NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Online Applications for 162 Vacancies

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026: has been officially announced by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The recruitment notification has been issued for direct recruitment to Group ‘B’ positions, including Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) for the year 2026.

NABARD is a leading national-level financial institution under the Government of India, primarily focused on promoting agriculture, rural development, and financial inclusion across the country.

Indian citizens who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can submit their applications online only through the official NABARD website. A total of 162 vacancies have been notified under this recruitment drive.

The selection procedure for NABARD Development Assistant posts will generally consist of a Preliminary Examination, followed by a Main Examination, and an Interview or Skill Test, as applicable. Interested candidates are advised to complete the online application process within the specified timeline mentioned in the official notification.

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 17 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 03 February 2026
• Preliminary Exam Date: 21 February 2026
• Main Exam Date: 12 April 2026

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹550
• SC / ST Candidates: ₹100/-
• Payment Mode: Online 

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

• Age on 01.01.2026
• Minimum Age : 21 Years
• Maximum Age : 35 Years.

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Qualification & Vacancy Details

Selection Process

The selection of candidates will be carried out through the following stages.

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Documents Verification
4. Medical Test

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