Description: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the official notification for NABARD Development Assistant Grade B Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive is conducted to fill Development Assistant (Grade B) posts in NABARD offices across India.
Candidates with the required graduate-level qualification can apply online. The selection process will include Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview. This is an excellent opportunity for aspirants looking for a prestigious central government bank job with an attractive salary and career growth.
NABARD Development Assistant Grade B Recruitment 2026 – Important Details
Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Apply Start Date
17 January 2026
Online Apply Last Date
03 February 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment
03 February 2026
Phase-I Exam Date
21 February 2026
Phase-II Exam Date
12 April 2026
Admit Card
Before Exam
Result Date
Will Be Updated
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹450/-
SC / ST / PWD
₹50/-
Payment Mode
Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Development Assistant Grade B
162 posts
State-wise and category-wise vacancies will be released with the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Post Name
Eligibility Criteria
Development Assistant Grade B
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University
(Exact qualification details will be mentioned in the official notification.)
Age Limit (As on Cut-off Date)
Category
Minimum Age
Maximum Age
General
21 Years
30 Years
OBC
21 Years
33 Years
SC / ST
21 Years
35 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per NABARD rules.
Selection Process
Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Interview
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
Section
Questions
Marks
Reasoning Ability
20
20
Quantitative Aptitude
20
20
English Language
20
20
General Awareness
20
20
Computer Knowledge
20
20
Total
100
100
Duration: 90 Minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks
Main Examination
Paper
Marks
Objective + Descriptive
200
(Detailed syllabus will be released officially.)
Pay Scale / Salary
Post
Salary
Development Assistant Grade B
Approx. ₹55,000 – ₹60,000 per month
Salary includes Basic Pay, DA, HRA, and other allowances.
Job Location
Department
Location
NABARD
Across India
How to Apply Online
Visit the official NABARD website
Open Development Assistant Grade B Recruitment 2026 notification
