The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development conducted the NABARD Development Assistant Exam 2026 on 21 February 2026 to recruit candidates for Development Assistant (Group B) posts across various regional offices. Candidates who appeared in the exam are now looking for the NABARD Development Assistant Cut Off 2026, which determines qualification for the next stage of the selection process. The cut-off marks are released state-wise and category-wise after the completion of each stage of the exam. Understanding the expected cut-off helps candidates estimate their chances of qualifying for the next round.
NABARD Development Assistant Cut Off 2026
The NABARD Development Assistant Cut Off 2026 will be released on the official website along with the result. The cut-off will be announced separately for the prelims and mains exams and will vary based on factors such as exam difficulty level, number of vacancies, category-wise reservation, and the overall performance of candidates. For the 2026 cycle, NABARD has announced 162 vacancies for the Development Assistant post.
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NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Expected Cut Off
After analyzing the difficulty level of the 21 February 2026 exam (both shifts) and comparing it with previous year trends, our faculty has prepared the expected prelims cut-off marks. These expected scores give candidates an idea of the marks required to qualify for the next stage.
| Regional Office | UR Expected Cut Off |
|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 74-78 |
| Assam | 75-79 |
| Bihar | 79-82 |
| Chhattisgarh | 75-79 |
| Goa | 57-61 |
| Gujarat | 73-77 |
| Haryana | 77-81 |
| Karnataka | 75-79 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 76-80 |
| Maharashtra | 73-76 |
| Manipur | 69-71 |
| Nagaland | 63-66 |
| New Delhi | 82-87 |
| Odisha | 77-82 |
| Punjab | 78-82 |
| Rajasthan | 76-81 |
| Tamil Nadu | 75-79 |
| Telangana | 77-80 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 81-83 |
| Uttarakhand | 79-81 |
| West Bengal | 80-83 |
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NABARD Development Assistant Previous Year Cut Off
Analyzing the previous year's NABARD Development Assistant Exam cut-off is an essential part of exam preparation. It helps candidates understand the minimum score required to qualify, identify high-scoring regions, and gauge how competitive the exam has been in past cycles. Past cut-off trends also assist aspirants in prioritizing sections and improving accuracy to safely clear both sectional and overall cut-offs.
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What was the NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Cut Off 2022–23?
In the Prelims exam 2022–23, the highest cut-off was observed in New Delhi (UR category) at 84.00 marks, while the lowest cut-off was recorded in Goa (UR category) at 59.00 marks. The cut-off varied significantly across states and categories, reflecting differences in competition and vacancy distribution. Detailed region-wise and category-wise cut-off marks are provided in the table below.
| Regional Office | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 70.75 | NA | 73.75 | NA | 78.5 |
| Assam | NA | NA | 65.5 | NA | 78.75 |
| Bihar | NA | NA | 76.25 | NA | 82.75 |
| Chhattisgarh | NA | 60.75 | NA | NA | 77.5 |
| Goa | NA | NA | NA | NA | 59 |
| Gujarat | NA | NA | 64.25 | 65.5 | 76.25 |
| Haryana | 66 | NA | 70.5 | NA | 79 |
| Karnataka | NA | NA | 66.75 | NA | 77 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 70 | 59.75 | NA | 74.25 | 79.5 |
| Maharashtra | 70.75 | 61.5 | 69.25 | 68.75 | 76 |
| Manipur | NA | NA | NA | NA | 71.5 |
| Nagaland | NA | NA | NA | NA | 65 |
| New Delhi | NA | NA | 73 | NA | 84 |
| Odisha | NA | 60.5 | NA | NA | 80.75 |
| Punjab | 68.5 | NA | 70.25 | NA | 80.25 |
| Rajasthan | 68.5 | 66.75 | 75 | NA | 80.25 |
| Tamil Nadu | NA | NA | 74.75 | 43.50* | 78.25 |
| Telangana | 70.5 | 67.25 | 72.25 | 68.5 | 78.5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 71.75 | NA | 76.75 | 78.75 | 83 |
| Uttarakhand | 69.25 | NA | NA | 69.75 | 82 |
| West Bengal | 71.25 | 59 | 70.25 | 72.25 | 82.25 |
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What was the NABARD Development Assistant Mains Cut Off 2022–23?
For the Mains examination 2022–23, the cut-off was decided based on overall performance, as the prelims stage was qualifying in nature. The highest mains cut-off was reported in Haryana (UR category), while comparatively lower cut-offs were seen in regions with fewer applicants and vacancies. The complete category-wise and state-wise cut-off details are mentioned in the table below.
