The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released an official notification for the engagement of 44 Young Professionals on a contractual basis for the 2025-26 cycle. This prestigious program is designed to provide young, talented graduates and postgraduates with hands-on exposure to policy research, project monitoring, and strategic rural development initiatives.

✅ Key Details and Application Deadline

The following table outlines the critical information and timeline for the NABARD YP 2026 recruitment:

✅ Vacancy Breakdown

The 44 positions are categorized across diverse technical and administrative disciplines to support NABARD’s pan-India operations:

◈ Information Technology & Cyber Security: 13 Posts (Largest segment for tech specialists)

◈ Finance & Economics: 09 Posts (Focus on banking and financial analysis)

◈ Data Science & UI/UX Designing: 06 Posts (Modern digital and data roles)

◈ Project Monitoring & Development Management: 07 Posts

◈ Specialized Roles: 09 Posts (Climate Action, Geoinformatics, and Graphic Design)

✅ Educational Eligibility

Applicants must fulfill specific academic criteria to be considered for the Young Professional program:

➤ Basic Requirement: A Bachelor’s Degree with 60% aggregate OR a Master’s Degree with 55% aggregate from a recognized university.

➤ Discipline Specific: Degrees must be in relevant fields such as Agriculture, Environmental Science, Computer Science, IT, Finance (BBA/CA), or Economics.

➤ Experience (Desirable): While essentially for freshers/young talent, candidates with 1–2 years of relevant internship or work experience in the social/rural sector will be preferred.

➤ Language Proficiency: Candidates should be proficient in English and possess working knowledge of the local language of the place of posting.

✅ Selection Methodology

The selection process is merit-based and focuses on assessing the professional aptitude of the candidates:

✦ Shortlisting: Applications will be screened based on academic excellence and relevant technical qualifications.

✦ Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview to evaluate their communication skills and domain knowledge.

✦ Waitlist: NABARD maintains a waitlist to fill future vacancies arising within the same recruitment cycle.

✦ Medical Examination: Final selection is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per the bank's standards.