NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the official notification for the NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2026. Consider that inviting applications for 44 Young Professional posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official NABARD website. The application window is open from 26th December 2025 to 12th January 2026.

NABARD Young Professional Quick Overview

DetailInformation
OrganizationNational Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Post NameYoung Professional
Advertisement No.Check official notification
Total Vacancies44
Application ModeOnline
Salary₹70,000/- Per Month (All Inclusive Stipend)
Job LocationVarious Locations (Mumbai, Lucknow, Shimla – Ranchi, Dehradun, New Delhi, Guwahati, Aizawl, Kolkata, Mangaluru, Chennai, Chandigarh)
Official Websitenabard.org

NABARD Young Professional Key Dates

EventDate
Notification Release Date26 December 2025
Online Application Start Date26 December 2025
Last Date for Online Application12 January 2026
Payment of required application fee/Intimation Charges26 December 2025 to 12 January 2026
Qualification & Experience DateAs on 01-11-2025
Age Calculation DateAs on 01-11-2025

NABARD Young Professional Vacancy Details

Discipline/Post NameTotal VacanciesLocation
Climate Action & Sustainability3Mumbai (1) – Lucknow (1), Shimla (1)
Economics3Mumbai (2), Ranchi (1)
Data Science4Mumbai (3), Dehradun (1)
Cyber Security1Mumbai (1)
Academic Administration2 Lucknow (1), Mangaluru (1)
Graphic Designing1Lucknow (1)
PR – Outreach and Documentation2Mumbai (1), Guwahati (1)
Information Technology12Mumbai (9), Guwahati (1), Aizawl (1), Kolkata (1)
Geoinformatics1Shimla (1)
Development Management3Lucknow (1). New Delhi (2)
Project Monitoring4Mumbai (1), Chennai (2), Chandigarh (1)
Finance6Mumbai (6)
UI/UX Designing1Mumbai (1)
Software Testing1Mumbai (1)
Total44

Note: A candidate shall be permitted to apply only for one discipline/location. Multiple applications under the same/distinct disciplines shall lead to cancellation of candidature.

NABARD Young Professional qualification Criteria

Discipline/Post NameEducational QualificationsDesirable Qualifications
Climate Action & SustainabilityBachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science with minimum 60% marks OR Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science/Climate Science with minimum 55% marksCertifications in climate change management, sustainable development, or environmental policy
EconomicsPost Graduate Degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Financial Economics/Statistics/Data Science/Finance/Public Policy with minimum 55% marksWorking knowledge of Visualisation tools (Tableau & Power BI), advanced quantitative and econometrics skills, knowledge of Stata/R, Excel
Data ScienceB.E./B.Tech in Information Technology/Computer Science/Electronics & Communication/Artificial Intelligence & Data Science with minimum 60% marksPreference for projects involving banking technologies
Cyber SecurityBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/IT/Cyber Security/Electronics and Communications Engineering with minimum 60% marks OR Postgraduate degree with minimum 55% marksMinimum 1 year in Information and Cyber security domain (preferably having worked in SOC)
Academic AdministrationBachelor’s degree in Education/Business Administration/Computer Science/Information Technology with minimum 60% marks OR Master’s degree in Education (M.Ed.)/Educational Management/HRD/MBA (HR)/PGDM-HR with minimum 55% marksKnowledge of emerging technologies and trends in learning and development, Certification in Instructional Design, LMS, ICT in Education
Graphic DesigningBachelor’s degree in Digital Media/Multimedia/Graphic Design with minimum 60% marksCertifications in E-Learning tools, Adobe Certified Professional, UX Design, LMS, Articulate or Captivate certifications, SCORM/xAPI training
PR, Outreach and DocumentationPost graduate degree in Mass Media/Development Communication/Visual Communication/Journalism with minimum 55% marksMinimum 1 year in developmental filmmaking/social work outreach
Information TechnologyB.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Information Technology with minimum 60% marks OR Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Computer Applications/Information Technology with minimum 55% marksProficiency in Programming languages (Python, Java) – knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, familiarity with web hosting, APIs, wireframing tools like Figma
GeoinformaticsPost graduate degree in Geoinformatics/Geography/Remote Sensing/Environmental Science with minimum 55% marksCertification in GIS tools like QGIS or ArcGIS
Development ManagementBachelor’s degree or Post Graduate degree in Social Work/Rural Development/Rural Management/Development Studies/Development Management/Development Administration/Project Management/Business Management with minimum 60% marks in Graduation or minimum 55% marks in Postgraduation
Project MonitoringBachelor’s Degree or Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture/Soil Science/Agronomy/Horticulture/Land/Water resources with minimum 60% marks in Graduation or minimum 55% marks in Postgraduation
FinanceBBA (Finance/Banking)/BMS (Finance/Banking) with 60% marks OR Two years full time PGDM (Finance)/Full time MBA (Finance)/MMS (Finance) with minimum 55% marks OR Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis with 60% marks OR Bachelor’s degree with Membership of ICAI obtained on or before 01-11-2025
UI/UX DesigningBachelor’s OR Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with minimum 60% marks in Graduation or minimum 55% marks in PostgraduationRelevant certification in UI/UX design/development
Software TestingBachelor’s OR Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with minimum 60% marks in Graduation or minimum 55% marks in PostgraduationMinimum 1 year in reputed organization

