Best Resources for NABARD Development Assistant Exam : The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the Recruitment Notification for the post of Development Assistant 2022 recently. The candidates who are interested in NABARD Assistant exam, must be curious about the preparation resources, like which resources they should refer to while preparing. So, in this blog we are going to share with you the list of best resources for NABARD Development Assistant Exam 2022.
Best Resources for NABARD Development Assistant Exam 2022
Here is the complete section-wise list of resources for NABARD development Assistant Exam 2022.
Best Resources for NABARD Development Assistant – English Language
- English Grammar & Composition by Wren and Martin
- Word Power Made Easy book by Norman Lewis
- Objective General English by SP Bakshi
- English Simplified By Oliveboard
- 100 Idioms – Free eBook
- English Sectional Tests
Best Resources for NABARD Development Assistant – Numerical Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive exams by R S Agarwal
- Kiran Publication’s Quantitative Aptitude Chapter-wise Solved Papers
- Arun Sharma’s book – How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT
- Data Interpretation Decoded by Oliveboard
- Quant Sectional Tests
Best Resources for NABARD Development Assistant – Reasoning
- How to Crack Test of Reasoning in all Competitive Exams by Arihant Publications
- R SAggarwal’s “Verbal and Nonverbal Reasoning”
- M K Pandey’s Book – Analytical Reasoning
- Puzzle Mania By Oliveboard
- Reasoning Sectional Tests
Best Resources for NABARD Development Assistant – General Awareness
- Types of Cropping Systems
- Agriculture and Rural Development
- GK Articles
- Oliveboard Monthly BOLT
- Free GK eBooks
Best Resources for NABARD Development Assistant – Computer Knowledge
Watch Computer Awareness – Part II Video
Best Resources for NABARD Development Assistant – English (Descriptive)
- Complete Guide to Descriptive Writing
- Essay and Letter Writing with Samples
- Take Descriptive Test and Get Evaluated by Peers
Watch Letter Writing Guide – Video
NABARD Phase I – Prelims Exam Pattern
Name of the Tests(Objective) |
No. of Questions |
Max. Marks |
Duration |
Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | Composite of 1 Hours |
Test of Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 | |
Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
Total | 100 | 100 |
NABARD Phase II – Mains Exam Pattern
Name of the Tests |
No. of Questions |
Max. Marks |
Duration |
Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 | Composite time of 90 minutes for Objective Tests and 30 minutes for Descriptive Test |
Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | |
General Awareness (with special reference to agriculture, rural development and banking) | 50 | 50 | |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | |
Test of English Language (Descriptive) | Essay/Precis, Report/Letter Writing | 50 | |
Total | – | 200 |
Negative Marking: There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests in both the phases. 1/4th mark will be deducted as penalty for each wrong answer.
Here was the list of best resources for NABARD Development Assistant 2022 Exam. Hope this helps. All the Best for the upcoming exam 😀
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Resources for NABARD Development Assistant FAQs
Here are some of the best resources to prepare for general awareness in NABARD development assistant exam.
Types of Cropping Systems
Agriculture and Rural Development
GK Articles
Oliveboard Monthly BOLT
Free GK eBooks
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