NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) recruits Development Assistants (DA) for its state offices across India. The NABARD DA post involves clerical and data-management work supporting NABARD's agricultural and rural development banking operations. It is a Group C central government banking position with excellent stability and benefits.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Post | Development Assistant (DA) – Group C |
| Vacancies | State-wise (varies by state office) |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Computer Proficiency Test → Interview |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any stream from recognised university |
| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years (as on cut-off date) with relaxations |
| Application Mode | Online at nabard.org |
| Official Website | nabard.org |
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 2026 |
| Application Window | As per notification |
| Preliminary Exam | As per schedule |
| Prelims Result | After exam |
| Mains Exam | Announced — check nabard.org |
| Computer Proficiency Test | Post-Mains |
| Interview | Final stage |
| Final Result | After all stages |
Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognised university. Computer literacy is desirable. Knowledge of official language (Hindi/regional language) may be required for specific state vacancies.
Indian citizens. Candidates from specific states/UTs may need domicile certificate for state-specific vacancies.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test of Reasoning | 40 | 40 | — |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | — |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | — |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | — |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | — |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Negative marking: –0.25 per wrong answer. Prelims is qualifying; Mains is merit-determining.
NABARD Development Assistant salary is in the grade/pay band applicable to Group C central government banking staff. Basic pay approximately ₹21,000–₹24,000/month at joining, with DA, HRA, medical benefits, LTC, and other government perks. Total CTC including all benefits is approximately ₹40,000–₹50,000/month.