Essential Qualifications: Educational qualification must be possessed as on 01-11-2025. Result of final term/semester/year exam must have been declared on or before 01-11-2025. Candidates whose final year/semester results declared after 01-11-2025 aren’t eligible. All degrees must be from recognized University/Institution. Minimum percentage as specified for each discipline is mandatory.

Mandatory Experience: All Disciplines require prior relevant experience of a minimum of 1 year in reputed organizations. Specific details per discipline are available in the detailed notification.

NABARD Young Professional Age Limit

ParameterDetails
Minimum Age21 years
Maximum Age30 years
Date of Birth CriteriaCandidate must have been born not earlier than 01-11-1995 and not later than 01-11-2004.
CitizenshipIndian citizen
Age RelaxationNo age relaxation mentioned in the notification.

NABARD Young Professional required application fee

CategoryFee Amount
required application fee cum Intimation Charges₹150/- (exclusive of applicable GST)

Note: required application fee is Non-Refundable. Bank transaction charges for online payment will be borne by the candidate. Payment can be made using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets.

NABARD Young Professional selection

The selection for the NABARD Young Professional posts involves the following stages:

  1. Application Screening: Applications will be screened by a committee based on academic performance, relevant work experience, overall profile, and statement of intent.
  2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Presentation and Interview conducted by the Young Professional Selection Committee (YPSC).
  3. Medical Fitness: Final appointment is subject to being declared medically fit.
  4. Document Verification: qualification will be verified at the stage of interview/joining.

The final selection will be based on the combined marks in the Presentation and Interview. NABARD’s decision shall be final in all matters.

Step-by-Step Process to Apply for NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2026

  1. Visit the official NABARD website: Navigate to www. Nabard. Org.
  2. Find Career Notices: Click on the “APPLY ONLINE” option under the ‘Career Notices’ section.
  3. Latest Registration: Choose the “Click here for New Registration” tab.
  4. Enter Details: Provide your Name, Contact details – and Email-id.
  5. Note Credentials: A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated and sent via Email & SMS.
  6. Prepare Documents: Scan and prepare the following documents in JPG format: Photograph (20kb-50kb, 200×230 pixels), Signature (10kb-20kb. 140×60 pixels), Left thumb impression (20kb-50kb, 240×240 pixels), Hand written declaration (50kb-100kb, 800×400 pixels). Also, prepare your latest CV/Resume in PDF format (max 500KB).
  7. Write Declaration: Type the declaration: “I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I’ll present the supporting documents as and when required.”
  8. Fill Application Form: Complete all sections of the application form carefully. Use the “SAVE AND NEXT” facility to save data and continue later if needed.
  9. Upload All Required Documents: Upload your Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Hand written declaration as per specifications.
  10. Preview and Verify: Click on the ‘Preview’ tab to verify all entered details. Modify if necessary.
  11. Complete Registration: Click ‘COMPLETE REGISTRATION’ only after ensuring all details are correct.
  12. Proceed to Payment: Click on the ‘Payment’ tab.
  13. Pay Fee: Pay the required application fee of ₹150/- (plus GST) using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/IMPS/Mobile Wallets. Wait for server confirmation after payment; don’t refresh.
  14. Submit Application: On successful payment, an e-Receipt will be generated. Click the ‘Submit’ button to Complete the entire application process process.
  15. Print Application: Take printouts of the e-Receipt and the online Application Form for future reference.

