National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released an official recruitment advertisement for 162 Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) posts. Interested and eligible candidates can submit the online application through the official NABARD recruitment portal.
📌 Last Date to Apply Online: 03 February 2026
This is a great opportunity for candidates looking for a stable bank job under NABARD (Group ‘B’).
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Post Name | Development Assistant & Development Assistant (Hindi) |
| Total Vacancies | 162 Posts |
| Assam Vacancy | 5 Posts |
| Job Category | Bank Jobs |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 03/02/2026 |
| Official Website | nabard.org |
NABARD Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Development Assistant | 159 |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | 3 |
| ✅ Total | 162 |
📌 Note: Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State and for only one post (either Development Assistant OR Development Assistant Hindi).
NABARD Development Assistant Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive:
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹23,100/- per month (including 2 advance increments)
- Pay Scale: ₹20700(1)-1200(3)-24300-1440(4)-30060-1920(6)-41580-2080(2)-45740-2370(3)-52850-2850(1)-55700
- Allowances: DA, HRA, CCA, Transport Allowance etc.
✅ Initial Gross Salary: approx. ₹46,500/- per month
Eligibility Criteria for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment
Citizenship
Candidate must be a Citizen of India.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
Candidate must be between:
✅ 21 to 35 Years
Born between 02 Jan 1991 to 01 Jan 2005 (inclusive)
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
Educational Qualification
Development Assistant
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks
(Pass class for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) - Must have knowledge of word processing on PC
Development Assistant (Hindi)
- Bachelor’s Degree in English/Hindi medium with Hindi & English as subject
OR Degree with Hindi & English as main subjects (min 50%) - Candidate must be able to translate English ↔ Hindi
- Knowledge of word processing on PC
📌 For complete eligibility details, candidates must check official notification.
Official Language Requirement
Candidates must be proficient in the official language of the State applied for:
✅ Read, Write, Speak & Understand the language.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| GEN/OBC/EWS | ₹550 + 18% GST |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹100 + 18% GST |
| NABARD Staff | NIL |
Important Dates (NABARD Recruitment 2026)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 17 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 February 2026 |
| Phase-I (Prelims Exam) | 21 February 2026 |
| Phase-II (Mains Exam) | 12 April 2026 |
How to Apply Online for NABARD Development Assistant 2026?
Candidates may apply online by following these steps:
- Scroll down to Important Web-Links
- Click on Online Application Form
- Select the post you want to apply for
- Fill personal & educational details carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee as per category
- Submit application
- Take printout of application form
Important Web-Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply for NABARD Recruitment 2026?
✅ 03 February 2026
Q2. Total number of NABARD Development Assistant posts?
✅ 162 posts
Q3. How many posts are for Development Assistant (Hindi)?
✅ 3 posts
Q4. What is the salary of NABARD Development Assistant?
✅ Approx ₹46,500/- per month (gross)
Q5. Can I apply for multiple states?
❌ No. Candidate can apply for one state only.
Q6. What is the age limit for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026?
✅ 21 to 35 years as on 01-01-2026
Conclusion
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking for a bank job with good salary and job security. Candidates should apply online before 03 February 2026 and start preparing for Phase-I & Phase-II exams.
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