The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has announced the NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 for a total of 162 vacancies for the posts of Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi). The application process for the recruitment has been concluded, and eligible candidates will now participate in the examination stages as per the official schedule.
What is the exam date for NABARD Development Assistant 2026?
The NABARD Development Assistant Phase-I (Preliminary) Examination is scheduled to be held on 21 February 2026, followed by the Phase-II (Main) Examination on 12 April 2026. NABARD has released this examination schedule as part of the recruitment process, which will be conducted in two stages. Candidates who successfully qualify the Preliminary Examination will be shortlisted to appear for the Main Examination. Further updates regarding admit card release, exam centres, and detailed exam-day instructions will be published on the official NABARD website in due course.
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NABARD Development Assistant Notification 2026
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially released the NABARD Development Assistant Notification 2026, announcing a total of 162 vacancies for the posts of Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi). The detailed notification includes complete information regarding the application schedule, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, and other important guidelines for interested candidates.
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How many vacancies are announced under NABARD Development Assistant 2026?
NABARD has announced 162 total vacancies for this recruitment cycle. These vacancies are divided between Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) posts. Check the detailed NABARD DA State-wise Vacancy below.
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|
| Development Assistant | 159 |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | 03 |
| Total | 162 |
The NABARD Development Assistant Vacancy 2026 includes 159 posts spread across various regional offices in India, with category-wise distribution among UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates.
| Regional Offices | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Andhra Pradesh | 7 | 5 | 1 | -- | 1 | -- |
| Assam | 5 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | 1 |
| Bihar | 1 | -- | -- | -- | 1 | -- |
| Chhattisgarh | 5 | 2 | -- | 2 | -- | 1 |
| Goa | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Gujarat | 9 | 5 | -- | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Haryana | 3 | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | 1 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 4 | 2 | 1 | -- | 1 | -- |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 3 | 1 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 1 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Karnataka | 7 | 4 | 1 | -- | 2 | -- |
| Kerala | 3 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Ladakh | 2 | 1 | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
| Madhya Pradesh | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -- |
Maharashtra
(Includes Head Office, Mumbai) | 48 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Manipur | 2 | 1 | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
| Meghalaya | 1 | -- | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
| New Delhi | 3 | 1 | -- | 1 | 1 | -- |
| Odisha | 8 | 5 | -- | 2 | 1 | -- |
| Punjab | 2 | 1 | -- | -- | 1 | -- |
| Rajasthan | 5 | 2 | -- | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 9 | 4 | 2 | -- | 2 | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 11 | 5 | 3 | -- | 2 | 1 |
| West Bengal | 8 | 3 | 2 | -- | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 159 | 78 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 17 |
Additionally, 3 vacancies are announced for NABARD Development Assistant (Hindi), allocated across select regional offices with UR and OBC category representation.
| NABARD Development Assistant (Hindi) Vacancy 2026 |
|---|
| Regional Offices | Total | UR | OBC |
|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar | 1 | 1 | -- |
| Maharashtra (HO - Mumbai) | 1 | -- | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 | 1 | -- |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 1 |
What are the important dates for NABARD Development Assistant recruitment?
The recruitment timeline has been shared through the short notice, outlining the examination schedule. The NABARD Development Assistant Phase-I (Preliminary) Examination will be conducted on 21 February 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Short notification release | 15 January 2026 |
| Online application start date | 17 January 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 3 February 2026 |
| Phase-I (Preliminary) Examination | 21 February 2026 |
| Phase-II (Main) Examination | 12 April 2026 |
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What is the eligibility criteria for NABARD Development Assistant?
The eligibility criteria include educational qualification and age limit. Candidates must satisfy both conditions to be considered eligible.
Educational qualification
Applicants must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|
| Development Assistant | i) Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised University/Institution established by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or declared as a Deemed University under Section-3 of the UGC Act, 1956.
ii) Knowledge of word processing on PC. |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | i) Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university in English/Hindi medium with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates) OR Bachelor's Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates). The candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice versa.
ii) Knowledge of word processing on PC. |
Age limit
The candidate's age should fall within the prescribed limits mentioned below. Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|
| 21 years | 35 years |
What is the selection process for NABARD Development Assistant?
The selection process consists of two stages: a preliminary examination followed by a mains examination and language proficiency test. Candidates must qualify in the prelims to appear for the mains exam. Final selection is based on performance in the mains examination and LPT.
- Prelims
- Mains
- Language Proficiency Test
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What is the exam pattern for the NABARD Development Assistant prelims exam?
The preliminary exam is an objective-type test conducted for 60 minutes. Each question carries one mark, and wrong answers attract negative marking.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
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What is the syllabus for NABARD Development Assistant?
The syllabus covers reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English language, computer knowledge, and general awareness. Special emphasis is given to agriculture, rural development, and banking-related topics in the mains examination.
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What salary does a NABARD Development Assistant get in 2026?
A NABARD Development Assistant receives an initial gross salary of around Rs. 46500/- per month. The NABARD DA Salary includes basic pay, allowances, and other benefits as per NABARD rules.
| Post name | Gross Emoluments | Pay scale |
|---|
| Development Assistant | Rs. 46500/- | ₹20700(1)-1200(3)-24300-1440(4)-300601920(6)-41580-2080(2)-45740-2370(3)-52850-2850(1)-55700 (20 years) |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) |
Key Takeaways
Here are the key takeaways for this article:
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) released the Development Assistant Notification 2026 on 17 January 2026.
- A total of 162 vacancies are announced for Development Assistant (159 posts) and Development Assistant (Hindi) (3 posts).
- The Prelims exam is scheduled for 21 February 2026, and the Mains exam will be held on 12 April 2026.
- The recruitment is for clerical-level Group-B posts, offering postings across various regional offices in India.
- The selection process includes Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
- Candidates must be graduates with at least 50% marks (relaxation for reserved categories) and have basic computer knowledge.
- Selected candidates will receive a gross monthly salary of approximately ₹46,500, along with allowances and benefits.
