National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi). Through this recruitment, a total of 162 posts (159 Development Assistant and 3 Development Assistant Hindi) will be filled in various states across India. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online only through NABARD official website (www.nabard.org) The online application process will be open from 17 January 2026 to 03 February 2026.
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Organization Name: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
- Post Name: Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi)
- Total Vacancy: 162
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
- Age Limit: 21-35 years
- Salary: Rs. 20700-55700/-
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 17.01.2026
- Apply Last Date: 03.02.2026
- Selection Process: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, LPT
- Official Website: www.nabard.org
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has published a total of 162 vacancies for the post of Development Assistant, out of which 159 posts are for Development Assistant (English) and 3 posts are for Development Assistant (Hindi).
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
(1) Development Assistant
- Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution established by law in India. The candidate should have secured at least 50% marks in aggregate. However, for SC/ST/PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates, only pass marks are required.
- Candidate must have knowledge of word processing on a computer (PC).
(2) Development Assistant (Hindi)
- Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university in English or Hindi medium, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects, and must have secured at least 50% marks in aggregate (only pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates). Alternatively, candidates who have a Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects with at least 50% marks are also eligible. The candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and from Hindi to English.
- Candidate must have knowledge of word processing on a computer (PC).
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 05 years
- OBC: 03 years
- PWBD: up to 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Pay Scale
- Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 23,100/- per month
- Pay Scale: Rs. 20700 - 55700/-
- Approximate Gross Salary: Rs. 46,500/- per month including allowances like DA, HRA, TA, etc.
NABARD Recruitment Application Fee
- All Others Candidates: Rs. 550/- (Rs.450 fee + Rs.100 intimation)
- SC/ ST/ PWBD Category: Rs. 100 (Intimation charges only)
- NABARD Staff: No Fee
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 How to Apply
- Visit the NABARD official website: www.nabard.org.
- Click on "Recruitment to the post of Development Assistant 2026"
- Register using name, mobile number, email.
- Fill application form carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and take printout for future reference.
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment Selection Process
The selection will be done in the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
NABARD Recruitment Important Dates
- Start Date of Online Application: 17.01.2026
- Last Date of Online Application: 03.02.2026
- Date of Preliminary Exam: 21.02.2026
- Date of Main Exam: 12.04.2026
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Apply Online
- Click Here: Official Website
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. How many total vacancies are there?
- Answer: Total 162 posts (159 Development Assistant + 3 Hindi).
Q3. Is preliminary exam marks counted in final selection?
- Answer: No, only Main Exam marks are counted.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
- Answer: 03 February 2026.
Q5. Can I apply for both posts?
- Answer: No, you can apply for only one post.
