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The NABARD Development Assistant Notification 2026 is now out, and one of the first things every aspirant looks for is the number of vacancies. Vacancies play a major role in understanding the level of competition, expected cut‑offs, and the overall difficulty of the exam. For the 2026 cycle, NABARD has released 162 vacancies for Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi). This blog gives you a complete, easy‑to‑understand breakdown of the NABARD DA Vacancies 2026, along with the category‑wise distribution.

NABARD DA Vacancies 2026 – Latest Update

As per the official NABARD DA Notification 2026, the total number of vacancies released is:

  • 159 vacancies for Development Assistant
  • 3 vacancies for Development Assistant (Hindi)

This brings the grand total to 162 vacancies for the 2026 recruitment cycle.

NABARD also publishes a newspaper advertisement before the detailed notification, giving candidates an early idea of the number of posts. The detailed PDF then provides the category‑wise and regional‑wise breakup, including reserved seats for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD categories.

Vacancies and Competition

Vacancies directly influence:

  • Competition level
  • Expected cut‑offs
  • Number of candidates shortlisted for Mains and Interview
  • Preparation strategy

A higher number of vacancies usually means slightly more relaxed cut‑offs, while lower vacancies indicate tougher competition. With 162 vacancies in 2026, the competition remains strong but balanced.

NABARD DA Vacancies 2026, Category‑Wise Breakdown

The NABARD DA Notification 2026 has announced 162 vacancies in total. Out of these, 159 are for Development Assistant and 3 are for Development Assistant (Hindi). The detailed category‑wise and region‑wise distribution highlights reserved seats for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates across states.

Development Assistant – 159 Vacancies

A total of 159 vacancies are released for Development Assistant posts. Maharashtra has the highest share with 48 vacancies, while other states have smaller distributions across categories.

Region

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 (incl. 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

Only 3 vacancies are announced for Development Assistant (Hindi). These are spread across Andaman & Nicobar, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, offering limited but important opportunities.

Region

UR

OBC

Total

Andaman & Nicobar

1

–

1

Maharashtra (HO Mumbai)

–

1

1

Tamil Nadu

1

–

1

Total

2

1

3

Final Words

The NABARD DA Vacancies 2026 give a clear picture of the competition level for this year’s recruitment. With 162 total posts, including 159 for Development Assistant and 3 for Development Assistant (Hindi), aspirants should prepare with focus and consistency. Understanding the vacancy distribution helps you set realistic expectations and plan your preparation better.

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