NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

Last Updated: February 1, 2026 6:22 pm

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development through a short notice. The bank is inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens to fill 162 vacancies for the posts of Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) under Group ‘B’. The online registration link will be active from January 17, 2026, to February 03, 2026. If you are looking for a prestigious banking career with the Central Government, this is a golden opportunity. Candidates are advised to read the full detailed advertisement which will be published on the official website on January 17th. 👉 ImagesIntoPDF converter

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
Important Dates

Event	Date
Short Notification Release Date	15 January 2026
Detailed Notification Release Date	17 January 2026
Application Start Date	17 January 2026
Last Date For Registration	03 February 2026
Last Date For Fee Payment	03 February 2026
Admit Card Release Date	To be notified later
Exam Date	To be notified later

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	To be updated
SC / ST / PH / Ex-S	To be updated
Payment Mode	Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking)

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Age Limit Details

Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	To be updated (Usually 21 Years)
Maximum Age	To be updated (Usually 35 Years)
Age Relaxation	As per Government Rules (OBC: 3 Years, SC/ST: 5 Years)

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Vacancies
Group ‘B’ – Development Assistant	159 Posts
Group ‘B’ – Development Assistant (Hindi)	03 Posts
Total Vacancies	162 Posts

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NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
Eligibility Details

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Development Assistant	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum percentage (usually 50%). (Wait for detailed ad)
Development Assistant (Hindi)	Bachelor’s Degree in Hindi/English as a subject from a recognized University. (Wait for detailed ad)

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Category	Number of Posts
General (UR)	Available on 17.01.2026
OBC	Available on 17.01.2026
EWS	Available on 17.01.2026
SC	Available on 17.01.2026
ST	Available on 17.01.2026

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State-Wise Vacancy Details

State / Region	Vacancy Count
All India	The detailed state-wise distribution list will be released in the official PDF on the NABARD website on January 17, 2026.

Important Documents Required

Document Name	Requirement
Photograph	Scanned passport-size photo
Signature	Scanned signature on white paper
ID Proof	Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID
Educational Certificates	10th, 12th, and Graduation Marksheets
Caste Certificate	If applying under reservation (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
Hand Written Declaration	As per the format in the official notification

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NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
Syllabus Overview

Subject	Topics Covered (Expected)
English Language	Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Errors, Vocab.
Numerical Ability	Simplification, DI, Arithmetic, Number Series.
Reasoning	Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations.
General Awareness	Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, Agriculture News.

Exam Pattern

Exam Stage	Description
Phase I (Prelims)	Objective Type (English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning)
Phase II (Mains)	Objective + Descriptive Test
Language Proficiency	Language Proficiency Test (LPT) for specific states

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Selection Process

Stage	Details
Step 1	Preliminary Examination (Online)
Step 2	Mains Examination (Online)
Step 3	Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Step 4	Document Verification & Medical Exam

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
Salary Details

Component	Amount
Pay Scale	As per Group ‘B’ Banking norms
Basic Pay	Approx. ₹14,650/- (Old structure, subject to revision)
Gross Monthly Salary	Approx. ₹32,000/- to ₹35,000/- (including HRA, DA, etc.)

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How to Apply

Step	Action
Step 1	Visit the official website of NABARD.
Step 2	Click on the “Career” or “Working at NABARD” section.
Step 3	Find the link for “Recruitment of Development Assistant 2026”.
Step 4	Register yourself by entering basic details like Name, Email, and Phone.
Step 5	Fill in the application form carefully with educational and personal details.
Step 6	Upload your scanned photo, signature, and hand-written declaration.
Step 7	Pay the application fee online and submit the form. Print the receipt.

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Official Notification

Candidates are advised to cross-check the latest information on the official website before applying.

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates