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i. The preliminary and main online tests except English/Hindi language, will be available bilingually, i.e. in English and Hindi.
ii. The Preliminary Examination is only qualifying in nature and is meant to serve as a screening test. Only those candidates who score sufficiently high in both, individual tests & in aggregate, shall be shortlisted for Main Examination in the calling ratio of maximum 1:25 based on the cut off arrived on performance of the candidates in the examination. Similarly, only such candidates who score the cut off marks or above in the Main Examination will be shortlisted for selection.
iii. 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.

Selection Process :

i. State wise merit list will be prepared for final selection: The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) will not be added for preparing the final merit list for selection. Only the marks obtained in Main Examination (Phase-II), both in the Objective Test and the Descriptive Test, will be added for preparing the final merit list.
ii. Resolution of Tie Cases: In cases where more than one candidate secure the equal aggregate marks, tie will be resolved by applying the following methods one after another :
a) Higher educational qualification b) In case there is a tie in qualification, higher marks secured in graduation c) In case of tie marks in graduation, higher age will be given preference.
iii. Wait List: A wait list of up to 50% of vacancies (State-category wise) or subject to minimum of three will be maintained. Candidates will be considered from the wait list against non-joining of select list candidates only. The validity of panel will be for a period of one year from the date of approval of the selection list by the Competent Authority or the declaration of the result for the subsequent recruitment of Development Assistant/Development Assistant (Hindi), whichever is earlier.
iv. Appointment of the selected candidate would be subject to his/her being declared medically fit as per the rules of the Bank.

Development Assistant
I - Preliminary Examination (Online)

Development Assistant (Hindi), the examination pattern will be as follows :
I - Preliminary Examination (Online):


Development Assistant
II - Main Examination (Online):

Development Assistant (Hindi), the examination pattern will be as follows :


III - Language Proficiency Test:
Those who qualify for selection and produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet / certificate indicating official language as one of the subjects will not be subjected to Language Proficiency Test. In case of others (qualified for selection), the language proficiency test will be conducted after the declaration of result of Main examination at the Regional Office of concerned State. The language proficiency test will be conducted in the official language of the State concerned. Candidates not found to be proficient in official language would be disqualified, i.e. candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be offered appointment.
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