NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) released Advertisement No. 08/DA/2025-26 for Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) posts (Group B).
Total vacancies: 162 (159 Development Assistant + 3 Development Assistant Hindi). This is a central government job opportunity in rural banking and development. Online applications were open from 17 January 2026 to 3 February 2026 (now closed). Latest: Prelims Exam on 21 February 2026, Mains on 12 April 2026.
Important Dates (Updated February 2026)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 17 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 17 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Fee | 3 February 2026 (Closed) |
| Prelims Exam (Phase-I Online) | 21 February 2026 |
| Mains Exam (Phase-II Online) | 12 April 2026 |
| Admit Card (Prelims) | To be released soon (check website) |
Vacancy Details (Total: 162 Posts)
| Post Name | Total Posts | Gen | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Assistant | 159 | 78 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 17 | State/RO-wise breakup |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Limited posts |
| Total | 162 |
(Vacancies distributed across Regional Offices like Maharashtra 48, Uttar Pradesh 11, etc. – full state-wise in notification PDF.)
Eligibility Criteria (Simple Explanation)
- Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026): 21 to 35 years (born between 2 Jan 1991 to 1 Jan 2005). Age relaxation as per rules (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen).
- Education Qualification:
- Development Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) + Proficiency in Computer (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Development Assistant (Hindi): Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi/English as main subject with 50% marks + Computer knowledge.
- Other: Indian citizens, knowledge of local language may be required in some regions.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹450/-
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹50/- (intimation charges)
- Payment: Online only (during application – now closed).
Pay Scale / Salary
- Pay Scale: ₹32,000 approx. starting basic (Level as per 7th CPC).
- Gross emoluments: Around ₹46,500/- per month (including allowances, DA, HRA, etc.).
- Job location: Various NABARD Regional Offices across India.
Selection Process (Step-by-Step)
- Phase-I: Prelims Online Exam (Objective – Qualifying, 100 marks).
- Phase-II: Mains Online Exam (Objective + Descriptive).
- Language Proficiency Test (if applicable).
- Document Verification.
- Final Merit List. (No interview – merit-based on Mains + qualifying tests.)
How to Apply (Reference – Process Closed) Applications are now closed. For future reference:
- Visit official NABARD website.
- Go to “Careers” > Current Notices.
- Click on Development Assistant Recruitment link.
- Register, fill form, upload documents/photo/signature.
- Pay fee online.
- Submit and print application.
Latest Updates (February 2026)
- Applications closed on 3 February 2026.
- Prelims exam fixed for 21 February 2026 – prepare for admit card release soon.
- Mains scheduled for 12 April 2026.
- No changes in vacancies or dates reported.
- Check NABARD website regularly for admit card, exam city intimation, and hand-outs.
Important Links
- Official Website: https://www.nabard.org/ (Go to Careers/Notices section)
- Recruitment / Apply Portal (for registered candidates & admit card): https://www.nabard.org/careers-notices1.aspx or IBPS link if used: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/nabhindec25/
- Official Notification PDF: Download from NABARD site (Advt. 08/DA/2025-26) or check sources like testbook/adda247 for mirror.
- Admit Card / Exam Updates: Visit official careers page regularly.
Tips for Candidates
- Download admit card early from nabard.org when released.
- Prepare for Prelims: Reasoning, English, Numerical Ability, General Awareness (focus on agriculture/rural development).
- Keep documents ready: Degree marksheets, ID proof, caste certificate (if applicable).
- Stay updated via official site only – avoid fake news.
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