NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: Check Shift 1 & 2 Difficulty Level and Good Attempts

Last Updated: Feb 21, 2026, 14:54 IST

NABARD DA Exam 2026: The analysis of the NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Exam held on February 21, 2026, for the first shift, conducted by NABARD, is now available. This review provides a detailed section-by-section breakdown of the Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language papers, including their difficulty, recommended attempts, and key takeaways.

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NABARD DA Exam 2026: The first shift of the NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Exam 2026 concluded on February 21, 2026, at numerous examination centers nationwide. Those who have appeared in the first shift offered varied opinions on the exam's format and their overall performance. The initial feedback suggests that the exam was manageable for those with a solid grasp of core concepts and effective time management skills.

NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: Shift 1

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development administered the exam, which featured a balanced distribution of questions across Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. The majority of test-takers indicated that the exam focused on fundamental principles, with a limited number of questions that demanded significant time, particularly in the areas of puzzles and data interpretation.

NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: Shift 1 Difficulty Level

Overall, the difficulty of the first shift was assessed as Easy to Moderate. The English section was generally considered straightforward, while the Quantitative Aptitude section contained some questions requiring calculation. The Reasoning section presented standard puzzles that necessitated careful reading but were solvable within the allotted time.

Section

Difficulty Level

English Language

Easy to Moderate

Reasoning Ability

Easy to Moderate

Quantitative Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

Overall

Easy to Moderate

NABARD Development Assistant Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: Shift 1 Good Attempts

As per the feedback from the candidates and an initial analysis the safer number of good attempts must be between 78-88. The section-wise good attempts list is given below:

Section

Good Attempts

English Language

34-36

Reasoning Ability

23-27

Quantitative Aptitude

21-25

Overall

78-88

Upasna Choudhary
Upasna Choudhary

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Upasna Choudhry holds a Master's degree in Forensic Chemical Sciences and has an extensive background in preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. She currently contributes to the Exam Prep Section of Jagran Josh, where her passion for reading and writing shines through her work. Upasna specializes in creating well-researched and aspirant-centric content, simplifying complex topics, and providing strategic preparation insights. Her academic expertise and firsthand experience with competitive exams enable her to deliver valuable resources tailored to the needs of exam aspirants.

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