NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 | 162 Posts🎖️ GOVT EXAM STUDY: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development |
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📅 RECRUITMENT TIMELINE |
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| Online Application Start | 17 January 2026 | ||
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 February 2026 | ||
| Online Fee Payment Last Date | 03 February 2026 | ||
| Phase-I (Prelims) Exam Date | 21 February 2026 | ||
| Phase-II (Mains) Exam Date | 12 April 2026 | ||
| Admit Card Availability | Before Exam | ||
| Result Declaration Date | The result will be declared soon. Stay connected with our website for instant updates. | ||
💰 APPLICATION FEE (Excl. GST) |
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| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 450 + 100 (Intimation) = ₹ 550 | ||
| SC / ST / PWBD / EXS | ₹ 0 + 100 (Intimation) = ₹ 100 | ||
| Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards | |||
👤 AGE CRITERIA (as on 01/01/2026) |
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| Minimum Age | 21 Years | ||
| Maximum Age | 35 Years | ||
| Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 Yrs | OBC – 3 Yrs | PwBD – Up to 15 Yrs | |||
| Age Calculator – Check Your Age Now | |||
📊 VACANCY & QUALIFICATION (Min. 50% Marks Required) |
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| Post Name | Total | Educational Qualification | |
| Development Assistant | 159 | Graduation in any discipline with min 50% marks (Pass for SC/ST/PWBD). | |
| Dev. Asst. (Hindi) | 03 | Bachelor's Degree in Hindi/English with 50% marks & Hindi as a subject. | |
⚙️ SELECTION PROCESS |
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| 1. Phase-I (Preliminary) Online Exam 2. Phase-II (Main) Online Exam 3. Language Proficiency Test (LPT) – Qualifying nature. |
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📝 HOW TO APPLY (STEP-BY-STEP) |
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| Step 01: Registration | Visit nabard.org Career section. Click "New Registration" and enter name, mobile & email. | ||
| Step 02: Details | Fill Academic marks (Graduation %), local language proficiency, and state choice carefully. | ||
| Step 03: Documents | Upload Photo (20-50KB), Signature (10-20KB), Left Thumb Impression, and Handwritten Declaration. (Details below). | ||
| Step 04: Payment | Pay the fee via Online mode and keep the PDF printout of the application. | ||
📷 PHOTO & SIGN SPECIFICATIONS |
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| 🧾 Photograph: Recent color (200×230 px), Size: 20 KB – 50 KB. ✍️ Signature: Black Ink only (140×60 px), Size: 10 KB – 20 KB. (No Capital Letters). 👍 Thumb Impression: Black/Blue Ink on white paper (20 KB – 50 KB). 📜 Declaration: Write on white paper with black ink, Scan (50 KB – 100 KB). |
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🛠️ CANDIDATE TOOLS |
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| Photo Resizer | Image to PDF | Age Calculator | Join Photo and Sign |
⚠️ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS |
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| • Graduation 50% aggregate is mandatory for Gen/OBC. • Candidates can apply for ONLY ONE State. • Local Language Test is compulsory if not studied in Class 10/12. • Biometric data will be captured at the Mains exam centre. |
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🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS |
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| Apply Online (Starts 17/01) | Click Here | ||
| Download Official Notification | Download PDF | ||
| Download Topic Wise Syllabus | Get Syllabus | ||
| Download Exam Pattern | Click Here | ||
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Now | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for NABARD Development Assistant 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 03 February 2026. You can find the direct apply link on Govt Exam Study.
Is there any age relaxation for OBC/SC/ST candidates?
Yes, as per Govt rules, SC/ST gets 5 years and OBC gets 3 years of relaxation. Use the Govt Exam Study Age Calculator tool to check your exact eligibility.
Can I apply for more than one state in NABARD recruitment?
No, a candidate can apply for only one post and in only one state. Check the state-wise vacancy table on our portal.
My photo size is too large, how can I upload it?
NABARD requires a photo between 20KB to 50KB. You can easily use the Govt Exam Study Photo Resizer tool to get the perfect size for free.
What is the selection process for NABARD Development Assistant?
The selection includes Prelims, Mains, and a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Detailed syllabus and exam patterns are available on Govt Exam Study.