NABARD DA Notification 2024 Overview
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development) will release the notification of NABARD Development Assistant & Development Assistant (Hindi). State-wise, as well as category-wise vacancies, will be revealed on the official website. This is an excellent opportunity for those aspirants who are preparing for government jobs.
NABARD DA Notification 2024
NABARD DA Notification 2024 will be released on the official website. It contains all the important information about all the steps involved in this recruitment process. You are suggested to check this document if you have any doubt related to NABARD DA recruitment.
NABARD DA Vacancies 2022
Here are the category-wise and state-wise vacancies of NABARD DA.
SR NO | REGIONAL OFFICES | Total | UR | CATEGORY |
SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PWBD | EXS | DIS- EXS |
1 | Andhra Pradesh | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 7 |
2 | Assam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
3 | Bihar | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
4 | Chhattisgarh | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
5 | Goa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Gujarat | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
7 | Haryana | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
8 | Karnataka | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
9 | Madhya Pradesh | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
10 | Maharashtra | 75 | 30 | 8 | 4 | 25 | 8 |
11 | Manipur | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | Nagaland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | New Delhi | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
14 | Odisha | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Punjab | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
16 | Rajasthan | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
17 | Tamilnadu | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
18 | Telangana | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
19 | Uttar Pradesh | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
20 | Uttarakhand | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
21 | West Bengal | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - |
TOTAL VACANCIES | 173 | 80 | 21 | 11 | 46 | 15 | 9 | - | - |
NABARD DA (Hindi) 2022 Vacancies
There are 4 vacancies of NABARD DA (Hindi), the details of which are below:
Category | Vacancy |
UR | 03 |
ST | 01 |
Total | 4 |
NABARD DA Notification 2024 Important Dates
You need to keep an eye on the important dates of this exam especially the date when the application process ends and when the exams are scheduled. Here is a rundown of all the important dates pertaining to this exam.
Event | Date |
Website Link Open – Online Registration and Payment of Online Fees/Intimation Charges | To be notified |
Phase-I (Preliminary) Examination | To be notified |
Phase-II (Main) Examination | To be notified |
NABARD DA Eligibility Criteria 2024
Please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria of NABARD DA before you apply for these vacancies. We are providing the details of age & educational qualification below.
Age Limit
Relaxation in the Upper Age Limit:
Upper age limit will be relaxed as under:
Sr. No | Category | Relaxation in Age |
(i) | Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | By 5 years, i.e. up to 40 years |
(ii) | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | By 3 years, i.e. up to 38 years |
For other age relaxation details, please refer to the original notification.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates) in aggregate or possess equivalent qualification from a recognised University / Institution incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or any other Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as University under Section-3 of UGC Act, 1956.
- Development Assistant (Hindi)
Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University 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 candidates) in the aggregate OR Bachelor's Degree with Hindi and English as main subjects with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWBD/EXS candidates) in the aggregate. Note: Candidate must be able to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa.
NABARD DA Selection Procedure 2024
The selection procedure of NABARD DA involves Prelims, followed by Mains followed by Language Proficiency Test. The Language Proficiency Test is not applicable to those applicants who have passed the 10th or 12th standard with the declared language as one of the subjects.
Development Assistant
Preliminary Examination (Online)
Sr. No. | Name of the Tests (Objective) | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
1. | Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | Composite time of 60 minutes |
2. | Test of Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 |
3. | Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Main Examination (Online)
Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
1. | Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 | Composite time of 90 minutes for Objective Tests and 30 minutes for Descriptive Test |
2. | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
3. | General Awareness (with special reference to agriculture, rural development and banking) | 50 | 50 |
4. | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 |
5. | Test of English Language (Descriptive) | Essay, Precis writing, Report / Letter Writing | 50 |
| Total | | 200 |
Development Assistant (Hindi) :
Preliminary Examination (Online)
Sr. No. | Name of the Tests (Objective) | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
1. | Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | Composite time of 60 minutes |
2. | Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
3. | Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Main Examination (Online)
Sr. No. | Name of the Tests | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
1. | Test of Reasoning | 20 | 20 | Composite time of 90 minutes for Objective Tests and 30 minutes for Descriptive Test |
2. | Test of Professional Knowledge (Hindi) | 50 | 50 |
3. | General Awareness (with special reference to agriculture, rural development and banking) | 40 | 40 |
4. | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 |
5. | Test of English Language (Descriptive) | Essay, Precis writing, Report / Letter Writing | 50 |
| Total | | 200 |
Language Proficiency Test :
Those who qualify for selection and have passed the 10th or 12th standard with the declared language as one of the subjects will not be subjected to Language Proficiency Test, however they have to submit valid proof for the same (i.e. marksheet for class X/XII with the specified Language as Subject. In case of others (qualified for selection), the language proficiency test will be conducted after the declaration of result of Main examination at the Regional Office of concerned State. The language proficiency test will be conducted in the official language of the State concerned. Candidates not found to be proficient in official language would be disqualified, i.e. candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be offered appointment.
