The NABARD Development Assistant (Group B) 2026 Online Form is currently active as of January 18, 2026. The official notification (Advt No. 08/DA/2025-26) was released on January 17, 2026, to fill 162 vacancies for the posts of Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi).
Key Registration Details
Application Start Date: January 17, 2026
Last Date to Apply: February 3, 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: February 3, 2026
Official Registration Link: Candidates must apply online via the NABARD Official Website under the "Careers" section.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as of Jan 1, 2026): 21 to 35 years.
Educational Qualification:
Development Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS candidates).
Development Assistant (Hindi): Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects and a minimum of 50% marks.
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS: ₹550.
SC / ST / PWBD / EXS: ₹100 (intimation charges only).
Important Exam Dates
Phase-I (Preliminary) Exam: February 21, 2026.
Phase-II (Mains) Exam: April 12, 2026.
How to Apply
Visit the NABARD Careers Portal.
Click on "Apply Online for Development Assistant 2026" to reach the IBPS Registration Portal.
Complete "New Registration" using your mobile number and email ID.
Log in to fill the form, upload your photo, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
Pay the application fee online and submit the final form.
Some Useful Important Links
Apply Online
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Download Notification
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Official Website
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