Development has released the NABARD DA recruitment 2026 notification pdf for the post of Development Assistant/ Development Assistant (Hindi). Aspirants can check the NABARD DA apply online 2026 link here. Verify your eligibility and age limit before applying. Candidates can apply only ONLINE on the NABARD website between 17th January 2026 and 3rd February 2026. You can consult the NABARD DA vacancy 2026 state wise (Total vacancy – 162) on this page. The NABARD DA prelims exam will be held on 21st February 2026. And the mains exam will take place on 12th April 2026. The NABARD DA salary 2026 details are available clearly on this page. Gross emoluments is approximately ₹46,500/-
Read this page to know further details about the NABARD DA exam pattern 2026, syllabus topics, cut off details, etc.
HOW TO APPLY
Age limit: (as on 01-01-2026)
- NABARD DA Age Limit – between 21 and 35 years
- Age RELAXATION
| · Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 years, i.e. up to 40 years |
| OBC | By 3 years, i.e. up to 38 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) | By 10 years (GEN), 13 years (OBC) & 15 years (SC/ST) |
| Ex – Servicemen | To the extent of service rendered by them in Armed Forces plus an additional period of 3 years subject to maximum of 50 years |
| Widows/divorced women/ women judicially separated who are not remarried (For SC/ST) | By 5 years i.e. upto 40 years |
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION AS ON 01-01-2026
NABARD DA Educational Qualification (As on 1-1-2026)
For Development Assistant:
- i) Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates) in aggregate or possess equivalent qualification from a recognised University / Institution incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or any other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as University under Section-3 of UGC Act, 1956.
- ii) Knowledge of word processing on PC.
For Development Assistant (Hindi):
- i) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University in English/Hindi medium with Hindi and English as a compulsory or elective subject with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS candidates) in the aggregate OR Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS candidates) in the aggregate.
Candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa.
- ii) Knowledge of word processing on PC.
Language Proficiency
Candidates applying for post in a particular State should be proficient in the official language of the State (i.e. should be able to read, write, speak and understand the language).
NABARD DA Apply Online 2026 Link
Here are the NABARD DA apply online 2026 steps. Study the steps completely and proceed as per that. Use the NABARD DA apply online 2026 link given below.
- Candidates use the NABARD DA APPLY ONLINE 2026 Link given above, which will open a new screen.
- Choose the tab “Click here for New Registration”.
- Complete the registration to get your Provisional Registration number and Password.
- Use this Provisional Registration number and Password to open your NABARD DA apply online 2026 application form.
- Carefully fill and verify the details filled in the NABARD DA apply online 2026 application form.
- Upload the required documents as per the specifications given in the NABARD DA notification 2026 pdf.
- Check the Preview of your NABARD DA apply online 2026 application form before FINAL SUBMIT.
- In the final step, pay the NABARD DA application fee 2026.
| Category | NABARD DA application fee 2026 |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 100/- |
| For all others | Rs. 550/- |
| Staff @ | @ |
NABARD DA Salary 2026
The pay scale as per the NABARD DA notification 2026 pdf is given here.
Selected Candidates will draw a starting basic pay of ₹23,100/- per month (including two advance increments) in the scale of ₹20700(1)-1200(3)-24300-1440(4)-30060-1920(6)-41580-2080(2)-45740-2370(3)-52850-2850(1)-55700(20 years) and other allowances, viz. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance etc., as admissible from time to time. At present, initial monthly Gross emoluments for Development Assistant/Development Assistant (Hindi) is approximately ₹46,500/-.
NABARD DA Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Check the NABARD DA selection process here.
- Prelims
- Mains
- Language Proficiency Test
NABARD DA Exam Pattern 2026
As per the NABARD DA Notification 2026 pdf, check examination patterns post wise and stage wise. For every wrong answer marked, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty in Phase-I and Phase-II, both.
NABARD DA Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
As per the NABARD DA Notification pdf, check prelims exam pattern here.
| NABARD DA Prelims Exam Pattern (Development Assistant) | |||
| Sections | No. of Question | Marks | Time |
| Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 mins |
| Test of Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
| NABARD DA Prelims Exam Pattern (Development Assistant – Hindi) | |||
| Sections | No. of Question | Marks | Time |
| Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 mins |
| Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English) | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
NABARD DA Mains Exam Pattern 2026
Check the NABARD DA mains pattern for both the posts.
| NABARD DA Mains Exam Pattern (Development Assistant) | |||
| Sections | No. of Question | Marks | Time |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 mins |
| Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 30 mins |
| General Awareness (with special reference to agriculture, rural development and banking) | 50 | 50 | 25 mins |
| Test of English Language (Descriptive) (Essay, Precis writing, Report / Letter Writing) | 3 | 50 | 30 mins |
| Total | 153 | 200 | 135 mins |
| NABARD DA Mains Exam Pattern (Development Assistant – Hindi) | |||
| Sections | No. of Question | Marks | Time |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 mins |
| Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English) | 50 | 50 | 35 mins |
| Test of Reasoning | 20 | 20 | 25 mins |
| General Awareness (with special reference to agriculture, rural development and banking) | 40 | 40 | 25 mins |
| Test of English Language (Descriptive) (Essay, Precis writing, Report / Letter Writing) | 3 | 50 | 30 mins |
| Total | 153 | 200 | 135 mins |
NABARD DA Syllabus 2026
The patterns for the NABARD DA 2026 notification pdf exams are provided here. Follow the NABARD DA syllabus 2026 pdf including all those sections.
