NABARD Development Assistant 2026: Score Card & Cut Off Out (Prelims & Mains) — Latest Update
NABARD has released the Development Assistant cut-off notices for both stages: the Phase I Preliminary Examination (exam date 21 February 2026) and the Phase II Main Examination (exam date 12 April 2026). Candidates can see their marks on the score card page by logging in with their credentials, and the notices carry Regional Office-wise cut-offs. The two notices do not print a release date, so none is stated here.
🔗 Important links for this update:
- Check Score Card (login required)
- Download Development Assistant 2026 Preliminary Examination Cut-off Notice (English PDF)
- Download Development Assistant 2026 Mains Examination Cut-off Notice (English PDF)
- Visit NABARD Official Website
What is the NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Cut Off 2026 (Regional Office-wise)?
The Prelims cut-off is applied on the total of 100 marks. A dash means no vacancy in that category for that office. An asterisk (*) means all qualified candidates are merit-listed, so the list cannot be extended.
| Regional Office | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar | – | – | – | – | 60.50* |
| Andhra Pradesh | 82.00 | – | 84.25 | – | 86.00 |
| Assam | – | – | – | 68.50 | 84.25 |
| Bihar | – | – | 82.50 | – | – |
| Chhattisgarh | – | 68.75 | – | 62.25 | 84.50 |
| Goa | – | – | – | – | 78.75 |
| Gujarat | – | 66.75 | 75.00 | 74.00 | 82.25 |
| Haryana | 76.50 | – | – | 71.00 | 87.00 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 78.25 | – | 78.25 | – | 86.25 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | – | – | 69.75 | 68.25* | 85.50 |
| Jharkhand | – | – | – | – | 84.50 |
| Karnataka | 74.75 | – | 77.00 | – | 81.75 |
| Kerala | – | – | – | – | 87.00 |
| Ladakh | – | 40.00* | – | – | 56.25* |
| Madhya Pradesh | 76.25 | 71.50 | 83.25 | – | 87.00 |
| Maharashtra (ho Mumbai) | 79.75 | 70.75 | 82.75 | 78.75 | 85.25 |
| Manipur | – | 73.50 | – | – | 82.75 |
| Meghalaya | – | 70.00 | – | – | – |
| New Delhi | – | 69.00 | 81.25 | – | 89.25 |
| Odisha | – | 66.00 | 81.50 | – | 84.25 |
| Punjab | – | – | 72.00 | – | 85.50 |
| Rajasthan | – | 76.25 | 84.50 | 80.00 | 88.00 |
| Tamil Nadu | 78.75 | – | 85.00 | 67.75 | 86.75 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 81.50 | – | 84.75 | 86.00 | 89.75 |
| West Bengal | 79.50 | – | 80.75 | 76.50 | 88.75 |
The notice also lists one cut-off each for CATEGORY-A, B, C, D&E, EXS and DIS-EXS. They appear as single merged cells across all Regional Offices, not as state-wise figures.
| Column in notice | Prelims cut-off (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| CATEGORY-A | 82.50 |
| CATEGORY-B | 44.75* |
| CATEGORY-C | 73.75 |
| CATEGORY-D&E | 53.50 |
| EXS | 74.75 |
| DIS-EXS | 39.00* |
What is the NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Sectional Cut Off 2026?
| Category | T1 EL (40) | T2 NA (30) | T3 RE (30) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC, ST, OBC, PWBD, EXS & DIS-EXS | 11.50 | 13.00 | 11.25 |
| EWS, UR | 15.75 | 17.50 | 16.00 |
What is the NABARD Development Assistant Mains Cut Off 2026 (Select and Wait List)?
