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The NABARD Development Assistant Cut-Off represents the minimum marks candidates must achieve to qualify for the next stage of the selection process. The NABARD Development Assistant Cut Off 2026 will be released along with the result, expected in March 2026. In this article, we provide the latest updates on the NABARD DA Cut Off, including expected cut off, previous year’s sectional and overall cut off, factors affecting it, and more.
NABARD Development Assistant Cut Off 2026
The cut off marks represent the minimum scores candidates must obtain to qualify for the next stage of the selection process. The cut off varies every year depending on factors such as exam difficulty, number of vacancies, and overall candidate performance. The NABARD Development Assistant Result 2026 is expected to be released in March 2026, along with the category- and section-wise cut-offs. Candidates can check the expected NABARD Development Assistant cut off marks for 2026 along with the previous year’s state-wise cut off trends, in the sections below.
NABARD DA Expected Cut Off 2026
The NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Exam 2026 is being conducted on 21st February 2026, across multiple shifts. Based on exam analysis, difficulty level, and candidate feedback, the NABARD Development Assistant Cut Off 2026 has been provided here. The cut-off marks are expected to vary category-wise and state-wise, depending on the number of vacancies and overall candidate performance.
| S. No. | NABARD Regional Office | Expected Cut Off Range |
| 1 | Telangana | 77 to 80 |
| 2 | Bihar | 79 to 82 |
| 3 | Goa | 57 to 61 |
| 4 | Uttarakhand | 79 to 81 |
| 5 | Gujarat | 73 to 77 |
| 6 | New Delhi | 82 to 87 |
| 7 | Manipur | 69 to 71 |
| 8 | Rajasthan | 76 to 81 |
| 9 | Assam | 75 to 79 |
| 10 | West Bengal | 80 to 83 |
| 11 | Haryana | 77 to 81 |
| 12 | Madhya Pradesh | 76 to 80 |
| 13 | Nagaland | 63 to 66 |
| 14 | Andhra Pradesh | 74 to 78 |
| 15 | Punjab | 78 to 82 |
| 16 | Maharashtra | 73 to 76 |
| 17 | Odisha | 77 to 82 |
| 18 | Tamil Nadu | 75 to 79 |
| 19 | Uttar Pradesh | 81 to 83 |
| 20 | Karnataka | 75 to 79 |
| 21 | Chhattisgarh | 75 to 79 |
NABARD Assistant Previous Year Cut Off
Last year’s cut-off acts as a valuable reference to guide your preparation. By analyzing it, candidates can pinpoint areas that require extra focus to achieve a safe score this year. Check the section below for the previous year’s NABARD Assistant Cut-Off, which can help you plan an effective strategy for the NABARD Assistant Exam 2026 and understand scoring trends.
NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Cut Off 2022-23
Below you can find the NABARD DA State-wise and Category-wise Cut off for the 2022-23 recruitment cycle:
| 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 |

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NABARD Development Assistant Sectional Cut Off 2022 (Prelims)
| Category | English Language (40) | Numerical Ability (20) | Reasoning Ability (40) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2022-23
Below, you can find the NABARD DA Mains cut off for the year 2022-23:

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NABARD Development Assistant Mains Cut Off 2022 (Sectional)
Below you can find the detailed section-wise cut off the NABARD DA Mains exam 2022-23:
| Category | Reasoning (RE) | Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | General Awareness (GA) | Computer Knowledge (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
The NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Exam 2018 was conducted by the officials & the NABARD Development Assistant Prelims cut-off marks have been updated here. The cut-off marks help the banking aspirants to know the pattern of difficulty of the exam conducted by NABARD.
| 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 Sectional Cut-Off 2018
The NABARD Development Assistant cut off for the Prelims Exam 2018 was of easy to moderate level all day and in all shifts. Check sectional wise Cut off for the Prelims Exam for general category candidates.
| 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
The candidates who successfully clear the prelims exam as per the cut-off list are eligible to sit in the NABARD Development Assistant Mains Exam. The NABARD Development Assistant Cut Off (Mains) for all the Category is given below.
| 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 Development Assistant Mains Sectional Cut-Off 2018
To get a clear idea about the NABARD Development Assistant Cut-Off 2018, all candidates must be acquainted with the previous year’s sectional cut-off for Mains Exam. Let’s have a look at NABARD Development Assistant Cut off Mains (Section-wise).
| 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 |
Factors Affecting NABARD Development Assistant Cut Off 2026
Several factors determine the cut off marks each year. These include:
- Number of vacancies: Fewer vacancies generally increase competition.
- Difficulty level of the exam: Tougher papers usually result in lower cut offs.
- Number of candidates appearing: Higher participation can raise the cut off.
- State-wise competition: Some states have significantly higher competition.
How to Use Previous Year Cut Off for Preparation
Previous year cut off marks help candidates set a target score for the upcoming exam. Aspirants should:
- Aim for 10–15 marks above the previous cut off to stay on the safer side.
- Analyze state-wise trends to understand competition.
- Focus on accuracy and time management during mock tests.


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