NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Phase-I Admit Card has been released on the official website. Candidates who have applied can download their call letter from nabard.org using their registration details.
The recruitment is being conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development for 162 Development Assistant vacancies across India.
NABARD Development Assistant 2026: Overview
| Recruitment Agency / Board | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
|---|---|
| Name of Post | Development Assistant |
| Total No. of Post | 162 |
| Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) | 21-35 Years |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PWBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates) |
| Salary | ₹20,700 – ₹55,700 plus other allowances |
| Application Fee |
SC/ST/PWBD: ₹100/- Others: ₹550/- |
| Application Start Date | 17.01.2026 |
| Application End Date | 03.02.2026 |
| Phase-I Exam | 21.02.2026 |
| Phase-II Exam | 12.04.2026 |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
NABARD Development Assistant 2026: Vacancy Details (Development Assistant)
| Sr. No. | Regional Office | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | EXS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Assam | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Bihar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Goa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Gujarat | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Haryana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Jammu & Kashmir # | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | Jharkhand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Karnataka # | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Kerala | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Ladakh | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Maharashtra (Incl. HO Mumbai) # | 48 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 17 | Manipur | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Meghalaya | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | New Delhi | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Odisha | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Punjab | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Rajasthan | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | Tamil Nadu | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 24 | Uttar Pradesh # | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | West Bengal # | 8 | 3 | 2* | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 159 | 78 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 17 | 0 | |
NABARD Development Assistant 2026: Vacancy Development Assistant (Hindi)
| S. No. | Regional Office | Total Vacancies | 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 (All Regions) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
NABARD Development Assistant 2026: Scheme of Preliminary Examination of Development Assistant
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Version | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Test of English Language | 40 | 40 |
Bilingual (Hindi & English) Except English Language Test |
20 Minutes |
| 2 | Test of Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes | |
| 3 | Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | – | 60 Minutes | |
Note: The candidates MUST pass in each of the above Objective tests. The passing marks in each test will be decided by NABARD on the basis of the performance of all the candidates appearing in the tests.
NABARD Development Assistant 2026: Scheme of Preliminary Examination of Development Assistant (Hindi)
| No. | Name of the Tests | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Version | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | English | 20 Minutes |
| 2 | Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi) | 30 | 30 | Hindi and / or English | 20 Minutes |
| 3 | Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 | Bilingual (Hindi & English) | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | – | 60 Minutes | |
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 : Complete Process to Download the Admit Card
- The admit card is released by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development on its official website.
- Visit the official website: https://www.nabard.org
- Click on the “Careers” section available on the homepage.Find and click on the link “Development Assistant 2026 – Phase I Admit Card”.
- Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number.
- Enter your Password or Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY format).
- Fill in the captcha code if required.
- Click on the Login / Submit button.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Verify all details such as name, exam date, exam centre, and reporting time.
- Download the admit card.
- Take a clear printout for examination purposes.
NABARD Development Assistant 2026 : Direct Link to Download Admit Card
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do I download my call letter?
Answer: Follow the link from the official organisation website to download the call letter. On the login page, enter your Registration No./Roll No. and Password/Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY) at the required places to download the call letter.
2. What should I do if there is a lot of delay in accessing the page?
Answer: Internet-based call letter download depends on various factors such as internet speed and the large number of applicants trying to download the call letter at the same time. If you are unable to download the call letter immediately, please retry after a gap of 5 minutes or try during off-peak hours (preferably at night).
3. Where do I get the Registration No. & Password?
Answer: The Registration No. & Password are generated at the time of registration and displayed on the screen. These details are also sent to the candidate via an auto-generated email acknowledgement to the registered email address upon successful registration.
4. My Date of Birth is rejected on the login screen. What should I do?
Answer: Ensure that the Date of Birth entered is exactly the same as provided during registration. You can refer to your Application Print to verify the entered date. The Date of Birth must be entered in DD-MM-YY format.
5. I am unable to login / the screen displays a login failed message?
Answer: Please carefully check your login details. Use the correct Registration No. & Password received during registration and mentioned in the auto-generated email acknowledgement. Also, ensure that the Date of Birth entered matches the one provided during registration and printed in your application form.