Aspirants preparing for banking and public sector careers closely monitor the benchmark scores required to clear various stages of evaluation. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) conducts rigorous selection rounds for its administrative positions. For candidates tracking the current cycle, understanding the benchmarks from previous iterations and expected projections is vital for gauging competitive performance.
The NABARD Development Assistant Cut Off 2026 will be officially declared by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) alongside the final results. The official cut-off marks will be published on the official website at www.nabard.org. Only candidates who meet or exceed the prescribed cut-off marks will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. With NABARD having announced 162 vacancies for the Development Assistant (DA Group B) position, competition remains fierce across all participating regional offices.
Following the preliminary screening for the 1st and 2nd shifts held on 21 February 2026, candidates are now setting their sights on the subsequent phase. Note that the Mains examination is scheduled for 12th April 2026.
NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Expected Cut Off 2026
Projections for unreserved (UR) category candidates across different regional offices provide a helpful baseline. Below is the breakdown of expected prelims cut-off scores:
| NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Expected Cut Off 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Regional Office | UR |
| Andhra Pradesh | 74-78 |
| Assam | 75-79 |
| Bihar | 79-82 |
| Chhattisgarh | 75-79 |
| Goa | 57-61 |
| Gujarat | 73-77 |
| Haryana | 77-81 |
| Karnataka | 75-79 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 76-80 |
| Maharashtra | 73-76 |
| Manipur | 69-71 |
| Nagaland | 63-66 |
| New Delhi | 82-87 |
| Odisha | 77-82 |
| Punjab | 78-82 |
| Rajasthan | 76-81 |
| Tamil Nadu | 75-79 |
| Telangana | 77-80 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 81-83 |
| Uttarakhand | 79-81 |
| West Bengal | 80-83 |
Factors Affecting NABARD Development Assistant Cut Off 2026
Several dynamic criteria influence how low or high the qualifying marks will shift for a given cycle. Review the critical elements that govern these evaluations:
- Difficulty level of the exam: If the question paper is difficult, the cut-off marks are usually lower. If the paper is easy, the cut-off tends to be higher.
- Number of candidates appearing: When more candidates appear for the exam, competition increases, and the cut-off marks may rise.
- Number of vacancies: A higher number of vacancies generally results in a lower cut-off, while fewer vacancies can increase the cut-off marks.
- Performance of candidates: If candidates perform well overall, the cut-off marks increase. Poor overall performance leads to a lower cut-off.
- Category-wise reservation: Cut-off marks are different for various categories such as General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS, as per government rules.
- Previous year cut-off trends: The cut-off marks from previous years help in understanding the expected cut-off for the current exam.
Historical Cut-Off Data Analysis
Analyzing historical benchmarks helps applicants interpret broader trends across different states and categories. Below are records from past recruitment cycles.
NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Cut Off 2022
| NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Cut Off 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Office | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
| Andhra Pradesh | 70.75 | – | 73.75 | – | 78.50 |
| 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 |
| Tamil Nadu | – | – | 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 Development Assistant Prelims Cut Off 2022 (Sectional)
| Category | T1 Cut Off(EL) | T2 Cut Off(NA) | T3 Cut Off(RE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC/PWBD/EXS | 6.50 | 5.25 | 6.25 |
| EWS/UR | 11.00 | 9.50 | 10.75 |
NABARD Development Assistant Mains Cut Off 2022 (Sectional)
| Category | T1(RE) | T2(QA) | T3(GA) | T4(CK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC/PWBD/EXS | 19.75 | 14.00 | 1.00 | 9.75 |
| EWS/UR | 21.50 | 15.75 | 1.75 | 12.50 |
NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Cut Off 2018
| NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Cut Off 2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State & UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
| Andhra Pradesh | 72.75 | 82.00 | |||
| Arunachal Pradesh | 63.50 | ||||
| Bihar | 80.00 | ||||
| Chattisgarh | 61.25 | 56.25 | 75.00 | ||
| Gujarat | 61.00 | 76.50 | |||
| Haryana | 79.25 | ||||
| Himachal Pradesh | 62.50 | 77.50 | |||
| Jammu & Kashmir | 35.75 | 75.75 | |||
| Jharkhand | 62.00 | 63.75 | 79.25 | ||
| Karnataka | 66.25 | 76.25 | |||
| Kerala | 83.00 | ||||
| Madhya Pradesh | 67.50 | 58.75 | 79.00 | ||
| Maharashtra (HO-Mumbai) | 73.25 | 62.75 | 74.75 | 72.00 | 77.50 |
| Manipur | 66.75 | ||||
| Meghalaya | 72.75 | ||||
| New Delhi | 83.25 | ||||
| Odisha | 66.50 | 72.75 | 80.25 | ||
| Punjab | 71.00 | 83.00 | |||
| Rajasthan | 74.50 | 81.25 | |||
| Sikkim | 47.00 | ||||
| Tamilnadu | 70.00 | 79.25 | |||
| Telanagana | 73.50 | 78.50 | |||
| Uttar Pradesh | 73.25 | 83.00 | |||
| Uttarakhand | 65.00 | 69.00 | 78.75 |
NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Cut Off 2018 (Sectional)
| Category | English Language (40) | Numerical Ability (30) | Reasoning (30) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC/PWBD/EXS | 6.25 | 4.75 | 5.25 |
| EWS/UR | 11.00 | 8.50 | 9.75 |
NABARD Development Assistant Mains Cut Off 2018
| NABARD Development Assistant Mains Cut Off 2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| States & UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
| Andhra Pradesh- Hyderabad | 127.25 | 130.75 | |||
| Arunachal Pradesh | 121.75 | ||||
| Bihar | |||||
| Chattisgarh | 112.5 | 91.50 | 131.50 | ||
| Gujarat | 122.50 | 134.25 | |||
| Haryana | 148.25 | ||||
| Himachal Pradesh | 120.25 | 135.00 | |||
| Jammu & Kashmir | 98.00 | ||||
| Jharkhand | 110.00 | 104.25 | 136.00 | ||
| Karnataka | 140.75 | 142.75 | |||
| Kerala | |||||
| Madhya Pradesh | 124 | 104 | 137.25 | ||
| Maharashtra (HO-Mumbai) | 126 | 101.25 | 129.25 | 126.25 | 135.75 |
| Manipur | 119.50 | ||||
| Meghalaya | 133.25 | ||||
| New Delhi | |||||
| Odisha | 116.25 | 123.75 | 142.50 | ||
| Punjab | 108.50 | 124.25 | |||
| Rajasthan | 121.50 | 129.50 | |||
| Sikkim | 124.00 | ||||
| Tamilnadu | 108 | 142.75 | |||
| Telanagana | 116.25 | 124.50 | |||
| Uttar Pradesh | 119.50 | 134.00 | |||
| Uttarakhand | 101.75 | 124.75 |
NABARD Development Assistant Mains Cut Off 2018 (Sectional)
| Category | Reasoning (30) | Quantitative Aptitude(30) | General Awareness (50) | Computer Knowledge(40) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC/PWBD/EXS | 14.75 | 11.50 | 8.50 | 16.75 |
| EWS/UR | 17.75 | 14.00 | 12 | 19.75 |
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