NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS) has released a recruitment notification for 7 project-based contract posts at the State headquarters and district-level offices in Kerala under the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY) programme implemented by Kudumbashree. The posts include District Manager, Manager - Call Centre & Career Counselling Unit, Career Counsellor, and Support Executive (Placement). Interested and eligible Indian citizens can apply online at www.nabcons.com from 6th July 2026 to 12th July 2026 (midnight).
About NABCONS
NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) and works as a premium consultancy organisation in livelihoods development, agriculture, and rural development. Kudumbashree has assigned NABCONS as the State Technical Support Agency (STSA) under DDU-GKY, a placement-linked skill development programme designed by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD).
| Official Notification PDF | Download NABCONS Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF |
| District Managers - Kollam & Pathanamthitta | Appy Here |
| Manager - Call Centre & Career Counselling Unit | Appy Here |
| Career Counsellors | Apply Here |
| Support Executive (Placement) | Apply Here |
NABCONS Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
NABCONS is hiring 7 candidates across 4 posts - District Manager, Manager (Call Centre & Career Counselling Unit), Career Counsellor, and Support Executive (Placement) - for the DDU-GKY skill development programme in Kerala. All posts are project-based contract positions, initially for 11 months, extendable based on performance, and co-terminus with the project period. Applications must be submitted online only, and the last date to apply is 12th July 2026 (midnight).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS) |
| Client/Programme | Kudumbashree, DDU-GKY (Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Yojana) |
| Posts | District Manager, Manager - Call Centre & Career Counselling Unit, Career Counsellor, Support Executive (Placement) |
| Total Vacancies | 7 |
| Nature of Job | Project-based contract staff |
| Contract Period | 11 months, extendable, co-terminus with the project |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 6th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12th July 2026 (Midnight) |
| Official Website | www.nabcons.com |
NABCONS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The NABCONS recruitment 2026 notification was issued on 6th July 2026, and the online application window is open for 8 days.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication of Advertisement | 6th July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 6th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 12th July 2026 (Midnight) |
NABCONS reserves the right to change the above dates. Any corrigendum will be published only on the official NABCONS website.
NABCONS Vacancy Details 2026
NABCONS has announced a total of 7 vacancies across 4 posts, all located at Thiruvananthapuram, though the District Manager post covers Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts.
| Sl. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts | Location of Posting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District Managers (Kollam & Pathanamthitta) | 1 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 2 | Manager - Call Centre & Career Counselling Unit | 1 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 3 | Career Counsellors | 4 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 4 | Support Executive (Placement) | 1 | Thiruvananthapuram |
The District Manager is required to extensively travel to the assigned districts and perform both desk-based and field-level activities.
NABCONS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
All four posts require a postgraduate qualification along with relevant work experience in development, education, or skill-building programmes.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| District Managers | MBA/MSW/Any Master's Degree |
| Manager - Call Centre & Career Counselling Unit | MBA/MSW/Any Master's Degree |
| Career Counsellors | MBA/MSW/Any Master's Degree |
| Support Executive (Placement) | MBA/MSW/Any Master's Degree |
Experience Requirements
- District Managers: Minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in large-scale Education/Livelihoods/Skill Development/Capacity Building programmes. Experience in monitoring & evaluation and community mobilisation will also be considered.
- Manager - Call Centre & Career Counselling Unit: Minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in large-scale Education/Livelihoods/Skill Development/Capacity Building programmes. Experience in monitoring & evaluation and community mobilisation will also be considered.
- Career Counsellors: Minimum 3 years of experience in development projects/educational institutions. Experience in large-scale skilling programmes, monitoring & evaluation, or community mobilisation will be considered.
- Support Executive (Placement): Minimum 3 years of experience, ideally in a project-related set-up. Experience in skilling projects is preferred.
Other Requirements
- Good working knowledge of MS-Office
- Proficiency in local languages and English
- Manager - Call Centre post additionally requires data management and reporting skills
NABCONS Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for all four posts - District Manager, Manager (Call Centre & Career Counselling Unit), Career Counsellor, and Support Executive (Placement) - is preferably below 35 years.
NABCONS Recruitment 2026 Salary
The initial annual CTC varies by post, ranging from INR 3.0 Lakh to INR 4.45 Lakh, with a provision for annual increment based on performance.
| Post | Initial Annual CTC |
|---|---|
| District Managers | INR 4.45 Lakh |
| Manager - Call Centre & Career Counselling Unit | INR 4.45 Lakh |
| Career Counsellors | INR 3.36 Lakh |
| Support Executive (Placement) | INR 3.0 Lakh |
Remuneration will be disbursed on a monthly basis, and applicable income tax will be deducted under Section 194J. Candidates will also be eligible for travel allowances as per the client's norms.
NABCONS Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The official notification does not specify any application fee details for NABCONS Recruitment 2026.
NABCONS Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be based on screening of online applications followed by an interview; only shortlisted candidates will be called.
- NABCONS will admit candidates based on information furnished in the online application and verify eligibility at the interview/joining stage.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview; the interview location will be indicated in the call letter.
- Any cost incurred by candidates for attending the interview will not be reimbursed by NABCONS.
- Final appointment will be based on the decision of the selection committee constituted for the purpose.
- Appointment is subject to the candidate being found medically fit, as per NABCONS's medical test protocol upon reporting at the place of posting.
- List of selected and waitlisted candidates will be uploaded on the NABCONS website after the selection process is completed, and its validity will be co-terminus with the project.
Documents Required for NABCONS Recruitment 2026
- Declaration in the Google Form with respect to educational qualification and experience
- Self-attested copies of educational qualification and experience certificates (to be submitted compulsorily at the time of interview)
- Original documents (required for verification once rank-listed)
How to Apply for NABCONS Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must apply online through the NABCONS website within the specified application window; no other mode of application will be accepted.
- Visit the official NABCONS website: www.nabcons.com
- Locate the online application link for the relevant post (District Manager, Manager - Call Centre & Career Counselling Unit, Career Counsellor, or Support Executive).
- Fill in the required details in the prescribed online application form.
- Submit the declaration in the Google Form regarding educational qualification and experience.
- Submit the application before 12th July 2026 (midnight).
Note: The official notification lists separate "Fill out form" application links for each post but does not provide the direct URLs in text form; candidates should access these links directly from the official NABCONS website or notification PDF.
NABCONS Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted ONLINE only through www.nabcons.com; no other mode (including by hand) will be accepted.
- Applications received after the due date will be rejected.
- Any corrigendum related to this advertisement will be published only on the NABCONS website.
- No correspondence will be entertained from ineligible or non-selected candidates regarding eligibility, selection process, or results - the company's decision is final and binding.
- Contractually engaged staff have no legal claim to regular absorption during or after the contract period, and no claim to seniority.
- NABCONS may terminate the contract at any time without prior notice; in the normal course, NABCONS may terminate the engagement by giving 3 months' notice.
- NABCONS reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of posts, not fill any post, or cancel the recruitment at any stage without assigning any reason.
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