About NABARD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Development Assistant role stands at the forefront of rural development in India. NABARD, established in 1982, has been instrumental in transforming rural landscapes by providing financial and developmental support. The Development Assistant plays a pivotal role in implementing NABARD’s initiatives, ensuring the growth and sustainability of rural communities across the country.
NABARD: An Overview NABARD was established on July 12, 1982, with the merger of the Agricultural Credit Department (ACD) and Rural Planning and Credit Cell (RPCC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It was created with the primary objective of fostering rural development through sustainable agriculture and allied activities. Serving as the apex institution for agricultural and rural development, NABARD’s functions include providing credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas, promoting rural infrastructure, and supporting institutions involved in rural development.
NABARD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT EXAM PATTERN
The main highlights of the NABARD Development Assistant Preliminary Examination are as follows:
- Each individual question holds a
- weightage of one mark.
- The question paper will be provided in both Hindi and English languages.
- Deduction of 0.25 marks will occur for each incorrect answer.
- The time limit for preliminary examination is 60 minutes.
| NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern | ||
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | No. of Marks |
| English Language | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 |
NABARD Development Assistant Exam Pattern For Mains.
The main points that an aspirant has to keep in mind for the NABARD Development Assistant Mains Exam are listed below.
- The objective test has a time duration of 90 minutes.
- Additionally, there is a Descriptive Test for the English Language, which carries 50 marks and to solve them 30 minutes will be allotted.
- Notably, a negative marking of 0.25 marks will be applied in the main examination.
| NABARD Development Assistant Mains Exam Pattern 2023 | ||
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | No. of Marks |
| Test of Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| 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 |
NABARD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT SALARY STRUCTURE
Salary Components | Amount For Development Assistant (General) | Amount For Development Assistant (Hindi) |
Basic Pay | 13,150 | 13,150 |
Aditional Special Pay | 265 | 265 |
DA | 11,323 | 11,323 |
Transport Allowance | 1000 | 1000 |
Grade Allowance | 2200 | 2200 |
Others (Including HRA) | 4,062 | 4,062 |
Total Monthly Pay | 32,000 Rupees Per Month | 32,000 Rupees Per Month |
NABARD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT AGE LIMIT & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Age | Educational Qualification | Nationality |
| Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized Board. | Candidates must be citizens of India. |
Age Relaxation
There are age relaxation facilities present for the reserved category candidates. The upper age relaxations are different for the candidates of different reserved categories. Check the full details in the below table.
Categories | Upper Age Relaxation |
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years (upto 40 years) |
Other Backward cLasses (OBC) | 3 Years (upto 38 years) |
Ex-Servicemen | To the extent of service rendered by them in armed forces plus an additional period of 3 years subject to a maximum of 50 years. |
Widows/ Women who are judicially separated/ divorced and not remarried | 10 Years |
Candidates who were ordinarily domiciled in the state of Jammu and Kashmir between 1st January 1980 and 31st December 1989. | 5 years |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) | – |
General | 10 Years |
OBC | 13 Years |
SC/ST | 15 Years |