NABARD Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 162

Post Name : Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi)

No of Posts : 162

Eligibility Criteria :

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

Salary/Stipend :

Pay Scale: Rs. 20,700(1)-1,200(3)-24,300-1,440(4)-30,060-1,920(6)-41,580-2,080(2)-45,740-2,370(3)-52,850-2,850(1)-55,700 (20 years)

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

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Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026) :

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)

Note: No cumulative age relaxation will be available to any candidate, save as provided above

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Application Fee :

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.

Important Dates

Selection Process :

Stage-I: Preliminary Examination (Online) – Qualifying Nature

For Development Assistant:

Test of English Language: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 20 Minutes

Test of Numerical Ability: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes

Test of Reasoning: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes

Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 60 Minutes

For Development Assistant (Hindi):

Test of English Language: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 20 Minutes

Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English): 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes

Test of Reasoning: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes

Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 60 Minutes

Shortlisting ratio: Maximum 1:25 based on performance

Stage-II: Main Examination (Online)

For Development Assistant:

Test of Reasoning: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 30 Minutes

Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 30 Minutes

General Awareness (Agriculture, Rural Development, Banking): 50 Questions, 50 Marks, 25 Minutes

Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 20 Minutes

Test of English Language (Descriptive – Essay, Precis, Report/Letter): 3 Questions, 50 Marks, 30 Minutes

Total: 200 Marks, 135 Minutes

For Development Assistant (Hindi):

Test of Reasoning: 20 Questions, 20 Marks, 25 Minutes

Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English): 50 Questions, 50 Marks, 35 Minutes

General Awareness (Agriculture, Rural Development, Banking): 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 25 Minutes

Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 20 Minutes

Test of English Language (Descriptive): 3 Questions, 50 Marks, 30 Minutes

Total: 200 Marks, 135 Minutes

Stage-III: Language Proficiency Test (LPT) – Qualifying Nature

Conducted after Main Examination at Regional Office

Test conducted in official language of concerned State

Candidates who passed 10th/12th with declared language as subject are exempted (need to submit proof)

Candidates not qualifying LPT will not be offered appointment

Negative Marking:

1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer in objective tests (both phases)

Final Merit List:

State-wise merit list based on Main Examination marks only (Preliminary marks not added)

Both Objective Test and Descriptive Test marks of Main Exam added for final merit

Tie Resolution:

Higher educational qualification

If tie in qualification, higher marks in graduation

If tie in graduation marks, higher age preference

Wait List:

Upto 50% of vacancies (State-category wise), minimum 3 candidates

Valid for one year from approval date or next recruitment declaration, whichever earlier

Medium: Bilingual (English and Hindi) except English/Hindi language test

Biometric Verification: Mandatory at all stages from Main Examination onwards

Medical Fitness: Appointment subject to being declared medically fit as per Bank rules

General Information/Instructions

NABARD is wholly owned by Government of India and is equal opportunity employer

Candidates can apply only ONLINE through www.nabard.org

Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State only

Candidates can apply for only one post – either Development Assistant or Development Assistant (Hindi)

Admission to examination purely provisional without verification of documents

NABARD reserves right to increase/reduce vacancies or cancel recruitment process

Valid personal email ID and mobile number mandatory (kept active till completion of recruitment)

DigiLocker integration available for voluntary document upload

Only one application per post – multiple applications will result in retention of last valid application only

Biometric data (thumb impression) and photograph capture from Main Examination onwards

Pre-recruitment training for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates (free, online mode) – request in application

Candidates reporting late after reporting time will not be permitted

Photo Identity Proof mandatory (PAN/Passport/Driving License/Voter Card/Aadhar/Employee ID etc.)

Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License NOT valid ID proof

Female candidates who changed name after marriage must produce Gazette notification/marriage certificate/affidavit

Government/PSU employees need NOC at interview, proper discharge certificate before appointment

Calculators, mobile phones, bluetooth devices strictly prohibited in examination hall

Candidates appear at own cost and risk

Legal proceedings only in Mumbai courts

NABARD may shift/cancel/add examination centers depending on response

Choice of center once exercised is final – no change requests entertained

Canvassing in any form will be disqualification

Mark sheets not furnished – marks available on website after recruitment

Question papers not disclosed to anybody

OBC certificate valid for financial year 2025-26, issued on or after 01/04/2025

EWS certificate valid for financial year 2025-26, issued on or after 01/04/2025

SC/ST candidates from Maharashtra require validity certificate from Scrutiny Committee

PWBD candidates with 40% or above disability eligible for reservation

All notices/communications on website or by registered post/email deemed sufficient

How to Apply :

Step 1: Visit official website www.nabard.org

Step 2: Click on “Recruitment to the post of Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi)-2026” in advertisement page

Step 3: Click “Click here for New Registration”

Step 4: Enter basic details (Name, Contact, Email ID)

Step 5: Note down Provisional Registration Number and Password (sent via Email/SMS)

Step 6: Before filling application, scan and prepare:

Recent passport size photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) – 200×230 pixels, 20-50 KB, JPG format

Signature with black ink (not capital letters) – 140×60 pixels, 10-20 KB

Left thumb impression on white paper with black/blue ink – 240×240 pixels, 20-50 KB

Handwritten declaration in English on white paper with black ink – 800×400 pixels, 50-100 KB

Text: “I…(Name), hereby declare that all information submitted by me in application form is correct, true and valid.

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