National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the official Specialist Notification 2026 at nabard.org. A total of 8 vacancies have been announced under the NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates aged between 30 to 45 years (for most posts) and holding a Post Graduate Degree, MBA, CA/CS, or Doctoral Degree in relevant fields can apply online from 14 May 2026 to 01 June 2026. The official notification PDF and online application link are available below.
NABARD Recruitment 2026 - Overview
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| Company Name | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Post Name | Specialist |
| No of Posts | 8 |
| Advt No | 01 |
| Salary | Ranges from 3 lakh/month to 45 lakh/pa. |
| Qualification | Post Graduate Degree in relevant fields, MBA, CA/CS, etc. depending on the post. |
| Age Limit | 30-45 years for most posts, 40-62 years for Additional Chief Risk Manager, Not above 65 years for Senior Climate Finance Specialist. |
| Last Date | 01-06-2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Contract |
NABARD Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the NABARD Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Download NABARD Job 2026 Notification PDF
NABARD Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Specialist - Finance Strategy | 1 |
| Specialist - Information Technology Strategy | 1 |
| Specialist - Human Resource Strategy | 1 |
| Specialist - Organization Strategy | 2 |
| Senior Climate Finance Specialist | 1 |
| Additional Chief Risk Manager | 1 |
| Risk Manager – Market Risk | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
NABARD Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Specialist - Finance Strategy: Two years full time P.G. Diploma in Management (Finance)/ Full time MBA (Finance)/ MMS (Finance) degree with 55% marks in aggregate from leading Universities/ Institutions recognized by GoI/UGC. OR Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) or CFA Institute with Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Minimum 4 years of experience after completion of basic educational qualification in the field of finance. Experience of working in the financial sector/ Banks/ NBFCs/ Insurance/ Investment firms.
- Specialist - Information Technology Strategy: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/ Information Technology from any recognized University/Institution with minimum 60% marks in aggregate OR Postgraduate Degree such as M.Tech/ M.E./ MCA in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Information Technology or an MBA (especially with an IT/Systems focus). Minimum 7 years of post qualification experience in the IT industry, with specific experience in managing and delivering large-scale IT projects. 4+ years in a senior/ managerial role and experience in the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector. Experience of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps, CI/CD), data analytics (SQL, Python/R, data visualization), cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure), cybersecurity principles, and AI/ML. Minimum 1 year experience in reputed organizations in creating Business Requirement Documents (BRD) or Functional Specification Documents (FSD). Experience in analysing current processes and designing improved workflows.
- Specialist - Human Resource Strategy: Two years full time Master's in Human Resource Management (MHRM)/ Full time MBA (HR/ Industry Relation) degree with 55% marks in aggregate from Universities/ Institutions recognized by GoI /UGC. Minimum 4 years of post qualification experience in Human Resources management, with at least 4-5 years in a dedicated HR strategy, Organisational Development (OD), or internal/ external HR consulting role. Proven experience in managing end-to-end HR transformation projects within a large, multi-locational organization, preferably within the Banking, Financial Services, or Public Sector environment in India. Demonstrable experience in designing and rolling out robust leadership assessment centers and frameworks. Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative organizational diagnostics (surveys, span/ layer analysis, focus groups) and translating data into actionable recommendations. Experience in designing talent/ skill mapping frameworks aligned with long-term business strategy.
- Specialist - Organization Strategy: Two years full time P.G. Diploma in Management (Public Policy)/ Full time MBA (Strategic Management) degree with 55% marks in aggregate from Universities/ Institutions recognized by GoI/ UGC. Minimum 4 years of experience after completion of basic educational qualification, including experience in Strategy, Operations, Consulting and Program Management. Experience of working in the financial sector/ banks/ NBFCs/ Insurance/ Investment firms. 4 years of post qualification experience in Human Resources management, with at least 4-5 years in a dedicated HR strategy, Organisational Development (OD), or internal/external HR consulting role. Proven experience in managing end-to-end HR transformation projects within a large, multi-locational organization, preferably within the Banking, Financial Services, or Public Sector environment in India. Demonstrable experience in designing and rolling out robust leadership assessment centers and frameworks. Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative organizational diagnostics (surveys, span/ layer analysis, focus groups) and translating data into actionable recommendations. Experience in designing talent/ skill mapping frameworks aligned with long-term business strategy.
- Senior Climate Finance Specialist: Post Graduation in any discipline from any recognized University/ Institution with a minimum of 55% marks. 05+ years of apex-level professional experience across the complete loan life cycle, including credit appraisal, credit monitoring, asset recovery, compliance, and regulatory matters, preferably in infrastructure, climate, or development sectors. Familiarity with foreign currency borrowings, compliance frameworks, and risk management.
- Additional Chief Risk Manager: Graduate/ Postgraduate in Economics/ Statistics/ Finance/ Business Administration from a recognized University /Masters in Management/MBA/PGDM or CA/CS. Essential: 1. Minimum 10 years' experience in Banking, Financial Sector and Insurance (BFSI). 2. Minimum 05 years in Senior Management Level in Risk Management (preferably Credit Risk and Market Risk) in a regulated lending entity in BFSI Sector or in any reputed Credit rating Agency approved by RBI.
- Risk Manager – Market Risk: Post Graduate Degree in Finance / Commerce / Economics / Statistics / Econometrics / Mathematics / Mathematical Statistics / or MBA / PGDBA/PGPM / PGDM from an Indian University/ Institute recognized by Government bodies AICTE or a similar Foreign University /Institute /CA/ICWA. Minimum 5 years' experience of having worked in Risk Management Department of a financial institution viz., Commercial Bank, AIFI, Systemically Important NBFC with a portfolio of assets bearing credit risk and off-balance sheet risks. It will be desirable that they were also involved in developing and implementing risk & pricing models.
NABARD Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | Rs. 850/- (Application Fee Rs. 700/- + Intimation Charges Rs. 150/-) |
| SC/ST | Rs. 150/- (Application Fee Nil + Intimation Charges Rs. 150/-) |
NABARD Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Specialist - Finance Strategy: Minimum 30 years, Maximum 45 years.
- Specialist - Information Technology Strategy: Minimum 30 years, Maximum 45 years.
- Specialist - Human Resource Strategy: Minimum 30 years, Maximum 45 years.
- Specialist - Organization Strategy: Minimum 30 years, Maximum 45 years.
- Senior Climate Finance Specialist: Maximum 65 years.
- Additional Chief Risk Manager: Minimum 40 years, Maximum 62 years.
- Risk Manager – Market Risk: Minimum 30 years, Maximum 50 years.
NABARD Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
| Post | Consolidation Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Consultant - Finance | 24-45 lakh/pa |
| Consultant – Information Technology | 24-45 lakh/pa |
| Consultant – Human Resource | 24-45 lakh/pa |
| Consultant - Strategy | 24-45 lakh/pa |
| Senior Climate Finance Specialist | 4.00 lakh/month |
| Additional Chief Risk Manager | 3.85 lakh/month |
| Risk Manager – Market Risk | 3 lakh/month |
NABARD Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Registration and Payment of Online Fees/ Intimation Charges | 14 May 2026 to 01 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 June 2026 |
NABARD Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
Please refer to the official notification for selection process details.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the NABARD Various Posts Recruitment 2026.
- Applications must be submitted online on or before 01-06-2026.
- To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
- Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of NABARD to complete the application.
- Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
- Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
NABARD Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
