NABARD Recruitment: NABARD has announced vacancies for Development Assistant posts. Find out who is eligible?
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026: Good news has come from NABARD for young people preparing for government jobs in the banking sector. Yes, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the recruitment notification for Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) posts. A total of 162 posts will be filled under this recruitment. The application process has started online, and interested candidates can apply by visiting the official NABARD website, nabard.org.
The official notification mentions that this recruitment is being done under the Group B cadre. Out of the total posts, 159 posts are for Development Assistant, while 3 posts are reserved for Development Assistant (Hindi). This recruitment will be conducted at the national level, and selected candidates will be appointed to various NABARD offices. Currently, a brief notification has been released, while a detailed advertisement is expected to be released soon.
Educational Qualification and Age Limit
For the Development Assistant post, candidates must have a degree in B.A. or B.Com. A minimum of 50 percent marks is required for general category candidates, while for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Persons with Disabilities, and Ex-servicemen candidates, only a graduate degree is sufficient. For the Development Assistant (Hindi) post, a graduate degree with studies in Hindi or English medium is required. The candidate should also have good translation skills from Hindi to English and English to Hindi.
The candidate's age should be between 21 and 35 years. Reserved categories will be given relaxation in the upper age limit as per government rules. These eligibility and age-related conditions are based on previous recruitments and will be clarified in the new detailed notification.
Know the Selection Process
For selection in the NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026, a preliminary examination, main examination, and language proficiency test will be conducted. Candidates applying for the Hindi post will have to pass the language test. Final selection will be made based on performance in all stages and document verification.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted only through online mode. Candidates can visit the NABARD website and click on the recruitment link available in the Career Notices section. New candidates must first register, then fill out the application form, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee. Candidates are advised to keep a copy of the application form for future reference.
Disclaimer: This content has been sourced and edited from Navbharat Times. While we have made modifications for clarity and presentation, the original content belongs to its respective authors and website. We do not claim ownership of the content.
