NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 162 Posts

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially released the NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification for a total of 162 vacancies, including Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) posts. This recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for graduates seeking a stable and prestigious career in the banking sector.

The online application process will begin on 17 January 2026 and remain open until 03 February 2026 on NABARD’s official website www.nabard.org. Eligible candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen) along with basic computer knowledge and proficiency in the official language of the applied State.

The selection process consists of a Preliminary Online Examination (February 2026), followed by a Main Online Examination and a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Selected candidates will receive an initial gross salary of approximately ₹46,500 per month along with multiple allowances and benefits.

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

State / Regional Office-wise Vacancies (Development Assistant)

Andaman & 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 (including 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 Posts: 159

Development Assistant (Hindi) Vacancies

• Andhra Pradesh – 1

• Maharashtra (HO Mumbai) – 1

• Tamil Nadu – 1

Total DA (Hindi): 3
Grand Total Vacancies: 162

Reservation (DA): UR-78 | SC-21 | ST-17 | OBC-26 | EWS-17 | PWBD-7 | EXS-16 | DIS-EXS-7

Candidates can apply for only one State and one post.

Eligibility Criteria for NABARD Development Assistant 2026

Educational Qualification

Development Assistant

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks

• Pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen

• Basic knowledge of computer/word processing

Development Assistant (Hindi)

• Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi & English as compulsory/elective subjects with 50% marks

• OR Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi & English as main subjects

• Ability to translate English ↔ Hindi

• Computer knowledge mandatory

For Ex-Servicemen

• Graduate from recognised university OR

• Matriculation with minimum 15 years of Defence service

Language Proficiency

• Must read, write, speak and understand the official language of the applied State

• Official language as per State Gazette notification

NABARD Development Assistant Salary & Benefits

Pay Scale

₹20,700 – 55,700 (20 years progression)

Starting Basic Pay

₹23,100 per month (including advance increments)

Initial Gross Salary

Approx. ₹46,500 per month

Allowances & Perks

• Dearness Allowance (DA)

• House Rent Allowance (HRA)

• Transport Allowance

• City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)

• Medical facilities & reimbursement

• Residential accommodation (subject to availability)

• LTC, Festival Advance, Briefcase allowance

• Loans at concessional rates

• NPS, Gratuity & Group Insurance

• Strong promotion prospects

NABARD Development Assistant Age Limit (01-01-2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 years

• Maximum Age: 35 years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years

• OBC: 3 years

• PWBD: Up to 15 years

• Ex-Servicemen: Defence service + 3 years (max 50 years)

• Widows/Divorced Women (SC/ST): 5 years

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online only
Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable

Important Dates – NABARD Development Assistant 2026

Selection Process

Stage-I: Preliminary Exam (Qualifying)

• English, Reasoning, Numerical Ability / Professional Knowledge

• 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes

Stage-II: Main Examination

• Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, GA, Computer Knowledge

• Descriptive English (Essay/Precis/Letter)

• 200 Marks | 135 Minutes

Stage-III: Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

• Conducted at Regional Office

• Qualifying in nature

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Final Merit: Based on Main Exam marks only

How to Apply for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026

1. Visit www.nabard.org

2. Click on Recruitment – Development Assistant / DA Hindi 2026

3. Register using email & mobile number

4. Fill application form carefully

5. Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression & handwritten declaration

6. Pay application fee online

7. Submit and print application form

NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Important Links

• Apply Online: Click Here

• Official Notification PDF: Click Here

• Short Notification: Click Here