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NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the official notification for Development Assistant & Development Assistant (Hindi) Recruitment 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 17 January 2026 to 03 February 2026.
This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity to work with India’s apex rural development bank under the Government of India.
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates :
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 17 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 February 2026 |
| Phase-I (Prelims) Exam | 21 February 2026 |
| Phase-II (Mains) Exam | 12 April 2026 |
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details :
Development Assistant , Total Vacancies: 159
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 78 |
| SC | 21 |
| ST | 17 |
| OBC | 26 |
| EWS | 17 |
Development Assistant (Hindi), Total Vacancies: 3
| State | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 1 |
| Maharashtra (HO – Mumbai) | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 |
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Age Limit :
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Minimum Age: 21 Years ; Maximum Age: 35 Years
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Born between: 02 January 1991 and 01 January 2005
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PWBD | 10–15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt rules |
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification :
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Development Assistant : Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline, Minimum 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-servicemen)
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Development Assistant (Hindi) : Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi or English as a major subject
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Application Fee:
| Category | Total Fee* |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PWBD | ₹100 |
| All Others | ₹550 |
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Selection procedure:
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Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying)
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Phase-II: Main Examination
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Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
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Final Merit List (State-wise)
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification
