NABARD Young Professional 2026 Notification: 44 Vacancies & Apply Online

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has published an official recruitment notification for 44 Young Professional (YP) posts for the year 2026. Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the relevant discipline are eligible to apply for these positions. The online registration process started on 26 December 2025 and will remain open till 12 January 2026. Interested applicants must submit their application form online through the official NABARD website within the specified timeline.

NABARD is inviting online applications from dynamic and qualified professionals for engagement as Young Professionals across 14 different disciplines. This recruitment drive aims to onboard skilled candidates to support NABARD’s ongoing projects and development initiatives. In this article, you will get complete information about NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2026, including eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend, selection process, important dates, and detailed application procedure.

NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Organization Name: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Post Name: Young Professional (14 Disciplines)
Total Vacancies: 44
Monthly Stipend: ₹70,000/- (consolidated)
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (as per discipline)
Age Limit: 21 to 30 Years
Application Start Date: 26 December 2025
Last Date to Apply: 12 January 2026
Official Website: www.nabard.org

NABARD Young Professional 2026 – Vacancy Details

Important: Candidates can apply for only one discipline and one location. Multiple applications will lead to automatic disqualification.

Educational Qualification (Discipline-wise)

Candidates must possess the required educational qualification as per the applied discipline. Some key examples include:

• Climate Action & Sustainability: Bachelor’s in Environmental Science/Engineering with 60% OR Master’s with 55%.

• Economics: Master’s in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Data Science, or Public Policy with 55%.

• Data Science: B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/AI/Data Science with 60%.

• Cyber Security: Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/IT/Cyber Security with required marks.

• Finance: BBA/BMS (Finance/Banking) or MBA/PGDM (Finance) or ICAI membership.

• IT / UI-UX / Software Testing: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science / IT.

(Degrees must be from recognized universities and results should be declared on or before 01-11-2025.)

Experience Requirement

Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience is mandatory for all disciplines.

Examples:

• Data Science: Experience in analytics or banking technology projects.

• Cyber Security: Experience in SOC or Information Security domain.

• Graphic Designing: Experience in Adobe tools, animation, e-learning.

• IT: Experience in software development, APIs, workflow design.

• PR & Outreach: Experience in media, documentation, or social campaigns.

Desirable Skills (Preferred)

Candidates with additional certifications will be given preference, such as:

• GIS tools (ArcGIS/QGIS) for Geoinformatics

• Tableau, Power BI, R, Stata for Economics

• Python, Java, SQL, APIs for IT roles

• Adobe Suite, UX tools for Graphic & UI/UX roles

Salary / Stipend

• ₹70,000 per month (consolidated stipend)

• Tax deductions as per government rules

• Stipend applicable during training and full tenure

• Engagement is purely contractual

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 Years

• Maximum Age: 30 Years

• Date of Birth range: 01-11-1995 to 01-11-2004

• No age relaxation is applicable

Application Fee

• ₹150 + GST (Non-refundable)

• Payment modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet

Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Application Screening

Applications will be shortlisted based on:

• Academic performance

• Relevant experience

• Professional profile

• Statement of purpose

2. Interview

Shortlisted candidates will appear before the Young Professional Selection Committee (YPSC). Final merit will be based on interview performance.

3. Medical & Document Verification

Final selection is subject to:

• Medical fitness

• Verification of educational and experience certificates

NABARD’s decision will be final in all recruitment matters.

Program Duration

• Initial engagement: 1 year

• Extendable up to 3 years based on performance

• No claim for permanent employment in NABARD

General Instructions

• Only online applications will be accepted.

• Candidates must maintain an active email ID and mobile number.

• Providing false information will lead to cancellation.

• Contract can be terminated with one month’s notice by either side.

• Selected YPs cannot take any other job during engagement.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit www.nabard.org

2. Go to Career Notices → Apply Online

3. Complete registration and receive login credentials

4. Fill the application form carefully

5. Upload required documents:

   • Photograph

   • Signature

   • Resume

   • Thumb impression

   • Handwritten declaration

6. Pay the application fee online

7. Submit the form and download a copy for reference

Status:  Closed