The official PDF notification for the recruitment of 162 Development Assistant Positions has been issued by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and are interested can submit their applications online at nabard.org. The window for online applications opens on January 17, 2026, and will close on February 3, 2026.
NABARD has initiated a recruitment process for 162 posts, including Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi), for the year 2026. Online applications are accessible from January 17 to February 3, 2026, on their official site (www.nabard.org).
To be eligible, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any field with at least 50% marks (or a passing grade for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen), possess basic computer skills, and demonstrate proficiency in the official language of their respective State. Furthermore, applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 35 as of January 1, 2026.
The selection process includes a Preliminary Online Examination (scheduled for February 2026) followed by a Main Online Examination and a Language Proficiency Test (LPT), with the pay scale starting at approximately Rs. 46,500 per month (gross).
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- Company 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 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
Note: 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).
NABARD Development Assistant Eligibility Criteria
Education Qualification :
- 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 posts)
- Candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa (for DA Hindi)
Essential Qualifications for Ex-Servicemen:
- Ex-servicemen (except dependents) should either be graduate from recognized University OR
- Should have passed matriculation or equivalent exam of Armed Forces and rendered at least 15 years 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 gazette of concerned state
Desirable:
- Knowledge of computer applications and word processing
- Proficiency in state's official language
NABARD Development Assistant Important Dates
- All academic credentials must be obtained from Universities or Institutions established by an Act of either Central or State legislature, or recognized as deemed Universities under Section-3 of the UGC Act of 1956.
- To convert CGPA/OGPA, use the following: 6.75 equals 60%, 6.25 equals 55%, 5.75 equals 50%, and 5.25 equals 45% (based on a 10-point scale).
- To calculate the percentage, divide the total marks earned by the overall maximum marks (49.99% is considered below 50%).
NABARD Development Assistant Salary / Pay Scale
- Salary Structure: 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 (over 20 years)
- Starting Basic Salary: Rs. 23,100 per month (which includes two advance increments)
- Initial Gross Monthly Earnings: Roughly Rs. 46,500
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
- Transport Allowance
- Other applicable allowances as they arise
Additional Benefits:
- - Housing provided by NABARD (contingent on availability)
- - Petrol reimbursement for official vehicle usage
- - Briefcase allowance
- - Allowance for professional development
- - Furnishing allowance for residence
- - Medical reimbursement and dispensary services (OPD/Hospitalization)
- - Interest-free Festival Advance
- - Leave Travel Concession (available once every two years for the employee, spouse, and eligible family members)
- - Loans with favorable rates for Housing, Car purchases, Education, Consumer Items, and Personal Computers
- - New Pension Scheme (NPS) featuring a Defined Contribution plan
- - Gratuity and Group Term Insurance coverage
NABARD Development Assistant Age Limit
- Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 21 years old (born on or after February 1, 1991).
- Maximum Age Limit: The upper age limit is set at 35 years (born on or before January 1, 2005).
Age Exceptions:
- For Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates, there is a relaxation of 5 years (up to 40 years).
- Other Backward Classes (OBC) are granted an extra 3 years (up to 38 years).
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) receive different relaxations: General category enjoys an additional 10 years (up to 45 years), OBC candidates get 13 years (up to 48 years), and SC/ST individuals receive 15 years (up to 50 years).
- Ex-Servicemen are eligible for the duration of their military service plus an additional 3 years, with a maximum age limit of 50 years.
- Widows, divorced women, and those judicially separated from their spouses (SC/ST) benefit from a 5-year relaxation (up to 40 years).
- Note: No cumulative age relaxation will be available to any candidate, save as provided above
NABARD Development Assistant Application Fee
SC / ST / PWBD Candidates
- Application Fee: NIL
- Intimation Charges: Rs. 100
- Total Fee (Excluding 18% GST): Rs. 100
- Total Fee (Including 18% GST): Rs. 118 (approx.)
General / OBC / EWS / Other Candidates
- Application Fee: Rs. 450
- Intimation Charges: Rs. 100
- Total Fee (Excluding 18% GST): Rs. 550
- Total Fee (Including 18% GST): Rs. 649 (approx.)
NABARD Staff Candidates
- Application Fee: As per category
- Fee Reimbursement: Application fee will be reimbursed 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.
NABARD Development Assistant Important Dates
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.
