NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply for NABARD Development Assistant/ Development Assistant (Hindi) Vacancy 2026 Online Form. NABARD Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on the official website, www.nabard.org. Candidates interested in applying for 162 vacancies under NABARD, should read the full details provided in this article. Candidates who are eligible and interested will apply for the NABARD Development Assistant/ Development Assistant (Hindi) Recruitment 2026 from 17 / 01/ 2026 to 03/ 02 / 2026 by visiting the official website i.e. nabard.org
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment Notification 2026 Pdf
Are you also waiting for for NABARD Development Assistant/ Development Assistant (Hindi) Recruitment 2026 Notification? If yes, then now you can apply your form. Because today the NABARD has released the notification for the Development Assistant Post. For more news and updates recruitment, read the section given below. This is a big opportunity for candidates who are seeking Job in Bank of NABARD. Because the Recruitment notification is released for waiting candidates. Also, on this page, check the complete details of NABARD Development Assistant, like the starting date of the application form, eligibility details, Fee & Pay Scale, etc.
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment Overview
| Organization | NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Development Assistant/ Development Assistant (Hindi) |
| Total Post | 162 Posts |
| Salary | Starting basic pay of Rs.23,100/- per month |
| Advt. No. | 08 /DA/2025-26 |
| Apply Last Date | 03/02/2026 |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | @www.nabard.org |
Important Dates
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Start Date | 17 January 2026 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 03 February 2026 |
| Phase-I (Preliminary) – Online Examination | 21 February 2026 |
| Phase-II (Main) – Online Examination | 12 April 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | Rs.550/- |
| SC / ST / PWD/PH | Rs.100/- |
| Payment Mode | Online |
Age Limit as on 01/01/2026
| Criteria | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 35 Years |
| Age Relaxation applicable as per Rules. |
- Candidates born not earlier than 02 January 1991 and not later than 01
- January 2005 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Sr. No. | Regional Offices | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman and Nicobar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Assam | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Bihar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Goa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Gujarat | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 8 | Haryana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Jammu & Kashmir | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Jharkhand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Karnataka | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | Kerala | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Ladakh | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | Maharashtra | 48 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Manipur | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Meghalaya | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | New Delhi | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | Odisha | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | Punjab | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | Rajasthan | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Uttar Pradesh | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 25 | West Bengal | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 159 | 78 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 17 |
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Development Assistant
i) Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates) in aggregate or possess equivalent qualification from a recognised University / Institution incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or any other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as University under Section-3 of UGC Act, 1956.
ii) Knowledge of word processing on PC.
Development Assistant (Hindi)
i) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University in English/Hindi medium with Hindi and English as a compulsory or elective subject with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS candidates) in the aggregate OR Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS candidates) in the aggregate Candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa.
ii) Knowledge of word processing on PC.
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
Development Assistant
I – Preliminary Examination (Online)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests (Objective) | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration (minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 |
| 2 | Test of Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 |
| 3 | Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 |
II – Main Examination (Online)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration (minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| 3 | General Awareness (with special reference to agriculture, rural development and banking) | 50 | 50 | 25 |
| 4 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 |
| 5 | Test of English Language (Descriptive) (Essay, Precis writing, Report / Letter Writing) | 03 | 50 | 30 |
| Total | 200 | 135 |
Development Assistant (Hindi):
I – Preliminary Examination (Online)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests (Objective) | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration (minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 |
| 2 | Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English) | 30 | 30 | 20 |
| 3 | Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 |
II – Main Examination (Online)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration (minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Test of Reasoning | 20 | 20 | 25 |
| 2 | Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English) | 50 | 50 | 35 |
| 3 | General Awareness (with special reference to agriculture, rural development and banking) | 40 | 40 | 25 |
| 4 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 |
| 5 | Test of English Language (Descriptive) (Essay, Precis writing, Report / Letter Writing) | 03 | 50 | 30 |
| Total | 200 | 135 |
III. Language Proficiency Test for both posts
Those who qualify for selection and have passed the 10th or 12th standard with the declared language as one of the subjects will not be subjected to Language Proficiency Test, however they have to submit valid proof for the same (i.e. marksheet for class 10th /12th with the specified Language as Subject. In case of others (qualified for selection), the language proficiency test will be conducted after the declaration of result of Main examination at the Regional Office of concerned State. The language proficiency test will be conducted in the official language of the State concerned. Candidates not found to be proficient in official language would be disqualified, i.e. candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be offered appointment.
Scheme of Examination
i. The preliminary and main online tests except English/Hindi language, will be available bilingually, i.e. in English and Hindi. ii.
The Preliminary Examination is only qualifying in nature and is meant to serve as a screening test. Only those candidates who score sufficiently high in both, individual tests & in aggregate, shall be shortlisted for Main Examination in the calling ratio of maximum 1:25 based on the cut off arrived on performance of Page 16 of 44 the candidates in the examination. Similarly, only such candidates who score the minimum cut off marks (in the individual tests & total score) or above in the Main Examination will be shortlisted for selection. iii.
There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests in both the phases. 1/4th mark will be deducted as penalty for each wrong answer.
iv. Other detailed information regarding the examination will be given in an Information Hand-out, which will be made available to the candidates for downloading along with the call letter for examination from NABARD’s website. v. Roll numbers of the candidates successful in Online Examination will be made available on the Bank’s website.
vi. If the examination is held in more than one session, the scores across various sessions will be equated following IBPS’ standard practice to adjust for slight differences in difficulty level of different test batteries used across sessions. The ‘corrected scores’ obtained by each of the candidates in different sessions (if held) will be normalized using equipercentile method.
vii. Final selection will be on the basis of candidate’s performance in the online Main examination in the order of merit and biometric verification. The decision of the Bank in this regard will be final. Final Select list of the candidates who have provisionally qualified for selection will be made available on the Bank’s website. Appointment is subject to Verification of eligibility for the post and information furnished in the online application.
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Prelims Exam
- Mains Exam
- DV & Medical
How to Apply NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Eligible applicants are required to apply online through website www.nabard.org. No other means/ mode of application will be accepted.
- The application form should be filled in English only. Option for the use of Hindi language will be available for the Online/Main Examination/ Interview. Detailed Guideline / Procedure for
- a. Application Registration
- b. Payment of Application Fee
- c. Photograph & Signature Scan and Upload Candidates can apply online only from 17 January 2026 to 03 February 2026 and no other mode of application will be accepted.
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| APPLY LINK | Click Here |
| OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION | Click Here |
| OFFICIAL WEBSITE | Click Here |
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