NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 162 Posts

Company Name

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Post Name

Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi)

No of Posts

162 (159 DA + 3 DA Hindi)

Advt No

08/DA/2025-26

Salary

Rs. 20,700 - 55,700 (Approx. Rs. 46,500/- Gross initially)

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree with 50% marks + PC Knowledge

Age Limit

21 to 35 years

Start Date for Apply

17/01/2026

Last Date for Apply

03/02/2026

Official Website

www.nabard.org

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NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Regional Office/State

Total Posts

Andaman and Nicobar

1

Andhra Pradesh

7

Assam

5

Bihar

1

Chhattisgarh

5

Goa

1

Gujarat

9

Haryana

3

Himachal Pradesh

4

Jammu & Kashmir

3

Jharkhand

1

Karnataka

7

Kerala

3

Ladakh

2

Madhya Pradesh

10

Maharashtra (Includes HO Mumbai)

48

Manipur

2

Meghalaya

1

New Delhi

3

Odisha

8

Punjab

2

Rajasthan

5

Tamil Nadu

9

Uttar Pradesh

11

West Bengal

8

Total Development Assistant

159

Andhra Pradesh

1

Maharashtra (HO Mumbai)

1

Tamil Nadu

1

Total Development Assistant (Hindi)

3

GRAND TOTAL

162

Reservation Breakdown: Out of 159 DA posts - UR: 78, SC: 21, ST: 17, OBC: 26, EWS: 17, PWBD: 7, EXS: 16, DIS-EXS: 7

Note: Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State only. Reservation for PWBD/EXS is horizontal reservation. Candidates can apply for only one post either Development Assistant or Development Assistant (Hindi).

Eligibility Criteria for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026

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• Essential Qualifications:

  • For Development Assistant: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen) from a recognized University/Institution

  • For Development Assistant (Hindi): Bachelor's Degree from recognized University in English/Hindi medium with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subject with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS) OR Bachelor's Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects with minimum 50% marks

  • Knowledge of word processing on PC (for both posts)

  • Candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa (for DA Hindi)

• Essential Qualifications for Ex-Servicemen:

  • Ex-servicemen (except dependents) should either be graduate from recognized University OR

  • Should have passed matriculation or equivalent exam of Armed Forces and rendered at least 15 years of defence service

• Language Proficiency:

  • Candidates applying for post in a particular State should be proficient in official language of the State (read, write, speak and understand)

  • Official language would be the main language declared in State gazette of concerned state

• Desirable:

  • Knowledge of computer applications and word processing

  • Proficiency in state's official language

Important Notes:

• All educational qualifications should be from Universities/Institutions incorporated by Act of Central or State legislature or declared deemed University under Section-3 of UGC Act 1956

• For CGPA/OGPA conversion: 6.75=60%, 6.25=55%, 5.75=50%, 5.25=45% (on 10-point scale)

• Percentage calculation: Total marks obtained divided by aggregate maximum marks (49.99% treated as less than 50%)

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NABARD Recruitment Guide

• Pay Scale: Rs. 20,700(1)-1,200(3)-24,300-1,440(4)-30,060-1,920(6)-41,580-2,080(2)-45,740-2,370(3)-52,850-2,850(1)-55,700 (20 years)

• Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 23,100/- per month (including two advance increments)

• Initial Monthly Gross Emoluments: Approximately Rs. 46,500/-

• Allowances:

  • Dearness Allowance (DA)

  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)

  • City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)

  • Transport Allowance

  • Other allowances as admissible from time to time

• Perquisites:

  • NABARD residential accommodation (subject to availability)

  • Reimbursement of petrol for vehicle for official purpose

  • Brief Case allowance

  • Knowledge updation allowance

  • Allowance for furnishing of residence

  • Dispensary facility and medical reimbursement (OPD/Hospitalization)

  • Interest free Festival Advance

  • Leave Travel Concession (once in two years for self, spouse and eligible dependents)

  • Loans & Advances at concessional rates for Housing, Car, Education, Consumer Articles, Personal Computer

  • New Pension Scheme (NPS) with Defined Contribution

  • Gratuity and Group Term Insurance Plan

• Career Prospects: Reasonable prospects for promotion to higher grades

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• Minimum Age: 21 years (Born not earlier than 02/01/1991)

• Maximum Age: 35 years (Born not later than 01/01/2005)

• Age Relaxation:

  • Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe: 5 years (upto 40 years)

  • Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years (upto 38 years)

  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD): 10 years for General (upto 45 years), 13 years for OBC (upto 48 years), 15 years for SC/ST (upto 50 years)

  • Ex-Servicemen: Service rendered in Armed Forces plus additional 3 years (subject to maximum 50 years)

  • Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially Separated (SC/ST): 5 years (upto 40 years)

• Note: No cumulative age relaxation will be available to any candidate, save as provided above

Application Fee

Category

Application Fee

Intimation Charges

Total (Excluding GST)

Total (Including 18% GST)

SC/ST/PWBD

NIL

Rs. 100

Rs. 100

Rs. 118 (approx.)

General/OBC/EWS/Others

Rs. 450

Rs. 100

Rs. 550

Rs. 649 (approx.)

NABARD Staff

As per category (Reimbursable to eligible staff on submission of fee receipt)

• Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/IMPS/Mobile Wallets)

• Note: Application fee is non-refundable. Bank transaction charges to be borne by candidate. Applications without prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.

