National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
| Post Name | Specialist (Finance, IT, HR, Strategy, Risk Management) |
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| Total Vacancies | 8 |
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| Qualification | PG Degree, MBA, CA/CS, B.E./B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD |
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| Age Limit | 30-65 years (varies by post) |
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| Salary | ₹3 Lakh/Month to ₹45 Lakh/PA |
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| Application Fee | General/OBC: ₹850, SC/ST: ₹150 |
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| Selection Process | Shortlisting and Personal Interview |
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NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2026 Overview
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has issued a recruitment notification for Specialist positions on a contract basis for the year 2026. This is a prestigious opportunity for high-level professionals in Finance, IT, HR, and Strategy to join India's apex development bank. A total of 8 vacancies are available with highly competitive remuneration packages reaching up to ₹45 Lakh per annum.
Vacancy Details and Salary Structure
NABARD is seeking experts for various strategic departments. Below are the post-wise vacancy details and their respective consolidated remuneration:
- Specialist - Finance Strategy: 01 Post (Salary: ₹24-45 Lakh/PA)
- Specialist - Information Technology Strategy: 01 Post (Salary: ₹24-45 Lakh/PA)
- Specialist - Human Resource Strategy: 01 Post (Salary: ₹24-45 Lakh/PA)
- Specialist - Organization Strategy: 02 Posts (Salary: ₹24-45 Lakh/PA)
- Senior Climate Finance Specialist: 01 Post (Salary: ₹4.00 Lakh/Month)
- Additional Chief Risk Manager: 01 Post (Salary: ₹3.85 Lakh/Month)
- Risk Manager – Market Risk: 01 Post (Salary: ₹3.00 Lakh/Month)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Requirements vary by post, generally involving specialized higher education:
- Finance/Strategy: MBA (Finance)/PGDM/CA/CS/CFA with minimum 55% marks and relevant experience.
- IT Strategy: B.E./B.Tech or M.Tech/MCA in Computer Science/IT with 60% marks and significant industry experience.
- HR Strategy: MBA (HR)/MHRM with 55% marks and experience in HR transformation or consulting.
- Climate Finance/Risk Management: Post Graduation in Economics, Statistics, or Finance with extensive experience in the BFSI sector.
Age Limit (As of 01-06-2026)
- General Specialist Posts: 30 to 45 years.
- Senior Climate Finance Specialist: Up to 65 years.
- Additional Chief Risk Manager: 40 to 62 years.
- Risk Manager: 30 to 50 years.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 (Application Fee: ₹700 + Intimation: ₹150)
- SC/ST/PWBD: ₹150 (Intimation charges only)
Important Dates
- Notification Release: May 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 2026-05-14
- Last Date to Apply Online: 2026-06-01
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 2026-06-01
How to Apply for NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official NABARD website or the direct application link provided below.
- Navigate to the 'Careers' section and select the 'Specialist Recruitment 2026' link.
- Complete the registration process with basic details.
- Fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional experience details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (Photo, Signature, and Certificates).
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Review the application and submit. Print a copy for your records.
Apply online through the official NABARD website or the IBPS portal between May 14 and June 01, 2026.
