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The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially released the Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification PDF on its website. A total of 162 vacancies have been announced for Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) posts under Group B. Aspirants can now check the complete details, including important dates, vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, selection process, and exam pattern, in this article.
The notification confirms 162 vacancies across India. The recruitment process will be conducted online, with candidates selected through Prelims, Mains, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT). The salary package is approximately ₹32,000/- per month along with allowances.
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Exam Name |
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 |
|
Bank Name |
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
|
Post Name |
Development Assistant & Development Assistant (Hindi) |
|
Vacancies |
162 |
|
Application Mode |
Online |
|
Application Dates |
17th Jan – 3rd Feb 2026 |
|
Selection |
Prelims, Mains, LPT |
|
Salary |
₹32,000/- |
|
Job Location |
All India |
|
Official Website |
www.nabard.org |
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
The application window is open from 17th January to 3rd February 2026. The Prelims exam will be held on 21st February 2026, followed by the Mains exam on 12th April 2026.
|
Events |
Dates |
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Notification Release Date |
17th January 2026 |
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Apply Online Start Date |
17th January 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
3rd February 2026 |
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Last Date to Pay Fees |
3rd February 2026 |
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Last Date to Print Application |
18th February 2026 |
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Prelims Exam Date |
21st February 2026 |
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Mains Exam Date |
12th April 2026 |
The vacancy distribution includes 159 posts for Development Assistant and 3 posts for Development Assistant (Hindi). Below is the detailed category‑wise breakup:
Development Assistant (General) – 159 Vacancies:
|
Regional Office |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
Total |
|
Andaman & Nicobar |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
|
Andhra Pradesh |
5 |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
7 |
|
Assam |
4 |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
5 |
|
Bihar |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
1 |
|
Chhattisgarh |
2 |
– |
2 |
– |
1 |
5 |
|
Goa |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
|
Gujarat |
5 |
– |
1 |
2 |
1 |
9 |
|
Haryana |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
3 |
|
Himachal Pradesh |
2 |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
4 |
|
Jammu & Kashmir |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
1 |
3 |
|
Jharkhand |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
|
Karnataka |
4 |
1 |
– |
2 |
– |
7 |
|
Kerala |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
3 |
|
Ladakh |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
2 |
|
Madhya Pradesh |
5 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
– |
10 |
|
Maharashtra (HO Mumbai) |
20 |
8 |
5 |
7 |
8 |
48 |
|
Manipur |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
2 |
|
Meghalaya |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
|
New Delhi |
1 |
– |
1 |
1 |
– |
3 |
|
Odisha |
5 |
– |
2 |
1 |
– |
8 |
|
Punjab |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
2 |
|
Rajasthan |
2 |
– |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
|
Tamil Nadu |
4 |
2 |
– |
2 |
1 |
9 |
|
Uttar Pradesh |
5 |
3 |
– |
2 |
1 |
11 |
|
West Bengal |
3 |
2 |
– |
2 |
1 |
8 |
|
Total |
78 |
21 |
17 |
26 |
17 |
159 |
Development Assistant (Hindi) – 3 Vacancies:
|
Regional Office |
OBC |
UR |
Total |
|
Andaman & Nicobar |
– |
1 |
1 |
|
Maharashtra (HO Mumbai) |
1 |
– |
1 |
|
Tamil Nadu |
– |
1 |
1 |
|
Total |
1 |
2 |
3 |
NABARD Development Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026
NABARD Development Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026 – Age Limit & Qualification
To apply for the NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026, a candidate must be a citizen of India or meet the nationality requirements as prescribed in the official notification. Aspirants should carefully check the age limit and educational qualification before applying online.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university with at least 50% marks in aggregate. For the post of Development Assistant (Hindi), Hindi must be a subject at graduation level.
|
Post |
Educational Qualification (as on 01 January 2026) |
|
Development Assistant |
• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen) from a recognised university/institution. • Degree must be recognised by Central/State Government or approved under UGC Act, 1956.<br>• Knowledge of word processing on PC is mandatory. |
|
Development Assistant (Hindi) |
• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university in English/Hindi medium with Hindi & English as compulsory subjects with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen) OR Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi & English as main subjects with minimum 50% marks. • Must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice‑versa.<br>• Knowledge of word processing on PC is mandatory. |
Candidates born not earlier than 02 January 1991 and not later than 01 January 2005 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply. The minimum age is 21 years, while the maximum age is 35 years.
|
Age Limit |
Years |
|
Minimum Age |
21 years |
|
Maximum Age |
35 years |
Candidates seeking relaxation must submit valid certificates during document verification.
|
Category |
Upper Age Limit Relaxation |
|
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) |
5 years (up to 40 years) |
|
Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
3 years (up to 38 years) |
|
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) |
10 years (General), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST) |
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Ex‑Servicemen |
Length of service in Armed Forces + 3 years (maximum age limit: 50 years) |
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Widows / Divorced women / Women judicially separated and not re‑married (SC/ST) |
5 years (up to 40 years) |
Note: No cumulative age relaxation will be available beyond the limits mentioned above.
The selection process includes:
Final merit will be prepared based on Mains marks, while LPT is mandatory for confirmation.
NOTE: Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
Selected candidates will receive a gross monthly salary of ₹32,000/- along with allowances like DA, HRA, and other benefits.
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Post Name |
Gross Salary |
Pay Scale (20 Years) |
|
Development Assistant (including Hindi) |
₹32,000/- |
₹13,150-750(3)-15,400-900(4)-19,000-1,200(6)-26,200-1,300(2)-28,800-1,480(3)-33,240-1,750(1)-34,990 |
The NABARD Development Assistant selection process is conducted through two online examinations – Prelims and Mains. The marks scored in the Mains examination are considered for the final selection, while the Language Proficiency Test (LPT) is mandatory but qualifying in nature. Below is the detailed exam pattern for NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Prelims and Mains.
The Prelims exam consists of 100 questions, each carrying 1 mark, divided into three sections – English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. The total duration is 60 minutes, with negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
|
Name of Test |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
English Language |
40 |
40 |
20 minutes |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
30 |
30 |
20 minutes |
|
Reasoning Ability |
30 |
30 |
20 minutes |
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
60 minutes |
The Mains exam includes both objective and descriptive sections, with a total of 153 questions for 200 marks. The duration is 135 minutes, and negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for wrong answers in the objective part.
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Name of Test |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
Test of Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
30 minutes |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
30 |
30 |
30 minutes |
|
General Awareness (with special reference to agriculture, rural development & banking) |
50 |
50 |
25 minutes |
|
Computer Knowledge |
40 |
40 |
20 minutes |
|
Test of English Language (Descriptive – Essay, Precis Writing, Report/Letter Writing) |
3 |
50 |
30 minutes |
|
Total |
153 |
200 |
135 minutes |
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