The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the official notification for NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2026. A total of 44 Young Professional vacancies are available across 14 disciplines. Candidates holding Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees with relevant experience can apply online through the official website www.nabard.org.
The online application process begins on 26 December 2025 and the last date to apply is 12 January 2026.
NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Post Name | Young Professional |
| Total Vacancies | 44 |
| Disciplines | 14 |
| Salary / Stipend | ₹70,000 per month (All Inclusive) |
| Job Type | Contractual |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 26 December 2025 |
| Last Date | 12 January 2026 |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
NABARD Young Professional Vacancy Details 2026
Discipline-wise & Location-wise Vacancies
| Discipline | Vacancies | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Action & Sustainability | 3 | Mumbai, Lucknow, Shimla |
| Economics | 3 | Mumbai, Ranchi |
| Data Science | 4 | Mumbai, Dehradun |
| Cyber Security | 1 | Mumbai |
| Academic Administration | 2 | Lucknow, Mangaluru |
| Graphic Designing | 1 | Lucknow |
| PR, Outreach & Documentation | 2 | Mumbai, Guwahati |
| Information Technology | 12 | Mumbai, Guwahati, Aizawl, Kolkata |
| Geoinformatics | 1 | Shimla |
| Development Management | 3 | Lucknow, New Delhi |
| Project Monitoring | 4 | Mumbai, Chennai, Chandigarh |
| Finance | 6 | Mumbai |
| UI/UX Designing | 1 | Mumbai |
| Software Testing | 1 | Mumbai |
| Total | 44 | — |
Candidates can apply for only one discipline and location. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation.
NABARD Young Professional Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification (Post-wise)
Candidates must possess the required Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with minimum marks as specified:
- Graduation: Minimum 60% marks
- Post Graduation: Minimum 55% marks
- Degrees must be from a recognized university/institution
- Final result must be declared on or before 01-11-2025
Disciplines include:
- Climate Action & Sustainability
- Economics
- Data Science
- Cyber Security
- Academic Administration
- Graphic Designing
- PR & Outreach
- Information Technology
- Geoinformatics
- Development Management
- Project Monitoring
- Finance
- UI/UX Designing
- Software Testing
(Detailed qualification for each discipline is available in the official notification.)
Experience Requirement
- Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience is mandatory for all disciplines
- Experience must be in reputed organizations
- Experience should be relevant to the applied discipline
NABARD Young Professional Salary 2026
- Monthly Stipend: ₹70,000/- (All Inclusive)
- Taxes will be deducted as per Income Tax rules
- Stipend paid during entire engagement period including training
- Engagement is purely contractual
NABARD Young Professional Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Candidate must be born between 01-11-1995 and 01-11-2004
- Age calculated as on 01-11-2025
- No age relaxation mentioned
NABARD Young Professional Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹150 + GST |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
| Refundable | No |
Important Dates – NABARD Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 26 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 26 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 January 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 12 January 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01 November 2025 |
NABARD Young Professional Selection Process
Stage 1: Application Screening
- Shortlisting based on:
- Academic performance
- Relevant experience
- Overall profile
- Statement of Intent
Stage 2: Interview
- Interview conducted by Young Professional Selection Committee (YPSC)
- Final merit based on Presentation + Interview marks
- Interviews held at NABARD Regional Offices
✔️ 2AC train fare reimbursement for interview (shortest route)
Program Duration
- Initial engagement: 1 Year
- Extendable up to maximum 3 years
- Extension based on:
- Performance
- Organizational requirements
How to Apply for NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2026
- Visit www.nabard.org
- Go to Careers → Apply Online
- Register with email ID and mobile number
- Login using registration number & password
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload required documents:
- Photograph
- Signature
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
- Resume (PDF)
- Pay application fee online
- Submit application
- Download application form & e-receipt
Important Instructions
- Apply for only one discipline/location
- All details must match official documents
- False information may lead to disqualification
- No correspondence for non-selected candidates
- Legal jurisdiction: Mumbai only
Important Links
- Apply Online: Available on NABARD website
- Official Notification PDF: Available
- Official Website: www.nabard.org
NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. When does the application start?
26 December 2025
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
12 January 2026
Q3. What is the age limit?
21 to 30 years
Q4. How many vacancies are available?
44 Posts
Q5. What is the stipend?
₹70,000 per month
