National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the official notification for Development Assistant recruitment. A total of 162 vacancies have been announced for this recruitment drive. Eligible candidates can apply online from 17 January 2026 to 03 February 2026. The age limit for applicants is 21 to 35 years as on 01 January 2026.
Important Date
- Online Apply Start Date : 17 January 2026
- Online Apply Last Date : 03 February 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment : 03 February 2026
- Phase 1 Exam Date : 21 February 2026
- Phase 2 Exam Date : 12 April 2026
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result Date : Not Released Yet
Application Fee
- General, EWS, OBC : ₹550
- SC, ST, PH : ₹100
- Payment Mode : Online (UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card / Credit Card)
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 21 Years
- Maximum Age : 35 Years
- Age calculated as on 01 January 2026.
- Age relaxation as per official notification rules.
Eligibility Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Development Assistant (General) | Graduate Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India with Minimum 50% Marks. Knowledge of word processing on PC. For SC/ST/PH: Only Passed. |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | Graduate Degree in Arts (BA) with Hindi/English as a Compulsory Subject from Any Recognized University in India with Minimum 50% Marks. Knowledge of word processing on PC. For SC/ST/PH: Only Passed. |
Post Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Development Assistant (General) | 159 |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | 03 |
| Total | 162 |
How to Apply Online for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Candidates should read the official notification carefully.
- Visit the official website nabard.org.
- Apply through online mode only.
- Register using mobile number, email ID, and other basic details.
- Fill all details correctly in the application form.
- Upload required documents (signature, photo, and other documents).
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online Form | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Questions & Answer for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026
Q1. When will the online application for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 start?
A1. The online application has started from 17 January 2026.
Q2. What is the last date for NABARD Development Assistant Online Form 2026?
A2. The last date to apply online is 03 February 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit for NABARD Development Assistant Bharti 2026?
A3. The minimum age is 21 Years and the maximum age is 35 Years as on 01 January 2026.
Q4. What is the eligibility for NABARD Development Assistant Vacancy 2026?
A4. Candidates must have passed Graduate Degree in Any Stream with Minimum 50% Marks (For SC/ST/PH: Only Passed). Knowledge of word processing on PC is required.
For more details, candidates are advised to read the official notification.