Apply online for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026. Check vacancies, eligibility, exam dates, salary & syllabus here.
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(NABARD) has released its official notification for the recruitment of Development
Assistants and Development Assistants (Hindi). This is a golden
opportunity for aspirants looking to build a career in India’s apex rural
development bank.
🗓️ Important Dates
- Online
Application Start: 17 January 2026
- Last
Date to Apply: 03 February 2026
- Phase‑I
(Prelims Exam): 21 February 2026
- Phase‑II
(Mains Exam): 12 April 2026
👉 Candidates must apply online
only at . https://www.nabard.org/EngDefault.aspx?csrt=2286559487185145069
📌 Vacancies
- Development
Assistant: 159 posts (state‑wise distribution, including Maharashtra,
UP, MP, Tamil Nadu, etc.)
- Development
Assistant (Hindi): 3 posts (Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu)
Reservations are available for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PWBD, and
Ex‑Servicemen categories as per Government of India rules.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Age (as on 01 January 2026)
- Minimum:
21 years
- Maximum:
35 years
- Relaxations:
- SC/ST:
+5 years
- OBC:
+3 years
- PWBD:
+10 years (GEN), +13 years (OBC), +15 years (SC/ST)
- Ex‑Servicemen:
Service years + 3 years (up to 50 years)
Education
- Development
Assistant:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in any discipline with 50% marks (pass class for
SC/ST/PWBD/Ex‑Servicemen).
- Knowledge
of word processing on PC.
- Development
Assistant (Hindi):
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Hindi/English medium with Hindi & English as
compulsory/elective subjects, OR
- Bachelor’s
Degree with Hindi & English as main subjects.
- Must
be able to translate between Hindi and English.
- Knowledge
of word processing on PC.
📝 Selection Process
- Preliminary
Exam (Online)
- English
Language
- Numerical
Ability / Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English)
- Reasoning
- Main
Exam (Online)
- Reasoning
- Quantitative
Aptitude / Professional Knowledge
- General
Awareness (focus on agriculture, rural development, banking)
- Computer
Knowledge
- English
Language (Descriptive: Essay, Precis, Report/Letter Writing)
- Language
Proficiency Test (LPT)
- Conducted
in the official language of the state applied for.
- Candidates
must prove proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding
the state language.
💰 Application Fees
- SC/ST/PWBD:
Nil
- Others:
₹550 (including GST & intimation charges)
- NABARD
Staff: ₹100 (refundable upon verification)
💼 Salary & Benefits
- Basic
Pay: ₹23,100/month (with increments)
- Gross
Emoluments: ~₹46,500/month
- Perks:
- Residential
accommodation (subject to availability)
- Medical
reimbursement, dispensary facility
- Festival
advance, LTC, concessional loans (housing, car, education, etc.)
- Defined
Contribution to NPS, gratuity, group insurance
🖊️ How to Apply
- Visit
.https://www.nabard.org/EngDefault.aspx?csrt=2286559487185145069
- Register
online between 17 Jan – 03 Feb 2026.
- Upload
required documents:
- Photo,
signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration.
- Pay
application fee online.
- Download
and save the application form & e‑receipt.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- NABARD
offers secure jobs with attractive perks.
- Candidates
must prepare for both objective and descriptive exams.
- Language
proficiency in the state’s official language is mandatory.
- Apply
early to avoid last‑minute technical issues.
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❓ Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ)
·
Q1. What is the last date to
apply for NABARD Development Assistant 2026? 👉 The last date is 03 February 2026.
·
Q2. How many vacancies are
available? 👉 There are 159
posts for Development Assistant and 3 posts for Development
Assistant (Hindi).
·
Q3. What is the age limit
for NABARD Development Assistant? 👉 Minimum 21 years, Maximum 35 years (with relaxations for
SC/ST/OBC/PWBD/Ex‑Servicemen).
·
Q4. What is the exam
pattern? 👉 Prelims
(objective), Mains (objective + descriptive), followed by a Language
Proficiency Test.
·
Q5. Is knowledge of
computers required? 👉 Yes,
candidates must have basic word processing skills on PC.
·
Q6. What is the salary of
NABARD Development Assistant? 👉 Approx. ₹46,500 per month including allowances and perks.
·
Q7. Can I apply for both
Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi)? 👉 No, candidates can apply for only one post.
·
Q8. Will the exam be
conducted online or offline? 👉 Both Prelims and Mains are online exams.
·
Q9. Is there negative
marking in NABARD exams? 👉 Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in
objective tests.
·
Q10. Where can I apply? 👉 Applications must be submitted online at NABARD’s official website.
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