NABARD Young Professional Program Recruitment 2025-2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 44
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹70,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Minimum 55-60% aggregate marks in Bachelor's or Post Graduate degree in relevant disciplines such as Environmental Science, Economics, IT, Computer Science, Graphic Design, or Finance.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Prior work experience of minimum 1 year in the relevant field is mandatory.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is inviting applications for the Young Professional Program on a contractual basis for the 2025-26 period. This program offers high-level exposure to policy research, strategic initiatives, and programme evaluation in the agricultural finance and rural development sectors. Eligible candidates with at least one year of relevant experience can apply online for specialized roles across various departments and locations in India.
- Provides elite professional exposure to apex-level policy research and strategic rural development projects.
- Structured mentorship program ensures regular progress tracking and skill enhancement under senior officers.
- Builds highly marketable expertise in specialized domains like Climate Action, Data Science, and Cyber Security.
- Offers a clear pathway to understand the institutional mechanics of agricultural finance in India.
- Certificate of Experience and Recommendation provided upon successful completion of the contractual term.
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Additional Salary Information
Monthly stipend is all-inclusive. Income tax and other applicable taxes will be deducted at source. Mentorship and regular performance reviews are provided throughout the engagement.
Important Dates
Selection Process
The selection is a two-step process.
Step 1 involves Application Screening based on academic performance, relevance of experience, and statement of intent.
Step 2 consists of a Presentation and Interview conducted by the Young Professional Selection Committee.
Final selection is based on the combined marks of the Presentation and Interview.
Application Fees
General / OBC / EWS: 150
SC / ST / PwBD / Female: 150
Payment must be made online via Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Mobile Wallets.
Reservation
Reservation and age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates are applicable as per Government of India norms.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official NABARD website at www.nabard.org and click on Apply Online under Career Notices.
- Step 2: Complete the registration process by entering basic contact details to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Step 3: Fill in the detailed online application form and upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, thumb impression, and hand-written declaration.
- Step 4: Upload your latest CV/Resume in PDF format (maximum size 500 KB).
- Step 5: Pay the application fee online and submit the final application, then take a printout of the e-receipt and application form.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, candidates are permitted to apply for only one discipline and location. Submitting multiple applications under different disciplines will lead to the cancellation of your candidature.
The engagement is purely contractual for a duration of one year. It may be extended up to a maximum of three years based on performance and organizational requirements.
The engagement can be terminated by either NABARD or the Young Professional by giving one month's notice in advance or paying a sum equivalent to one month's pay in lieu of the notice period.
