The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has released the Phase 2 admit card for the Development Assistant recruitment 2026. Candidates who cleared the Phase 1 preliminary exam can now download their call letter from the official website, nabard.org. The hall ticket is needed to appear for the mains examination.
Where to Download the Admit Card
The admit card is hosted on the official NABARD recruitment portal at nabard.org. Candidates should go directly to the recruitment section on the homepage. No admit card will be sent by post or email. The only way to get it is through the official website.
Steps to download the NABARD Development Assistant Phase 2 admit card:
- Go to nabard.org
- Click on the “Recruitment” or “Career” section on the homepage
- Find the link for “Development Assistant Mains 2026 Admit Card”Enter your registration number and date of birth
- Click submit to view the admit card
- Download the PDF and take a printout
- Keep at least two printed copies. One copy is to be submitted at the exam centre. The other is for your own record.
What the Call Letter Contains
The admit card carries the candidate’s name, roll number, exam date, reporting time, and exam centre address. It also has a photograph and signature as submitted during the application process. Candidates should check all these details right after downloading.
If there is any mismatch in name spelling or photograph, contact NABARD’s recruitment helpdesk before the exam day. Corrections at the exam centre are generally not possible.
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
The admit card alone is not enough for entry. Candidates must bring a valid photo identity proof along with the printed call letter. Accepted ID documents typically include an Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID, or passport.
The name on the ID must match the name on the admit card. Candidates without a valid ID may be denied entry to the exam hall.
About the Phase 2 Exam
The NABARD Development Assistant recruitment process has two phases. Phase 1 was an objective-type preliminary exam. Phase 2 is the mains exam, which tests candidates on reasoning, English language, computer knowledge, general awareness, and quantitative aptitude.
Candidates who qualify in Phase 2 will move to the next stage of the selection process. The final merit list is prepared after all stages are complete.
How Many Vacancies Are There
NABARD announced the Development Assistant recruitment to fill vacancies across its offices in different states. The number of posts varies by state and category. Candidates applied for the vacancy in the state of their preference during the application window.
The state-wise allocation matters because the posting after selection is generally in the state for which a candidate applied. This was mentioned in the original notification available on nabard.org.
Exam Centre and Reporting Time
The exam centre details are printed on the admit card itself. Candidates are expected to reach the centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the call letter. Late entry is not permitted once the exam begins.
Carry your own stationery if the admit card instructions say so. Some centres provide rough sheets, but it varies. Read the instructions printed on the admit card carefully before exam day.
What Happens After the Mains Exam
After Phase 2, NABARD will declare the mains result on its website. Shortlisted candidates may be called for a language proficiency test or any further stage as mentioned in the official notification. The final joining process follows after all stages are cleared.Result dates have not been announced yet. Candidates can check nabard.org for updates after the mains exam is held.
Previous Exam Pattern for Reference
The Phase 2 exam is computer-based. It is held in online mode at designated test centres. The exam duration and section-wise marks are detailed in the official notification. Candidates who have not reviewed the exam pattern should download the notification PDF from nabard.org and go through it before the exam date.Negative marking rules, if any, are also stated in the same document. It is better to confirm this before the exam rather than guess during it.
About NABARD
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, known as NABARD, is a development finance institution based in Mumbai. It oversees rural credit and agricultural lending across India. NABARD conducts its own recruitment for various posts including Development Assistant, Grade A officer, and other roles.
All recruitment-related updates are published only on nabard.org. Candidates should avoid third-party websites for admit cards or results, as unofficial sources may carry outdated or incorrect information.
Stay Updated
The admit card release is one of the last official steps before the exam. Candidates who have not downloaded it yet should do so without delay. Technical issues on the portal are common close to exam dates when traffic is high. Downloading early avoids last-minute problems.
If the portal is slow, try accessing it during non-peak hours such as early morning. Keep the login credentials — registration number and date of birth — ready before opening the site.
