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The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially announced the recruitment for the position of Development Assistant Grade-B. A total of 162 vacancies are available for this role. The online application process commenced on January 17, 2026, and will remain open until February 3, 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed information regarding the NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment 2026 provided below.

Key Dates for NABARD Recruitment Important Dates

• Application Start Date: January 17, 2026


• Application Deadline: February 3, 2026


• Last Date for Fee Payment: February 3, 2026


• Phase I Exam Date: February 21, 2026


• Phase II Exam Date: April 12, 2026

Application Fees Application Fee Structure

• General, EWS, OBC: Rs. 550/-


• SC, ST, PH: Rs. 150/-


• Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other modes.

Age Limit for Applicants Age Criteria

• Minimum Age: 21 Years


• Maximum Age: 35 Years


• Age relaxation will be applicable as per NABARD guidelines.

Vacancy Breakdown Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 162

Post Name No. of Posts

Development Assistant (General)	159
Development Assistant (Hindi)	3

Educational Qualifications Required Eligibility Criteria




Post Name Eligibility

Development Assistant (General)	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD and Ex-Servicemen) and proficiency in word processing.
Development Assistant (Hindi)	Bachelor's Degree with Hindi and English as subjects, minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS) and ability to translate between English and Hindi.

Application Process How to Apply

• Applications can be submitted through the NABARD official website before the deadline.


• It is advisable for candidates to read the official notification thoroughly before applying.

Selection Process Selection Methodology

• Preliminary Written Exam


• Main Written Exam


• Document Verification


• Medical Examination