NABARD Development Assistant Exam Guide 2026
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Exam Centre
| Sr. No. | State | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman and Nicobar | 3 | 3 | 21 | 2 | 80 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 3621 | 974 | 2952 | 406 | 2209 |
| 3 | Assam | 392 | 582 | 363 | 92 | 1647 |
| 4 | Bihar | 0 | 0 | 842 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | 197 | 715 | 272 | 75 | 620 |
| 6 | Goa | 21 | 6 | 27 | 6 | 132 |
| 7 | Gujarat | 585 | 350 | 531 | 160 | 1271 |
| 8 | Haryana | 954 | 14 | 284 | 195 | 985 |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | 781 | 187 | 219 | 52 | 1230 |
| 10 | Jammu & Kashmir | 337 | 78 | 73 | 18 | 433 |
| 11 | Jharkhand | 155 | 343 | 157 | 16 | 620 |
| 12 | Karnataka (Includes Bidar & Mangalore) | 1201 | 356 | 1100 | 107 | 1098 |
| 13 | Kerala | 217 | 24 | 715 | 12 | 1378 |
| 14 | Ladakh | 1 | 189 | 5 | 0 | 16 |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh | 1268 | 780 | 872 | 176 | 2483 |
| 16 | Maharashtra (Includes Head Office Mumbai) | 7188 | 2311 | 7463 | 1904 | 4774 |
| 17 | Manipur | 81 | 415 | 177 | 0 | 172 |
| 18 | Meghalaya | 0 | 414 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | New Delhi | 977 | 424 | 680 | 103 | 1710 |
| 20 | Odisha | 464 | 781 | 525 | 59 | 1650 |
| 21 | Punjab | 582 | 17 | 248 | 32 | 747 |
| 22 | Rajasthan | 510 | 649 | 1005 | 207 | 1175 |
| 23 | Tamil Nadu | 2137 | 105 | 3526 | 87 | 940 |
| 24 | Uttar Pradesh (Includes NBSC Lucknow) | 4387 | 163 | 2845 | 875 | 5851 |
| 25 | West Bengal (Includes Bidar Kolkata) | 1579 | 143 | 463 | 115 | 2457 |
| Total | 27458 | 10023 | 25365 | 4699 | 34678 |
📊 NABARD Development Assistant Exam 2026: Overview
| Exam Conducting Authority | NABARD |
|---|---|
| NABARD Full Form | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development |
| Official Website | NABARD Official Website |
| Post Name | Grade B Development Assistant/ Development Assistant (Hindi) |
| Vacancy | 162 |
| Notification Release Date | 15th January 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 17th January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3rd February 2026 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | As required |
| Exam Stages | Prelims, Mains |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- NABARD Assistant Development Mains Exam Date 2026
- 12th April 2026
- NABARD Assistant Development Prelims Exam Date 2026
- 21st February 2026
📊 Nabard development assistant vacancy
| Development Assistant | 159 |
|---|---|
| Development Assistant Hindi | 3 |
| Total | 162 |
📊 Exam Information 5
| Sr. No. | Regional Offices | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman and Nicobar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Assam | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Bihar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Goa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Gujarat | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 8 | Haryana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Jammu & Kashmir | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Jharkhand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Karnataka | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | Kerala | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Ladakh | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | Maharashtra (Includes Head Office, Mumbai) | 48 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Manipur | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Meghalaya | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | New Delhi | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | Odisha | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | Punjab | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | Rajasthan | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Tamil Nadu | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 24 | Uttar Pradesh | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 25 | West Bengal | 8 | 3 | 2* | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| TOTAL VACANCIES | 159 | 78 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 17 |
📊 Exam Information 6
| Sr. No. | Regional Offices | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Maharashtra (HO – Mumbai) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation Charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| For SC/ST/PWBD/EXS | - | Rs. 50 | Rs. 50 |
| All Others | Rs. 400 | Rs. 50 | Rs. 450 |
📊 Exam Information 8
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| General Awareness (Agriculture, Rural Development & Banking) | 50 | 50 | 25 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| English Language (Descriptive) | 3 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | — | 200 | 135 minutes |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Books | Author/Publisher | Subjects | How will these books help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| NABARD Development Assistant Phase I - Preliminary Exam Books | Author: VVK SUBBURAJ Publisher: Sura College of Competition | English Language Reasoning Ability Numerical Ability | This book will provide will give a complete set of questions that specifically come in the NABARD Assistant Exam |
| Descriptive General English Language Comprehension Communication Skills & Writing Skills | Author: S P Bakshi, Richa Sharma Publisher: Arihant | Descriptive English | For a complete guide in descriptive English, one can refer to this book. |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.When will the official NABARD Development Assistant 2026 notification release?
Yes, the official NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Notification has been released.
Q2.What is the age limit for the post of NABARD Development Assistant?
Candidates with a minimum age of 21 years and maximum age of 35 years are eligible for the post of NABARD Development Assistant.
Q3.When will the application process start for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The NABARD Grade B online application start from 17th January 2026.
Q4.How to apply for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The applications for NABARD Development Assistant must be submitted online.
Q5.What is the selection process for NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Candidates will be going through preliminary and mains examinations. The language proficiency test will be dependent as per the qualification of candidates.
Q6.What is the full form of NABARD?
The full form of NABARD is National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
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