NABARD Development Assistant Exam Date 2026, 162 Posts, Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is set to conduct the NABARD Development Assistant Exam 2026 for candidates who have successfully registered for the recruitment process. The examination will be held for 162 Group ‘B’ vacancies, including posts of Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi).

NABARD Development Assistant Exam Date 2026

The NABARD Development Assistant Exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 21 February 2026. Candidates who have completed the registration process should now concentrate on final-stage preparation, revision of key topics, and mock practice. It is advisable to keep the admit card and valid ID proof ready well in advance and regularly check official updates to avoid any last-minute confusion related to the examination.

• Organization: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
• Post Name: Development Assistant (Hindi)
• Total Vacancies: 162
• Category: Government Jobs
• Job Level: Clerical (Group ‘B’)
• Application Mode: Online
• Selection Process: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam
• Salary: ₹32,000/- per month (approx.)
• Job Location: All India
• Official Website: www.nabard.org

NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Important Dates

The important dates for the NABARD Development Assistant 2026 are given below.

• Last Date to Apply Online: 3 February 2026
• Prelims Exam Date: 21 February 2026
• Mains Exam Date: 12 April 2026

NABARD Development Assistant Vacancy 2026

• Development Assistant (Hindi): 3 posts
• Development Assistant: 159 posts
• Total Vacancies: 162 posts

NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Eligibility

• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
• Minimum Marks Required:
  General Category: 50%
  SC/ST/PwBD/EXS: Pass
• Age Limit:
  Minimum Age: 21 years
  Maximum Age: 35 years

How To Apply Online for NABARD DA 2026

The online application for NABARD Development Assistant 2026 has now been closed. Candidates who completed their registration before the deadline are eligible to appear for the examination. No further applications will be accepted, so aspirants should now focus entirely on exam preparation and admit card download.

NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 550
• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Rs. 100

NABARD DA 2026 Selection Process

• Preliminary Examination (Online)
• Main Examination (Online)
• Language Proficiency Test (Qualifying)

NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Salary

• Post Name: Development Assistant
• Gross Emoluments: ₹32,000/- per month (approx.)
• Pay Scale: ₹13,150 – ₹34,990 with annual increments as per the official pay scale over 20 years

NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

The preliminary exam consists of 100 objective questions for 100 marks, to be completed within 60 minutes. Each question carries 1 mark, with a 0.25 mark penalty for wrong answers. The paper will be available in both English and Hindi.

Section-wise Structure:

• English Language: 40 questions – 20 minutes
• Quantitative Aptitude: 30 questions – 20 minutes
• Reasoning Ability: 30 questions – 20 minutes

NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Admit Card

The NABARD Development Assistant 2026 admit card will be released soon on the official NABARD website for all candidates who have successfully registered for the exam. It is a mandatory document for appearing in the examination, and candidates must carry a printed copy along with a valid photo ID.

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