At a Glance
- Exam Date
- 12 April 2026
- Salary
- ₹32,000 – ₹35,000 approx. (Per Month)
Quick Summary
NABARD Development Assistant (DA) Mains Admit Card 2026 is out. Candidates who qualified the Pre exam can download the Phase 2 hall ticket for 162 posts at nabard.org.
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) is an apex regulatory body for the overall regulation of regional rural banks and apex cooperative banks in India. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Its official recruitment portal is www.nabard.org.
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 – Overview
NABARD Development Assistant (DA) 2026 Phase 2 (Mains) admit card has been released by the National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) for 162 vacancies across Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi) posts. Candidates who cleared the Preliminary exam on 30 March 2026 can now download their hall tickets. The Phase 2 Mains examination is scheduled for 12 April 2026. Candidates can access the download link at www.nabard.org using their registration credentials.
In NABARD DA 2025, a similar number of vacancies were announced — the 2026 drive continues the bank's consistent recruitment pattern for Group B support staff.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Advt. No. / Notif. No. | 08 /DA/2025-26 |
| Post Name | Development Assistant & Development Assistant (Hindi) |
| Total Vacancies | 162 Posts |
| Mains Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 03 April 2026 |
| Official Portal | nabard.org |
Source: Official NABARD Development Assistant Notification (Advt. No. 08 /DA/2025-26), NABARD, 03 April 2026. Visit Official Site
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 – Important Dates & Full Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 17 January 2026 Completed |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 February 2026 Completed |
| Phase 1 (Pre) Exam Date | 21 February 2026 Completed |
| Phase 1 (Pre) Result Date | 30 March 2026 Released |
| Phase 2 (Mains) Admit Card | 03 April 2026 New |
| Phase 2 (Mains) Exam Date | 12 April 2026 Upcoming |
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 – Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Development Assistant | 159 | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with min. 50% marks (Pass for SC/ST/PWBD). |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | 03 | Bachelor’s Degree in English/Hindi medium with Hindi/English as compulsory subjects (50% marks). |
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 – Selection Process
The selection for NABARD Group B Development Assistant involves a multi-stage process to ensure the best candidates are appointed to these crucial banking roles.
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Phase 1: Preliminary | Objective type test (Screening only). Done |
| Phase 2: Main Exam | Objective + Descriptive test (Decides Merit). Current Stage |
| Language Proficiency Test | Test in the official regional language of the applied state. |
| Final Merit List | Based on Mains exam performance and LPT qualification. |
How to Download NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Mains Admit Card – Step by Step
Candidates must follow these steps to download their Phase 2 hall ticket from the official IBPS/NABARD portal:
- Visit Portal: Go to the official NABARD website nabard.org and navigate to the 'Career' section.
- Find Link: Click on the link for "Download Phase 2 (Mains) Admit Card for Development Assistant Recruitment 2026".
- Login Details: You will be redirected to the IBPS login page. Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
- Verification: Enter the Captcha code shown on the screen carefully.
- Download: Click on 'Login'. Your admit card will appear. Download the PDF and take a clear color printout for the exam day.
Exam Date: 12 April 2026 | Carry Valid ID Proof to Center
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 – Official Links & Notification PDF
| Document/Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Mains Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Phase 1 Result (DA) | Check Result |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official NABARD Website | nabard.org |