Status (30 Sep 2026): The NABARD Development Assistant 2026 recruitment is complete. The final select list and wait list came out on 1 July 2026. Applications closed on 3 February 2026, and NABARD has not announced the next DA recruitment yet.
162Vacancies
1 JulFinal result out
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Next NABARD examGrade A (Assistant Manager) 2026: check whether the notification is out.
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026: 162 Vacancies
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) announced 162 Group ‘B’ vacancies for Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) in January 2026. The short notice appeared in employment newspapers on 15 January 2026 and the detailed advertisement came on 17 January 2026 on www.nabard.org.
Online applications were open from 17 January to 3 February 2026. The preliminary exam was held on 21 February 2026, the main exam on 12 April 2026, and the final result was declared on 1 July 2026.
NABARD Development Assistant 2026: Important Dates
Event
Date
Short notice (Employment News)
15 Jan 2026
Detailed notification
17 Jan 2026
Online application
17 Jan – 3 Feb 2026
Prelims admit card
14 Feb 2026
Preliminary exam
21 Feb 2026
Prelims result
30 Mar 2026
Main exam
12 Apr 2026
Final result (select & wait list)
1 Jul 2026
NABARD Development Assistant Vacancy 2026
Post
Vacancies
Development Assistant
159
Development Assistant (Hindi)
3
Total
162
NABARD Development Assistant 2026: Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹550
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen
₹100
Eligibility Criteria for NABARD Development Assistant 2026
Nationality
Must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit
21 – 35 yearsRelaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules.
Educational Qualification
DA: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD).DA (Hindi): Bachelor’s degree with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects, or Hindi/English as the main subject.
NABARD Development Assistant Selection Process
1Preliminary ExamQualifying. Shortlists candidates for Mains.
2Main ExamFinal selection is based on Mains marks.
3Language Test (LPT)Qualifying test for shortlisted candidates.
Prelims Exam Pattern
Section
Questions
Marks
English Language
40
40
Quantitative Aptitude
30
30
Reasoning Ability
30
30
Total (60 minutes)
100
100
Negative marking: 0.25 marks are cut for each wrong answer.
Mains Exam Pattern
Test
Qs
Marks
Time
Reasoning
30
30
30 min
Quantitative Aptitude
30
30
30 min
General Awareness agriculture, rural development, banking
50
50
25 min
Computer Knowledge
40
40
20 min
English Descriptive essay, précis, report/letter
3
50
30 min
Total
200
135 min
The objective tests are bilingual (English and Hindi); the descriptive test is in English only. Wrong answers in the objective tests carry a penalty. Source: NABARD’s official Information Handout for Development Assistant 2026.
NABARD Development Assistant Salary
₹46,500per month, approx. gross salary at the start
This includes basic pay and allowances. The exact amount depends on the place of posting.
How to Check the NABARD Development Assistant Result 2026
2Find the notice for Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi) 2026 – Final Result.
3Open the PDF and search your roll number with Ctrl+F (on a phone, use “Find in page”).
FAQs
Is the NABARD Development Assistant 2026 result out?Yes. NABARD released the final select list and wait list on 1 July 2026 on its careers page.Can I still apply for NABARD Development Assistant 2026?No. Online applications were open only from 17 January to 3 February 2026. You will have to wait for the next notification.When will the next NABARD Development Assistant notification come?NABARD has not announced it yet. We will update this page when a new notice appears on NABARD’s website.How many vacancies were there in NABARD Development Assistant 2026?162 in total: 159 Development Assistant and 3 Development Assistant (Hindi).What is the age limit and qualification?Age 21 to 35 years (with relaxation for reserved categories) and a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD).What is the salary of a NABARD Development Assistant?About ₹46,500 per month gross at the start.What should I prepare for next?Many DA aspirants move to NABARD Grade A, whose General Awareness also covers agriculture and rural development.
