The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), a premier apex institution wholly owned by the Government of India, has invited online applications for engagement of 44 Young Professionals across various specialized disciplines. Eligible Indian citizens can submit their applications exclusively through the NABARD website from 26th December 2025 to 12th January 2026.
Aspiring candidates are urged to carefully read the complete NABARD Young Professional Program 2026 notification to confirm their eligibility in terms of age, qualification, experience, and discipline-specific requirements before applying for these contractual positions.
NABARD Young Professional Program 2026
www.indgovtjobs.in
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Organization |
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
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Program Name |
Young Professional Program 2026 |
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Total Vacancies |
44 |
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Age Limit |
21 to 30 years (as on 01-11-2025) |
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Monthly Stipend |
₹ 70,000/- (all inclusive) |
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Selection Process |
Application Screening & Interview |
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Job Location |
Various locations across India (HO Mumbai & Regional Offices) |
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Last Date |
12/01/2026 |
✅ NABARD Young Professional 2026 Discipline-wise Vacancies:
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Discipline |
No of Vacancies |
Location(s) |
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Climate Action & Sustainability |
03 |
Mumbai HO, Lucknow, Shimla |
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Economics |
03 |
Mumbai HO, Ranchi |
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Data Science |
04 |
Mumbai HO, Dehradun |
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Cyber Security |
01 |
Mumbai HO |
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Academic Administration |
02 |
Lucknow, Mangaluru |
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Graphic Designing |
01 |
Lucknow |
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PR, Outreach and Documentation |
02 |
Mumbai HO, Guwahati |
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Information Technology |
12 |
Mumbai HO, Guwahati, Aizawl, Kolkata |
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Geoinformatics |
01 |
Shimla |
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Development Management |
03 |
Lucknow, New Delhi |
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Project Monitoring |
04 |
Mumbai HO, Chennai, Chandigarh |
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Finance |
06 |
Mumbai HO |
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UI/UX Designing |
01 |
Mumbai HO |
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Software Testing |
01 |
Mumbai HO |
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Total |
44 |
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✅ NABARD Young Professional 2026 Age Limit:
- Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years as on 01-11-2025 (born not earlier than 01-11-1995 and not later than 01-11-2004).
- Must be an Indian citizen.
✅ NABARD Young Professional 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
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Discipline |
Essential Educational Qualification |
Mandatory Experience |
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Climate Action & Sustainability |
Bachelor’s in Environmental Engg./Science (60%) OR PG in Environmental Engg./Science/Climate Science (55%) |
Min. 1 year in climate change mitigation/adaptation/sustainability |
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Economics |
PG in Economics/Applied Economics/Financial Economics/Statistics/Data Science/Finance/Public Policy (55%) |
Min. 1 year in forecasting, financial modeling, databases (CMIE, EPWRF, etc.) |
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Data Science |
B.E./B.Tech in IT/CS/ECE/AI & Data Science (60%) |
Min. 1 year (preference for banking tech projects) |
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Cyber Security |
Bachelor’s in CS/IT/Cyber Security/ECE (60%) OR PG in relevant field (55%) |
Min. 1 year in Information & Cyber Security (pref. SOC) |
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Academic Administration |
Bachelor’s in Education/BA/CS/IT (60%) OR Master’s/M.Ed./MBA-HR/PGDM-HR (55%) |
Min. 1 year in training/instructional design/L&D |
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Graphic Designing |
Bachelor’s in Digital Media/Multimedia/Graphic Design (60%) |
Min. 1 year in graphic design/animation/e-learning tools |
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PR, Outreach and Documentation |
PG in Mass Media/Development Communication/Visual Comm./Journalism (55%) |
Min. 1 year in developmental filmmaking/social outreach |
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Information Technology |
B.E./B.Tech in CS/CE/IT (60%) OR PG in relevant field (55%) |
Min. 1 year (BRD/FSD, process analysis, web tech) |
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Geoinformatics |
PG in Geoinformatics/Geography/Remote Sensing/Env. Science (55%) |
Min. 1 year in reputed organizations |
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Development Management |
Bachelor’s/PG in Social Work/Rural Dev./Management/Dev. Studies etc. (60%/55%) |
Min. 1 year in reputed organizations |
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Project Monitoring |
Bachelor’s/PG in Agriculture/Soil Science/Agronomy/Horticulture/Water Resources (60%/55%) |
Min. 1 year in reputed organizations |
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Finance |
BBA/BMS (Finance) (60%) OR MBA/PGDM (Finance) (55%) OR BFIA (60%) OR CA (ICAI membership by 01-11-2025) |
Min. 1 year in reputed organizations |
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UI/UX Designing |
Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/IT (60%/55%) |
Min. 1 year as UI/UX designer & developer |
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Software Testing |
Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/IT (60%/55%) |
Min. 1 year in reputed organization |
✅ NABARD Young Professional 2026 Selection Process:
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Shortlisting/Screening of Applications |
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Personal Interview |
✅ NABARD Young Professional 2026 Application Fee:
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Category |
Fee Amount |
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All Candidates |
₹150/- + GST |
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Payment Mode |
Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, etc.) |
✅ NABARD Young Professional 2026 Important Dates:
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Commencement of Online Registration |
26th December 2025 |
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Closure of Registration & Editing |
12th January 2026 |
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Last Date for Printing Application |
27th January 2026 |
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Online Fee Payment |
26/12/2025 to 12/01/2026 |
✅ NABARD Young Professional 2026 Important Links:
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NABARD Young Professional Detailed Notification |
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NABARD Young Professional Online Application |
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Latest Banking Jobs List |
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Join IndGovtJobs Alert Channels |
✅ How to Apply NABARD Young Professional Program 2026:
Applications are accepted only online through the designated portal. Follow these steps:
➢ Step 1: Visit the official apply online link from 26th December 2025 and complete registration.
➢ Step 2: Upload scanned images of photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration as specified.
➢ Step 3: Pay the application fee of ₹150/- + GST online.
➢ Step 4: Submit the application by 12th January 2026 and take a printout (available till 27th January 2026) for records.
✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the total number of vacancies in NABARD Young Professional Program 2026?
44 Young Professionals across 14 specialized disciplines.
What is the age limit for NABARD Young Professionals 2026?
21 to 30 years as on 01-11-2025 (born between 02-11-1995 and 01-11-2004).
What is the monthly stipend for NABARD Young Professionals?
₹70,000/- (all inclusive), subject to TDS.
What is the selection process for NABARD Young Professional Program 2026?
Shortlisting of applications followed by Personal Interview.
What is the last date to apply for NABARD Young Professional 2026?
12th January 2026.
What is the application fee for NABARD Young Professional Program?
₹150/- + GST, payable online.