NABARD Development Assistant Mains Exam Date 2026, 162 Posts, Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The NABARD Development Assistant Mains Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced, bringing clarity for candidates shortlisted from the preliminary stage. With 162 posts to be filled through this recruitment drive, the competition is expected to be intense at the Mains level. As per the schedule, the Mains Examination will be conducted on 12 April 2026, giving aspirants a fixed timeline to strengthen their preparation.

NABARD Development Assistant Mains Exam Date 2026

The NABARD Development Assistant Mains Exam Date 2026 is set for 12 April 2026, making the coming weeks crucial for serious aspirants. Since the Mains stage plays a decisive role in final selection, candidates should thoroughly understand the exam pattern, sectional weightage, and marking scheme. This stage generally tests deeper conceptual clarity, along with speed and time management. A well-structured revision plan and targeted practice strategy can significantly improve performance in the upcoming Mains examination.

• Organization: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
• Post Name: Development Assistant (Hindi)
• Total Vacancies: 162
• Category: Government Jobs
• Job Level: Clerical (Group ‘B’)
• Application Mode: Online
• Selection Process: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam
• Salary: ₹32,000/- per month (approx.)
• Job Location: All India
• Official Website: www.nabard.org

NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Important Dates

The important dates for the NABARD Development Assistant 2026 are given below.

• Last Date to Apply Online: 3 February 2026
• Prelims Exam Date: 21 February 2026
• Mains Exam Date: 12 April 2026

NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Vacancy

• Development Assistant (Hindi): 3 posts
• Development Assistant: 159 posts
• Total Vacancies: 162 posts

NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Eligibility

• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
• Minimum Marks Required:
  General Category: 50%
  SC/ST/PwBD/EXS: Pass
• Age Limit:
  Minimum Age: 21 years
  Maximum Age: 35 years

How To Apply Online for NABARD DA 2026

The online application for NABARD Development Assistant 2026 has now been closed. Candidates who completed their registration before the deadline are eligible to appear for the examination. No further applications will be accepted, so aspirants should now focus entirely on exam preparation and admit card download.

NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 550
• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Rs. 100

NABARD DA 2026 Selection Process

• Preliminary Examination (Online)
• Main Examination (Online)
• Language Proficiency Test (Qualifying)

NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Salary

• Post Name: Development Assistant
• Gross Emoluments: ₹32,000/- per month (approx.)
• Pay Scale: ₹13,150 – ₹34,990 with annual increments as per the official pay scale over 20 years

NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Mains Exam Pattern

The Mains exam consists of 150 objective questions and 3 descriptive questions for 200 marks, to be completed within 135 minutes. Each objective question carries 1 mark, with a 0.25 mark penalty for wrong answers. The paper will be available in both English and Hindi.

Section-wise Structure:

• Reasoning Ability: 30 questions, 30 marks – 30 minutes
• Quantitative Aptitude: 30 questions, 30 marks – 30 minutes
• General Awareness: 50 questions, 50 marks – 25 minutes
• Computer Knowledge: 40 questions, 40 marks – 20 minutes
• English Language (Descriptive): 3 questions, 50 marks – 30 minutes

NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, 21st February 2026 Shift 1  
NABARD DA Shift 2 Exam Analysis 2026, 21st February

How to Prepare for NABARD Development Assistant 2026 Exam

Start your preparation with the basic concepts of Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Computer, General Awareness, and English Descriptive Paper.

• Make a simple daily study plan and try to study every subject regularly.
• Practice previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.
• Take mock tests to improve your speed and accuracy.
• Focus on time management, as the exam has sectional time limits.
• Analyse mock tests to find mistakes and improve weak areas.
• Revise important topics and formulas on a regular basis.

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