NABARD Group B Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Result Overview

The National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) has officially released the results for the Phase I (Preliminary) examination for the recruitment of Group B Development Assistants and Development Assistants (Hindi) for the 2026 cycle. This recruitment drive, identified under Advt No. 08/DA/2025-26, aims to fill a total of 162 vacancies across the organization. Candidates who participated in the preliminary test held on February 21, 2026, can now verify their qualification status for the next stage.

Selection Process and Next Steps

Selection for these prestigious positions is conducted through a multi-tier process, including a Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination, and a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). The Phase I result marks a significant milestone for aspirants. Candidates who have successfully cleared the cutoff will be eligible to appear for the Group B Phase 2 (Mains) Exam, which is scheduled to take place on April 12, 2026. It is imperative for shortlisted candidates to begin their preparation for the descriptive and objective sections of the Mains paper immediately.

Eligibility and Vacancy Summary

The recruitment offered 159 posts for Development Assistants, requiring a Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks, and 3 posts for Development Assistant (Hindi), requiring specific linguistic proficiency and translation skills. The age criteria were set between 21 and 35 years as of January 1, 2026. NABARD provides an excellent platform for professionals seeking a career in rural and agricultural development finance.