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NABARD Group B Development Assistant Recruitment 2026: Pre Admit Card OUT for 162 Posts
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the preliminary (Phase-I) admit card for the Development Assistant Group-B Recruitment 2026 for 162 posts. Candidates who applied online between 17 January and 3 February 2026 can now download their pre admit cards for the Preliminary Examination scheduled in February 2026.
đź“Ś NABARD DA 2026 Recruitment: Overview
| Recruiting Authority | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Post Name | Development Assistant / Development Assistant (Hindi) |
| Cadre | Group B |
| Total Vacancies | 162 Posts |
| Notification Release | 15–17 January 2026 |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
đź“… Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 17 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3 February 2026 |
| Pre Admit Card Released | 13–14 February 2026 |
| Prelims Exam (Phase-I) | 21 February 2026 |
| Mains Exam (Phase-II) | 12 April 2026 |
| Result Dates | To Be Announced |
⬇️ How to Download NABARD DA Pre Admit Card
| Step 1 | Visit the official NABARD website: www.nabard.org |
| Step 2 | Click on “Recruitment” / “Career Notices” section |
| Step 3 | Find link for “Development Assistant Pre Admit Card 2026” |
| Step 4 | Login using Registration No./Roll No. & Date of Birth/Password |
| Step 5 | Submit to view & download your admit card |
| Step 6 | Print multiple copies for exam day |
đź“‹ Details on Pre Admit CardÂ
| Candidate’s Name | As per application |
| Roll / Registration Number | Printed on Call Letter |
| Exam Date | 21 February 2026 |
| Exam Centre | Venue & Address |
| Reporting Time & Shift | Specified on Admit Card |
| Candidate Photo and Signature | Displayed |
| Exam Day Instructions | Printed on Call Letter |
🧠Selection Process
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
- Phase-II: Main Examination
- Language Proficiency Test: (for Development Assistant Hindi)
đź“š NABARD DA Exam PatternÂ
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Preliminary (DA) | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
| Preliminary (DA Hindi) | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Carry printed admit card with valid photo ID to the exam centre.
- Verify all details on the admit card carefully.
- Do not carry mobile phones or prohibited items to the exam hall.
đź”— Important Links
| Download Pre Admit Card | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDFÂ |
đź“ť Note: The admit card is also known as the call letter and must be downloaded before the last date (21 Feb 2026) for Phase-I exam participation.
❓ FAQs – NABARD DA Pre Admit Card 2026
Q1. Has the NABARD Development Assistant Pre Admit Card 2026 been released?
Yes, the pre admit card has been released in February 2026.
Q2. What is the NABARD DA prelims exam date?
The Preliminary Exam is scheduled on 21 February 2026.
Q3. How many posts are there in NABARD DA 2026?
There are 162 Group B Development Assistant posts.
Q4. Where can I download my NABARD admit card?
Download it from the official NABARD website – www.nabard.org.
Q5. When is the mains exam?
The mains exam for successful prelims candidates is scheduled on 12 April 2026.Â