NABARD Development Assistant Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Stage-I: Preliminary Exam (Online) - Qualifying Round
For Development Assistant:
- English Language Test: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, Duration: 20 Minutes
- Numerical Ability Test: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, Duration: 20 Minutes
- Reasoning Test: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, Duration: 20 Minutes
- Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, Duration: 60 Minutes
For Development Assistant (Hindi):
- English Language Test: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, Duration: 20 Minutes
- Professional Knowledge Test (Hindi/English): 30 Questions, 30 Marks, Duration: 20 Minutes
- Reasoning Test: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, Duration: 20 Minutes
- Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, Duration: 60 Minutes
Shortlisting Ratio: Maximum of 1:25 based on results
Stage-II: Main Exam (Online)
For Development Assistant:
- Reasoning Test: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, Duration: 30 Minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, Duration: 30 Minutes
- General Awareness (Covering Agriculture, Rural Development, Banking): 50 Questions, 50 Marks, Duration: 25 Minutes
- Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, Duration: 20 Minutes
- English Language Test (Descriptive - Essay, Precis, Report/Letter): 3 Questions, 50 Marks, Duration: 30 Minutes
- Total: 200 Marks, Duration: 135 Minutes
For Development Assistant (Hindi):
- Reasoning Test: 20 Questions, 20 Marks, Duration: 25 Minutes
- Professional Knowledge Test (Hindi/English): 50 Questions, 50 Marks, Duration: 35 Minutes
- General Awareness (Covering Agriculture, Rural Development, Banking): 40 Questions, 40 Marks, Duration: 25 Minutes
- Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, Duration: 20 Minutes
- English Language Test (Descriptive): 3 Questions, 50 Marks, Duration: 30 Minutes
- Total: 200 Marks, Duration: 135 Minutes
Stage-III: Language Proficiency Test (LPT) - Qualifying Round
- This is conducted after the Main Exam at the Regional Office.
- The test will be held in the official language of the respective State.
- Candidates who completed their 10th or 12th with the language as a subject are exempt (proof required).
- Those who do not pass the LPT will not receive an appointment.
Negative Marking:
One-fourth of a mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the objective tests across both phases.
Final Merit List:
- The merit list will be created state-wise based solely on marks from the Main Examination (Preliminary marks will not be included).
- Both the Objective Test and Descriptive Test scores from the Main Exam contribute to the final merit score.
Tie-Breaking Procedure:
- Priority will be given to the higher educational qualification.
- If qualifications are the same, the candidate with higher graduation marks will be preferred.
- In case of a tie in graduation marks, older candidates will have priority.
Wait List:
- A wait list will be maintained for up to 50% of the vacancies (by state-category), with a minimum of 3 candidates.
- This list will remain valid for one year from the date of approval or until the next recruitment announcement, whichever comes first.
Mode of Testing: Bilingual (English and Hindi), except for the English/Hindi language test.
Biometric Verification: Required at all stages starting from the Main Examination.
Medical Fitness: Appointment is contingent upon being declared medically fit according to the Bank's regulations.
How to Apply for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
1. Go to the official website at www.nabard.org.
2. On the advertisement page, select "Recruitment for the position of Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi)-2026. "
3. Click on "Click here for New Registration. "
4. Fill in your basic information, including your name, contact number, and email address.
5. Remember to write down your Provisional Registration Number and Password, which will be sent to you via Email or SMS.
6. Prior to completing your application, make sure to scan and prepare the following:
- - A recent passport-sized photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) in JPG format, sized 200x230 pixels, and between 20-50 KB in file size.
- - Your signature in black ink (use lowercase letters only) sized 140x60 pixels, with a file size of 10-20 KB.
- - A left thumbprint on white paper using black or blue ink, sized 240x240 pixels, and between 20-50 KB.
- - A handwritten declaration in English on white paper using black ink, sized 800x400 pixels, with a file size of 50-100 KB.
- The text for the declaration should read: "I. . . (Name), hereby confirm that all the information I have provided in the application form is accurate, truthful, and valid. "
Important Links
- Apply now : Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. When can one begin the application process for NABARD Development Assistant 2026?
The application process begins on 17/01/2026.
Q2. When is the deadline to submit an application for NABARD Development Assistant 2026?
The final date for applications is 03/02/2026. Latest Job Openings.
Q3. How many positions are available for NABARD Development Assistant 2026?
There are a total of 162 positions available.
Q4. What is the official website for the NABARD Development Assistant 2026?
Visit https://www.nabard.org.
