National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 162 Development Assistant Post. Interested and eligible candidate can apply online through the official NABARD website nabard.org. the online application process starts from 17 January 2026 and end on 03 February 2026. National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has announced a recruitment drive for 162 Development Assistant (Hindi) post for 2026, with online application open from 17 January 2026 on 3rd February 2026 on its official website (www.nabard.org).
Eligibility requires a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-servicemen), along with basic computer knowledge and language proficiency in the official language of the applied State, while the age limit it set at 21 to 35 years as on 1st January 2026
The selection process includes a Preliminary Online Examination (Schedule for February 2026) followed by a Main Online Examination and a Language Proficiency Test (LPT) with the pay scale starting at approximately Rupees 46,500 per month (gross).
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Post Name | Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi) |
| No of Posts | 162 (159 DA + 3 DA Hindi) |
| Advt No | 08/DA/2025-26 |
| Salary | Rs. 20,700 – 55,700 (Approx. Rs. 46,500/- Gross initially) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks + PC Knowledge |
| Age Limit | 21 to 35 years |
| Start Date for Apply | 17/01/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 03/02/2026 |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Regional Office/State | Total Posts |
| Andaman and Nicobar | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 7 |
| Assam | 5 |
| Bihar | 1 |
| Chhattisgarh | 5 |
| Goa | 1 |
| Gujarat | 9 |
| Haryana | 3 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 4 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 3 |
| Jharkhand | 1 |
| Karnataka | 7 |
| Kerala | 3 |
| Ladakh | 2 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 10 |
| Maharashtra (Includes HO Mumbai) | 48 |
| Manipur | 2 |
| Meghalaya | 1 |
| New Delhi | 3 |
| Odisha | 8 |
| Punjab | 2 |
| Rajasthan | 5 |
| Tamil Nadu | 9 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 11 |
| West Bengal | 8 |
| Total Development Assistant | 159 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1 |
| Maharashtra (HO Mumbai) | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 |
| Total Development Assistant (Hindi) | 3 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 162 |
Reservation Breakdown: Out of 159 DA posts – UR: 78, SC: 21, ST: 17, OBC: 26, EWS: 17, PWBD: 7, EXS: 16, DIS-EXS: 7Note: Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State only. Reservation for PWBD/EXS is horizontal reservation. Candidates can apply for only one post either Development Assistant or Development Assistant (Hindi).
Eligibility Criteria for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
Essential Qualifications:
- For development assistant: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex- Servicemen) from a recognized University/Institution
- For Development Assistant (Hindi): Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University in English/Hindi medium with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subject with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS) OR Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects with minimum 50% marks
- Knowledge of word processing on PC (for both post)
- candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa (for DA Hindi)
Essential Qualifications for Ex-servicemen:
- Ex-serviceman (except dependent) should either be graduate from recognized university OR
- Should have passed matriculation or equivalent exam of Armed Forces and rendered at least 15 year of defence service
Language Proficiency:
- Candidates applying for post in a particular State should be proficient in official language of the State (read, write, speak and understand)
- Official language would be the main language declared in State gazett of concern state
Desirable:
- Knowledge of computer application and word processing
- Proficiency states’s official language
Important Notes:
- All educational qualifications should be from Universities/institutions incorporated by Act of Central or State legislature or declared deemed University under section-3 of UGC ACT 1956
- For CGPA/OGPA conversion: 6.75=60%, 6.25=55%, 5.75=50%, 5.25=45% (on 10-point scale)
- Percentage calculation: total marks obtained divided by aggregate maximum mark (49.99% treated as less than 50%)
Salary/Stipend
- Pay scale: Rs. 20,700(1)-1,200(3)-24,300-1,440(4)-30,060-1,920(6)-41,580-2,080(2)-45,740-2,370(3)-52,850-2,850(1)-55,700 (20 years)
- Starting Basic Pay: Rs.23,100 per month (including to advance increments)
