NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment 2026 Online Form for 162 Vacancy

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially released the notification for NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 08/DA/2025-26. This recruitment drive is being conducted to fill a total of 162 Development Assistant Grade-B posts, including General and Hindi streams, across NABARD offices in India.

The NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Online Form 2026 has started from 17 January 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications online until 03 February 2026. Candidates between the age group of 21 to 35 years as on 01 January 2026, possessing the prescribed educational qualifications, are eligible to apply. Applicants are strongly advised to read the complete official notification carefully before applying online.

NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment 2026 – Overview

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Important Dates	Application Fee
Online Application Start Date: 17 January 2026 Last Date to Apply Online: 03 February 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment: 03 February 2026 Phase-I Exam Date: 21 February 2026 Phase-II Exam Date: 12 April 2026 Admit Card Release: Before Exam	General / OBC / EWS: ₹550/- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹100/- Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
Minimum Age: 21 Years Maximum Age: 35 Years Age relaxation applicable as per NABARD recruitment rules

NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Vacancy Details – Total 162 Posts
Post Name	No. of Posts	Stream	Remarks
Development Assistant	159	General	All India
Development Assistant	03	Hindi	Language Specific

NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Eligibility Criteria

For Development Assistant (General):

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen).
Degree must be from a recognized University / Institution.
Knowledge of word processing on a computer is mandatory.

For Development Assistant (Hindi):

Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects.
Minimum 50% aggregate marks (pass class for reserved categories).
Ability to translate from English to Hindi and Hindi to English.
Knowledge of computer word processing is compulsory.

Pay Scale & Selection Process

Pay Scale: As per NABARD rules and allowances applicable to Development Assistant Grade-B.
Selection Process:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

How to Apply for NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment 2026

Visit the NABARD recruitment portal.
Click on Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment 2026 link.
Complete registration using valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill the online application form with correct personal and educational details.
Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
Pay the application fee through online mode.
Submit the application and download the confirmation page.

Important Links
Apply Online	Click Here
State & Category-wise Vacancy Details	Click Here
Download Official Notification	Click Here
Syllabus & Exam Pattern	Click Here
NABARD Official Website	Click Here

NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment 2026?
NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment 2026 is a national-level recruitment process conducted to fill 162 Development Assistant posts in NABARD.

Q2. When did NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Online Form 2026 start?
The NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B online application process started on 17 January 2026.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 03 February 2026.

Q4. How many vacancies are available in NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B 2026?
A total of 162 vacancies are available, including General and Hindi stream posts.

Q5. What is the age limit for NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 21 to 35 years as on 01 January 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Q6. What is the educational qualification for NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with required percentage and computer knowledge as specified.

Q7. Is computer knowledge mandatory for NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B?
Yes, knowledge of word processing on a personal computer is mandatory for all posts.

Q8. What is the application fee for NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B 2026?
The application fee is ₹550 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹100 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

Q9. What is the selection process for NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment 2026?
Selection will be based on Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Language Proficiency Test.

Q10. Where can candidates apply for NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Online Form 2026?
Candidates can apply online through the official NABARD recruitment portal.

Q11. When will the NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Phase-I Exam be conducted?
The Phase-I examination is scheduled for 21 February 2026.

Q12. Is there a separate exam for Hindi post in NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B?
Yes, Hindi stream candidates must qualify the language proficiency and translation requirements.

NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment 2026 – Overview

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