NABARD Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 44 Young Professional Posts

NABARD Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 44 Young Professional (On Contract) posts across multiple disciplines including IT, Data Science, Finance, Economics, Climate Action, and Development Management. Eligible candidates can apply online from 26 December 2025 to 12 January 2026 at the official NABARD website.

NABARD Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Post Name	Young Professional (On Contract)
Total Vacancies	44
Job Type	Contract (1 Year, Extendable up to 3 Years)
Monthly Salary	₹70,000/-
Application Mode	Online
Start Date	26 December 2025
Last Date	12 January 2026

Notification

NABARD Recruitment 2026

Assam Career: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially released the NABARD Recruitment 2026 notification for 44 Young Professional (On Contract) positions. This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for talented professionals seeking high-paying government jobs in banking, finance, IT, data science, climate sustainability, and rural development.

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official NABARD recruitment portal before the last date: 12 January 2026.

Last Date: 12/01/2026.

NABARD Recruitment Details

Name of post: Young Professional (On Contract)

No of posts: 44 posts

Discipline-wise Vacancy Details

• Climate Action & Sustainability – 3
• Economics – 3
• Data Science – 4
• Cyber Security – 1
• Academic Administration – 2
• Graphic Designing – 1
• PR, Outreach & Documentation – 2
• Information Technology – 12
• Geoinformatics – 1
• Development Management – 3
• Project Monitoring – 4
• Finance – 6
• UI/UX Designing – 1
• Software Testing – 1

NABARD Young Professional Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly remuneration of ₹70,000/- (all inclusive).
✔ No DA, HRA, or additional allowances
✔ Income tax deducted as per rules

This makes NABARD Young Professional one of the highest-paying contract government jobs in 2026.

NABARD Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for NABARD Young Professional (YP) Recruitment 2026 must fulfill the discipline-wise educational qualification as mentioned below. All degrees must be obtained from a recognized University or Institution approved by UGC/AICTE/GoI.

Climate Action & Sustainability

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science with minimum 60% marks, OR
• Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science / Climate Science with minimum 55% marks.

Economics

Candidates should have:

• Post Graduate Degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Financial Economics / Statistics / Data Science / Finance / Public Policy with minimum 55% marks.

Data Science

Eligibility includes:

• B.E./B.Tech in Information Technology / Computer Science / Electronics & Communication / Artificial Intelligence & Data Science with minimum 60% marks.

Cyber Security

Applicants must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / IT / Cyber Security / Electronics & Communication Engineering with minimum 60% marks, OR
• Post Graduate Degree in the above disciplines with minimum 55% marks.

Academic Administration

Candidates should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education / Business Administration / Computer Science / Information Technology with minimum 60% marks, OR
• Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed.) / Educational Management / HRD / MBA (HR) / PGDM (HR) with minimum 55% marks.

Graphic Designing

Required qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media / Multimedia / Graphic Design with minimum 60% marks.

PR, Outreach & Documentation

Applicants must have:

• Post Graduate Degree in Mass Media / Development Communication / Visual Communication / Journalism with minimum 55% marks.

Information Technology

Eligibility criteria:

• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology with minimum 60% marks, OR
• Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science / Computer Applications / IT with minimum 55% marks.

Geoinformatics

Candidates must possess:

• Post Graduate Degree in Geoinformatics / Geography / Remote Sensing / Environmental Science with minimum 55% marks.

Development Management

Applicants should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 60% marks, OR
• Post Graduate Degree with minimum 55% marks in Social Work / Rural Development / Rural Management / Development Studies / Development Management / Project Management / Business Management.

Project Monitoring

Required qualification:

• Bachelor’s or Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture / Soil Science / Agronomy / Horticulture / Land & Water Resources with 60% marks in Graduation or 55% in Post Graduation.

Finance

Candidates must fulfill any one of the following:

• BBA/BMS (Finance/Banking) with minimum 60% marks, OR
• MBA / MMS / PGDM (Finance) with minimum 55% marks, OR
• Bachelor of Financial & Investment Analysis with 60% marks, OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + ICAI Membership (obtained on or before 01-11-2025).

Candidates must submit proof of specialization in Finance from the respective institution.

UI/UX Designing

Eligibility includes:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology with 60% marks in Graduation or 55% in Post Graduation.

Software Testing

Candidates should have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology with minimum 60% marks in Graduation or 55% marks in Post Graduation.

Important Note: Candidates are strongly advised to check the official NABARD notification for detailed eligibility criteria, experience requirements (if any), and discipline-specific conditions before applying.

Age Limit (as on 01-11-2025)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years
• Date of Birth: Between 01-11-1995 and 01-11-2004

Application Fee

• Application Fee: ₹150/-
• GST: Applicable
• Mode of Payment: Online
• Non-refundable

How to Apply for NABARD Recruitment 2026?

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the NABARD Recruitment Portal
2. Click on Online Application Form
3. Select the desired post
4. Fill personal & educational details
5. Upload required documents
6. Pay application fee
7. Submit the form and take a printout

Important Dates of NABARD Recruitment 2021:

Event	Date
Online Application Start	26 December 2025
Last Date to Apply	12 January 2026

Important Web-Links of NABARD Recruitment:

Online Application Form	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

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For more correct information read the official notification carefully before apply.

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