NABARD Recruitment 2026 Begins for 162 Development Assistant and Hindi Posts

Published: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 12:17 [IST]

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially started the online application process for NABARD Recruitment 2026 from January 17, 2026.

NABARD Recruitment 2026 Begins for 162 DA Posts

The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 162 vacancies for Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) posts. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website nabard.org. The last date for payment of online application fees and intimation charges is February 3, 2026.

NABARD is a premier development financial institution under the Government of India and offers a stable career with attractive pay, growth opportunities, and job security. This recruitment is a significant opportunity for graduates aspiring to work in the banking and rural development sector.

Important Dates - NABARD Recruitment 2026

Events	Date
Online Registration Starts	January 17, 2026
Last Date to Pay Fees	February 3, 2026
Phase I Preliminary Examination	February 21, 2026
Phase II Main Examination	February 12, 2026

Vacancy Details

Out of the total 162 posts, vacancies are distributed among:

Development Assistant
Development Assistant (Hindi)

Category-wise and state-wise vacancy details are available in the official notification released by NABARD.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements specified by NABARD.

Educational Qualification:

For Development Assistant: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
For Development Assistant (Hindi): Graduation with Hindi as a subject and proficiency in English.

Age Limit:

Minimum age: 21 years
Maximum age: 35 years

Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and other reserved categories as per government norms.

Selection Process

The NABARD Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of two stages:

Phase I - Preliminary Examination
Phase II - Main Examination

Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Exam will be shortlisted for the Main Exam. Final selection will be based on performance in the Phase II examination and verification of documents.

Exam Pattern Overview

Phase I (Prelims) will include objective-type questions from:

English Language
Numerical Ability
Reasoning Ability
General Awareness

Phase II (Mains) will assess:

Economic & Social Issues
Development Economics
Language proficiency (for Hindi post)

Both exams will be conducted in online (CBT) mode.

Application Fee

SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: Nominal intimation charges

General/OBC/EWS: Application fee + intimation charges

The exact fee structure is mentioned in the official notification. Fees must be paid online through debit card, credit card, or net banking.

How to Apply for NABARD Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website nabard.org

2. Click on the "Careers" section

3. Select the NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 link

4. Register using valid email ID and mobile number

5. Fill in the application form carefully

6. Upload required documents

7. Pay the application fee

8. Submit and download the confirmation page

Why Apply for NABARD Jobs?

Working at NABARD provides candidates with:

Prestigious government job status
Competitive salary and allowances
Work-life balance
Opportunity to contribute to rural and agricultural development

Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues and start preparation early for the upcoming examinations.