NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Apply online for 162 Posts Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for the post of Development Assistant/ Development Assistant (Hindi) in National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Candidates can apply only ONLINE on NABARD website www.nabard.org between 17 January 2026 and 03 February 2026. NABARD is an all India Apex Organization, wholly owned by Government of India and is equal opportunity employer.
Before applying, candidates should read all the instructions carefully and ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility criteria for the post. NABARD would admit candidates on the basis of the information furnished in the ONLINE application along with applicable requisite fee and shall verify their eligibility before joining.
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Regional Office/State
Total Posts
Andaman and Nicobar
1
Andhra Pradesh
7
Assam
5
Bihar
1
Chhattisgarh
5
Goa
1
Gujarat
9
Haryana
3
Himachal Pradesh
4
Jammu & Kashmir
3
Jharkhand
1
Karnataka
7
Kerala
3
Ladakh
2
Madhya Pradesh
10
Maharashtra (Includes HO Mumbai)
48
Manipur
2
Meghalaya
1
New Delhi
3
Odisha
8
Punjab
2
Rajasthan
5
Tamil Nadu
9
Uttar Pradesh
11
West Bengal
8
Total Development Assistant
159
Andhra Pradesh
1
Maharashtra (HO Mumbai)
1
Tamil Nadu
1
Total Development Assistant (Hindi)
3
GRAND TOTAL
162
Reservation Breakdown: Out of 159 DA posts – UR: 78, SC: 21, ST: 17, OBC: 26, EWS: 17, PWBD: 7, EXS: 16, DIS-EXS: 7 Note: Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State only. Reservation for PWBD/EXS is horizontal reservation. Candidates can apply for only one post either Development Assistant or Development Assistant (Hindi).
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
For Development Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-Servicemen) from a recognized University/Institution
For Development Assistant (Hindi): Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University in English/Hindi medium with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subject with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS) OR Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects with minimum 50% marks
Knowledge of word processing on PC (for both posts)
Candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa (for DA Hindi)
Essential Qualifications for Ex-Servicemen:
Ex-servicemen (except dependents) should either be graduate from recognized University OR
Should have passed matriculation or equivalent exam of Armed Forces and rendered at least 15 years of defence service
Language Proficiency:
Candidates applying for post in a particular State should be proficient in official language of the State (read, write, speak and understand)
Official language would be the main language declared in State gazette of concerned state
Desirable:
Knowledge of computer applications and word processing
Proficiency in state’s official language
Important Notes:
All educational qualifications should be from Universities/Institutions incorporated by Act of Central or State legislature or declared deemed University under Section-3 of UGC Act 1956
For CGPA/OGPA conversion: 6.75=60%, 6.25=55%, 5.75=50%, 5.25=45% (on 10-point scale)
Percentage calculation: Total marks obtained divided by aggregate maximum marks (49.99% treated as less than 50%)
Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 23,100/- per month (including two advance increments)
Initial Monthly Gross Emoluments: Approximately Rs. 46,500/-
Allowances:
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
Transport Allowance
Other allowances as admissible from time to time
Perquisites:
NABARD residential accommodation (subject to availability)
Reimbursement of petrol for vehicle for official purpose
Brief Case allowance
Knowledge updation allowance
Allowance for furnishing of residence
Dispensary facility and medical reimbursement (OPD/Hospitalization)
Interest free Festival Advance
Leave Travel Concession (once in two years for self, spouse and eligible dependents)
Loans & Advances at concessional rates for Housing, Car, Education, Consumer Articles, Personal Computer
New Pension Scheme (NPS) with Defined Contribution
Gratuity and Group Term Insurance Plan
Career Prospects: Reasonable prospects for promotion to higher grades
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 years (Born not earlier than 02/01/1991)
Maximum Age: 35 years (Born not later than 01/01/2005)
Age Relaxation:
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe: 5 years (upto 40 years)
Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years (upto 38 years)
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD): 10 years for General (upto 45 years), 13 years for OBC (upto 48 years), 15 years for SC/ST (upto 50 years)
Ex-Servicemen: Service rendered in Armed Forces plus additional 3 years (subject to maximum 50 years)
Widows/Divorced Women/Women Judicially Separated (SC/ST): 5 years (upto 40 years)
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Application Fees
Category
Application Fee
Intimation Charges
Total (Excluding GST)
Total (Including 18% GST)
SC/ST/PWBD
NIL
Rs. 100
Rs. 100
Rs. 118 (approx.)
General/OBC/EWS/Others
Rs. 450
Rs. 100
Rs. 550
Rs. 649 (approx.)
NABARD Staff
As per category (Reimbursable to eligible staff on submission of fee receipt)
Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/IMPS/Mobile Wallets)
Note: Application fee is non-refundable. Bank transaction charges to be borne by candidate. Applications without prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
