NABARD Recruitment 2026: 162 Development Assistant Posts Announced, Applications Open at nabard.org
New Delhi | January 2026
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released a short notification for NABARD Recruitment 2026, announcing vacancies for Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) posts. A total of 162 Group B vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive across India. The online application process has commenced on the official website nabard.org. Candidates interested in government bank jobs and clerical-level examinations can apply online within the prescribed timeline. NABARD is expected to release a detailed notification soon, providing further clarity on category-wise vacancies, exam pattern, and syllabus.
NABARD Recruitment 2026: Post-Wise Vacancy Details
According to the official notice:
- Development Assistant (Group B): 159 vacancies
- Development Assistant (Hindi) – Group B: 3 vacancies
- Total Vacancies: 162
The recruitment will be conducted on a national level, and selected candidates will be appointed under the Group B cadre of NABARD. Category-wise and state-wise vacancy distribution may be announced in the detailed advertisement.
Eligibility Criteria for NABARD Development Assistant 2026
The eligibility conditions mentioned below are based on the previous recruitment notification, as the detailed 2026 advertisement is awaited.
Educational Qualification For Development Assistant:
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BCom or equivalent) in any discipline
- Minimum 50% marks for General/OBC/EWS candidates
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates require only a pass degree
For Development Assistant (Hindi):
- Bachelor’s degree with Hindi or English as the medium
- Hindi and/or English studied as an elective subject
- Ability to translate from Hindi to English and English to Hindi
Age Limit (Indicative)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
Upper age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Selection Process for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment
The recruitment process will consist of the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Applicable for candidates applying for the Development Assistant (Hindi) post Final selection will be subject to performance in examinations, eligibility conditions, and document verification.
How to Apply for NABARD Recruitment 2026
Candidates can submit their applications online by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: www.nabard.org
- Go to the Career Notices section
- Click on the NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 link
- Complete the registration process to obtain login credentials
- Fill in the online application form with required details
- Upload scanned copies of documents
- Pay the applicable application fee
- Submit the form and download a copy for reference
All updates related to the recruitment process will be published only on NABARD’s official website.
About NABARD Recruitment
The NABARD Development Assistant recruitment is considered a significant opportunity for aspirants preparing for banking and clerical-level government examinations. The post offers job stability, structured career progression, and association with a premier rural development financial institution. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for the detailed notification, exam dates, and admit card updates.
Source Official website of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
