Eligible candidates can submit their applications via the official NABARD website between January 17, 2026, and February 3, 2026. Ensure you check the latest updates on Government Jobz regularly.

Quick Recruitment Overview

Vacancy & Eligibility Details

• Development Assistant: 159 Posts (Any Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks).
• Development Assistant (Hindi): 03 Posts (Degree with Hindi/English as main subjects).

Age Limit: 21 to 35 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) as per government norms. For more details on age relaxation, visit Government Jobz.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

To secure a position through Government Jobz alerts, candidates must pass four stages:

1. Preliminary Exam (Online)
2. Main Exam (Online)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

Prelims Exam Pattern

• English Language: 40 Marks
• Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Marks
• Reasoning Ability: 30 Marks
• Total: 100 Marks (60 Minutes)

Mains Exam Pattern

Includes Reasoning, Quant, General Awareness (Agriculture/Banking), Computer Knowledge, and a Descriptive English Test (50 marks).

Note: There is a negative marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer.

Application Fees

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹450/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-S: ₹50/-

Important Dates

• Online Application Starts: January 17, 2026
• Closing Date: February 03, 2026
• Phase-I (Prelims) Date: February 21, 2026
• Phase-II (Mains) Date: April 12, 2026

How to Apply

Follow these steps recommended by Government Jobz:

1. Go to www.nabard.org and click on the “Careers” tab.
2. Register yourself and fill out the application form.
3. Upload your photo, signature, and documents.
4. Pay the fee online and download the confirmation page.