| State/Regional Office | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | NA | NA | 111.75 | NA | 134.75 |
| Assam | NA | NA | NA | NA | 77 |
| Bihar | NA | 96.5 | NA | NA | 115.75 |
| Chhattisgarh | NA | NA | 120.5 | NA | 114.25 |
| Goa | NA | NA | NA | NA | 97 |
| Gujarat | NA | NA | 105.75 | 115.5 | 119.75 |
| Haryana | 111 | NA | NA | NA | 126.25 |
| Karnataka | NA | NA | 102.75 | NA | 108.25 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 107.5 | 99.25 | NA | 108.25 | 111.5 |
| Maharashtra (HO–Mumbai) | 110 | 102 | 105.75 | 104.5 | 111 |
| Manipur | NA | NA | NA | NA | 131.75 |
| Nagaland | NA | NA | NA | NA | 105 |
| New Delhi | NA | NA | 113 | 106.25 | 115.75 |
| Odisha | 101.5 | 95.5 | 107.5 | 116.5 | 109.75 |
| Punjab | 108.5 | NA | 121.25 | NA | 118.75 |
| Rajasthan | 102.5 | 106.5 | 114.75 | NA | 114.75 |
| Tamil Nadu | NA | NA | 113 | 106.25 | 115.75 |
| Telangana | 96.75 | NA | 111.75 | 125.75 | 118 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 103.75 | 97 | 106 | 112.5 | 112 |
| Uttarakhand | 102.25 | NA | NA | 118.25 | 94.25 |
| West Bengal | 103.75 | 97 | 106 | 112.5 | 112 |
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What was the NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Cut Off 2018?
In the 2018 Prelims exam, the highest cut-off went up to 83.25 marks in New Delhi (UR category), whereas the lowest cut-off was recorded in Sikkim at 47.00 marks. This wide variation highlights the importance of regional competition and reinforces why candidates should aim well above the minimum qualifying marks. The full cut-off details are available in the table below.
| State & UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | NA | NA | 72.75 | NA | 82 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | NA | NA | NA | NA | 63.5 |
| Bihar | NA | NA | NA | NA | 80 |
| Chhattisgarh | 61.25 | 56.25 | NA | NA | 75 |
| Gujarat | NA | NA | 61 | NA | 76.5 |
| Haryana | NA | NA | NA | NA | 79.25 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 62.5 | NA | NA | NA | 77.5 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | NA | 35.75 | NA | NA | 75.75 |
| Jharkhand | 62 | 63.75 | NA | NA | 79.25 |
| Karnataka | NA | NA | 66.25 | NA | 76.25 |
| Kerala | NA | NA | NA | NA | 83 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 67.5 | 58.75 | NA | NA | 79 |
| Maharashtra (HONAMumbai) | 73.25 | 62.75 | 74.75 | 72 | 77.5 |
| Manipur | NA | NA | NA | NA | 66.75 |
| Meghalaya | NA | NA | NA | NA | 72.75 |
| New Delhi | NA | NA | NA | NA | 83.25 |
| Odisha | 66.5 | NA | 72.75 | NA | 80.25 |
| Punjab | 71 | NA | NA | NA | 83 |
| Rajasthan | NA | NA | 74.5 | NA | 81.25 |
| Sikkim | NA | NA | NA | NA | 47 |
| Tamil Nadu | 70 | NA | NA | NA | 79.25 |
| Telangana | NA | NA | 73.5 | NA | 78.5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 73.25 | NA | NA | NA | 83 |
| Uttarakhand | 65 | NA | 69 | NA | 78.75 |
What was the NABARD Development Assistant Mains Cut Off 2018?
The Mains cut-off 2018 was calculated out of 200 marks, as the final merit was based solely on the mains score. The highest cut-off was observed in Haryana (UR category) at around 148 marks, while the lowest cut-off was seen in regions like Arunachal Pradesh, indicating lower competition. The detailed category-wise mains cut-off is provided in the table below.
| State & UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|
| Andhra Pradesh NA Hyderabad | NA | NA | 127.25 | NA | 130.75 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | NA | NA | NA | NA | 121.75 |
| Bihar | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Chhattisgarh | 112.5 | 91.5 | NA | NA | 131.5 |
| Gujarat | NA | NA | 122.5 | NA | 134.25 |
| Haryana | NA | NA | NA | NA | 148.25 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 120.25 | NA | NA | NA | 135 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | NA | 98 | NA | NA | NA |
| Jharkhand | 110 | 104.25 | NA | NA | 136 |
| Karnataka | NA | NA | 140.75 | NA | 142.75 |
| Kerala | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Madhya Pradesh | 124 | 104 | NA | NA | 137.25 |
| Maharashtra (HONAMumbai) | 126 | 101.25 | 129.25 | 126.25 | 135.75 |
| Manipur | NA | NA | NA | NA | 119.5 |
| Meghalaya | NA | NA | NA | NA | 133.25 |
| New Delhi | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Odisha | 116.25 | NA | 123.75 | NA | 142.5 |
| Punjab | 108.5 | NA | NA | NA | 124.25 |
| Rajasthan | NA | NA | 121.5 | NA | 129.5 |
| Sikkim | NA | NA | NA | NA | 124 |
| Tamil Nadu | 108 | NA | NA | NA | 142.75 |
| Telangana | NA | NA | 116.25 | NA | 124.5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 119.5 | NA | NA | NA | 134 |
| Uttarakhand | 101.75 | NA | NA | NA | 124.75 |
Key Takeaways
Here are the key takeaways from this article:
- NABARD Development Assistant Cut Off 2026 will be released after the prelims and mains exams.
- Cut-off marks vary by state, category, exam difficulty, and number of vacancies.
- Previous year cut-offs help candidates understand competition and set safe score targets.
- Prelims cut-off is qualifying, while mains cut-off decides final selection.
- Candidates should aim well above past cut-offs to improve their chances of selection.