The Mains cut-off is applied on the total for both the select list and the wait list. The notice does not print the maximum marks for this total. Symbols used in the notice: a dash (–) means no vacancy; * means all qualified candidates are selected under the wait list, so it cannot be extended; % means selected under PWBD/EXS/DIS-EXS; $ means candidate not selected in the select list; # means candidates not available or qualified; @ means the reserve category cut-off is higher than the UR cut-off, so reserve candidates between the two cut-offs do not satisfy UR norms.
| Regional Office | List | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar | Select | – | – | – | – | 131.75 |
| Wait | – | – | – | – | 117.75 | |
| Andhra Pradesh | Select | % | – | 135.25 | – | 143.00 |
| Wait | $ | – | 128.50 | – | 136.50 | |
| Assam | Select | – | – | – | 133.25 | 136.00 |
| Wait | – | – | – | 122.50 | 131.00 | |
| Bihar | Select | – | – | 137.25 | – | – |
| Wait | – | – | 123.00 | – | – | |
| Chhattisgarh | Select | – | 113.75 | – | 126.00 | 146.75 |
| Wait | – | 107.25 | – | 118.00 | 141.25 | |
| Goa | Select | – | – | – | – | 154.00 |
| Wait | – | – | – | – | 136.50 | |
| Gujarat | Select | – | 133.25 | 137.50 | 132.50 | 141.25 |
| Wait | – | 106.75 | 130.00 | 128.75 | 140.75 | |
| Haryana | Select | 131.75 | – | – | 133.00 | % |
| Wait | 122.25 | – | – | 114.00 | $ | |
| Himachal Pradesh | Select | 121.25 | – | 138.75 | – | 146.25 |
| Wait | 118.50 | – | 128.00 | – | 137.25 | |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Select | – | – | 133.75 | 122.50 | 137.00 |
| Wait | – | – | 121.00 | 100.75* | 134.75 | |
| Jharkhand | Select | – | – | – | – | 133.25 |
| Wait | – | – | – | – | 128.50 | |
| Karnataka | Select | 129.00 | – | 136.50 | – | 141.00 |
| Wait | 115.50 | – | 135.25 | – | 138.75 | |
| Kerala | Select | – | – | – | – | 140.50 |
| Wait | – | – | – | – | 133.25 | |
| Ladakh | Select | – | # | – | – | 129.25 |
| Wait | – | # | – | – | 99.25* | |
| Madhya Pradesh | Select | 131.50 | 118.75 | % | – | 152.00 |
| Wait | 126.50 | 111.50 | $ | – | 148.00 | |
| Maharashtra (ho Mumbai) @ | Select | 131.50 | 113.00 | 143.50 | 135.50 | 144.25 |
| Wait | 126.75 | 109.75 | 139.50 | 133.00 | 139.25 | |
| Manipur | Select | – | 99.00 | – | – | 130.50 |
| Wait | – | 88.50* | – | – | 121.75 | |
| Meghalaya | Select | – | 128.25 | – | – | – |
| Wait | – | 108.00 | – | – | – | |
| New Delhi | Select | – | 111.75 | % | – | % |
| Wait | – | 102.00 | $ | – | $ | |
| Odisha | Select | – | 113.50 | % | – | 142.75 |
| Wait | – | 102.00 | $ | – | 140.00 | |
| Punjab | Select | – | – | 134.00 | – | % |
| Wait | – | – | 119.25 | – | $ | |
| Rajasthan | Select | – | 140.75 | % | 136.00 | % |
| Wait | – | 115.25 | $ | 127.00 | $ | |
| Tamil Nadu @ | Select | 130.25 | – | 158.75 | 133.75 | 136.00 |
| Wait | 120.00 | – | 139.50 | 126.75 | 134.00 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | Select | 126.00 | – | % | 144.75 | % |
| Wait | 116.50 | – | $ | 136.00 | $ | |
| West Bengal | Select | 128.50 | – | 139.75 | 138.25 | 145.75 |
| Wait | 119.75 | – | 133.50 | 120.75 | 142.75 |
Cut-offs for the remaining columns of the notice (CATEGORY-A, B, C, D&E, EXS and DIS-EXS) are shown in the next table for the Regional Offices where a figure is printed.
