📢 NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 162 Posts
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the official notification for Development Assistant Recruitment 2026. A total of 162 vacancies are announced for Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) posts.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website www.nabard.org from 17 January 2026 to 03 February 2026.
🔎 NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Post Name | Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi) |
| Total Vacancies | 162 Posts |
| Advertisement No. | 08/DA/2025-26 |
| Salary | ₹20,700 – ₹55,700 (Approx. ₹46,500 Gross/month) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
📊 NABARD Development Assistant Vacancy Details
▶ Development Assistant (State-wise)
| State / Region | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 7 |
| Assam | 5 |
| Bihar | 1 |
| Chhattisgarh | 5 |
| Goa | 1 |
| Gujarat | 9 |
| Haryana | 3 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 4 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 3 |
| Jharkhand | 1 |
| Karnataka | 7 |
| Kerala | 3 |
| Ladakh | 2 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 10 |
| Maharashtra (Incl. HO Mumbai) | 48 |
| Manipur | 2 |
| Meghalaya | 1 |
| New Delhi | 3 |
| Odisha | 8 |
| Punjab | 2 |
| Rajasthan | 5 |
| Tamil Nadu | 9 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 11 |
| West Bengal | 8 |
| Total DA Posts | 159 |
▶ Development Assistant (Hindi)
| State | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 1 |
| Maharashtra (HO Mumbai) | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 |
| Total DA (Hindi) | 3 |
🔹 Grand Total Vacancies: 162
🎯 Category-wise Reservation (DA – 159 Posts)
UR: 78
SC: 21
ST: 17
OBC: 26
EWS: 17
PWBD: 7
Ex-Servicemen (EXS): 16
Disabled Ex-Servicemen (DIS-EXS): 7
📌 PWBD & EXS reservations are horizontal.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
🎓 Educational Qualification
For Development Assistant
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks
Pass class for SC / ST / PWBD / Ex-Servicemen
Basic knowledge of computer operations
For Development Assistant (Hindi)
Bachelor’s Degree in Hindi / English medium with Hindi & English as compulsory/elective subjects
ORBachelor’s Degree with Hindi & English as main subjects
Minimum 50% marks (Pass class for reserved categories)
Ability to translate between Hindi and English
Knowledge of word processing on PC
🪖 Eligibility for Ex-Servicemen
Graduate from a recognized university
ORPassed matriculation or equivalent examination of Armed Forces
Must have completed minimum 15 years of defence service
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 35 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per Government rules
📝 Selection Process
Preliminary Online Examination – February 2026
Main Online Examination
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 17 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 February 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | February 2026 |
⚠️ Important Instructions
Candidates can apply for only one State
Candidates must apply for only one post (DA or DA Hindi)
Multiple applications will lead to rejection
