NABARD Development Assistant 2026 🔴 Expired

Note: NABARD’s Development Assistant 2026 recruitment, advertised on 17 January 2026 for 162 posts, has reached its last published stage. The main exam was held on 12 April 2026. After the Language Proficiency Test, NABARD published the roll numbers deleted from the select and wait lists. The figures on this page were counted from those lists on 12.09.2026.

Application Fee

Note: Payment was online, by credit card, debit card or net banking.

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)

Minimum Age: 21 Years

Maximum Age: 35 Years

Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules.

Vacancy Details

Note: SC, ST, PWBD and ex-servicemen candidates need only a pass class for both posts. For the Hindi post, Hindi and English must be compulsory or elective subjects, and the candidate must be able to translate between English and Hindi and use word processing on a PC.

Category Wise Vacancy

Important Links

Note: The general select list runs 25 pages, one per regional office, and the Hindi select and wait lists are far shorter. Check the LPT deletion notice before assuming a place on either list still stands. NABARD’s own caution notice about fake appointment letters sits in front of the career notices page. The answer key and cut-off marks are marked Available Soon.

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has announced a significant recruitment drive for the NABARD Development Assistant 2026 positions, offering a promising career path for eligible candidates across India. This highly anticipated opportunity seeks to fill 162 vacancies for Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) roles. Aspiring candidates who have been eagerly awaiting the NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment can now access crucial information regarding application details, eligibility, and important dates through Global Drishti. The application window recently concluded, and candidates are now looking forward to the examination process.

Recruitment dates and key figures

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) released the official notification for the Development Assistant posts on January 15, 2026. The online application process for this recruitment commenced on January 17, 2026, and the last date for submitting applications was February 03, 2026.

Application and Exam Timeline

• Notification Release Date: 15-01-2026
• Application Start Date: 17-01-2026
• Application End Date: 03-02-2026
• Prelims Admit Card Release Date: 14-02-2026
• Preliminary Exam Date: 21-02-2026
• Main Exam Date: 12-04-2026

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NABARD website or Global Drishti for updates on the NABARD DA Admit Card 2026 and NABARD DA Exam Date 2026. The admit cards for the preliminary examination were released on February 14, 2026.

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Eligibility and qualification

To be considered for the NABARD Development Assistant roles, candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and age limits as set by NABARD.

Educational Qualification

• For Development Assistant (General): A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (or a pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates) is required. Additionally, candidates must possess knowledge of word processing on a PC.
• For Development Assistant (Hindi): Applicants need a bachelor’s degree with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects, securing a minimum of 50% marks (or a pass class for reserved categories). Proficiency in translating between English and Hindi, along with knowledge of word processing on a PC, is also essential.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 21 and 35 years of age. Age relaxation will be applicable as per government norms for reserved categories.

Syllabus by paper

Preparing effectively requires a thorough understanding of the NABARD DA syllabus.The selection process typically involves preliminary and main examinations. The syllabus generally covers subjects like Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge. A detailed syllabus can be found on the official NABARD careers page, which is crucial for candidates to plan their study strategy.

Getting the admit card from the portal

The NABARD DA Admit Card 2026 is a mandatory document for appearing in the examination. Candidates who have successfully applied can download their admit cards from the official application portal.

Steps to Download Admit Card:

1. Visit the official NABARD career portal or the direct admit card link provided by Global Drishti.
2. Look for the link related to NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Admit Card.’
3. Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
4. Verify the details and download your admit card.
5. Take a printout for future reference and for carrying to the examination center.

What the select, wait and LPT lists actually contain

NABARD publishes these lists region by region without any totals, so the counts below were taken from the
PDFs themselves on 12.09.2026. They are the quickest way to see how tight this recruitment is.

Note: Fifteen of the 16 deleted were wait-listed, and one, from Maharashtra, was on the select list. Candidates who had passed the state’s specified language in class 10 or 12 and emailed the marksheet by 07.07.2026 were exempt from the LPT. The lists depend on biometric verification, the LPT, medical fitness and document checks, and the bank reserves the right to correct errors in them.

Written By: GD Sarkari Naukri Desk

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