NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply for 162 posts at nabard.org, direct link here

Published on: Jan 19, 2026 3:55 PM IST

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NABARD is recruiting for 162 Development Assistant posts with online applications open until February 3, 2026. Eligible candidates, aged 21-35, can apply via nabard.org. The prelims exam is set for February 21, 2026, followed by mains on April 12, 2026. Application fees are Rs 100 for SC/ST/PwBD and Rs 550 for others.

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National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, NABARD has invited applications for Development Assistant posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of NABARD at nabard.org. This recruitment drive will fill up 162 vacancies in the organisation.

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply for 162 posts at nabard.org, direct link here

The registration process commenced on January 17 and will close on February 3, 2026. The Phase 1 or prelims exam will be held on February 21, 2026 and Phase II or mains exam will be held on April 12, 2026.

Read below for eligibility, selection process and other details.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who want to apply for the post should be between 21 to 35 years of age. Candidates born not earlier than 02 January 1991 and not later than 01 January 2005 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.

The educational qualifications can be checked by the candidates on the Detailed Notification available here.

Selection Process

The selection process comprises of preliminary exam, main exam and language proficiency test. The prelims exam will comprise of 100 questions of 100 marks. The exam duration is for 60 minutes. The main exam comprises of 200 marks question and the exam duration is for 135 minutes.

Those who qualify for selection and have passed the 10th or 12th standard with the declared language as one of the subjects will not be subjected to Language Proficiency Test, however they have to submit valid proof for the same (i.e. marksheet for class 10th /12th with the specified Language as Subject.

Application Fees

The application fee for SC/ST/PwBD category candidates is ₹100/- and application fee for all others is ₹550/-. Payment can be made by using Debit Cards (Rupay/Vias/Master Card/Maestro), Credit Cards or Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash cards/Mobile Wallets by providing information as asked on the screen. For more related details candidates can check the official website of NABARD.

Detailed Notification Here

Direct link to apply here

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