NABARD Development Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
The NABARD Development Assistant Exam Pattern 2026 explains the structure of the selection process. The exam is conducted in two stages:
Prelims (objective MCQs)
Mains (objective MCQs + Descriptive)
NABARD Development Assistant Exam 2026: Overview | |
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Exam Conducting Authority | NABARD |
NABARD Full Form | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development |
Official Website | |
Post Name | Grade B Development Assistant/ Development Assistant (Hindi) |
Vacancy | 162 |
Notification Release Date | 15/01/2026 |
Application Start Date | 17/01/2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 03/02/2026 |
Exam Level | National |
Exam Stages | Prelims, Mains |
NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The Prelims exam is an online objective test. It includes three sections with equal sectional timing. Each question carries one mark, and negative marking applies for incorrect answers.
Section | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
NABARD DA Mains Exam Pattern 2026
The Mains exam consists of both objective and descriptive tests. It evaluates reasoning, aptitude, awareness, computer knowledge, and English writing skills. Negative marking applies only to the objective sections.
Section | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
General Awareness (Agriculture, Rural Development & Banking) | 50 | 50 | 25 minutes |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
English Language (Descriptive) | 3 | 50 | 30 minutes |
Total | — | 200 | 135 minutes |