NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Online Form – Start 2026 – Apply Now

National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has announced 162 openings for the Development Assistant Grade-B position. Applications for this recruitment started on January 17, 2026, and candidates can apply until February 03, 2026. This opportunity is for individuals looking to join NABARD in various roles.

Important Dates

Here are the key dates you need to remember for the NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B recruitment:

Candidates should always confirm these dates and other details from the official NABARD website.

Application Fee

To apply for these positions, candidates need to pay an application fee. The fee varies based on your category.

You can pay the application fee online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.

Age Limits

As of January 01, 2026, candidates must be at least 21 years old. The maximum age limit is 35 years. NABARD also provides age relaxation for certain categories as per their official regulations.

Total Posts and Vacancy Details

NABARD is recruiting for a total of 162 Development Assistant Grade-B positions. These positions are divided into two main categories:

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for these Development Assistant Grade-B positions, candidates need to meet specific educational qualifications and other requirements:

Development Assistant (General)

• You must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any field from a recognized University or Institution.
• You need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in your degree. However, if you are from SC, ST, PwBD, or Ex-Servicemen categories, just a pass class is enough.
• You also need to know how to use word processing on a computer (PC).

Development Assistant (Hindi)

• You need a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
• Your degree should have been studied in English or Hindi medium, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects. You need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (pass class for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen).
• Alternatively, a Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects, meeting the same minimum marks criteria, is also acceptable.
• You must be able to translate from English to Hindi and Hindi to English.
• You also need to know how to use word processing on a computer (PC).

How to Apply

If you are interested and meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply online for the NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B position. Make sure to complete your application before the deadline of February 03, 2026.

1. Visit the official NABARD website.
2. Look for the “Careers” or “Recruitment” section and find the notification for Development Assistant Grade-B Recruitment 2026.
3. Click on the “Apply Online” link.
4. Fill out the application form carefully with all your personal and educational details.
5. Upload any required documents, such as your photograph and signature, in the specified format.
6. Pay the application fee online using one of the available payment methods.
7. Review your application form before final submission to ensure all details are correct.
8. Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.

Selection Process

The selection for the Development Assistant Grade-B position will involve a few stages:

• PRE Exam (Preliminary Examination)
• Mains Exam (Main Examination)
• Language Proficiency Test

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