National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

NABARD Development Assistant (Grade-B) Recruitment 2026

Advt.No.08 /DA/2025-26

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS  : Rs. 550/-
• SC/ ST/ PWBD Candidates : Rs. 100/-
• Payment Mode: Pay the Exam Fee Through Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking Fee Mode.                                            

Important Dates

• Online Apply Start On : 17 January 2026
• Last Date for Apply : 03 February 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: 03 February 2026
• Admit Card Available: Notify Later
• Phase-I Exam Date : 21 February 2026
• Phase-Ii Exam Date : 12 April 2026

Age Limit as on 01-01-2026

• Minimum Age: 21 Years.
• Maximum Age: 35 Years.
• Candidates born not earlier than 02 January 1991 and not later than 01 January 2005 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply
• For Age Relaxation.Read the Official Notification
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Vacancy Details

Total Vacancy : 162 Post

Post Name

General

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

Total

Eligibility Criteria

• 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 PC

• 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.
• iKnowledge of word processing on PC

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026: Important Points to be noted before Registration

Before applying online, candidates should -
i. Scan their:
Photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm)
Signature (with Black ink)
Left Thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink)
A hand written declaration (on a white paper with black ink) (text given below) Ensuring that all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications as given in the advertisement
ii. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will not be accepted
iii. The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged. (If a candidate is not having left thumb, he/she may use his/her right thumb for applying)
iv. 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.”

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026: Document Required to be Uploaded

• Photo: Photograph must be a recent passport size colour picture.with White Background.
• Size of file should be between 20kb-50kb (Dimension 200 x 230 pixels)

• Signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration Image:
• The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.

1. Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
2. Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb for Signature & Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb
3. Size of file should be between 20kb - 50kb for left thumb impression.

• The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink.

1. File type: jpg / jpeg
2. Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 3 cm * 3 cm (Width * Height)
3. File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB

• The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black ink.

1. File type: jpg / jpeg
2. Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 10 cm * 5 cm (Width * Height)
3. File Size: 50 KB – 100 KB

• Pay Scale: Rs.32000/-
• Selection Process:  DA (General) Pre Exam, Mains Exam ||  DA (Hindi)- Pre Exam, Mains Exam & Language Proficiency Test

📋 How to Apply NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment 2026 for 162 Posts

1. Visit the official website www.nabard.org.
2. Go to the "Careers" or "Recruitment" section and click on the “Recruitment of Development Assistant (Group B) – 2026” link.
3. Complete the new registration using your valid email ID and mobile number (if not already registered).
4. Log in with your credentials, fill in the online application form carefully with personal, educational, and other required details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents/certificates.
6. Pay the application fee online (if applicable) as per your category.
7. Submit the application form, download/save the confirmation page, and take a printout for future reference.

Note: Applications are open from 17 January 2026 to 3 February 2026. Carefully read the detailed official notification (released on 17 January 2026) for eligibility, fees, vacancies, and other details. Verify all information before submission and contact NABARD helpline for any issues.

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