The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Short Notification for 162 vacancies in Group B. Through this recruitment drive, the bank aims to hire eligible candidates for Development Assistant & Development Assistant (Hindi) posts. So, interested candidates can check the complete information here.
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Short Notice Out
The Bank has issued a short notice regarding the Development Assistant recruitment on 15th January 2026 and the detailed notification PDF will be released on 17th January 2026 on the official website at www.nabard.org. The online application process will begin on the same day as well. Check the short notice here.
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Name | NABARD Development Assistant 2026 |
| Bank Name | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Post Name | Development Assistant & Development Assistant (Hindi) |
| Vacancies | 162 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 17th Jan to 3rd Feb 2026 |
| Selection | Prelims, Mains |
| Salary | Rs. 32,000/- |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| NABARD DA (Development Assistant) Short Notification | 15th January 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | 17th January 2026 |
| NABARD DA Apply Online Starts On | 17th January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3rd February 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fees | – |
| Prelims Exam Date | – |
| Mains Exam Date | – |
NABARD Grade A Vacancy 2026
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially announced the NABARD Development Assistant Vacancy 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 162 vacancies for the post of Development Assistant (Group ‘B’) across various categories.
Out of the total vacancies, 159 posts are for Development Assistant, while 3 vacancies are reserved for Development Assistant (Hindi). The category-wise vacancy will be available along with a detailed PDF.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Development Assistant | 159 |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | 3 |
| Total | 162 |
The NABARD Development Assistant Apply Online 2026 link is now active on the official website. Candidates must apply only through the online portal within the stipulated dates. The application process includes registration, fee payment, and upload of scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for NABARD Development Assistant, a candidate must be a citizen of India (or meet equivalent nationality requirements as prescribed by the official notification). Check age limit and qualification:
Qualification
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.
Age Limit
The age requirement for NABARD Development Assistant is:
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Age Limit
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Years
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| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
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