NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 162 Posts

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially released the Development Assistant & Development Assistant (Hindi) Recruitment Notification 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates seeking a stable central government bank job with attractive salary and career growth.

Eligible candidates can apply online only through the official NABARD website from 17 January 2026 to 03 February 2026.

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Post Name	Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi)
Advertisement No.	08/DA/2025-26
Total Vacancies	162
Job Location	Across India
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	nabard.org

Who is Conducting the Recruitment?

The recruitment is conducted by NABARD, an apex development financial institution wholly owned by the Government of India, responsible for rural development and agricultural financing across the country.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start	17 January 2026
Last Date to Apply	03 February 2026
Preliminary Exam	21 February 2026
Main Exam	12 April 2026

Note: Dates may change due to administrative reasons.

Vacancy Details

Post-wise Vacancies

Post	Vacancies
Development Assistant	159
Development Assistant (Hindi)	3
Total	162

Vacancies are distributed state-wise and category-wise as per government norms.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Development Assistant

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks
  
• SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen: Pass class
  
• Knowledge of computer word processing
  

Development Assistant (Hindi)

• Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi & English as subjects
  
• Ability to translate between Hindi and English
  
• Minimum 50% marks (Pass for reserved categories)
  
• Knowledge of computer word processing
  

Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	35 Years

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST	5 Years
OBC	3 Years
PWBD	Up to 15 Years
Ex-Servicemen	As per Govt rules

Application Fee

Category	Fee (₹)
SC / ST / PWBD	100
All Other Candidates	550
NABARD Staff	Paid & reimbursed

GST applicable as per rules.

Selection Process

The selection will be conducted in three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination (Online) – Qualifying
   
2. Main Examination (Online)
   
3. Language Proficiency Test (LPT) – Qualifying
   

Exam Pattern – Preliminary

Subject	Questions	Marks
English Language	40	40
Reasoning	30	30
Numerical Ability	30	30
Total	100	100

Salary & Benefits

• Basic Pay: ₹23,100 per month
  
• Gross Salary: Approx. ₹46,500 per month
  
• Additional benefits include:
  
  • Dearness Allowance
    
  • House Rent Allowance
    
  • Medical facilities
    
  • Pension under NPS
    
  • Promotion opportunities
    

How to Apply for NABARD Development Assistant 2026

Follow these steps carefully:

1. Visit nabard.org
   
2. Click on Recruitment – Development Assistant 2026
   
3. Register using email & mobile number
   
4. Fill application form carefully
   
5. Upload photograph, signature & documents
   
6. Pay application fee online
   
7. Submit & download application form
   

Applications are accepted ONLY online.

Important Instructions

• Apply for only one post
  
• Incorrect details may lead to rejection
  
• Keep email & mobile active till recruitment completion
  
• No offline applications accepted
  

Why You Should Apply?

• Central Government Bank Job
  
• Excellent salary & job security
  
• Nationwide posting opportunities
  
• Long-term career growth
  

Conclusion

The NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for graduates aiming for a prestigious government banking job. Interested candidates should apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.