The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released a notification for 162 Development Assistant positions. Complete details regarding the recruitment process are available on the NABARD website, www.nabard.org. Candidates should read this page till the end to get detailed information about salary details, age limit, selection process, application fee, exam pattern, official website, notification, application dates, and application procedure.
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Check Date & Time
A golden opportunity has arrived for candidates interested in Development Assistant positions at NABARD. We bring you news of 162 vacancies for Development Assistant posts. Candidates will undoubtedly be thrilled to hear this news. We would like to inform prospective applicants that the registration process will begin on January 17, 2026 and will continue until February 3, 2026. Candidates who wish to apply should complete the application process within this timeframe.
NABARD Development Assistant Vacancy 2026 Notification OUT
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has issued a recruitment notification for Development Assistants. The notification provides candidates with information about post details, salary details, eligibility, age limit, category-wise posts, eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, reservation, exam details, and more. Candidates applying for this position should first download and carefully read the notification. The link to download the notification is provided below; click on the link to download the PDF file of the notification.
NABARD Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi) Notification 2026 Download PDF
NABARD Vacancy 2026 Highlights
| Name Of Board | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Name Of Post | Development Assistant & Development Assistant (Hindi) |
| Number Of Post | 162 Post |
| Job Location | All India |
| Apply Mode | Online |
Important Date
- Notification Release Date – 17 January 2026
- Apply Form Start Date – 17 January 2026
- Last Date – 3 February 2026
- Prelims Exam Date – 21 February 2026
- Mains Exam Date – 12 April 2026
Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Document Verification
- Merit List
Number of Vacancies & Reservations – Development Assistant
| Sr. No. | Regional Offices | Total | UR | CATEGORY | ||||||
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PWBD | EXS | DIS- EXS | ||||
| 1 | Andaman and Nicobar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 7 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 3 | Assam | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||
| 4 | Bihar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |||
| 6 | Goa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 7 | Gujarat | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||
| 8 | Haryana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 10 | Jammu & Kashmir | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||
| 11 | Jharkhand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 12 | Karnataka | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||
| 13 | Kerala | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 14 | Ladakh | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 16 | Maharashtra (Includes Head Office, Mumbai) | 48 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | |||
| 17 | Manipur | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 18 | Meghalaya | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 19 | New Delhi | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 20 | Odisha | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 21 | Punjab | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 22 | Rajasthan | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| 23 | Tamil Nadu | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |||
| 24 | Uttar Pradesh | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |||
| 25 | West Bengal | 8 | 3 | 2* | 0 | 2 | 1 | |||
| TOTAL VACANCIES | 159 | 78 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 17 | ||||
Number of Vacancies & Reservations – Development Assistant (Hindi)
| Sr. No. | Regional Offices | Total | UR | CATEGORY | ||||||
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PWBD | EXS | DIS- EXS | ||||
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Maharashtra (HO – Mumbai) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 3 | Tami Nadu | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| TOTAL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
Education Qualification
Development Assistant
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates) in aggregate or possess equivalent qualification from a recognised University / Institution incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or any other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as University under Section-3 of UGC Act, 1956.
Development Assistant (Hindi)
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University in English/Hindi medium with Hindi and English as a compulsory or elective subject with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS candidates) in the aggregate OR Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS candidates) in the aggregate.
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Application Fees
- General/ OBC/ EWS – 450+100 = 550/-
- SC/ ST/ PWD/ EWS/ Ex-Servicemen – 00+100=100/-
Age Limit
- Minimum Age – 21 Years
- Maximum Age – 35 Years
| Sr. No. | Category | Relaxation in Age |
| (i) | Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | By 5 years, i.e. up to 40 years |
| (ii) | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | By 3 years, i.e. up to 38 years |
| (iii) | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) | By 10 years (GEN), 13 years (OBC) & 15 years (SC/ST) |
| (iv) | Ex – Servicemen | To the extent of service rendered by them in Armed Forces plus an additional period of 3 years subject to maximum of 50 years |
| (v) | Widows/divorced women/ women judicially separated who are not re- married (For SC/ST) | By 5 years i.e. up to 40 years |
Pay Scale
Selected Candidates will draw a starting basic pay of ₹23,100/- per month (including two advance increments) in the scale of ₹20700(1)-1200(3)-24300-1440(4)-30060- 1920(6)-41580-2080(2)-45740-2370(3)-52850-2850(1)-55700 (20 years) and other allowances, viz. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance, etc., as admissible from time to time. At present, initial monthly Gross emoluments for a Development Assistant/Development Assistant (Hindi) are approximately ₹46,500/-.
Exam Pattern Devlopment Assistant
- – Preliminary Examination (Online)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests (Objective) | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration (minutes) |
| 1. | Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 |
| 2. | Test of Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 |
| 3. | Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 |
- – Main Examination (Online)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration (minutes) |
| 1. | Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| 2. | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| 3. | General Awareness (with special reference to agriculture, rural development and banking) | 50 | 50 | 25 |
| 4. | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 |
| 5. | Test of English Language (Descriptive) (Essay, Precis writing, Report / Letter Writing) | 03 | 50 | 30 |
| Total | 200 | 135 |
Exam Pattern Development Assistant (Hindi)
- – Preliminary Examination (Online)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests (Objective) | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration (minutes) |
| 1. | Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 |
| 2. | Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English) | 30 | 30 | 20 |
| 3. | Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 |
- – Main Examination (Online)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration (minutes) |
| 1. | Test of Reasoning | 20 | 20 | 25 |
| 2. | Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English) | 50 | 50 | 35 |
| 3. | General Awareness (with special reference to agriculture, rural development and banking) | 40 | 40 | 25 |
| 4. | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 |
| 5. | Test of English Language (Descriptive) (Essay, Precis writing, Report / Letter Writing) | 03 | 50 | 30 |
| Total | 200 | 135 |
How To Apply Online NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Go to the official NABARD website, www.nabard.org.
- On the screen that appears, click on Group B 2026 Development Assistant/Development Assistant (Hindi).
- A new page will now open in front of you; fill in all the details on this page.
- Update all the information requested in the application form.
- Submit the application fee through online mode.
- Upload your signature and photograph.
- Press the submit button.
- Keep a copy of the completed form for your records.
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NABARD Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi) www.nabard.org FAQs
The full form of NABARD is National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
The recruitment process has been initiated for 162 posts of NABARD Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi).