📣 What’s the NABARD Vacancy 2026?

The National bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released its recruitment notification for 2026, inviting eligible candidates to apply for 162 Group B posts including:

  • Development Assistant
  • Development Assistant (Hindi)

This recruitment drive is open for eligible candidates across india aiming for stable government employment in the rural development and banking sector.

📌 Key Details of NABARD Recruitment 2026

📆 Important Dates

🧑‍🎓 Eligibility Criteria

🎓 Education

  • Development Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
  • Development Assistant (Hindi): Graduate with hindi as a subject and proficiency in English.
  • Computer basics / typing skills are generally required.

📅 Age Limit

  • Minimum: 21 years
  • Maximum: 35 years
    Age relaxations are offered for reserved categories as per government norms.

🧠 Selection Process

The selection for the posts usually involves:

Preliminary Online Exam

Main Online Exam

Language Proficiency Test (LPT) — for some posts
The final merit is based mainly on the performance in the main exam.

💰 Salary & Benefits

  • Pay Scale: Around ₹23,100 – ₹55,700 per month
  • Approx Gross Salary: ₹46,500/month (varies with allowances)
    This includes benefits typical of NABARD government jobs, such as DA, HRA, and other allowances.

📍 Job Location

Posting can be anywhere in India, depending on the vacancy distribution across NABARD’s regional offices.

📄 How to Apply

Visit the official NABARD website: www.nabard.org

Go to the Careers / Recruitment section

Register with your email and mobile number

Fill the application form carefully

Upload required documents & photo

Pay the application fee online

Submit and download the confirmation page

📝 Application Fee

  • SC / st / PwBD: ₹100 (including intimation charges)
  • All Others: ₹550 + applicable charges

💡 Why This Is a Good Opportunity

  • Government job stability and perks
  • Work in agriculture & rural development — vital for India’s growth objectives
  • Open to candidates from any discipline (for DA)
  • Offers competitive salary + allowances
    This makes it an attractive option for graduates seeking a reputable public sector role.

📌 Tips for Aspirants

✅ Start preparing early for the prelims and mains examinations.
✅ Focus on subjects like English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness (especially agriculture & rural development).
✅ Take mock tests and solve previous years’ NABARD papers.

 

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Balasahana Suresh

20/01/2026 12:24 PM