The details of Language Proficiency Test to be conducted, would be available on NABARD website after the main examination. The Selected candidates/Waitlist candidates would require to undergo the LPT. The LPT will be qualifying in nature. However, candidates not qualifying the test would not be eligible for appointment. In this connection, a list of language/s specified for the LPT of concerned State/s is provided below.
Specified Language of the State
Sr. No. | States | Official Language |
1 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu |
2 | Assam | Assamese |
3 | Bihar | Hindi |
4 | Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
5 | Goa | Konkani |
6 | Gujarat | Gujarati |
7 | Haryana | Hindi |
8 | Karnataka | Kannada |
9 | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
10 | Maharashtra | Marathi |
11 | Manipur | Manipuri |
12 | Nagaland | English |
13 | New Delhi | Hindi |
14 | Odisha | Oriya |
15 | Punjab | Punjabi |
16 | Rajasthan | Hindi |
17 | Tamilnadu | Tamil |
18 | Telangana | Telugu |
19 | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi |
20 | Uttarakhand | Hindi |
21 | West Bengal | Bengali |
Selection Process
State wise merit list will be prepared for final selection. The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) will not be added for preparing the final merit list for selection. Only the marks obtained in Main Examination (Phase-II), both in the Objective Test and the Descriptive Test, will be added for preparing the final merit.
NABARD DA Salary 2024
Selected Candidates will draw a starting basic pay of Rs. 14,650/- per month (including two advance increments) in the scale of Rs.13150 – 750(3) – 15400- 900(4) -19000 -1200 (6) -26200 -1300 (2)-28800-1480 (3)-33240 -1750(1) -34990 (20 years) and other allowances, viz. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance etc., as admissible from time to time. At present, initial monthly Gross emoluments for Development Assistant/Development Assistant (Hindi) is approximately Rs.32,000/-.
The available perquisites include NABARD's residential accommodation subject to availability, reimbursement of petrol for vehicle for official purpose, Newspaper, Brief Case, Book Grant, Allowance for furnishing of residence, etc., as per eligibility, dispensary facility besides reimbursement of medical expenses for OPD treatment/ hospitalization as per eligibility; Interest free Festival Advance, Leave Travel Concession (once in two years for self, spouse and eligible dependents). Loans and Advances at concessional rates of interest for Housing, Car, Education, Consumer Articles, Personal Computer, etc. The candidates selected for the post will be governed by the "defined Contribution to New Pension Scheme (NPS)", in addition to the benefit of Gratuity and Optional Group Term Insurance Plan.
NABARD DA Application Fee 2024
You can apply online for NABARD DA. Please note that no other mode of application will be accepted. The details of application fee are below:
Category of Applicants | Application Fee | Intimation Charges, etc. | Total Fee |
For SC/ST/PWBD/EXS | – | Rs. 50 | Rs. 50* |
For Others | Rs. 400 | Rs. 50 | Rs. 450* |
Staff @ | @ | @ | @ |
*Exclusive of applicable GST
@ All NABARD employees satisfying the educational qualification criteria would be eligible to apply. They will be required to pay fee/intimation charges as indicated above at the time of online application, which will be reimbursed on submission of fee receipt only to those employees of NABARD (staff candidates) who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the post.
NABARD DA Cut Off 2024
NABARD DA 2018 Prelims Cut-Offs
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 DA 2018 Prelims Sectional Cut-Offs
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 DA 2018 Mains Cut-Offs
State & 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 DA 2018 Mains Sectional Cut-Offs
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 |
Total Vacancies
To be notified