NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
| NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 162 Posts | |
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| National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 162 Development Assistant & Development Assistant (Hindi) posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website www.nabard.org. Online application starts from 17 January 2026 and ends on 03 February 2026. |
| NABARD Development Assistant 2026 – Overview | |
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| Organization | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Post Name | Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi) |
| Total Posts | 162 (159 DA + 3 DA Hindi) |
| Advertisement No | 08/DA/2025-26 |
| Salary | Rs. 20,700 – 55,700 (Approx. Rs. 46,500/- Gross) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Marks + Computer Knowledge |
| Age Limit | 21 to 35 Years |
| Apply Start Date | 17/01/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03/02/2026 |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
| NABARD Development Assistant 2026 – Vacancy Details | |
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| Total Development Assistant | 159 Posts |
| Total Development Assistant (Hindi) | 3 Posts |
| Grand Total | 162 Posts |
| Note: Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State only. Candidates can apply for only one post. | |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
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| Educational Qualification: • Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS) • Computer knowledge is mandatoryFor Development Assistant (Hindi): • Bachelor’s Degree in English/Hindi medium with Hindi & English as subjects • Ability to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa Language Proficiency: |
| Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026) | |
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| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 35 Years |
| Age Relaxation: • SC/ST – 5 Years • OBC – 3 Years • PWBD – Up to 15 Years • Ex-Servicemen – As per rules |
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| Application Fee | |
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| SC / ST / PWBD | Rs. 118/- |
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 649/- |
| Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking) | |
| Selection Process | |
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| • Preliminary Examination (Online) • Main Examination (Online) • Language Proficiency Test (LPT) • Document Verification |
| Important Dates | |
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| Application Start Date | 17/01/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03/02/2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | 21/02/2026 |
| Main Exam | 12/04/2026 |
| Important Links | |
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| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
