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NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Mains Admit Card for 162 Post

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National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Mains Admit Card on 14 Feb 2026; the exam is scheduled for 21 Feb 2026. Download it from the Important Links using your registration number and date of birth.

Organisation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Total posts:
162
Apply from:
17 Jan 2026
Last date:
03 Feb 2026
Exam date:
21 Feb 2026
Admit card:
14 Feb 2026
Age limit:
21 to 35 years as on 01 Jan 2026
Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in any Discipline with a Minimum of 50% marks (Pass Class for SC/ST/PWBD and Ex-Servicemen…
Fee:
General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹550
Mode:
Online

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has released the mains admit card for the Development Assistant Recruitment 2026, conducted against 162 vacancies.

Applications for this recruitment opened on 17 January 2026 and closed on 3 February 2026, which was also the last date to pay the exam fee, with a reprint facility available from 18 February 2026. The Phase 1 preliminary exam for Group B posts was held on 21 February 2026, its admit card having been released on 14 February 2026, and the result followed on 30 March 2026. The Phase 2 mains exam is scheduled for 12 April 2026. The fee is 550 rupees for General, OBC and EWS candidates and 100 rupees for SC, ST and PH (Divyang) candidates, with the age limit set at 21 to 35 years. Of the 162 posts, 159 are for Group B Development Assistant, open to candidates with a bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50 percent marks, and 3 are for Development Assistant (Hindi), which requires Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects along with translation ability.

Candidates who cleared the preliminary exam can download their mains admit card and should carry it to the exam centre on 12 April 2026 along with a valid photo ID.

Important Dates

Important dates
EventDate
Application Begin
Last Date for Apply Online
Last Date Pay Exam Fee
Reprint Application From
Group B Phase 1 (Pre) Exam Date
Admit Card Available
Result Available
Group B Phase 2 (Mains) Exam Date

Application Fee

Application fee by category
CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹550
SC / ST₹100
PH (Divyang)₹100

Age Limit

Age limit
LimitAge
Minimum Age21 Years
Maximum Age35 Years

Vacancy Details

Total: 162 Post
Post NameTotal PostEligibility
Group B Development Assistant159Bachelor’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 Recognized University in India. More Eligibility Details Read the Notification.
Development Assistant (Hindi)3Bachelor’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 toTrranslate from English to Hindi and Vice-Versa Knowledge of word processing on PC. More Eligibility Details Read the Notification.

How to Download the Admit Card

  1. 1Open the "Download Admit Card" link on this page to reach National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)'s admit card portal for this exam.
  2. 2Log in with your registration number and date of birth, or whatever credentials the portal asks for.
  3. 3Check every detail on the admit card (name, photo, exam centre and reporting time) as soon as it downloads, since correcting an error close to the exam date is often difficult.
  4. 4Print a physical copy; a phone screenshot isn't accepted at most exam centres.
  5. 5Carry the admit card along with a valid original photo ID to the exam centre, since most centres turn away candidates who show up without both.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I download this admit card?

Use the "Download Admit Card" link on this page to reach National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)'s admit card portal, then log in with your registration number and date of birth.

When is the exam?

The exam is scheduled for 21 Feb 2026, as per the Important Dates section on this page. Always cross-check the date printed on your own admit card, since it's the authoritative source.

What should I carry to the exam centre?

Carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid original photo ID, since most exam centres turn away candidates who arrive without both.