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.
Total vacancies: 162
Applications for this role have closed.
Last date to apply was Feb 3, 2026
Jan 17, 2026
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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 |
Jan 17, 2026
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