NABARD Development Assistant 2026

NABARD Development Assistant Syllabus 2026

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the detailed syllabus for the Development Assistant Exam 2026 (including Development Assistant Hindi).

Key Details:

• 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)
• Total Questions: Prelims: 100; Mains: 150 Objective + 3 Descriptive
• Total Marks: Prelims: 100; Mains: 200
• Exam Duration: Prelims: 60 Minutes; Mains: 135 Minutes
• Negative Marking: Yes (0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer)
• Selection Process: Prelims (Qualifying) + Mains + Language Proficiency Test (if applicable)
• Exam Language: English/Hindi

Exam Pattern:

Prelims (60 mins):

• English Language: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
• Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Questions (30 Marks)
• Reasoning Ability: 30 Questions (30 Marks)

Mains (135 mins):

• Test of Reasoning: 30 Questions (30 Marks)
• Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Questions (30 Marks)
• General Awareness: 50 Questions (50 Marks)
• Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
• Descriptive English: 3 Questions (50 Marks)

Important Dates:

• Prelims: 21 Feb 2026
• Mains: 12 Apr 2026

Syllabus Topics:

• English Language
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Reasoning Ability
• Computer Knowledge
• General Awareness (Agriculture, Rural Development & Banking)
• Descriptive English (Essay, Precis, Report/Letter Writing)

Download the official syllabus PDF for detailed information.