NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2025- Important Dates, Eligibility, Age Limit, Notification PDF: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the notification for the post of Development Assistant/Development Assistant (Hindi) in Group B – 2026. The online application started on 17 January 2026. Candidates can fill out the NABARD Development Assistant online forms till 3 February 2026. Candidates must read the official notification before applying.

National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2025

Advt No.: 08 /DA/2025-26

Important Dates

Application Start Date: 17 January 2026
Last Date For Application: 3 February 2026
Fee Payment Last Date: 3 February 2026
Last date for printing your application: 18 February 2026
Phase-I (Preliminary) Exam Date: 21 February 2026
Phase-II (Main) Exam Date: 12 April 2026
Admit Card Date: Notify Later
Result: Notify Later

NABARD Development Assistant Application Fee

General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 550/-
SC, ST, PH: Rs. 100/-
The candidates are required to deposit the requisite examination fees online through Internet Banking, Debit, or Credit Card.

NABARD Development Assistant Age Limit

Age Limits As of 1 January 2026

Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 35 Years

Calculate Your Age

Age Relaxation is Applicable per the NABARD Development Assistant Notification 2025.

NABARD Development Assistant Eligibility Criteria

Development Assistant

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates) in aggregate or possess equivalent qualification from a recognised University / Institution incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or any other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as University under Section-3 of UGC Act, 1956. ii)
Knowledge of word processing on a PC.

Development Assistant (Hindi)

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised 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 candidates) in the aggregate OR Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS candidates) in the aggregate. Candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice versa.
Knowledge of word processing on a PC.

NABARD Development Assistant Vacancy Details

Total Vacancy: 162 Posts (159+3)

Sl. No.	Regional Offices	Vacancy
1	Andaman and Nicobar	1
2	Andhra Pradesh	7
3	Assam	5
4	Bihar	1
5	Chhattisgarh	5
6	Goa	1
7	Gujarat	9
8	Haryana	3
9	Himachal Pradesh	4
10	Jammu & Kashmir	3
11	Jharkhand	1
12	Karnataka	7
13	Kerala	3
14	Ladakh	2
15	Madhya Pradesh	10
16	Maharashtra	48
17	Manipur	2
18	Meghalaya	1
19	New Delhi	3
20	Odisha	8
21	Punjab	2
22	Rajasthan	5
23	Tamil Nadu	9
24	Uttar Pradesh	11
25	West Bengal	8
Development Assistant (Hindi)
1	Andhra Pradesh	1
2	Maharashtra	1
3	Tami Nadu	1

NABARD Development Assistant Salary Details

Remuneration: Selected Candidates will draw a starting basic pay of ₹23,100/- per month (including two advance increments) in the scale of ₹20700(1)-1200(3)-24300-1440(4)-30060- 1920(6)-41580-2080(2)-45740-2370(3)-52850-2850(1)-55700 (20 years) and other allowances, viz. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance etc., as admissible from time to time. At present, initial monthly Gross emoluments for Development Assistant/Development Assistant (Hindi) is approximately ₹46,500/-.

Document Required

Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
Degree and Other Certificates
Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhar Card)
Signature on plain white paper using a black or blue pen (not in capital letters)
Disability certificate (if applicable)
Caste Certificate
Income Certificate for EWS
Domicile Certificate

NABARD Development Assistant Selection Process

Pre Exam
Main Exam
Language Proficiency Test
Document Verification

How to Apply for NABARD Development Assistant 2026

Candidates need to visit the official website of NABARD or the link given in the link section.
To register an application, choose the tab “Click here for New Registration” and enter Name, Contact details and Email ID. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. The candidate should note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent.
In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he/she can save the data already entered by choosing the “SAVE AND NEXT” tab. Before submission of the online application, candidates are advised to use the “SAVE AND NEXT” facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required. Visually Impaired candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify/get the details verified to ensure that the same are correct before final submission.
Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves, as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the COMPLETE REGISTRATION BUTTON.
The Name of the candidate or his/her Father/ Husband etc., should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the Certificates/ Mark sheets/Identity proof. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
Validate your details and save your application by clicking the ‘Validate your details’ and ‘Save & Next’ buttons.
Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature detailed under point “C”.
Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.
Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before ‘COMPLETE REGISTRATION’.
Modify details, if required, and click on ‘COMPLETE REGISTRATION’ ONLY after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled by you are correct.
Click on the ‘Payment’ Tab and proceed with payment.
Click on the ‘Submit’ button.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED BEFORE REGISTRATION

scan their :
– photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
– signature (with black ink)
– left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink)
– a handwritten declaration (on white paper with black ink) (text given below)
ensuring that all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications as given in Annexure III to this Advertisement.
Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.
The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged. (If a candidate does not having left thumb, he/she may use his/ her right thumb for applying.)
The text for the hand written declaration is as follows – “I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
The above mentioned hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s handwriting and in English only. If it is written and uploaded by anybody else or in any other language, the application will be considered invalid. (In the case of Visually Impaired candidates who cannot write may get the text of the declaration typed and put their left-hand thumb impression below the typed declaration and upload the document as per specifications.)
Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make an online payment of the requisite application fee/ intimation charges
Have a valid personal email ID and mobile no., which should be kept active till the completion of this Recruitment Process. The bank may send intimation to download call letters for the Examination etc., through the registered email ID. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her new e-mail ID and mobile no. Before applying on-line and must maintain that email account and mobile number

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