NABARD Development Assistant 2026
Conducted by: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Last Date to Apply: 03 February 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
03 February 2026
Closed
Salary
₹23,700 - ₹80,100
Age limit
21-35 years
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹550, SC/ST/PwBD: ₹150
About This Exam
NABARD recruits Development Assistants for rural development banking and supporting agricultural finance programs.
Conducting Body
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Total Vacancies
100+
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Expected
15 May 2026
Application End Date
25 July 2026
Prelims Exam
01 September 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's Degree with 50% marks
Age limit
21-35 years
18-28 years
OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years
Educational Qualification
Graduation with 50% aggregate
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹550, SC/ST/PwBD: ₹150
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
Prelims → Mains → Document Verification → Final Merit
Previous Year Question Papers
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Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹23,700 - ₹80,100
Range: ₹23,700 - ₹80,100
NABARD DA pay scale
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Medical, LTC, PF, Gratuity
Job Role & Responsibilities
Development Assistant in NABARD for rural development support
Career Growth & Promotions
DA → Senior DA → Grade B Officer through departmental exams.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹550, SC/ST/PwBD: ₹150
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