NABARD Development Assistant & Development Assistant (Hindi) Admit Card 2026

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) Admit Cards for the recruitment of Development Assistants and Development Assistant (Hindi) for the 2025-26 cycle. Candidates who applied for these prestigious banking positions can now access their hall tickets and check their exam city and shift details.

1. Important Dates (Complete Recruitment Timeline)

2. Selection Process

The selection process for NABARD Development Assistant consists of three major stages:

1. Phase-I (Preliminary Exam): Online objective test (Screening only).

2. Phase-II (Main Exam): Online objective and descriptive test.

3. Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Qualifying test in the regional language of the state applied for.

3. Preliminary Exam Pattern (Phase-I)

The Prelims exam is common for both categories but differs slightly in subject focus for the Hindi post.

Development Assistant (General)

Development Assistant (Hindi)

Note: There is a negative marking of 1/4th (0.25 marks) for every wrong answer.

4. How to Download NABARD Admit Card 2026

1. Visit Official Website: Go to www.nabard.org.

2. Career Notices: Click on the "Working with NABARD" or "Career Notices" section.

3. Find Link: Locate the link titled "Download Call Letter for Phase-I Preliminary Examination - Development Assistant/Assistant (Hindi) 2025-26".

4. Enter Credentials: Use your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY).

5. Download: Enter the captcha and download your admit card.

6. Print: Take a clear printout (preferably color) on A4 size paper.

5. Mandatory Documents for Exam Hall

Candidates must bring the following to the exam center:

• Printed Call Letter with a recent passport-size photograph pasted on it.

• Original Photo ID: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport.

• Photocopy of ID: A clear photocopy of the same ID proof mentioned above (to be submitted at the center).

• Ballpoint Pen: Blue or Black.

6. Important Guidelines

• Reporting Time: Arrive at the center at least 45 minutes before the time mentioned on your call letter for biometric registration.

• Biometrics: Thumb impression and iris scan/photo capture will be done at the venue.

• Late Entry: No candidate will be allowed inside the hall after the start of the examination or gate closure.

• Prohibited Items: No electronic devices, calculators, wristwatches, or study material are allowed inside the examination hall.

Official Helpdesk: nabard.org/contact-us Head Office: Plot No. C-24, 'G' Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400 051.