National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

NABARD Specialists on Contract Recruitment 2026

Quick Info

Vacancies: Vacancies: 8
Employment Type: Employment Type: Contract
Pay Scale: Pay Scale: ₹2,400,000 - ₹4,500,000 per year
Qualification: Qualification: Post Graduation in Finance/Management/Economics, B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, or professional certifications like CA/CFA/ICWA with relevant post-qualification experience.
Experience Required: Experience Required: The combined experience requirements across all roles include: minimum 4 to 10 years of post-qualification experience in fields such as finance, IT, HR strategy, organizational development, or risk management. Specific requirements include experience in the BFSI sector (Banks, NBFCs, Insurance, Investment firms), infrastructure, or climate sectors. Key areas of expertise required include strategic planning, project management (Agile, Scrum), HR transformation, leadership assessment, credit appraisal, market risk analysis, and digital transformation. Candidates should have experience in senior or managerial roles, consulting (preferably top firms), and working with Central/State Government or regulatory frameworks like RBI and BASEL III.
Age Limit: Age Limit: Between 30 to 65 years
Application Mode: Application Mode: Online
Deadline: Deadline: June 1, 2026

Vacancies under this Notification

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The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has announced a recruitment drive for 8 Specialist positions on a contractual basis at its Head Office in Mumbai. This recruitment covers diverse domains including Strategic Planning, Climate Action, and Risk Management, seeking experienced professionals for roles such as Finance Strategy, IT Strategy, and Risk Managers. Candidates with postgraduate degrees in Management, Engineering, or Finance, as well as CA/CFA certifications, are invited to apply for these high-impact advisory roles. This is a prestigious opportunity for seasoned experts to contribute to India's apex rural development bank during the 2026-27 period.

Application window: 14 May 2026 to 01 June 2026 via the official NABARD portal.
Maximum age limit varies by post, ranging up to 65 years for senior specialist roles.
Employment is on a contract basis for 2 years, extendable up to a total of 5 years.
Application fee is ₹850 for general candidates and ₹150 for SC/ST/PWBD categories.
All positions are based at the NABARD Head Office in Mumbai.

Notification

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Additional Salary Information

Remuneration ranges from ₹24-45 lakh per annum for Consultant roles, while senior specialists receive monthly consolidated pay up to ₹4.00 lakh.

Important Dates

Application Start Date 14 May 2026

Application Deadline 01 June 2026

Last Date for Payment of Fees 01 June 2026

Selection Process

Shortlisting of applications based on qualification and experience Personal Interview Document Verification

Application Fees

General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 SC/ST/PWBD: ₹150

Reservation

OBC: 1 vacancy Unreserved (UR): 7 vacancies

How to Apply

Visit the official NABARD website at www.nabard.org.
Navigate to 'Career Notices' and click 'APPLY HERE' under the relevant advertisement.
Select 'Click here for New Registration' and enter basic details to generate a Registration Number and Password.
Fill out the online application form carefully and use the 'Save and Next' feature to verify details.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration.
Upload your latest C.V./Resume and proof of current CTC in PDF format (max 500 KB).
Pay the application fee/intimation charges through the integrated online payment gateway.
Submit the application and take a printout of the system-generated form and e-receipt for future reference.