NABARD Recruitment 2026: 162 Development Assistant Vacancies

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 162 Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) posts. This is a great opportunity for graduates looking to build a stable career in a reputed Government of India organization.

NABARD is an all-India Apex Organization, wholly owned by the Government of India, and is an equal opportunity employer.

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NABARD Recruitment 2026 – Overview

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NABARD Development Assistant Vacancy Details 2026

Development Assistant – 159 Vacancies

• Andaman & Nicobar: 01

• Andhra Pradesh: 07

• Assam: 05

• Bihar: 01

• Chhattisgarh: 05

• Goa: 01

• Gujarat: 09

• Haryana: 03

• Himachal Pradesh: 04

• Jammu & Kashmir: 03

• Jharkhand: 01

• Karnataka: 07

• Kerala: 03

• Ladakh: 02

• Madhya Pradesh: 10

• Maharashtra: 48

• Manipur: 02

• Meghalaya: 01

• New Delhi: 03

• Odisha: 08

• Punjab: 02

• Rajasthan: 05

• Tamil Nadu: 09

• Uttar Pradesh: 11

• West Bengal: 08

Development Assistant (Hindi) – 03 Vacancies

• Andhra Pradesh: 01

• Maharashtra: 01

• Tamil Nadu: 01

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Important Dates – NABARD Recruitment 2026

• Commencement of Online Application: 17 March 2026

• Last Date to Apply Online: 03 February 2026

• Phase-I (Preliminary) Exam: 21 February 2026

• Phase-II (Main) Exam: 12 April 2026

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Development Assistant

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks from a recognised University/Institution

• Knowledge of word processing on PC is mandatory

Development Assistant (Hindi)

Candidates must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English/Hindi medium with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects with minimum 50% marks
  OR

• Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects with minimum 50% marks

• Ability to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa

• Knowledge of word processing on PC

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Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 years

• Maximum Age: 35 years

Candidates must be born between 02 January 1991 and 01 January 2005 (both dates inclusive).
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.

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Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

1. Preliminary Examination – 100 Marks

2. Main Examination – 200 Marks

3. Language Proficiency Test

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NABARD Development Assistant Pay Scale

• ₹23,100 per month (Initial Basic Pay)

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Application Fee

• SC / ST / PWBD Candidates: ₹150/-

• All Other Categories: ₹550/-

The application fee must be paid online only.

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Application Mode

• Online

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Preparation Tips for NABARD Development Assistant Exam 2026

Candidates are advised to:

• Practice previous year question papers

• Attempt mock tests and sample papers

• Focus on speed, accuracy, and time management

📌 More PYQs, mock tests, and practice papers will be uploaded soon. Stay connected for updates.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online through the official NABARD website:

• Official Website: www.nabard.org

• Recruitment Page: https://www.nabard.org/Development_Assistant_Recruitment

👉 Make sure to read the official notification carefully before applying.