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National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), a premier institution promoting sustainable rural development, has released an indicative short notification for the recruitment of Development Assistants and Development Assistant (Hindi) posts. A total of 162 vacancies have been announced for eligible Graduate candidates across India. The online registration process will commence from 17th January 2026 to 03rd February 2026. The Candidates are strongly advised to read the detailed official notification (to be released on 17th January 2026) carefully before applying to confirm eligibility criteria including age, qualification, experience, category, and other requirements.

Organization

NABARD

Total No Of Vacancy

Total Post - 162

Posts

🏢 Organization National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
💼 Post Name Development Assistant & Development Assistant (Hindi)
📊 Total Vacancies 162
🎯 Age Limit 21 - 35 Years
💰 Monthly Salary Approx. ₹32,000/- (Gross Emoluments)
🎓 Minimum Qualification Bachelor’s Degree
💳 Application Fee ₹450/- (General) | ₹50/- (Reserved)
📝 Selection Process Prelims / Mains / DV / Medical
📍 Job Location All India
⏰ Last Date 03 February 2026
Post Name No of Vacancies

Development Assistant

159

Development Assistant (Hindi)

03

Total

162

Qualification

  • Development Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates).
  • Development Assistant (Hindi): Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects or Hindi as one subject and English as compulsory/elective.
  • Knowledge of computer operations is desirable.

Age

  • Minimum Age: 21 Years
  • Maximum Age: 35 Years
  • Age Relaxation: As per NABARD Government rules (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen etc.) – details in full notification.

Application Form Fees

Category Fee

General / OBC / EWS

₹450/-

SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen

₹50/-

Payment Mode

Online

Selection Process

  • Preliminary Examination (Online)
  • Main Examination (Online)
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

Form Apply Process

Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE only through the NABARD official website. No other mode will be accepted.

➢ Step 1: Visit www.nabard.org → Careers from 17 January 2026.

➢ Step 2: Click on the relevant recruitment link and complete registration.

➢ Step 3: Fill the application form with personal, educational, and other details.

➢ Step 4: Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.

➢ Step 5: Pay the application fee online and submit before 03 February 2026 (23:59 Hrs). Take printout of the form.


Salary Details

  • Development Assistant: Initial Basic Pay ₹13,150/- in the scale of ₹13,150 – ₹34,990/- (20 years)
  • Gross Emoluments: Approximately ₹32,000/- per month (including allowances at Metro centres)

Important Dates

Short Notification Release

15 January 2026

Detailed Notification Release

17 January 2026

Start of Online Application

17 January 2026

Last Date to Apply Online

03 February 2026 (23:59 Hrs)

Exam Date

To be notified

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: 03/02/2026