| Regional Office | List | CATEGORY-A | CATEGORY-B | CATEGORY-C | CATEGORY-D&E | EXS | DIS-EXS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Select | – | 81.75 | – | – | 129.75 | – |
| Haryana | Select | – | – | – | – | 138.00 | – |
| Haryana | Wait | – | – | – | – | 129.50 | – |
| Himachal Pradesh | Select | – | – | – | – | – | 114.00 |
| Kerala | Select | – | – | – | – | – | 98.50 |
| Kerala | Wait | – | – | – | – | – | 83.25 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Select | – | – | – | – | 152.75 | 95.75 |
| Maharashtra (ho Mumbai) | Select | 159.00 | 100.25 | 134.00 | 115.75 | – | 112.75 |
| Maharashtra (ho Mumbai) | Wait | 129.50 | 74.00 | 116.25 | 96.75 | – | – |
| New Delhi | Select | – | – | – | – | 130.25 | 106.00 |
| New Delhi | Wait | – | – | – | – | 126.50 | – |
| Odisha | Select | – | – | – | – | 139.75 | 99.25 |
| Punjab | Select | – | – | – | – | 141.00 | – |
| Rajasthan | Select | – | – | – | – | 142.25 | – |
| Rajasthan | Wait | – | – | – | – | 130.50 | – |
| Tamil Nadu | Select | – | – | – | – | 139.50 | – |
| Uttar Pradesh | Select | – | – | 139.00 | – | 132.00 | 106.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Wait | – | – | 129.25 | – | 129.00 | 86.50 |
| West Bengal | Select | – | – | – | – | 152.50 | – |
| West Bengal | Wait | – | – | – | – | 125.75 | – |
The notice also gives a category summary row. The categories A to DIS-EXS are not defined in the notice.
| List | CATEGORY-A | CATEGORY-B | CATEGORY-C | CATEGORY-D&E | EXS | DIS-EXS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select | 159.00 | 81.75 | 134.00 | 115.75 | 129.75 | 95.75 |
| Wait | 129.50 | 74.00* | 116.25 | 96.75 | 125.75 | 83.25* |
What is the NABARD Development Assistant Mains Sectional Cut Off 2026?
| Category | T1 RE (30) | T2 QA (30) | T3 GA (50) | T4 CK (40) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, ST, OBC, PWBD, EXS & DIS-EXS | 13.75 | 14.50 | 8.50 | 19.75 |
| EWS, UR | 16.25 | 16.75 | 11.75 | 21.75 |
How to Check NABARD Development Assistant Score Card 2026?
- Open the score card link given in Essential Links.
- Log in with your credentials on the page that opens.
- View your marks and compare them with the cut-off for your Regional Office and category in the cut-off tables in this update.
Both notices carry this disclaimer: NABARD reserves the right to rectify inadvertent errors in the provisionally shortlisted Select and Waitlist candidates. Hindi versions of both notices are also available on nabard.org.
NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Development Assistant and Development Assistant (Hindi). This is a massive career upgrade for graduates looking for a prestigious government job in the banking sector. Offering a lucrative gross monthly salary of approximately ₹46,500, this role offers reasonable prospects for promotion. The online application window ran from 17 January 2026 to 03 February 2026 and is now closed. The Prelims and Mains cut-offs are out, so see the latest update at the top of this page for the cut-off marks and the score card link.
Key Highlights about Recruiting Organisation & Recruitment Notification
NABARD is an all-India Apex Organization, wholly owned by the Government of India, promoting sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development. This recruitment drive is organized to hire capable individuals for its various Regional Offices across the country. The selection process is merit-based, ensuring transparency through online examinations.
- Recruiting Body: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
- Post Names: Development Assistant & Development Assistant (Hindi)
- Total Vacancies: 162 Posts
- Monthly Salary: Approx. ₹46,500/- (Gross Emoluments)
- Job Location: All India (State-wise Vacancies)
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Dates: 17 January 2026 to 03 February 2026
Vacancy Breakdown
The recruitment drive aims to fill 162 posts across different categories. Below is the post-wise vacancy distribution:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Development Assistant | 159 |
| Development Assistant (Hindi) | 03 |
| Total | 162 |
(Note: Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State only and for only one post.)
What is the Eligibility for NABARD Development Assistant 2026?
Candidates must strictly meet the following eligibility requirements as on the cutoff date 01 January 2026.
Educational Qualification (As on 01/01/2026)
- Development Assistant: Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. (Pass class is sufficient for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS candidates).
- Development Assistant (Hindi): Bachelor’s Degree in English/Hindi medium with Hindi and English as a compulsory or elective subject with a minimum of 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS) OR Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects with min 50% marks.
