Short knowledge ; National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development NABARD has released the Mains Admit Card for Development Assistant (Group B) Recruitment 2026 on its official website. This recruitment is being conducted for 162 posts. The application process was held from 17 January to 03 February 2026, and the Mains exam is scheduled for 12 April 2026. Candidates who have applied can download their admit card using their login details from the official portal.
| NABARD Development Assistant Mains Admit Card 2026 Now Available National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development NABARD Sarkarimashal.com |
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| Online Apply Start Date -; 17 January 2026 Online Apply Last Date : 03 February 2026 Fee Payment Last Date :03 February 2026 Phase-I Exam Date : 21 February 2026 Exam Date : 14 February 2026 Result Date : 30 March 2026 Phase-II Exam Date : 12 April 2026 Phase-II Admit Card Available Now : 03 April 2026 | For UR, OBC, EWS : Rs.500/- For SC, ST, : ₹ 100/- Payment Mode (Online): You can pay using the following methods: Debit Card Credit Card Internet Banking IMPS |
NABARD Group B Development Assistant Age Criteria 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date | 01 January 2026 |
| Lower Age Limit | 21 Years |
| Upper Age Limit | 35 Years |
| Age Relaxation | Additional relaxation will be provided as per NABARD recruitment norms |
Note: Candidates should refer to the official notification for complete details regarding age relaxation rules.
NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B 2026 – Combined Eligibility
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Development Assistant (General) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate marks (only passing marks required for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates) | Basic knowledge of computer word processing is essential |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | Graduation from a recognized university with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective or main subjects, with at least 50% marks (relaxation for reserved categories as per rules) | Must be able to translate Hindi ↔ English efficiently and have basic computer word processing skills |
Note: Candidates should check the official notification for detailed eligibility rules and conditions before applying 👍
NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B 2026 – Category Wise Vacancies
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 80 |
| EWS | 17 |
| OBC | 27 |
| SC | 21 |
| ST | 17 |
Note: Category-wise distribution is subject to official rules. Candidates should verify details from the official notification.
Syllabus Prelims Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English) | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Syllabus Mains Exam Pattern
| S.No. | Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| 2 | Professional Knowledge (Hindi/English) | 50 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness (Agriculture, Rural Development, Banking) | 40 | 40 | 25 Minutes |
| 4 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| 5 | English (Descriptive – Essay, Precis, Letter/Report) | 03 | — | 30 Minutes |
| Total | — | 200 | — | 135 Minutes |
Note: Marks for descriptive English are evaluated separately. Candidates should check the official notification for complete exam details 👍
NABARD Development Assistant Grade-B Admit Card 2026 – How To Download
| Step | Process |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Go to the Download Admit Card link from the Important Links section |
| Step 2 | A new page will open on your screen |
| Step 3 | Enter required details: • Registration ID / Roll Number / Name • Date of Birth • Father’s Name (if searching by name) • Captcha Code |
| Step 4 | Click on the Search / Submit button |
| Step 5 | Your Admit Card will appear on the screen |
| Step 6 | Download and print the Admit Card for future use |
| Important Links |
| Download Mains Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Pre Result | Development Assistant |
| Download Pre Admit Card | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download State And Category Wise Vacancy Details | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |