NABARD Development Assistant Exam Dates 2026
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 has just been released by NABARD on its official website recently. The most important part of the process is that you should go through every detail of the NABARD Development Assistant/Development Assistant (Hindi) notification 2026 wisely so that you do not miss out on anything important and essential.
The online application process will be open from January 17, 2026 and will end on February 03, 2026; you need to stay updated about the NABARD Development Assistant Notification from the official website of NABARD. The NABARD Development Assistant/Development Assistant (Hindi) Prelims and Mains exam will be conducted online. Further details for the NABARD exam can be inferred from the table below.
NABARD Development Assistant Exam Dates
| Events | Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| NABARD Development Assistant Online Registration and Payment of Online Fees/Intimation Charges | January 17, 2026 to February 03, 2026 |
| NABARD Development Assistant Phase 1 (Preliminary) Admit Card | To be notified later |
| NABARD Development Assistant Phase 1 Exam Date (Preliminary Exam) | February 21, 2026 |
| Call Letter for NABARD Development Assistant Main Exam (Phase – 2) | To be notified later |
| NABARD Development Assistant Mains Exam Date | April 12, 2026 |
| NABARD Development Assistant Notification 2026 | |
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NABARD Development Assistant Exam Centres
As the NABARD Development Assistant/Development Assistant (Hindi) 2026 exam will be conducted online, NABARD will be allotting several exam centres for the same.
These centres will be spread all over India and will be allotted statewise. Any request for change in the NABARD Development Assistant/Development Assistant (Hindi) exam centre will not be entertained. The exam centre list is given below.
| States | Exam centres |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Chirala, Srikakulam, Guntur, Kadapa, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam, Tirupati, Kakinada, Chittor, Eluru, Vizianagaram. |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun. |
| Assam | Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur |
| Bihar | Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur, Biharsharif. |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh-Mohali. |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai, Bilaspur, Durg-Bhilai, Raipur. |
| Goa | Panaji-Mapusa, Verna. |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar, Anand Himmatnagar, Mehsana, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
| Haryana | Hisar, Faridabad, Gurga |
| Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kullu, Shimla, Solan, Una, Mandi, Kangra. |
| Jammu &Kashmir | Samba, Jammu, Srinagar. |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi. |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Belgaum, Bidar, Dharwad, Hassan, Gulbarga, Hubli, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi, Bagalkot, Mandya. |
| Kerala | Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam/Kochi, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Pallakad, Thrichur, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam. |
| Madhya Pradesh | Ujjain, Sagar, Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna. |
| Maharashtra | Aurangabad, Amravati, Kolhapur, Mumbai/ Navi Mumbai/Thane/Greater Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune, Satara, Ratnagiri, Chandrapur, Solapur, Latur, Dhule, Jalgaon. |
| Manipur | Imphal. |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl. |
| Nagaland | Kohima. |
| New Delhi | Delhi – NCR. |
| Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur(Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Dhenkanal, Rourkela. |
| Puducherry | Puducherry, Cuddalore |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala, Sangrur. |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur, Alwar. |
| Sikkim | Gangtok. |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Thirupur, Erode, Virudhunagar, Dindigul, Namakkal, Nagercoil, Perambalur, Tuticorin. |
| Telangana | Hyderabad/Rangareddy, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam. |
| Tripura | Agartala. |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Noida/Greater Noida, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida, Sitapur, Varanasi. |
| Uttarakhand | Roorkee, Dehradun, Haldwani. |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Bardhaman, Berhampur, Durgapur, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata/Greater Kolkata, Siliguri |
NABARD DA Mains Cut off 2023
| REGIONAL OFFICE | - | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | VI | HI | LD | ID/MD | EXS | DIS-EXS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDHRA PRADESH | SELECT LIST | 103.00 | - | 112.00 | - | @ | - | 94.75 | 108.50 | - | 99.50 | - |
| WAIT LIST | 94.25 | - | 104.50 | - | % | - | 84.50 | 78.75 | - | 87.25 | - | |
| ASSAM | SELECT LIST | - | - | 111.75 | - | 134.75 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| WAIT LIST | - | - | 100.00 | - | 109.75 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| BIHAR | SELECT LIST | - | - | @ | - | @ | - | - | - | - | - | 77.00 |
| WAIT LIST | - | - | % | - | % | - | - | - | - | 85.50 | NA | |
| CHHATTISGARH | SELECT LIST | - | 96.50 | - | - | 115.75 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| WAIT LIST | - | 88.00 | - | - | 112.00 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| NEW DELHI | SELECT LIST | - | - | 120.50 | - | @ | - | - | - | 114.25 | - | - |
| WAIT LIST | - | - | 93.25 | - | % | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| GOA | SELECT LIST | - | - | - | - | 97.00 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| WAIT LIST | - | - | - | - | 87.25 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| GUJARAT | SELECT LIST | - | - | 105.75 | 115.50 | 119.75 | - | - | - | - | 98.50 | - |
| WAIT LIST | - | - | 101.75 | 97.75 | 114.50 | - | - | - | - | 77.25 | - | |
| HARYANA | SELECT LIST | 111.00 | - | @ | - | @ | 126.25 | - | - | - | 107.50 | - |
| WAIT LIST | 95.00 | - | % | - | % | NA | - | - | - | * | - | |
| KARNATAKA | SELECT LIST | - | - | 102.75 | - | @ | - | - | - | - | 108.25 | 89.00 |
| WAIT LIST | - | - | 100.25 | - | % | - | - | - | - | 86.00 | NA | |
| MADHYA PRADESH | SELECT LIST | 107.50 | 99.25 | - | 108.25 | 111.50 | - | - | - | - | 96.75 | - |
| WAIT LIST | 100.25 | 90.25 | - | 106.00 | 108.25 | - | - | - | - | 81.50 | - | |
| MAHARASHTRA | SELECT LIST | 110.00 | 102.00 | 105.75 | 104.50 | 111.00 | - | 91.00 | 106.00 | 102.00 | 97.25 | 65.50 |
| WAIT LIST | 104.00 | 98.50 | 104.25 | 103.00 | 105.25 | - | 72.75 | 97.50 | 92.75 | 84.75 | NA | |
| MANIPUR | SELECT LIST | - | - | - | - | 131.75 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| WAIT LIST | - | - | - | - | 94.25 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| NAGALAND | SELECT LIST | - | - | - | - | 105.00 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| WAIT LIST | - | - | - | - | 97.75 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| ODISHA | SELECT LIST | - | 92.75 | - | - | 119.25 | - | - | - | - | 100.75 | - |
| WAIT LIST | - | 76.75 | - | - | 102.00 | - | - | - | - | 78.00 | - | |
| PUNJAB | SELECT LIST | 108.50 | - | 121.25 | - | 118.75 | - | - | - | - | 95.25 | - |
| WAIT LIST | 99.25 | - | 99.00 | - | 114.00 | - | - | - | - | 76.25 | - | |
| RAJASTHAN | SELECT LIST | 102.50 | 106.50 | 114.75 | - | 114.75 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| WAIT LIST | 99.00 | 94.75 | 107.00 | - | 112.50 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| TAMILNADU | SELECT LIST | - | - | 113.00 | 106.25 | 115.75 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| WAIT LIST | - | - | 107.75 | 87.00 | 110.00 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| TELANGANA | SELECT LIST | 101.50 | 95.50 | 107.50 | 116.50 | 109.75 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| WAIT LIST | 91.75 | 92.50 | 101.25 | 97.00 | 103.75 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| UTTAR PRADESH | SELECT LIST | 96.75 | - | @ | 111.75 | 125.75 | 118.00 | - | - | - | 95.00 | - |
| WAIT LIST | 93.25 | - | % | 107.00 | 118.25 | 94.50 | - | - | - | * | - | |
| UTTARAKHAND | SELECT LIST | 102.25 | - | - | 118.25 | @ | - | - | - | - | 94.25 | - |
| WAIT LIST | 93.25 | - | - | 106.00 | % | - | - | - | - | 87.00 | - | |
| WEST BENGAL | SELECT LIST | 103.75 | 97.00 | 106.00 | 112.50 | 112.00 | - | - | - | - | 95.25 | - |
| WAIT LIST | 99.25 | 82.25 | 105.25 | 104.50 | 110.50 | - | - | - | - | 86.25 | - |
| * - CUT OFF OF EXSERVICEMAN (IN WAIT LIST) | OBC-EXS | UR-EXS |
|---|---|---|
| HARYANA | 76.50 | 91.25 |
| UTTAR PRADESH | 89.25 | 92.00 |
NABARD DA Mains Category Wise Cut off 2023
| CATEGORY | SET | T1 RE (30) | T2 QA (30) | T3 GA (50) | T4 CK (40) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, ST, OBC, PWBD, EXS | V | 19.75 | 14.00 | 1.00 | 9.75 |
| EWS, UR | 21.50 | 15.75 | 1.75 | 12.50 |
NABARD DA Prelims Cut off 2023
| REGIONAL OFFICE | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | CATEGORY - A | CATEGORY - B | CATEGORY - C | CATEGORY D & E | EXS | DIS-EXS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDHRA PRADESH | 70.75 | - | 73.75 | - | 78.50 | 76.00 | 45.25 | 69.50 | 28.25* | 57.75 | 28.00* |
| ASSAM | - | - | 65.50 | - | 78.75 | ||||||
| BIHAR | - | - | 76.25 | - | 82.75 | ||||||
| CHHATTISGARH | - | 60.75 | - | - | 77.50 | ||||||
| GOA | - | - | - | - | 59.00 | ||||||
| GUJARAT | - | - | 64.25 | 65.50 | 76.25 | ||||||
| HARYANA | 66.00 | - | 70.50 | - | 79.00 | ||||||
| KARNATAKA | - | - | 66.75 | - | 77.00 | ||||||
| MADHYA PRADESH | 70.00 | 59.75 | - | 74.25 | 79.50 | ||||||
| MAHARASHTRA | 70.75 | 61.50 | 69.25 | 68.75 | 76.00 | ||||||
| MANIPUR | - | - | - | - | 71.50 | ||||||
| NAGALAND | - | - | - | - | 65.00 | ||||||
| NEW DELHI | - | - | 73.00 | - | 84.00 | ||||||
| ODISHA | - | 60.50 | - | - | 80.75 | ||||||
| PUNJAB | 68.50 | - | 70.25 | - | 80.25 | ||||||
| RAJASTHAN | 68.50 | 66.75 | 75.00 | - | 80.25 | ||||||
| TAMILNADU | - | - | 74.75 | 43.50* | 78.25 | ||||||
| TELANGANA | 70.50 | 67.25 | 72.25 | 68.50 | 78.50 | ||||||
| UTTAR PRADESH | 71.75 | - | 76.75 | 78.75 | 83.00 | ||||||
| UTTARAKHAND | 69.25 | - | - | 69.75 | 82.00 | ||||||
| WEST BENGAL | 71.25 | 59.00 | 70.25 | 72.25 | 82.25 |
NABARD DA Prelims Category Wise Cut off 2023
| CATEGORY | T1 EL (40) | T2 NA (30) | T3 RE (30) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC, ST, OBC, PWBD, EXS | 6.50 | 5.25 | 6.25 |
| EWS, UR | 11.00 | 9.50 | 10.75 |
NABARD DA Hindi Prelims Cut off 2023
| REGIONAL OFFICE | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | CATEGORY - A | CATEGORY - B | CATGORY - C | CATEGORY - D & E | EXS | DIS-EXS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHARASHTRA | - | 11.75* | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| TAMILNADU | - | - | - | - | 27.25* | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| TELANGANA | - | - | - | - | 21.75* | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| UTTARAKHAND | - | - | - | - | 37.50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
NABARD DA Hindi Prelims Category Wise Cut off 2023
| CATEGORY | T1 (EL) 40 | T2 (PK) 30 | T3 (RE) 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC, ST, OBC, PWBD, EXS | 2.25 | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| EWS, UR | 6.25 | 5.25 | 5.75 |
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Nabard Development Assistant Exam Dates FAQs
No, NABARD does not reimburse travel expenses incurred by candidates participating in the Development Assistant exam. It is essential for applicants to plan and bear the costs associated with their travel to the exam center. This information underscores the importance of candidates being financially prepared and making necessary arrangements well in advance to ensure their timely and hassle-free participation in the NABARD Development Assistant exam
No, NABARD does not reimburse travel expenses incurred by candidates participating in the Development Assistant exam. It is essential for applicants to plan and bear the costs associated with their travel to the exam center. This information underscores the importance of candidates being financially prepared and making necessary arrangements well in advance to ensure their timely and hassle-free participation in the NABARD Development Assistant exam
Absolutely, candidates should note that requests for changing the allocated exam centre for the NABARD Development Assistant/Development Assistant (Hindi) exam will not be entertained. It is imperative for applicants to make a thoughtful and informed decision regarding their preferred exam centre during the application process itself. Careful consideration and selection of the exam centre during application are crucial, as changes will not be accommodated later. This emphasizes the importance of selecting a convenient and feasible exam center for the candidates well in advance.
Absolutely, candidates should note that requests for changing the allocated exam centre for the NABARD Development Assistant/Development Assistant (Hindi) exam will not be entertained. It is imperative for applicants to make a thoughtful and informed decision regarding their preferred exam centre during the application process itself. Careful consideration and selection of the exam centre during application are crucial, as changes will not be accommodated later. This emphasizes the importance of selecting a convenient and feasible exam center for the candidates well in advance.
Exactly, the selection process for the NABARD Development Assistant typically comprises two stages: the Preliminary exam and the Mains exam. Successful candidates in the Preliminary exam qualify to participate in the Mains exam. The final result and selection are determined based on the performance in the Mains examination. This two-phase selection process allows NABARD to thoroughly assess the candidates' abilities and knowledge before finalizing the selection for the Development Assistant position. Aspirants should focus on preparing effectively for both the Preliminary and Mains exams to enhance their chances of success in the overall selection process.
Exactly, the selection process for the NABARD Development Assistant typically comprises two stages: the Preliminary exam and the Mains exam. Successful candidates in the Preliminary exam qualify to participate in the Mains exam. The final result and selection are determined based on the performance in the Mains examination. This two-phase selection process allows NABARD to thoroughly assess the candidates' abilities and knowledge before finalizing the selection for the Development Assistant position. Aspirants should focus on preparing effectively for both the Preliminary and Mains exams to enhance their chances of success in the overall selection process.
Absolutely, candidates are strongly advised to stay updated on NABARD Development Assistant exam notifications by regularly visiting the official NABARD website. The official website serves as the primary source for all crucial information related to the examination, including official notifications, exam dates, application details, admit card release, and result announcements. By frequently checking the official website, candidates ensure that they receive accurate and timely information, enabling them to stay informed about the latest updates and announcements regarding the NABARD Development Assistant exam.
Absolutely, candidates are strongly advised to stay updated on NABARD Development Assistant exam notifications by regularly visiting the official NABARD website. The official website serves as the primary source for all crucial information related to the examination, including official notifications, exam dates, application details, admit card release, and result announcements. By frequently checking the official website, candidates ensure that they receive accurate and timely information, enabling them to stay informed about the latest updates and announcements regarding the NABARD Development Assistant exam.
Indeed, the NABARD Development Assistant Mains exam cutoffs vary across regions and categories. The cutoff details for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR, and other categories for the specific regions are outlined in the provided table. Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the cutoff scores corresponding to their respective categories and regions to assess their performance in the examination. Understanding the cutoffs is essential for candidates to gauge their chances of qualification and success in the NABARD Development Assistant Mains exam.
Indeed, the NABARD Development Assistant Mains exam cutoffs vary across regions and categories. The cutoff details for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR, and other categories for the specific regions are outlined in the provided table. Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the cutoff scores corresponding to their respective categories and regions to assess their performance in the examination. Understanding the cutoffs is essential for candidates to gauge their chances of qualification and success in the NABARD Development Assistant Mains exam.
NABARD will allocate exam centres for the NABARD Development Assistant/Development Assistant (Hindi) exam across various states in India. It's important to note that applicants cannot request a change in the allocated exam centre once it has been assigned. The list of exam centres, distributed statewise, is available in the official notification. Therefore, candidates should carefully review the list provided in the notification and select their preferred exam centre during the application process itself, considering factors such as convenience and accessibility. This emphasizes the significance of making an informed choice at the time of application.
NABARD will allocate exam centres for the NABARD Development Assistant/Development Assistant (Hindi) exam across various states in India. It's important to note that applicants cannot request a change in the allocated exam centre once it has been assigned. The list of exam centres, distributed statewise, is available in the official notification. Therefore, candidates should carefully review the list provided in the notification and select their preferred exam centre during the application process itself, considering factors such as convenience and accessibility. This emphasizes the significance of making an informed choice at the time of application.
According to the recently released notification, the registration begins on January 17, 2026, and closes on February 03, 2026. Along with tha,t the prelims date is tentatively set for February 21,2026 and the Mains for April 12, 2026.
According to the recently released notification, the registration begins on January 17, 2026, and closes on February 03, 2026. Along with tha,t the prelims date is tentatively set for February 21,2026 and the Mains for April 12, 2026.
Correct, candidates participating in the NABARD Development Assistant exam will not receive reimbursement for their travel expenses. It is essential for applicants to factor in travel costs when preparing for the examination. NABARD does not provide financial assistance for transportation, and candidates are advised to plan their travel arrangements accordingly to ensure their presence at the exam center on the scheduled date.
Correct, candidates participating in the NABARD Development Assistant exam will not receive reimbursement for their travel expenses. It is essential for applicants to factor in travel costs when preparing for the examination. NABARD does not provide financial assistance for transportation, and candidates are advised to plan their travel arrangements accordingly to ensure their presence at the exam center on the scheduled date.
The NABARD Development Assistant Prelims exam date for 2026 is outlined in the notification. It states that the prelims is expected to be held on February 21, 2206 and the Mains on April 12, 2026..
The NABARD Development Assistant Prelims exam date for 2026 is outlined in the notification. It states that the prelims is expected to be held on February 21, 2206 and the Mains on April 12, 2026..
The closing date for NABARD Development Assistant online registration and payment of application fees is February 03, 2026.
The closing date for NABARD Development Assistant online registration and payment of application fees is February 03, 2026.
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