NABARD Development Assistant Syllabus 2026 - PDF Download & Exam Pattern

Eligibility Details

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates must have passed the required degree with minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by NABARD.

Desirable/Other Qualifications

Proficiency in local language as applicable and familiarity with banking, agriculture, rural development concepts may be advantageous.

Important Dates

• Prelims: 21 February 2026 (as per the official notification; verify exact dates in the NABARD notification)
• Mains: 12 April 2026 (as per the official notification; verify exact dates in the NABARD notification)

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NABARD Development Assistant Syllabus 2026 - Key Information

Exam Overview

• Exam Name: NABARD Development Assistant Exam 2026
• Conducting Body: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
• Post Name: Development Assistant & Development Assistant (Hindi)
• Total Vacancies: 162
• Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
• Exam Type: Objective (MCQ) + Descriptive (Mains)
• Language: English/Hindi

Official Resources

• Official Website: nabard.org
• Syllabus PDF: Download from the NABARD official site via the link above

Exam Pattern Summary

• Prelims: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes, English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability (plus any applicable professional knowledge for Hindi post)
• Mains: 153 questions, 200 marks, 135 minutes, with sections including Test of Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Descriptive English
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains
• Selection: Prelims (Qualifying) + Mains + Language Proficiency Test (if applicable)

Syllabus Scope

• English Language
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Reasoning Ability
• Computer Knowledge
• General Awareness (Agriculture, Rural Development & Banking)
• Descriptive English (Mains)

Preparation Tips

• Focus on high-weightage areas such as General Awareness (agriculture, rural development, NABARD schemes), English Comprehension, Puzzles and seating Arrangements, Data Interpretation, and core banking topics

Note: This section consolidates publicly available information and does not replace the official NABARD notification. Please refer to the NABARD PDF for authoritative details.