NABARD has issued the Phase-I (Prelims) admit card for Development Assistant (Grade-B) recruitment. Candidates who applied between 17 January and 3 February 2026 can now download their call letter for the exam scheduled on 21 February 2026.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start | 17 January 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 03 February 2026 |
| Fee payment last date | 03 February 2026 |
| Admit card release | 13 February 2026 |
| Phase-I (Prelims) exam | 21 February 2026 |
| Phase-II (Mains) exam | 12 April 2026 |
Payment mode: Debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹550 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100 |
Total Posts
| Recruitment | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Development Assistant (General + Hindi) | 162 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Assistant (General) | 78 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 17 | 159 |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Grand Total | 80 | 21 | 17 | 27 | 17 | 162 |
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Maximum age | 35 years |
Eligible birth date range: 02 January 1991 to 01 January 2005
(Age relaxation applicable as per rules)
Selection Process
| Post | Stages |
|---|---|
| Development Assistant (General) | Prelims → Mains |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | Prelims → Mains → Language Proficiency Test |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Development Assistant (General) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (pass class for reserved categories) + basic computer/word processing knowledge |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | Bachelor’s degree with Hindi and English as subjects OR degree in Hindi/English medium with both languages + ability to translate Hindi ↔ English + computer knowledge |
Required Documents for Application
| Document | Key Requirements |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Recent color photo, white background, 20-50 KB |
| Signature | Black ink on white paper, 10-20 KB |
| Thumb impression | Left thumb, clear scan, 20-50 KB |
| Handwritten declaration | Black ink text on white paper, 50-100 KB |
Declaration text:“I, (candidate name), declare that the information provided in the application form is correct and valid. I will submit supporting documents whenever required.”
How to Fill the NABARD Development Assistant Form
| Step | Process |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit NABARD official website |
| 2 | Open Careers / Recruitment section |
| 3 | Select Development Assistant 2026 application link |
| 4 | Register with basic details |
| 5 | Fill personal, education, and category information |
| 6 | Upload photo, signature, thumb impression, declaration |
| 7 | Pay application fee |
| 8 | Submit and print confirmation |
Important Links
| Download Pre Admit Card | Click Here | |||||||
| Apply Online | Click Here | |||||||
| Download State/ Category Wise Vacancy Details | Click Here | |||||||
| Download Official Notification | Click Here | |||||||
| Download Exam Pattern/ Syllabus | Click Here | |||||||
| Official Website | Click Here | |||||||
Important Post
| Latest Jobs | Click Here |
| Results | Click Here |
Important Question
Q1. When was the NABARD DA 2026 admit card released?
13 February 2026.
Q2. What is the Prelims exam date?
21 February 2026.
Q3. How many vacancies are announced?
162 posts.
Q4. What is the required qualification?
Graduate with 50% marks + basic computer knowledge.
Q5. What is the selection process?
Prelims → Mains (Hindi post includes Language Test).
Q6. When did the online application start?
17 January 2026.
Q7. What was the last date to apply?
03 February 2026.
Q8. What is the application fee?
₹550 (General/OBC/EWS), ₹100 (SC/ST/PwBD).
Q9. What is the age limit?
21–35 years (as on 01 Jan 2026).
Q10. What is the starting salary?
₹32,000 per month.
