NABARD Development Assistant
Conducted by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
About this exam
NABARD Development Assistant (DA) - clerical/assistant cadre recruitment. Three stages: Preliminary (online objective, 100 marks, QUALIFYING ONLY - English 40, Reasoning 30, Quantitative Aptitude 30, sectional 20 min each, 0.25 negative), Main (online objective 150 marks - Reasoning 30, Quantitative Aptitude 30, General Awareness 50 with special reference to agriculture, rural development and banking, Computer Knowledge 40 - plus a Descriptive English paper of 50 marks; final merit on Mains alone), and a qualifying Language Proficiency Test in the official language of the state applied for. No interview.
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen). Age 21 to 35 years (relaxations per government norms). Must be proficient in the official/local language of the state applied for (tested in the Language Proficiency Test). A DA-Hindi variant exists for a few posts. Confirm exact eligibility against the live NABARD DA notification.
Important Dates
The last cycle concluded (DA 2026 Prelims 21 Feb 2026, Mains 12 Apr 2026). Product targets the next cycle: notification tentatively expected at nabard.org (careers). All dates tentative until the official notification.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 0.25 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 0.25 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 0.25 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Sectional timing: each section has its own timer.
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 0.25 | 30 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 0.25 | 30 min |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 0.25 | 25 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 0.25 | 20 min |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 105 min |
Sectional timing: each section has its own timer.
Pattern as configured for our mock tests. Always confirm against the official notification.
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