National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the Prelims Admit Card for the Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment 2026 on its official website. This recruitment drive is being conducted for 162 vacancies under Advt. No. 08/DA/2025-26. The online application process started on 17 January 2026 and concluded on 03 February 2026. As per the notification, the minimum age limit is 21 years and the maximum age limit is 35 years as on 01 January 2026. Candidates are advised to check the complete recruitment details provided below.
About NABARD Grade- B Recruitment 2025
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) conducts the Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment to fill clerical and administrative support positions across its offices in india. The recruitment is carried out through a Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT) to select eligible candidates.This recruitment offers a stable banking career, attractive salary, and opportunities to contribute to agriculture and rural development initiatives under NABARD.
NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Examination 2026 : Short Details
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start | 17 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 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 | 14 February 2026 |
| Result Date | Update Soon |
Candidates are advised to complete their application before the last date to avoid technical issue.
Eligibility Criteria :
Educational Qualification:
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Development Assistant (General) |
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (pass marks only for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-serviceman candidates) from a recognized university or institution. Additionally, basis knowledge of word processing on a personal computer (PC) is required. |
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Development Assistant (Hindi) |
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective or main subjects, securing minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-serviceman). They must also be able to translate between Hindi and English and have basic knowledge or word processing on a PC. |
Age Limit :
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age : 35 Years
- Age Relaxation: NABARD provides age relaxation for Development Assistant Grade-B candidates as per its recruitment rules and government norms.
Application Fee :
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 550/- |
| SC/ST/Female/PH | Rs. 100/- |
The Application fee can be paid through online methods such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile wallet.
Vacancy details :
Post Name : Various Post
Total Post : 162 Posts
How to Download Admit Card 2026 :
- Visit the official Website of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
- Click on the link for Recruitment / Latest Updates Section.
- Click on the Admit Card 2026 download link.
- Enter your Registration Number/ Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Submit the details to view your admit card.
- Download and print the admit card for future reference.
Selection Process :
- Prelims Exam (Stage-I)
- Mains Exam (Stage-II)
- Language Proficiency Test
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Important & Useful Links
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| NABARD Official website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Who conducts the NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B recruitment?
Ans: The recruitment is conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
Q: What is the total number of vacancies?
Ans: A total of 162 vacancies have been announced for Development Assistant Grade-B posts.
Q: What are the application dates for the online form?
Ans: The online application process started on 17 January 2026 and ended on 03 February 2026.
Q: What is the age limit for this recruitment?
ANs: The age limit is 21 to 35 years as on 01 January 2026 with relaxation as per rules.
Q: What is the required educational qualification?
Ans: Candidates must have a Bechelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (pass marks for reserved categories ) form a recognized university.
Q. Is computer knowledge mandatory?
Ans: Basic knowledge of word processing on a PC is mandatory.
Q. What is the selection process?
Ans: The selection process includes preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
Q. How can I apply for the NABARD Grade -B Online Form 2026?
Ans: Candidates can apply online through the official NABARD Website within the prescribed dates.
