NABARD invites online applications for 162 permanent Development Assistant posts including Hindi medium. The last date to apply is 03-02-2026. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with specified qualifications and age between 21 to 35 years. The selection involves online preliminary and main exams followed by a language proficiency test. Application fees vary by category and the recruitment is for all states in India. Candidates must apply online and follow the detailed application process.
Vacancy Details
- Development Assistant: 159 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (pass class for SC / ST / PWBD / Ex-Servicemen). Knowledge of word processing on PC is required.- Andaman and Nicobar: 1
- Andhra Pradesh: 7
- Assam: 5
- Bihar: 1
- Chhattisgarh: 5
- Goa: 1
- Gujarat: 9
- Haryana: 3
- Himachal Pradesh: 4
- Jammu & Kashmir: 3
- Jharkhand: 1
- Karnataka: 7
- Kerala: 3
- Ladakh: 2
- Madhya Pradesh: 10
- Maharashtra (Including Head Office Mumbai): 48
- Manipur: 2
- Meghalaya: 1
- New Delhi: 3
- Odisha: 8
- Punjab: 2
- Rajasthan: 5
- Tamil Nadu: 9
- Uttar Pradesh: 11
- West Bengal: 8
- Development Assistant (Hindi): 3 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in English or Hindi medium with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subject with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC / ST / PWBD / Ex-Servicemen) OR Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects with minimum 50% marks. Candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa. Knowledge of word processing on PC is required.- Andhra Pradesh: 1
- Maharashtra (Including Head Office Mumbai): 1
- Tamil Nadu: 1
Qualification Requirements
Development Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (pass class for SC / ST / PWBD / Ex-Servicemen). Knowledge of word processing on PC is required. Development Assistant (Hindi): Bachelor’s Degree in English or Hindi medium with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subject with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC / ST / PWBD / Ex-Servicemen) OR Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects with minimum 50% marks. Candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa. Knowledge of word processing on PC is required.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
Application Fees
- SC / ST / PWBD: ₹100
- All Other Categories: ₹550
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: An online preliminary exam on 21-02-2026 which is qualifying only and marks will not count for final merit.
- Main Examination: An online main exam on 12-04-2026. Marks will be used for final merit list.
- Language Proficiency Test: A qualifying test in the official language of the state applied for, conducted at the regional office.
How to Apply
- Apply online between 17-01-2026 and 03-02-2026 by registering with basic details.
- Pay application fee online using debit/credit card, net banking, IMPS or wallet.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per specifications.
- A live photograph will be captured during application.
- In case of issues, raise queries via IBPS grievance redressal system at https://cgrs.ibps.in mentioning the exam name.
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Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply Online and payment of fee: 03-02-2026
- Preliminary Examination Date: 21-02-2026
- Mains Examination Date: 12-04-2026
