NABARD has released the notification of Development Assistant/ Development Assistant (Hindi). There are totally 177 vacancies. It’s indeed good news for aspirants who are preparing for government exams. In this article, we will be explaining all the important aspects of this notification. Have a look:
| Website Link Open – Online Registration and Payment of Online Fees/Intimation Charges | 15 September 2022 to 10 October 2022 |
| Phase-I (Preliminary) Examination | 06-Nov-22 |
| Phase-II (Main) Examination | Exact date of examination would be announced separately on NABARD’s website www.nabard.org |
| SR NO | REGIONAL OFFICES | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Assam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Bihar | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Chhattisgarh | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Goa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Gujarat | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 7 | Haryana | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Karnataka @ | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | Madhya Pradesh | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Maharashtra @@ | 75 | 30 | 8 | 4 | 25 | 8 |
| 11 | Manipur | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Nagaland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | New Delhi | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | Odisha | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Punjab | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | Rajasthan | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | Tamilnadu | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 18 | Telangana | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 19 | Uttar Pradesh @@@ | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 20 | Uttarakhand | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 21 | West Bengal | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| TOTAL VACANCIES | 173 | 80 | 21 | 11 | 46 | 15 |
@ Karnataka includes 2 vacancies for Karnataka RO, Bengaluru and 2 vacancies for BIRD – Mangaluru @@ Maharashtra includes 3 vacancies for Maharashtra RO, Pune and 72 for HO, Mumbai
@@@ Uttar Pradesh includes 8 vacancies for Uttar Pradesh RO, Lucknow and 1 for NBSC, Lucknow
| SR NO | REGIONAL OFFICES | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| 1 | Maharashtra $ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Tamilnadu | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Telangana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Uttarakhand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Note: $ 1 backlog vacancy in Maharashtra RO – Pune
Between 21 and 35 years.
Candidates born not earlier than 02 September 1987 and not later than 01 September 2001 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.
Relaxation in the Upper Age Limit:
Upper age limit will be relaxed as under:
| Sr. No | Category | Relaxation in Age |
| (i) | Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | By 5 years, i.e. up to 40 years |
| (ii) | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | By 3 years, i.e. up to 38 years |
For other age relaxation details, please refer to the original notification.
Bachelor’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 recognised University / Institution incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or any other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as University under Section-3 of UGC Act, 1956.
Bachelor’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. Note: Candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa.
Preliminary Examination (Online)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests (Objective) | No. of Questions | Max. Marks |
| 1. | Test of English Language | 40 | 40 |
| 2. | Test of Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 |
| 3. | Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: Composite time of 60 minutes
Main Examination (Online)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | No. of Questions | Max. Marks |
| 1. | Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| 2. | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| 3. | General Awareness (with special reference to agriculture, rural development and banking) | 50 | 50 |
| 4. | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 |
| 5. | Test of English Language (Descriptive) | Essay, Precis writing, Report / Letter Writing | 50 |
| Total | 200 |
Duration: Composite time of 90 minutes for Objective Tests and 30 minutes for Descriptive Test
Preliminary Examination (Online)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests (Objective) | No. of Questions | Max. Marks |
| 1. | Test of English Language | 40 | 40 |
| 2. | Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| 3. | Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: Composite time of 60 minutes
Main Examination (Online)
| Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | No. of Questions | Max. Marks |
| 1. | Test of Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| 2. | Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi) | 50 | 50 |
| 3. | General Awareness (with special reference to agriculture, rural development and banking) | 40 | 40 |
| 4. | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 |
| 5. | Test of English Language (Descriptive) | Essay, Precis writing, Report / Letter Writing | 50 |
| Total | 200 |
Duration: Composite time of 90 minutes for Objective Tests and 30 minutes for Descriptive Test
Those who qualify for selection and have passed the 10th or 12th standard with the declared language as one of the subjects will not be subjected to Language Proficiency Test, however they have to submit valid proof for the same (i.e. marksheet for class X/XII with the specified Language as Subject. In case of others (qualified for selection), the language proficiency test will be conducted after the declaration of result of Main examination at the Regional Office of concerned State. The language proficiency test will be conducted in the official language of the State concerned. Candidates not found to be proficient in official language would be disqualified, i.e. candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be offered appointment.
The details of Language Proficiency Test to be conducted, would be available on NABARD website after the main examination. The Selected candidates/Waitlist candidates would require to undergo the LPT. The LPT will be qualifying in nature. However, candidates not qualifying the test would not be eligible for appointment. In this connection, a list of language/s specified for the LPT of concerned State/s is provided below.
| Sr. No. | States | Official Language |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu |
| 2 | Assam | Assamese |
| 3 | Bihar | Hindi |
| 4 | Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
| 5 | Goa | Konkani |
| 6 | Gujarat | Gujarati |
| 7 | Haryana | Hindi |
| 8 | Karnataka | Kannada |
| 9 | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| 10 | Maharashtra | Marathi |
| 11 | Manipur | Manipuri |
| 12 | Nagaland | English |
| 13 | New Delhi | Hindi |
| 14 | Odisha | Oriya |
| 15 | Punjab | Punjabi |
| 16 | Rajasthan | Hindi |
| 17 | Tamilnadu | Tamil |
| 18 | Telangana | Telugu |
| 19 | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi |
| 20 | Uttarakhand | Hindi |
| 21 | West Bengal | Bengali |
State wise merit list will be prepared for final selection. The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) will not be added for preparing the final merit list for selection. Only the marks obtained in Main Examination (Phase-II), both in the Objective Test and the Descriptive Test, will be added for preparing the final merit.
Selected Candidates will draw a starting basic pay of Rs. 14,650/- per month (including two advance increments) in the scale of Rs.13150 – 750(3) – 15400- 900(4) -19000 -1200 (6) -26200 -1300 (2)-28800-1480 (3)-33240 -1750(1) -34990 (20 years) and other allowances, viz. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance etc., as admissible from time to time. At present, initial monthly Gross emoluments for Development Assistant/Development Assistant (Hindi) is approximately Rs.32,000/-.
The available perquisites include NABARD’s residential accommodation subject to availability, reimbursement of petrol for vehicle for official purpose, Newspaper, Brief Case, Book Grant, Allowance for furnishing of residence, etc., as per eligibility, dispensary facility besides reimbursement of medical expenses for OPD treatment/ hospitalization as per eligibility; Interest free Festival Advance, Leave Travel Concession (once in two years for self, spouse and eligible dependents). Loans and Advances at concessional rates of interest for Housing, Car, Education, Consumer Articles, Personal Computer, etc. The candidates selected for the post will be governed by the “defined Contribution to New Pension Scheme (NPS)”, in addition to the benefit of Gratuity and Optional Group Term Insurance Plan.
| Category of Applicants | Application Fee | Intimation Charges, etc. | Total Fee |
| For SC/ST/PWBD/EXS | – | Rs. 50 | Rs. 50* |
| For Others | Rs. 400 | Rs. 50 | Rs. 450* |
| Staff @ | @ | @ | @ |
*Exclusive of applicable GST
@ All NABARD employees satisfying the educational qualification criteria would be eligible to apply. They will be required to pay fee/intimation charges as indicated above at the time of online application, which will be reimbursed on submission of fee receipt only to those employees of NABARD (staff candidates) who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the post.
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