NABARD Recruitment 2026: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has invited online applications for 162 Development Assistant. Candidates are advised to read the official notification thoroughly before applying to ensure they fulfil all requirements.
NABARD Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Development Assistant, Development Assistant (Hindi) |
| Total Posts | 162 Vacancy |
| Organization | The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development – NABARD |
| Qualification | Graduated |
| Salary | Rs. 85,150/- Per Month |
| Application Date | 17th Jan – 3rd Feb 2026 |
NABARD Recruitment Qualification
Education: The educational qualification varies for each post. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized university.
Development Assistant:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen).
- Knowledge of word processing on PC.
Development Assistant (Hindi):
- Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as subjects with minimum 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen).
- Ability to translate between English and Hindi.
- Knowledge of word processing on PC.
NABARD Recruitment Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21 to 35 years of Candidates born between 02 January 1991 and 01 January 2005 are eligible)
Age Relaxation
Upper age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per Government of India norms.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-Non Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
NABARD Recruitment Vacancy
NABARD has announced a total of 162 vacancies for two distinct posts under this recruitment drive.
| Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Development Assistant | 159 |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | 3 |
| Total | 162 |
NABARD Recruitment Salary
Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹20,700 – ₹55,700 with an initial basic pay of ₹23,100/- per month (including two advance increments). The approximate initial monthly gross emoluments are ₹46,500/-. Additional benefits include:
- Housing, Car, Education Loans at concessional rates
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- City Compensatory Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- Medical Benefits
- Leave Travel Concession
- New Pension Scheme (NPS)
NABARD Recruitment Selection Process
The selection process for Development Assistant is comprehensive and involves multiple stages candidates must clear to secure the position.
- Preliminary Examination (Online): This is an objective-type screening test to shortlist candidates for the Mains exam.
- Mains Examination (Online): This stage consists of both objective and descriptive papers focused on professional knowledge and general topics.
- Interview: Candidates who qualify in the Mains exam will be shortlisted for the final interview round.
NABARD Recruitment Application Fee
Candidates have to pay the application fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 550/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 100/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Payment Method: Candidates can pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment: debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Important Dates of NABARD Recruitment
Candidates must mark the key dates for the application process. The registration window will be open for approximately two and a half weeks.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 15th January 2026 (Advertisement) |
| Detailed Notification & PDF Live | 17th January 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 17th January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 3rd February 2026 |
How To Apply For NABARD Recruitment
The stages of the online application are given below and candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process.
- Visit the official website of The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development – NABARD.
- Click on the NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with accurate details.
- Upload necessary documents, including a passport-size photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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