- Initial Monthly Gross Emoluments: Approximately rupees 46,500/-
- Allowance:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
- Transport Allowance
- Other allowance as admissible from time to time
Perquisites:
- NABARD residential accommodation (subject to availability)
- Reimbursement of petrol for vehicle for official purpose
- Brief Case Allowance
- Knowledge updation allowance
- Allowance for furnishing of residence
- Dispensary facility and medical reimbursement (OPD/Hospitalization)
- Interest free Festival Advance
- Leave Travel Concession (once in two years for self, spouse in eligible dependents)
- Loan & Advance at concessional rate for Housing, Car, Education, Consumer Article Personal Computer
- New Pension Scheme (NPS) with Defined Contribution
- Gratuity and Group Terms Insurance Plan
Career Prospects: Reasonable prospects for promotion to higher grades
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years (Born not earlier than 02/01/1991)
- Maximum Age: 35 years (Born not later than 01/01/2005)
- Age Relaxation:
- Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe: 5 years (up to 40 years)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years (up to 38 years)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD): 10 years for General (up to 45 years), 13 years for OBC (up to 48 years), 15 years for SC/ST (up to 50 years)
- Ex-Servicemen: Service rendered in Armed Forces plus additional 3 years (subject to maximum 50 years)
- Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially Separated (SC/ST): 5 years (up to 40 years)
Note: No cumulative age relaxation will be available to any candidate, save as provided above
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation Charges | Total (Excluding GST) | Total (Including 18% GST) |
| SC/ST/PWBD | NIL | Rs. 100 | Rs. 100 | Rs. 118 (approx.) |
| General/OBC/EWS/Others | Rs. 450 | Rs. 100 | Rs. 550 | Rs. 649 (approx.) |
| NABARD Staff | As per category (Reimbursable to eligible staff on submission of fee receipt) | |||
- Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/IMPS/Mobile Wallets)
- Note: Application fee is non-refundable. Bank transaction charges to be borne by candidate. Applications without prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.
Important Dates for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement Publication Date | 17/01/2026 |
| Online Application Registration Start Date | 17/01/2026 |
| Online Application Registration End Date | 03/02/2026 |
| Payment of Online Fees/Intimation Charges | 17/01/2026 to 03/02/2026 |
| Phase-I (Preliminary) Online Examination | 21/02/2026 |
| Phase-II (Main) Online Examination | 12/04/2026 |
| Language Proficiency Test (LPT) | After Main Examination (Date to be announced) |
Important: NABARD reserves right to change dates on account of administrative exigencies. Candidates advised to visit website regularly for updates.
Selection Process for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Stage-I: Preliminary Examination (Online) – Qualifying Nature
- For Development Assistant:
- Test of English Language: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 20 Minutes
- Test of Numerical Ability: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes
- Test of Reasoning: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes
- Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 60 Minutes
- For Development Assistant (Hindi):
- Test of English Language: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 20 Minutes
- Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English): 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes
- Test of Reasoning: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes
- Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 60 Minutes
- Shortlisting ratio: Maximum 1:25 based on performance
- For Development Assistant:
- Stage-II: Main Examination (Online)
- For Development Assistant:
- Test of Reasoning: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 30 Minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 30 Minutes
- General Awareness (Agriculture, Rural Development, Banking): 50 Questions, 50 Marks, 25 Minutes
- Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 20 Minutes
- Test of English Language (Descriptive – Essay, Precis, Report/Letter): 3 Questions, 50 Marks, 30 Minutes
- Total: 200 Marks, 135 Minutes
- For Development Assistant (Hindi):
- Test of Reasoning: 20 Questions, 20 Marks, 25 Minutes
- Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English): 50 Questions, 50 Marks, 35 Minutes
- General Awareness (Agriculture, Rural Development, Banking): 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 25 Minutes
- Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 20 Minutes