Important Dates for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026

Event

Date

Advertisement Publication Date

17/01/2026

Online Application Registration Start Date

17/01/2026

Online Application Registration End Date

03/02/2026

Payment of Online Fees/Intimation Charges

17/01/2026 to 03/02/2026

Phase-I (Preliminary) Online Examination

21/02/2026

Phase-II (Main) Online Examination

12/04/2026

Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

After Main Examination (Date to be announced)

Important: NABARD reserves right to change dates on account of administrative exigencies. Candidates advised to visit website regularly for updates.

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How To Apply

• Stage-I: Preliminary Examination (Online) - Qualifying Nature

  • For Development Assistant:

    • Test of English Language: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 20 Minutes

    • Test of Numerical Ability: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes

    • Test of Reasoning: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes

    • Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 60 Minutes

  • For Development Assistant (Hindi):

    • Test of English Language: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 20 Minutes

    • Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English): 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes

    • Test of Reasoning: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes

    • Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 60 Minutes

  • Shortlisting ratio: Maximum 1:25 based on performance

• Stage-II: Main Examination (Online)

  • For Development Assistant:

    • Test of Reasoning: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 30 Minutes

    • Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 30 Minutes

    • General Awareness (Agriculture, Rural Development, Banking): 50 Questions, 50 Marks, 25 Minutes

    • Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 20 Minutes

    • Test of English Language (Descriptive - Essay, Precis, Report/Letter): 3 Questions, 50 Marks, 30 Minutes

    • Total: 200 Marks, 135 Minutes

  • For Development Assistant (Hindi):

    • Test of Reasoning: 20 Questions, 20 Marks, 25 Minutes

    • Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English): 50 Questions, 50 Marks, 35 Minutes

    • General Awareness (Agriculture, Rural Development, Banking): 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 25 Minutes

    • Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 20 Minutes

    • Test of English Language (Descriptive): 3 Questions, 50 Marks, 30 Minutes

    • Total: 200 Marks, 135 Minutes

• Stage-III: Language Proficiency Test (LPT) - Qualifying Nature

  • Conducted after Main Examination at Regional Office

  • Test conducted in official language of concerned State

  • Candidates who passed 10th/12th with declared language as subject are exempted (need to submit proof)

  • Candidates not qualifying LPT will not be offered appointment

• Negative Marking:

  • 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer in objective tests (both phases)

• Final Merit List:

  • State-wise merit list based on Main Examination marks only (Preliminary marks not added)

  • Both Objective Test and Descriptive Test marks of Main Exam added for final merit

• Tie Resolution:

  • Higher educational qualification

  • If tie in qualification, higher marks in graduation

  • If tie in graduation marks, higher age preference

• Wait List:

  • Upto 50% of vacancies (State-category wise), minimum 3 candidates

  • Valid for one year from approval date or next recruitment declaration, whichever earlier

• Medium: Bilingual (English and Hindi) except English/Hindi language test

• Biometric Verification: Mandatory at all stages from Main Examination onwards

• Medical Fitness: Appointment subject to being declared medically fit as per Bank rules

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• NABARD is wholly owned by Government of India and is equal opportunity employer

• Candidates can apply only ONLINE through www.nabard.org

• Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State only

• Candidates can apply for only one post - either Development Assistant or Development Assistant (Hindi)

• Admission to examination purely provisional without verification of documents

• NABARD reserves right to increase/reduce vacancies or cancel recruitment process

• Valid personal email ID and mobile number mandatory (kept active till completion of recruitment)

• DigiLocker integration available for voluntary document upload

• Only one application per post - multiple applications will result in retention of last valid application only

• Biometric data (thumb impression) and photograph capture from Main Examination onwards

• Pre-recruitment training for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates (free, online mode) - request in application

• Candidates reporting late after reporting time will not be permitted

• Photo Identity Proof mandatory (PAN/Passport/Driving License/Voter Card/Aadhar/Employee ID etc.)

• Ration Card and Learner's Driving License NOT valid ID proof

• Female candidates who changed name after marriage must produce Gazette notification/marriage certificate/affidavit

• Government/PSU employees need NOC at interview, proper discharge certificate before appointment

• Calculators, mobile phones, bluetooth devices strictly prohibited in examination hall

• Candidates appear at own cost and risk

• Legal proceedings only in Mumbai courts

• NABARD may shift/cancel/add examination centers depending on response

• Choice of center once exercised is final - no change requests entertained

• Canvassing in any form will be disqualification

• Mark sheets not furnished - marks available on website after recruitment

• Question papers not disclosed to anybody

• OBC certificate valid for financial year 2025-26, issued on or after 01/04/2025

• EWS certificate valid for financial year 2025-26, issued on or after 01/04/2025

• SC/ST candidates from Maharashtra require validity certificate from Scrutiny Committee

• PWBD candidates with 40% or above disability eligible for reservation

• All notices/communications on website or by registered post/email deemed sufficient

How to Apply for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026?

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• Step 1: Visit official website www.nabard.org

• Step 2: Click on "Recruitment to the post of Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi)-2026" in advertisement page

• Step 3: Click "Click here for New Registration"

• Step 4: Enter basic details (Name, Contact, Email ID)

• Step 5: Note down Provisional Registration Number and Password (sent via Email/SMS)

• Step 6: Before filling application, scan and prepare:

  • Recent passport size photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) - 200x230 pixels, 20-50 KB, JPG format

  • Signature with black ink (not capital letters) - 140x60 pixels, 10-20 KB

  • Left thumb impression on white paper with black/blue ink - 240x240 pixels, 20-50 KB

  • Handwritten declaration in English on white paper with black ink - 800x400 pixels, 50-100 KB

  • Text: "I...(Name), hereby declare that all information submitted by me in application form is correct, true and valid. 

NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Click here

• Short Notification PDF: Click here

• Official Website: Click here