NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the notification for the recruitment of Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) posts. NABARD is an all-India apex organization wholly owned by the Government of India. The online application process starts from 17 January 2026 and the last date to apply is 03 February 2026. Interested candidates should apply online through the official NABARD website after checking eligibility criteria.
| Organisation | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Post Name | Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi) |
| Total Vacancy | 162 |
| Starting Date of Application | 17 January 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 03 February 2026 |
| Age Limit | 21–35 Years |
| Educational Qualification (Development Assistant) | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen) from a recognized University or Institution. Knowledge of word processing on PC is required. |
| Educational Qualification (Development Assistant – Hindi) | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University in English/Hindi medium with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen). Candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice versa. Knowledge of word processing on PC is required. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 21 years and maximum 35 years as on 01 January 2026. Age relaxations applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India norms. |
| Language Proficiency | Candidates must be proficient in the official language of the State applied for (read, write, speak, and understand). |
| Preliminary Examination | English Language: 40 questions (40 marks) | Numerical Ability / Professional Knowledge: 30 questions (30 marks) | Reasoning: 30 questions (30 marks) | Total: 100 marks | Duration: 60 minutes |
| Main Examination (Development Assistant) | Reasoning: 30 marks | Quantitative Aptitude: 30 marks | General Awareness: 50 marks | Computer Knowledge: 40 marks | English Descriptive (Essay/Precis/Letter): 50 marks | Total: 200 marks | Duration: 135 minutes |
| Main Examination (Development Assistant – Hindi) | Reasoning: 20 marks | Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English): 50 marks | General Awareness: 40 marks | Computer Knowledge: 40 marks | English Descriptive: 50 marks | Total: 200 marks | Duration: 135 minutes |
| Negative Marking | 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer in objective tests. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Development Assistant | 159 |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | 3 |
| Total | 162 |
| Phase I – Preliminary Exam | Preliminary exam is qualifying in nature and used for shortlisting candidates for the main examination. |
| Phase II – Main Exam | Final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in the Main Examination (objective + descriptive). |
| Language Proficiency Test | Candidates must qualify the Language Proficiency Test for the state applied for, unless exempted. |
| Pay Scale | ₹20,700 – ₹55,700 with starting basic pay of ₹23,100 plus DA, HRA, CCA, Transport Allowance and other admissible allowances |
| Gross Salary | Approx. ₹46,500 per month |
| General / OBC / EWS Candidates | ₹550 + GST |
| SC / ST / PWBD Candidates | ₹100 + GST |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026? | The starting date to apply online is 17 January 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date to apply online is 03 February 2026. |
| What is the eligibility for Development Assistant? | Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks and knowledge of word processing on PC. |
| What is the maximum age limit? | The maximum age limit is 35 years with applicable relaxations. |
| How many vacancies are available? | A total of 162 vacancies are available. |
