National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Development Assistant posts. A total of 162 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment. Candidates holding a graduate degree are eligible to apply. Interested and eligible applicants can submit their applications online through the official website of NABARD.
The online application process for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 started on 17 January 2026 and will remain open until 03 February 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification and ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying.

| NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 |
| National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Advertisement No. 08 /DA/2025-26 | Short Details of Notification https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Notification Released : 15 January 2026 • Application Start : 17 January 2026 • Last Date for Apply Online : 03 February 2026 • Last Date for Fee payment : 03 February 2026 • Last date for printing your application : 18 February 2026 • Prelims Exam : 21 February 2026 • Mains Exam : 12 April 2026 • Admit Card : Before Exam • Result Date: Notify Soon |
| Application Fees |
| • General/ OBC/ EWS : 550/- • SC/ ST/ PWD/ EWS/ Ex-Servicemen : 100/- •Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only. |
| Age Limit |
| • Minimum Age : 21 Years • Maximum Age : 35 Years • Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules. |
| No. of Post |
| 162 Posts |
| Vacancy Details | |
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Group ‘B’ – Development Assistant | 159 |
| Group ‘B’ – Development Assistant (Hindi) | 03 |
| Total | 162 |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| • Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks obtained and pass class for the categories of SC/ ST/ PWBD/ EXS. • Candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa. • For More Eligibility Details Read the Official Notification. |
| Salary |
| Rs 32,000/- per month. |
| Selection Process |
| Preliminary Exam Mains Exam |
| NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026: How to Apply |
| 1. Visit the official website of NABARD at https://www.nabard.org/. Candidates can apply online from January 2026 to 03 February 2026. Before applying, carefully read the official notification for “NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026”. 2. Ensure that all required documents are checked and kept ready, including eligibility certificates, ID proof, address details, and basic information. 3. Prepare scanned copies of necessary documents such as photograph, signature, and ID proof in the prescribed format. 4. Before submitting the application form, review the preview carefully and verify all entered details. 5. After successful submission, take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference. |
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| Apply Online | Click Here |
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