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.

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📌 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

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📅 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

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⬇️ 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

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📋 Details on Pre Admit Card

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

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🧠 Selection Process

• Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
• Phase-II: Main Examination
• Language Proficiency Test: (for Development Assistant Hindi)

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📚 NABARD DA Exam Pattern

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⚠️ 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.

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🔗 Important Links

Download Pre Admit Card	Click Here
Official Notification PDF	Download PDF

📝 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.

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❓ 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.