At a Glance
- Application Start Date
- 17 January 2026
- Application Last Date
- 3 February 2026
- Phase 1 (Pre) Exam Date
- 21 February 2026
- Salary
- As per NABARD Group B Recruitment Rules
Quick Summary
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) has released the Phase I (Preliminary) exam result for the Group B Development Assistant recruitment 2026.
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) is India's apex development bank established to provide and regulate credit and other facilities for the promotion and development of agriculture and rural industries. Its official recruitment portal is nabard.org.
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 – Overview
NABARD Group B Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Phase I (Preliminary) exam result has been announced by National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) for 162 vacancies including Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi). The selection process reached its first milestone with the release of the qualifying merit list on 30 March 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Phase I exam on 21 February 2026 can now check their qualifying status for the upcoming Mains examination.
In NABARD Development Assistant 2024-25, recruitment was conducted for 173 vacancies — the 2026 drive marks a 6.3% decrease in total posts.
| Row | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Advt. No. / Notif. No. | Advt No. 08 /DA/2025-26 |
| Post Name(s) | Group B Development Assistant & DA (Hindi) |
| Total Vacancies | 162 Posts |
| Selection Process | Phase I (Pre) → Phase II (Mains) → LPT |
| Phase I Result Date | 30 March 2026 |
| Official Portal | nabard.org |
Source: Official NABARD Group B Development Assistant 2026 Result Release, NABARD, 30 March 2026.
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | 17 January 2026 | Completed |
| Online Application Window | 17/01/2026 to 03/02/2026 | Completed |
| Group B Phase I (Pre) Exam Date | 21 February 2026 | Completed |
| Phase I Result Declared | 30 March 2026 | Released |
| Group B Phase II (Mains) Exam Date | 12 April 2026 | Scheduled |
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Group B Development Assistant | 159 |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | 03 |
| Grand Total | 162 |
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For Development Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (Pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS).
- For DA (Hindi): Bachelor’s Degree in English/Hindi medium with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects with minimum 50% marks. Candidates must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa.
Age Limit for NABARD Development Assistant 2026
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / All Candidates | 21 years | 35 years |
Note: Age relaxation is applicable as per NABARD Group B recruitment rules for reserved categories.
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process for NABARD Group B Development Assistant 2026 consists of three main stages:
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Phase I (Pre) | Objective type online exam for screening. |
| 2. Phase II (Mains) | Main examination for qualified candidates. |
| 3. Language Proficiency Test | LPT in the regional language of the state applied for. |
How to Check NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Phase I Result
Result Published on: 30 March 2026
- Visit Website: Go to the official NABARD careers page at nabard.org.
- Locate Careers: Click on the "Career Notices" section on the homepage.
- Find Result Link: Look for the link "Result for Recruitment of Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi) - 2026 Phase-I".
- Open PDF: Select the relevant post (DA or DA Hindi) to open the merit list PDF.
- Verify Roll Number: Search for your Roll Number in the list using the search function (Ctrl+F).
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 – Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Download DA Phase I Result | [Download PDF] |
| Download DA Hindi Phase I Result | [Download PDF] |
| Download Full Notification | [nabard.org] |
| Official NABARD Website | [nabard.org] |