- Test of English Language (Descriptive): 3 Questions, 50 Marks, 30 Minutes
- Total: 200 Marks, 135 Minutes
- For Development Assistant:
- Stage-III: Language Proficiency Test (LPT) – Qualifying Nature
- Conducted after Main Examination at Regional Office
- Test conducted in official language of concerned State
- Candidates who passed 10th/12th with declared language as subject are exempted (need to submit proof)
- Candidates not qualifying LPT will not be offered appointment
- Negative Marking:
- 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer in objective tests (both phases)
- Final Merit List:
- State-wise merit list based on Main Examination marks only (Preliminary marks not added)
- Both Objective Test and Descriptive Test marks of Main Exam added for final merit
- Tie Resolution:
- Higher educational qualification
- If tie in qualification, higher marks in graduation
- If tie in graduation marks, higher age preference
- Wait List:
- Upto 50% of vacancies (State-category wise), minimum 3 candidates
- Valid for one year from approval date or next recruitment declaration, whichever earlier
- Medium: Bilingual (English and Hindi) except English/Hindi language test
- Biometric Verification: Mandatory at all stages from Main Examination onwards
- Medical Fitness: Appointment subject to being declared medically fit as per Bank rules
General Information/Instructions
- NABARD is wholly owned by Government of India and is equal opportunity employer
- Candidates can apply only ONLINE through www.nabard.org
- Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State only
- Candidates can apply for only one post – either Development Assistant or Development Assistant (Hindi)
- Admission to examination purely provisional without verification of documents
- NABARD reserves right to increase/reduce vacancies or cancel recruitment process
- Valid personal email ID and mobile number mandatory (kept active till completion of recruitment)
- DigiLocker integration available for voluntary document upload
- Only one application per post – multiple applications will result in retention of last valid application only
- Biometric data (thumb impression) and photograph capture from Main Examination onwards
- Pre-recruitment training for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates (free, online mode) – request in application
- Candidates reporting late after reporting time will not be permitted
- Photo Identity Proof mandatory (PAN/Passport/Driving License/Voter Card/Aadhar/Employee ID etc.)
- Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License NOT valid ID proof
- Female candidates who changed name after marriage must produce Gazette notification/marriage certificate/affidavit
- Government/PSU employees need NOC at interview, proper discharge certificate before appointment
- Calculators, mobile phones, bluetooth devices strictly prohibited in examination hall
- Candidates appear at own cost and risk
- Legal proceedings only in Mumbai courts
- NABARD may shift/cancel/add examination centers depending on response
- Choice of center once exercised is final – no change requests entertained
- Canvassing in any form will be disqualification
- Mark sheets not furnished – marks available on website after recruitment
- Question papers not disclosed to anybody
- OBC certificate valid for financial year 2025-26, issued on or after 01/04/2025
- EWS certificate valid for financial year 2025-26, issued on or after 01/04/2025
- SC/ST candidates from Maharashtra require validity certificate from Scrutiny Committee
- PWBD candidates with 40% or above disability eligible for reservation
- All notices/communications on website or by registered post/email deemed sufficient
How to Apply for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026?
- Step 1: Visit official website www.nabard.org
- Step 2: Click on “Recruitment to the post of Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi)-2026” in advertisement page
- Step 3: Click “Click here for New Registration”
- Step 4: Enter basic details (Name, Contact, Email ID)
- Step 5: Note down Provisional Registration Number and Password (sent via Email/SMS)
- Step 6: Before filling application, scan and prepare:
- Recent passport size photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) – 200×230 pixels, 20-50 KB, JPG format
- Signature with black ink (not capital letters) – 140×60 pixels, 10-20 KB
- Left thumb impression on white paper with black/blue ink – 240×240 pixels, 20-50 KB
- Handwritten declaration in English on white paper with black ink – 800×400 pixels, 50-100 KB
- Text: “I….(Name), hereby declare that all information submitted by me in application form is correct, true and valid.
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification : Click here
- Short Notification: Click here
- Official Website: Click here