The NABARD DA Prelims shift timings 2026 are 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The NABARD DA prelims exam is conducted in two shifts on 21st February 2026. Candidates can check their reporting time and exam venue on their admit card. The NABARD Development Assistant (DA) Prelims Exam 2026 is an important stage in the recruitment process. The exam generally consists of sections such as Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and English Language, with a total duration of 60 minutes. There is a sectional timing for each section, i.e., 20 minutes. This fast-paced examination evaluates a candidate’s speed, accuracy, and time management skills. Aspirants must prepare thoroughly and practice mock tests to handle sectional timing efficiently. Staying updated with the NABARD DA Prelims shift timings 2026 helps candidates avoid last-minute confusion and reach the exam centre on time. This page provides complete details about the NABARD DA Prelims Exam timings 2026 and other essential information.

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NABARD DA Prelims Shift Timings 2026

Candidates can refer to the given NABARD DA Prelims shift timings 2026 provided in the table. There will be two shifts for the  NABARD DA Prelims exam 2026, which is scheduled to be held on 21st February 2026. 

NABARD DA Prelims Exam 2026: Important Dates

Through the table below, candidates can view all of the important information about the exam dates.

NABARD DA Prelims Exam Time Duration 2026

The NABARD DA prelims exam 2026 consists of three sections, namely, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and English Language. The total number of questions for this exam is 100. The total marks for the NABARD DA prelims exam are 100. The total time duration for this exam is 60 minutes. Candidates must be well-prepared to manage sectional timing effectively, as the Reasoning section is allotted 20 minutes, the Numerical Ability section is allotted 20 minutes, and the English Language section is allotted 20 minutes.

Is There Negative Marking In NABARD DA Prelims Exam 2026?

Yes, there is negative marking in the NABARD DA Prelims Exam 2026, i.e., 1/4th of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for the wrong answer.

NABARD DA Prelims Exam Instructions 2026

Candidates can refer to the NABARD DA Prelims exam instructions as per the NABARD DA Prelims exam admit card, which are mentioned below.

• The examination will be conducted online. You will be required to enter your Login ID and Password to enter the online exam site. Please ensure that your Name and other details, which will subsequently appear on the screen, are correct.

• You are required to bring this call letter along with a photo affixed thereon and a currently valid photo identity proof in original and a photocopy of the photo identity proof.

• Please note that your name, as appearing on the call letter (provided by you during the process of registration), should exactly match the name as appearing on the photo ID proof.

• Female candidates who have changed their first/last/middle name post marriage must take special note of this.

• If there is any mismatch between the name indicated in the Call Letter and the Photo Identity Proof, you will not be allowed to appear for the exam.

• Candidates who have changed their name will be allowed only if they produce a Gazette notification/their marriage certificate/affidavit in support of the change.

• A handout giving information about the examination is available on the website of the NABARD. Please download the handout and study it carefully.

• Candidates should put their Left Thumb Impression clearly and sign in the respective space provided on the call-letter in the presence of the invigilator.

• You must bring a ballpoint pen with you. You may bring your own ink stamp pad (blue/black) with you.

• You are called for the online examination without verifying your personal details, viz., age, qualification, category (SC/ST/OBC non-creamy), Ex-serviceman, PwBD, etc., with your certificates.

• Candidates should ensure and satisfy before appearing for the online examination that all the eligibility criteria as notified in the advertisement are fulfilled.

• Your responses (answers) will be analysed with those of other candidates to detect patterns of similarity of right and wrong answers.

• If, in the analytical procedure adopted in this regard, it is inferred/concluded that the responses have been shared and scores obtained are not genuine/valid, your candidature may be cancelled and/or the result withheld.

• You must report to the examination venue 15 minutes before the time as printed on this call letter.

• Candidates arriving late will not be permitted to appear for the online examination.

• Use of books, notebooks, calculators, watch calculators, pagers, mobile phones, etc., is not permitted in this examination.

• Candidates are advised not to bring any of the banned items, including pagers, to the venue as safety arrangements cannot be assured.

• Any candidate found resorting to any unfair means, malpractice or any misconduct while appearing for the examination, including giving/receiving help to/from any candidate during the examination, will be disqualified.

• The candidate should be vigilant to ensure that no other candidate is able to copy from his/her answers. Any request for a change of post/date/session/centre/venue will not be entertained.

• You may please note that this call letter does not constitute an offer of employment with the NABARD.

• This call letter for the Preliminary test is purely provisional and does not confer any automatic right to your possible employment in NABARD.

• If at any stage, information provided by you is found incorrect/incomplete or is not in conformity with the eligibility criteria as specified in the notification, or it is found that you have concealed/distorted any material information, your candidature will be cancelled at any stage during the recruitment process or even after selection.

• Any canvassing by or on behalf of the candidates or to bring political or other outside influence on the selection/recruitment shall be considered as DISQUALIFICATION.

• No query or correspondence on this issue will be entertained.

• The possibility for occurrence of some problem in the administration of the online examination cannot be ruled out completely, which may impact test delivery and/or result from being generated.

• In that event, every effort will be made to rectify such problems, which may include the conduct of another examination if considered necessary.

• The decision of the test conducting body in this regard shall be final.

• Candidates not willing to accept such a change shall lose his/her candidature for this exam.

• Anyone found to be disclosing, publishing, reproducing, transmitting, storing or facilitating transmission and storage of test contents in any form or any information therein, in whole or part thereof or by any means verbal or written, electronic or mechanical or taking away the papers supplied in the examination hall or found to be in unauthorised possession of test content is likely to be prosecuted.

• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) should contact the Test Centre Administrator of the test venue at least 30 minutes before the time of examination for assistance in seating, if needed.

• Candidates must hand over the rough sheets, call letter, and ID proof copy to the Invigilator.

• No candidate shall leave the Examination Hall without prior permission of the Supervisor/Invigilator.

• Candidates are advised to take note of "The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024".

FAQs

Q: In how many shifts will the NABARD DA Prelims Examination 2026 be held?

The NABARD DA Prelims Examination 2026 will be held in two shifts.​

Q: What are the NABARD DA Prelims 2026 shift timings?

The NABARD DA Prelims shift timings 2026 are 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.