- Note: Candidates must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa.
- Computer Skills: Knowledge of word processing on a PC is mandatory for both posts.
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
- Birth Date Range: Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02 January 1991 and not later than 01 January 2005 (both days inclusive).
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC: 3 Years
- PWBD: 10 to 15 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: Armed Forces service plus 3 years (maximum age 50).
What is the Salary for NABARD Development Assistant 2026?
The financial package is one of the biggest attractions of this job. Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of 20700 - 55700.
- Basic Pay: ₹23,100/- per month (includes two advance increments).
- Gross Monthly Emoluments: Approximately ₹46,500/-.
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance, and Transport Allowance are applicable as per rules.
Perks & Benefits:
- Accommodation: Residential quarters subject to availability.
- Reimbursements: Petrol for official vehicle use, briefcase, knowledge updation allowance and furnishing allowance.
- Medical: Dispensary facility and reimbursement of medical expenses for OPD/Hospitalization.
- Retirement: Covered under the Defined Contribution to New Pension Scheme (NPS), plus Gratuity.
What is the Selection Process for NABARD Development Assistant 2026?
The selection process is designed to filter the best talent through a two-tier online examination system followed by a language test.
Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Online)
This serves as a screening test. Marks obtained here are not counted for the final merit list.
- Subjects: English Language, Numerical Ability/Professional Knowledge, Reasoning.
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 60 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.
Phase II: Main Examination (Online)
This is the merit-deciding round. Performance here determines your final selection.
- Objective Test (150 Marks): Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude (or Professional Knowledge for Hindi post), General Awareness (Agriculture, Rural Development & Banking focus), Computer Knowledge.
- Descriptive Test (50 Marks): Test of English Language comprising Essay, Précis, and Report/Letter Writing.
- Total Duration: 105 Minutes (Objective) + 30 Minutes (Descriptive).
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Candidates selected from the Main Exam must undergo a Language Proficiency Test in the Official Language of the State they applied for. This is qualifying in nature.
- Exemption: Candidates who have passed 10th or 12th standard with the declared language as one of the subjects are exempt (valid proof required).
How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide
Applications are closed. This guide is kept for reference on how the online process worked:
- Check Eligibility: Confirm your age and educational qualifications before starting.
- Prepare Documents: Scan your Photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm), Signature (Black ink), Left Thumb Impression (Black/Blue ink), and the Hand-written Declaration.
- Registration: Use the “Apply Online” link below. Click on “Click here for New Registration” and enter your basic details.
- Upload: Upload the scanned documents clearly. Blurred images may lead to rejection.
- Fee Payment: Pay the fee by Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS or Mobile Wallets.
- Preview & Submit: Review all details carefully. Once submitted, changes cannot be made. Click “Final Submit”.
- Print: Save and print the e-Receipt and the final Application Form for future use.
What are the Important Dates for NABARD Development Assistant 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 17 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 17 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 February 2026 |
| Phase-I (Prelims) Exam | 21 February 2026 |
| Phase-II (Mains) Exam | 12 April 2026 |
What is the Application Fee for NABARD Development Assistant 2026?
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PWBD | ₹ 100/- (Intimation Charges only) |
| All Others (UR / OBC / EWS / EXS) | ₹ 550/- (Application Fee + Intimation) |
| Payment Mode | Online Only |
Essential Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (Closed on 03 February 2026) | Click Here to Apply |
| Check Result for NABARD Development Assistant Score Card & Cut Off 2026 Out | Check Score Card |
| Development Assistant 2026 Preliminary Examination cut-off notice (English) | Download PDF |
| Development Assistant 2026 Mains Examination cut-off notice (English) | Download PDF |
| Visit NABARD Development Assistant Score Card & Cut Off Official Website | Visit NABARD Website |
| Download Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit NABARD Website |
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In conclusion, the NABARD Development Assistant Recruitment 2026 presents a remarkable opportunity to secure a high-paying and stable government job. The salary, perquisites and promotion prospects make this position highly desirable. The application window closed on 03 February 2026. Candidates can now check the Prelims and Mains cut-offs and their score card from the update at the top of this page.