NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Expected Cut Off 2026: State-Wise & Category-Wise Marks

Last Updated: Feb 23, 2026, 11:18 IST

NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Expected Cut Off 2026: The NABARD Development Assistant Prelims exam was conducted on 21 February 2026. The candidates who have appeared for the NABARD DA Prelims can check the expected cut off in this article. The cut off marks are the minimum scores that a candidate must obtain in order to qualify for the next stage of the selection process.

NABARD DA Prelims Expected Cut Off 2026
NABARD DA Prelims Expected Cut Off 2026

Key Points

  • NABARD to release DA 2026 cut off after selection process.
  • Expected cut offs help candidates gauge prelims performance.
  • 2022-23 cut offs offer insights into exam trends.

NABARD Development Assistant Expected Cut Off 2026: The official cut off marks for the NABARD Development Assistant (DA) exam will be released along with the official result once the selection process is completed. Meanwhile the candidates can check the expected cut off marks that have been provided to help the candidates understand their performance and analyze whether they will be able to appear for the next selection stage. The cut off marks are the minimum qualifying marks that are required to be scored by a candidate.

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NABARD DA Prelims Cut Off 2026

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has conducted the 2026 Development Assistant (DA) Preliminary Examination to shortlist candidates for the next stage of the selection process. While the official cut-off marks for NABARD DA Prelims 2026 are yet to be released by NABARD along with the results, aspirants are keen to estimate where they stand. Based on the exam pattern, difficulty level, previous years trends and early expert analysis, we are providing the expected cut-off range in this article.

NABARD Development Assistant Exam 2026 Overview

NABARD conducts the recruitment examination for the position of Development Assistants and Development Assistants (Hindi) through a multi-stage process beginning with the Preliminary Examination. The Prelims examination is conducted online and the exam involves key sections like English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. The cut-off marks decide who advances to the Mains stage of the selection process.

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NABARD Development Assistant Previous Year Papers

NABARD DA Prelims Expected Cut Off 2026

The NABARD DA expected cut off marks are curated based on the previous years trends and the difficulty level of the exam. These cut off marks vary regional-wise as well as category-wise. These marks will help the candidates gauge their performance and know whether they are qualifying for the Mains stage or not.

Regional Office-Wise Expected Cut Off Marks (Prelims)

Regional Office/State

Expected Cut Off (UR)

Andhra Pradesh

76-80

Assam

76-80

Bihar

78-82

Chhattisgarh

75-79

Goa

5761

Gujarat

74-78

Haryana

77-81

Karnataka

75-79

Madhya Pradesh

77-81

Maharashtra (Mumbai)

75-78

New Delhi

82-86

Odisha

78-82

Punjab

78-82

Rajasthan

78-82

Tamil Nadu

76-80

Uttar Pradesh

81-85

West Bengal

80-84

NABARD Development Assistant Previous Years Cut Off

Analyzing the NABARD Development Assistant's previous year cutoffs is a valuable part of preparation, offering insights into evolving cutoff trends and the level of competition over time. This analysis can help candidates establish achievable goals, predict potential cutoffs, and refine their study strategies accordingly. Reviewing the NABARD DA cutoffs for both preliminary and main examinations is recommended.

NABARD DA Prelims Cut Off 2022-23

Regional Office

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

UR

Andhra Pradesh

70.75

–

73.75

–

78.5

Assam

–

–

65.5

–

78.75

Bihar

–

–

76.25

–

82.75

Chhattisgarh

–

60.75

–

–

77.5

Goa

–

–

–

–

59

Gujarat

–

–

64.25

65.5

76.25

Haryana

66

–

70.5

–

79

Karnataka

–

–

66.75

–

77

Madhya Pradesh

70

59.75

–

74.25

79.5

Maharashtra

70.75

61.5

69.25

68.75

76

Manipur

–

–

–

–

71.5

Nagaland

–

–

–

–

65

New Delhi

–

–

73

–

84

Odisha

–

60.5

–

–

80.75

Punjab

68.5

–

70.25

–

80.25

Rajasthan

68.5

66.75

75

–

80.25

Tamil Nadu

–

–

74.75

43.50*

78.25

Telangana

70.5

67.25

72.25

68.5

78.5

Uttar Pradesh

71.75

–

76.75

78.75

83

Uttarakhand

69.25

–

–

69.75

82

West Bengal

71.25

59

70.25

72.25

82.25

How to Check Official NABARD Development Assistant Cut Off 2026

Once NABARD releases the final result of the 2026 Development Assistant exam, the official cut-off marks will be published alongside. Candidates can follow these steps:

  • Visit the official NABARD website- nabard.org

  • Click the “Development Assistant/ Development Assistant (Hindi) Cutoff” link on the homepage.

  • A PDF will open on your screen and look for the region-wise and category-wose cut off marks.

  • Download the document for future reference.

Upasna Choudhary
Upasna Choudhary

Executive - Editorial

Upasna is an education journalist and subject matter expert with an extensive background in the competitive exam landscape. Currently contributing to the Exam Prep Section of Jagran Josh, Upasna specializes in creating well-researched, aspirant-centric content and simplifying complex topics for competitive examinations. Her academic expertise, coupled with her own firsthand experience preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, helps her provide strategic preparation insights and a comprehensive perspective to aspirants. She holds a Master's degree in Forensic Chemical Sciences. Apart from delivering valuable exam resources, Upasna is a passionate communications professional who also enjoys reading and writing.

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First Published: Feb 23, 2026, 11:18 IST

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