This study presents the evaluation of direct deposited nickel-cobalt layered double hydroxide and reduced graphene oxide (Ni center dot Co LDH/rGO) nanocomposite on nickel foam via a single-step hydrothermal method as a binder-free electrode for supercapacitors. The synthesized materials underwent structural and morphological analysis using various techniques, revealing thin nanosheets of Ni center dot Co LDH grown on rGO sheets, resembling a honeycomb-like structure. The incorporation of electrically conductive rGO increased the surface area and electrical conductivity, and facilitated the direct deposition of the material, ensuring strong adhesion between the active mass and the current collector (Ni foam), which in turn further reduced internal resistance. The electrochemical performance was measured using cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge-discharge methods. A maximum specific capacitance of 2702 Fg(-1) was obtained for Ni center dot Co LDH/rGO at a current density of 0.25 Ag-1 which is far higher than bare Ni center dot Co LDH. The rate capability and cyclic performance were further analysed and observed a 98 % capacitance retention even after 5000 cycles. The asymmetric supercapacitor Ni center dot Co LDH/rGO/AC fabricated shown an excellent electrochemical performance with energy density of 48.55 Whkg(-1) and power density of 200 Wkg(-1) along with excellent cyclic stability and rate capability.