Important Points for Online Application: Apply for only ONE discipline/location. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS won’t be accepted. Application will be rejected if only a photo is uploaded without a signature. Ensure the left thumb impression is properly scanned and not smudged. The handwritten declaration must be in the candidate’s handwriting and in English only. Keep a valid personal email ID and mobile number active. No changes are possible after clicking ‘Finish REGISTRATION’.

Important Links for NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2026

Link DescriptionLink
Apply OnlineClick Here
Download NotificationClick Here
official websiteClick Here

Additional Details

  • Program Duration: Engagement is for 1 year, extendable up to a maximum of three years based on performance and organizational requirements.
  • Legal Status: Young Professionals are on a short-term contract basis and aren’t considered staff members. The engagement doesn’t establish an employee-employer relationship.
  • Leave Facility: Entitled to a maximum of 30 days leave in a calendar year, provided on a proportionate basis.
  • Medical Facility: Available for self at the NABARD Dispensary.
  • Office Facilities: Lounge facility, Tea/Coffee provided as per entitlement. Office Space, Internet Connectivity, and other support facilities will be provided.
  • Conduct and Confidentiality: Services governed by NABARD’s code of conduct. Internal data must be kept confidential. NABARD owns all intellectual property rights. An undertaking for secrecy is mandatory.
  • Termination: NABARD can end the contract without prior notice. Consider that in normal circumstances, one month’s notice is given. Young Professionals can also seek termination with one month’s notice. Failure to serve the notice period requires payment equivalent to one month’s pay. Unauthorized absence of more than 8 days can lead to termination.
  • Travel and Official Benefits: For official domestic travel, eligible for halting, boarding, and incidental allowances similar to Grade A officers.
  • Compensation: In case of death, injury, or illness during engagement, neither the Young Professional nor dependents are entitled to any compensation or employment. Young Professionals are responsible for maintaining their own insurance.
  • Mentorship and Review: Each Young Professional will be attached to a mentor. Assessment is done jointly by the Officer in Charge and the supervising officer. A Letter of Experience/Recommendation will be provided at the end of the engagement.
  • Legal Jurisdiction: Any legal proceedings can only be instituted in Mumbai Courts.
  • Communication: Notices will be displayed on the Bank’s website or sent via Registered/Speed Post or email. Regularly check www. Nabard. Org for updates.
  • Action Against Candidates Found Guilty: Furnishing false information, using unfair means, impersonation, or misbehaving can lead to disqualification, debarment, or termination. Carrying mobile phones or electronic devices isn’t allowed.
  • Government/PSU Employees: Required to submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their employer at the time of the interview and a relieving letter before appointment.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What is the starting date to apply for NABARD Young Professional 2026?

Answer: The starting date to apply is 26th December 2025.

Q2. What is the last apply date for NABARD Young Professional 2026?

Answer: The last apply date is 12th January 2026.

Q3. What is the eligibility to apply for NABARD Young Professional 2026?

Answer: Eligibility requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with specific minimum marks as per discipline, along with at least 1 year of relevant work experience as on 01-11-2025.

Q4. What is the maximum age limit to apply for NABARD Young Professional 2026?

Answer: The maximum age limit is 30 years as on 01-11-2025. Candidates must be born between 01-11-1995 and 01-11-2004.

Q5. How many vacancies are being recruited by NABARD Young Professional 2026?

Answer: A total of 44 vacancies are available across 14 disciplines.

Q6. What is the application fee for NABARD Young Professional 2026?

Answer: The Application Fee cum Intimation Charges is ₹150/- (exclusive of applicable GST), which is non-refundable.