Are you planning to appear for the NABARD Development Assistant (DA) Exam 2025? Before you apply, it’s essential to check whether you meet the eligibility criteria. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the official notification for Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) posts for 2025–26. With this opportunity, aspirants can join one of India’s most respected institutions. But eligibility is the first filter—missing even one condition can cost you your application.
NABARD DA Eligibility
Eligibility rules include age, education, nationality, and valid documents. If you miss even one, your application will not be accepted.
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Eligibility Component
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Details
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Exam Conducting Body
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National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
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Post Name
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Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi)
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Vacancy
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To be updated (as per notification)
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Nationality
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Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee settled in India before 1 Jan 1962, or Person of Indian Origin migrated from eligible countries
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Educational Qualification
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Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen). For DA (Hindi): Bachelor’s degree with Hindi/English as compulsory/elective subject with 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen).
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Age Limit
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Minimum 21 years and Maximum 35 years (as on notification date). Relaxation applies for OBC, SC/ST, PwBD as per government norms.
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Valid Documents Required
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Degree certificate, mark sheets, photo ID proof, category certificate (if applicable), and other supporting documents
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Credit History
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Candidates must have a clean credit history and no adverse report from CIBIL or other agencies at the time of joining
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NABARD DA Age Limit 2025
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 35 years
This means candidates must not be younger than 21 or older than 35 on the cut-off date.
Age Relaxation
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Category
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Age Relaxation
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OBC
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3 years
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SC / ST
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5 years
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PwD (General)
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10 years
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PwD (OBC)
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13 years
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PwD (SC / ST)
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15 years
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NABARD DA Educational Qualification 2025
- Development Assistant (General): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen).
- Development Assistant (Hindi): Bachelor’s degree with Hindi/English as compulsory/elective subject with at least 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen).
NABARD DA Nationality Classification
Candidates must be:
- Citizens of India, or
- Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, or
- Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1 January 1962 with intent of permanent settlement, or
- Persons of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam) with intent of permanent settlement.
Final Words
The NABARD DA Eligibility 2025 criteria are straightforward but strict. Age, education, nationality, and documents must all align with the official notification. If you meet these requirements, you can confidently apply and begin your preparation journey.