The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) will close the registration procedure for Development Assistants on February 3, 2026. Candidates interested in applying for Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) positions can find a direct link on NABARD’s official website, nabard.org.

The Phase 1 or preliminary exam will be held on February 21, 2026, while the Phase II or mains exam will be place on April 12, 2026. This recruitment drive will fill 162 positions inside the business.

Candidates applying for the position should be between the ages of 21 and 35. Candidates born between January 2, 1991 and January 1, 2005 (inclusive) are eligible to apply.

.Direct link to apply for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026

NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026: How To Apply

To apply online candidates can follow the steps given below.

1. Visit the official website of NABARD at nabard.org.
2. Click on NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 link available on the home page.
3. A new page will open where candidates will have to register themselves.
4. Once registration is done, login to the account.
5. Fill the application form and make the payment of application fee.
6. Click on submit and download the page.

Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

The application fee for SC/ST/PwBD applicants is ₹100/-, while all others pay ₹550/-. Payment can be made via Debit Cards (Rupay/Vias/Master Card/Maestro), Credit Cards or Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, and supplying the information requested on the screen. For further information, aspirants should visit NABARD’s official website.