{"id":191868,"date":"2026-01-20T11:03:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T05:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=191868"},"modified":"2026-01-20T11:13:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T05:43:23","slug":"nabard-development-assistant-notification-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/nabard-development-assistant-notification-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NABARD Development Assistant Notification 2026 PDF Out \u2013 162 Vacancies to Apply Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb NABARD DA<\/a><\/span> \u00bb Notification 2026<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

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Big news for banking and agriculture sector aspirants! With the release of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)<\/strong> notification for the recruitment of Development Assistants (Group ‘B’)<\/strong> for the 2026 cycle, the aspirants need to start their preparation in full swing. If you, too, have been waiting for a stable, prestigious, and high-growth opportunity in a premier regulatory body, this is it. With 162 vacancies<\/strong> available, it’s time to ramp up your preparation. Let\u2019s dive into every detail you need to know from the complete notification for this year.<\/p>\n\n\n

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NABARD DA 2026: Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that the notification is out, the aspirants need to keep in mind all the important events related to the exam. When they track deadlines carefully, preparation becomes smoother and stress-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staying on top of the timeline is the first step toward success. Mark these dates in your calendar so you don’t miss the window:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event<\/strong><\/td>Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Short Notice Release<\/strong><\/td>January 15, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Detailed Notification PDF<\/strong><\/td>January 17, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Online Application Start Date<\/strong><\/td>January 17, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date to Apply Online<\/strong><\/td>February 3, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Prelims Exam Date<\/strong><\/td>To be notified<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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NABARD Grade A Notification 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grade A Notification 2026, announcing 85 to 95 vacancies for Assistant Manager posts across three disciplines, which are Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS), Legal Service, and Protocol & Security Service. This recruitment drive continues NABARD\u2019s tradition of offering one of the largest opportunities for aspirants aiming to build a career in development banking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligible candidates can now apply online through the official website www.nabard.org. The selection process will be conducted in three stages. These stages are Prelims, Mains, and Interview. These three phases make sure the most capable candidates are chosen. With limited seats and intense competition, aspirants are advised to apply early and begin focused preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NABARD Grade A Notification PDF 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has announced 91 vacancies<\/strong> for the post of Assistant Manager (Grade A)<\/strong> across multiple disciplines. These vacancies are distributed among different categories including UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS<\/strong>. Aspirants can check the detailed discipline\u2011wise and category\u2011wise NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2025 distribution below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category & Discipline\u2011wise Distribution of NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

S.No.<\/strong><\/td>Post \/ Discipline<\/strong><\/td>UR<\/strong><\/td>SC<\/strong><\/td>ST<\/strong><\/td>OBC<\/strong><\/td>EWS<\/strong><\/td>Total<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
I<\/td>Assistant Manager (RDBS)<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
i<\/td>General<\/td>20<\/td>7<\/td>4<\/td>13<\/td>4<\/td>48<\/td><\/tr>
ii<\/td>Chartered Accountant<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
iii<\/td>Company Secretary<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
iv<\/td>Finance<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
v<\/td>Computer \/ Information Technology<\/td>4<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
vi<\/td>Agriculture Engineering<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
vii<\/td>Plantation & Horticulture<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
viii<\/td>Fisheries<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
ix<\/td>Food Processing<\/td>\u2013<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
x<\/td>Land Development & Soil Science<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
xi<\/td>Civil Engineering<\/td>\u2013<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
xii<\/td>Electrical Engineering<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
xiii<\/td>Media Specialist<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
xiv<\/td>Economics<\/td>\u2013<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
AM (RDBS) Total<\/strong><\/td>35<\/strong><\/td>14<\/strong><\/td>8<\/strong><\/td>20<\/strong><\/td>8<\/strong><\/td>85<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
II<\/td>Assistant Manager (Legal)<\/td>2<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
III<\/td>Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security)<\/td>3<\/td>\u2013<\/td>1<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Grand Total<\/strong><\/td>40<\/strong><\/td>14<\/strong><\/td>9<\/strong><\/td>20<\/strong><\/td>8<\/strong><\/td>91<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

NABARD Grade A Apply Online 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The NABARD Grade A Apply Online 2025<\/strong> process has officially started from 8th November 2025<\/strong> at the official website www.nabard.org. All interested candidates must complete their online registration before the last date \u2013 30th November 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd39 Aspirants are advised to keep all required documents, scanned photographs, and signatures ready before filling out the form.
\ud83d\udd39 The online application link is now active and accessible for all eligible applicants.
\ud83d\udd39 Apply early to avoid last\u2011minute technical issues or rush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Direct Link to Apply for NABARD Grade A 2025 Application Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NABARD Grade A Application Fee 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Candidates applying for the NABARD Grade A Recruitment 2025 must pay the application fee through online mode only. The payment can be made conveniently using Net Banking, UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card, or Wallet services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is the category\u2011wise NABARD Grade A Application Fee 2025 that applicants need to pay while submitting the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NABARD Grade A Application Fee \u2013 Category\u2011wise:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category<\/strong><\/td>Application Fee<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
SC \/ ST \/ PWBD<\/td>\u20b9150\/-<\/td><\/tr>
Others (General\/OBC\/EWS)<\/td>\u20b9850\/-<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility Criteria: Are You Eligible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the detailed notification will provide specific cut-off dates, the general eligibility based on previous years and the current notice is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age Limit (As of 01.01.2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n