NABARD Development Assistant Exam Analysis 2026 has been discussed here for the Prelims exam successfully conducted on 21st February 2026 across multiple centres. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now understand the overall difficulty level, section-wise trends, and expected good attempts. In this article, we will provide a detailed NABARD Development Assistant Exam Analysis, including the difficulty level, good attempts, subject-wise analysis, and more.
NABARD Development Assistant Exam Analysis 2026 (21st Feb)
The exam analysis provides a complete review of the exam, as per our expert team and students’ feedback. The NABARD DA Prelims Exam comprises three sections of English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Numerical Ability. The exam was conducted in two shifts, across multiple exam centres in India. The difficulty level ranged from easy to moderate, with a few time-consuming sets in selected sections. Speed and accuracy were of utmost importance.
NABARD DA Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NABARD Development Assistant Prelims 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development |
| NABARD Development Assistant Exam Date 2026 | 21 February 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Sections | Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, English Language |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
NABARD Development Assistant Exam Difficulty Level and Good Attempts
The detailed difficulty level and expected good attempts has been provided below:
| Section | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | Easy to Moderate | To Be Updated |
| Numerical Ability | Moderate | To Be Updated |
| English Language | Easy to Moderate | To Be Updated |
| Overall | Easy to Moderate | To Be Updated |
NABARD Development Assistant Exam Analysis (Subject-Wise)
Candidates reported that time management played a crucial role, with the standard cut-off going so high in the previous years, candidates must attempt the maximum number of questions within the sectional timing (20 minutes per section). A detailed subject-wise analysis of the NABARD Development Assistant Exam has been provided below:
NABARD DA Prelims Reasoning Ability Analysis
The reasoning paper was easy and no extraordinary change was noticed by candidates. Check the section-wise questions asked in the table below.
| Topics | Number of Questions |
| Box-Based Puzzle (7 Boxes) | 4-5 Qs |
| Linear Seating (8 persons) | 5 Qs |
| Inequality (Easy) (Straight -non comma) | 4 Qs |
| Direction – Distance Based (2-3 liner) | 3 Qs |
| Pair Formation (Backwards/Forward) | 1 Q |
| Number in descending order (Position remains unchanged) | 1 Q |
| Meaningful Word (Schoolmaster) | 1 Q |
| Coding (Chinese coding) | 5 Qs |
| Alphanumeric series | 5 Qs |
NABARD DA Prelims Numerical Ability Analysis
Questions asked in the arithmetic sections are:
- Partnership
- Profit and Loss
- Boat & streams
- Speed, Time & Distance
- Mensuration
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Time and Work
Check simplification, DI, and Arithmetic Questions here:
| Topics | Number of Questions |
| Simplification (Easy) | 12 Qs |
| DI (Table) (TV and Mobile) | 5 Qs |
| Arithmetic | 10 Qs |
| Missing Number series | 4-5 Qs |
NABARD DA Prelim English Language Analysis 2026
Check the questions asked in the English section here. The total number of questions in this section is 40 and it is the most scoring subject. Overall, the good attempt is around 33 as analysed by our mentors.
| Topics | Number of Questions |
| Reading Comprehension (Narrative) | 8-9 Qs |
| Parajumble (Story based) | 5 Qs |
| Word Swap | 5 Qs |
| Error Detection | 5 Qs |
| Cloze Test | 5-6 Qs |
| Phrase Replacement | 5 Qs |
| Double Filler | 5 Qs |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 5 Qs |
| Starter | 1 Q |
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NABARD Development Assistant Shift Timings
The exam was conducted in multiple shifts to accommodate a large number of candidates. The shift timings have been provided below:
| Shift | Reporting Time | Exam Start Time | Exam End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2 | 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
What’s Next after NABARD DA Prelims Exam 2026?
Candidates who will clear the NABARD DA Prelims Exam will move to the next round of the selection process, which is the Main examination, which has been scheduled for 12th April 2026. The final selection is based on the marks scored in the main examination, provided the Language Proficiency Test is cleared by the candidate.
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