NABARD Recruitment 2026 : Apply Online for 162 Posts

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), an all-India Apex Organization wholly owned by the Government of India, invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the posts of Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi). This is a golden opportunity for graduates to join a prestigious banking institution with excellent career growth and benefits.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 17 January 2026

• Last Date to Apply & Pay Fees: 03 February 2026

• Phase-I (Preliminary) Online Examination: 21 February 2026

• Phase-II (Main) Online Examination: 12 April 2026

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 162 Posts

• Development Assistant: 159 Vacancies

• Development Assistant (Hindi): 03 Vacancies

Note: Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State only and for only one post (either Development Assistant or Development Assistant – Hindi)

NABARD Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria (As on 01 January 2026)

1. Age Limit

• Age: Between 21 and 35 years.

• Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02 January 1991 and not later than 01 January 2005.

• Relaxation:

  • SC/ST: 5 Years

  • OBC: 3 Years

  • PwBD: 10 Years (General), 13 Years (OBC), 15 Years (SC/ST)

2. Educational Qualification

• For Development Assistant:

  Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (Pass class for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) from a recognized University.

• For Development Assistant (Hindi):

  Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University in English/Hindi medium with Hindi and English as a compulsory or elective subject with a minimum of 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PwBD/EXS) in aggregate.

  OR Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

  Candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa.

Additional Requirement:

• Knowledge of word processing on PC is required for both posts.

• Candidates applying for a particular State must be proficient in the official language of that State (read, write, speak, and understand).

Salary and Benefits

• Pay Scale: Rs. 20,700 – 55,700/-.

• Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 23,100/- per month (including two advance increments).

• Gross Emoluments: Approximately Rs. 46,500/- per month.

• Perquisites: Residential accommodation (subject to availability), petrol reimbursement, dispensary facility, interest-free festival advance, LTC, loans at concessional rates, etc..

Selection Process

The selection will be a two-phase process followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT).

1. Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Online)

   Development Assistant: 100 Marks | 60 Minutes | Tests: English Language (40), Numerical Ability (30), Reasoning (30).

   Development Assistant (Hindi): 100 Marks | 60 Minutes | Tests: English Language (40), Professional Knowledge (30), Reasoning (30).

   Note: This phase is qualifying in nature.

2. Phase-II: Main Examination (Online)

   Development Assistant: 200 Marks | 135 Minutes | Tests: Reasoning (30), Quantitative Aptitude (30), General Awareness (50), Computer Knowledge (40), and Descriptive English (50).

   Development Assistant (Hindi): 200 Marks | 135 Minutes | Tests: Reasoning (20), Professional Knowledge (50), General Awareness (40), Computer Knowledge (40), and Descriptive English (50).

3. Language Proficiency Test (LPT):

   • Conducted for those who qualify the Main Examination.

   • Candidates who have passed 10th or 12th standard with the declared language as a subject are exempt from LPT upon producing valid proof.

   • For others, it is mandatory and qualifying in nature.

Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

• SC/ST/PwBD/EXS: NIL (Intimation charges Rs. 100/- + GST).
• All Others (UR/OBC/EWS): Rs. 450/- (Application Fee) + Rs. 100/- (Intimation charges) + GST.

How to Apply NABARD Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website: www.nabard.org.

2. Click on the link “Recruitment to the post of Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi)-2026”.

3. Register by clicking “Click here for New Registration” and entering basic details.

4. Upload scanned Photograph, Signature (black ink), Left Thumb Impression (black/blue ink), and Handwritten Declaration (black ink).

5. Fill in the application form carefully and verify details.

6. Pay the application fees online.

7. Take a printout of the e-Receipt and the completed online Application Form.