NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (NABARD), an apex all-India organization wholly owned by the Government of India, has announced the recruitment of 17 Specialist posts on contract basis for 2025-26. Eligible candidates with relevant qualifications and experience can submit online applications from 19th December 2025 to 2nd January 2026.
Candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the detailed NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2025-26 notification before applying to confirm eligibility in terms of qualification, experience, age, and other criteria for these prestigious contractual positions at NABARD Head Office.
NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2026
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Organization |
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
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Post Names |
Specialist Posts on Contract (Various Departments) |
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Total Vacancies |
17 |
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Age Limit |
23 to 62 years |
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Monthly Salary |
Rs. 1.50 Lakh to Rs. 3.85 Lakh |
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Minimum Qualification |
Post Graduation / Professional Qualifications with experience |
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Selection Process |
Shortlisting & Interview |
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Job Location |
Mumbai |
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Last Date |
02/01/2026 |
✅ NABARD Specialist 2025-26 Vacancy Details:
- Additional Chief Risk Manager: 02
- Risk Manager – Data Analytics and Market Intelligence (DAMI) Cell: 01
- Risk Manager - Credit Risk: 02
- Risk Manager - Market Risk: 01
- Risk Manager - Operational Risk: 01
- Producer Organization Manager: 01
- Geographical Indications (GI) Manager: 01
- Incubation Centre / Startup Manager: 01
- Senior Consultant: 01
- Financial Analyst: 02
- Data Scientist-cum-BI Developer: 01
- Project Manager - IT Operations and Infrastructure Services: 01
- Project Manager - Information Security Operations: 01
- Senior Statistical Analyst: 01
✅ NABARD Specialist 2025-26 Consolidated Remuneration:
- Additional Chief Risk Manager: Rs. 3.85 Lakh/month
- Risk Managers (Credit/Market/Operational/DAMI): Rs. 3 Lakh/month
- Project Managers (IT & Information Security): Rs. 3 Lakh/month
- Senior Statistical Analyst: Rs. 2 Lakh/month
- Financial Analyst: Rs. 1.75 - 2.00 Lakh/month
- Producer Organization / GI / Incubation / Senior Consultant: Rs. 1.50 Lakh/month
- Data Scientist-cum-BI Developer: Rs. 15-21 Lakh/year
✅ NABARD Specialist 2025-26 Eligibility Criteria:
| Post Name | Age Limit | Essential Qualification | Experience |
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Additional Chief Risk Manager |
30 to 62 Years |
Graduate/PG in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Business Administration, MBA/PGDI or CA/CS |
Minimum 10 Years |
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Risk Manager – DAMI Cell |
30 to 60 Years |
PG in Finance/ Commerce/ Economics/ Statistics/ Maths or MBA/PGDBA/PGPM/PGDM or Engineering or CA/ICWA |
Minimum 5 Years |
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Risk Manager – Credit Risk |
30 to 50 Years (30–45 Preferred) |
PG in Finance/ Commerce/ Economics/ Statistics/ Maths or MBA/PGDBA/PGPM/PGDM |
Minimum 5 Years |
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Risk Manager – Market Risk |
30 to 50 Years (30–45 Preferred) |
PG in Finance/ Commerce/ Economics/ Statistics/ Maths or MBA/PGDBA/PGPM/PGDM or CA/ICWA |
Minimum 5 Years |
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Risk Manager – Operational Risk |
30 to 50 Years (30–45 Preferred) |
PG in Finance/ Commerce/ Economics/ Statistics/ Maths or MBA/PGDBA/PGPM/PGDM or CA/ICWA |
Minimum 5 Years |
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Producer Organization Manager |
30 to 50 Years |
Master’s in MBA / Rural Development / Business Analytics / Agriculture / Agri Business |
Minimum 5 Years |
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Geographical Indications (GI) Manager |
30 to 50 Years |
Master’s in Agricultural Economics / Marketing / Agri Business / IP Law |
Minimum 5 Years |
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Incubation Centre / Startup Manager |
30 to 50 Years |
Master’s in MBA / Technology Management / Entrepreneurship |
Minimum 7 Years |
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Senior Consultant |
40 to 55 Years |
PG/MBA in Economics / Rural Development / Marketing / Agri Business / MSME |
Minimum 10 Years |
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Financial Analyst |
24 to 35 Years |
MBA/PGDM/MMS (Finance) or CA (ICAI) / CFA |
Minimum 2 Years |
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Data Scientist cum BI Developer |
23 to 30 Years |
BE/BTech (IT/CS/AI & DS) or ME/MTech/MCA in CS/IT/AI/ML |
Minimum 1 Year |
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Project Manager – IT Operations & Infrastructure |
28 to 62 Years |
BE/BTech/ME/MTech (CS/IT/ECE) or BCA/MCA/MSc (IT) |
7 Years (Graduates) / 5 Years (PG) |
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Project Manager – Information Security Operations |
28 to 62 Years |
BE/BTech/ME/MTech (CS/IT/Cyber Security) or BCA/MCA/MSc (IT) with CISM/CISSP/CISA/CCISO |
7 Years (Graduates) / 5 Years (PG) |
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Senior Statistical Analyst |
30 to 45 Years |
Master’s in Economics / Statistics / Data Science / Business Analytics |
Minimum 5 Years |
✅ NABARD Specialist 2025-26 Selection Process:
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Shortlisting based on qualification, experience, etc. |
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Personal Interview (in the ratio of 1:3) |
✅ NABARD Specialist 2025-26 Application Fee:
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Category |
Application Fee |
Intimation Charges |
Total |
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SC/ST/PWBD |
Nil |
₹150 |
₹150 |
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All Others |
₹700 |
₹150 |
₹850 |
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Payment Method |
Online | ||
✅ NABARD Specialist 2025-26 Important Dates:
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Commencement of Online Registration |
19th December 2025 |
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Closure of Registration & Fee Payment |
02nd January 2026 |
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Last Date for Printing Application |
17th January 2026 |
✅ NABARD Specialist 2025-26 Important Links:
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NABARD Specialist Detailed Notification |
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NABARD Specialist Online Application Form |
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Join IndGovtJobs Alert Channels |
✅ How to Apply NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2025-26:
Applications are accepted only through online mode via the official IBPS portal. Follow these steps:
➢ Step 1: Visit the apply online link from 19th December 2025 and register.
➢ Step 2: Upload scanned photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm), signature (black ink), left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per specifications.
➢ Step 3: Pay the requisite application fee online and submit the form by 2nd January 2026.
➢ Step 4: Save and print the completed application for future reference (available till 17th January 2026).
✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the total number of vacancies in NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2025-26?
17 Specialist posts on contract basis across various departments like Risk Management, IT, DEAR, etc.
What is the job location for NABARD Specialist posts 2025-26?
Mumbai (NABARD Head Office).
What is the selection process for NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2025-26?
Shortlisting based on qualification & experience, followed by Personal Interview (1:3 ratio).
What is the last date to apply for NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2025-26?
2nd January 2026 (closure of online registration and fee payment).
What is the application fee for NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2025-26?
₹850 (including intimation charges) for General/OBC/EWS; ₹150 (intimation only) for SC/ST/PWBD.
What is the salary range for NABARD Specialist posts 2025-26?
Consolidated remuneration ranges from Rs. 1.50 Lakh to Rs. 3.85 Lakh per month (varies by post).