a starting Basic Pay of ₹23,100/- with allowances.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹20700(1)-1200(3)-24300-1440(4)-30060-1920(6)-41580-2080(2)-45740-2370(3)-52850-2850(1)-55700 |
| Gross Salary | Approx ₹46,500/- per month |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Medical, LTC, Loans, etc. |
| Probation Period | 6 months (extendable) |
H) Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination (Online)
- Mains Examination (Online)
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Prelims Exam Pattern (Development Assistant)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Mains Exam Pattern (Development Assistant)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 25 min |
| English Descriptive | 3 | 50 | 30 min |
| Total | 153 | 200 | 135 min |
➡️ Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer (objective tests).
I) Important Links
| Link Type | Status |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Notification link |
| Apply Online Link | Apply link |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
Applications for this role have closed.
Last date to apply was Feb 3, 2026
Deadline: Feb 3, 2026 · Last date approaching
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