The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has invited applications from eligible Indian citizens for the recruitment to the post of Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi). Candidates can apply online through the official NABARD website from 17 January 2026 to 03 February 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Registration & Payment of Fees | 17 January 2026 to 03 February 2026 |
| Phase-I (Preliminary) Online Examination | 21 February 2026 |
| Phase-II (Main) Online Examination | 12 April 2026 |
A) Development Assistant Total Vacancies: 159
A summary of state-wise vacancies:
| Regional Office | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 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 (incl. Head Office, Mumbai) | 48 |
| Manipur | 2 |
| Meghalaya | 1 |
| New Delhi | 3 |
| Odisha | 8 |
| Punjab | 2 |
| Rajasthan | 5 |
| Tamil Nadu | 9 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 11 |
| West Bengal | 8 |
B) Development Assistant (Hindi) Total Vacancies: 3
| Regional Office | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 1 |
| Maharashtra (HO - Mumbai) | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 |
Note: Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State only.
A) Age Limit
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation in Age |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years (up to 40 years) |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years (up to 38 years) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) | 10 years (GEN), 13 years (OBC) & 15 years (SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service rendered + 3 years (max 50 years) |
| Widows/divorced women (SC/ST) | 5 years (up to 40 years) |
B) Educational Qualification
The selection process will consist of two phases: Preliminary and Main Examination, followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
Phase I - Preliminary Examination (Online)
| Test | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 mins |
| Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
| Test | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 mins |
| Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English) | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
Phase II - Main Examination (Online)
| Test | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 30 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 mins |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 25 mins |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 mins |
| English Language (Descriptive) | 03 | 50 | 30 mins |
| Total | 200 | 135 mins |
| Test | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 | 25 mins |
| Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English) | 50 | 50 | 35 mins |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 mins |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 mins |
| English Language (Descriptive) | 03 | 50 | 30 mins |
| Total | 200 | 135 mins |
Note: There will be negative marking of 1/4th for wrong answers in objective tests.
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation Charges | Total (+GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PWBD | NIL | ₹ 100 | ₹ 100* |
| For all others | ₹ 450 | ₹ 100 | ₹ 550* |
| Exclusive of applicable GST (18%). |
Selected candidates will draw a starting basic pay of ₹23,100/- per month. The initial monthly gross emoluments will be approximately ₹46,500/-.
For any problems in filling up the form, payment of fee, or download of call letter, queries can be made at https://cgrs.ibps.in. Mention “NABARD Development Assistant/ Development Assistant (Hindi) Examination” in the subject of the email.
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