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NABARD Recruitment 2026 – 16 Cyber Security & IT Specialist Posts, Apply Online
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) | Specialist Officer – Head Office, Mumbai | Pay up to ₹40 LPA
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NABARD Recruitment 2026: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has invited online applications for 16 Specialist Officer posts, including SOC Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, and Lead Auditor. Eligible candidates with a BE/B.Tech, MCA, or relevant postgraduate degree along with specified technical certifications can apply online through the official portal (`www.nabard.org`) from October 9 to October 26, 2026.
NABARD Recruitment 2026 – Quick Details
NABARD Recruitment 2026 – Overview
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released an advertisement for the recruitment of 16 Specialist Officer posts across 8 Cyber Security, Information Security and IT Audit specializations. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online, with the last date of submission being 26 October 2026.
All selected candidates will be posted at NABARD Head Office, Mumbai. The consolidated remuneration varies by specialization, ranging from ₹12 lakh to ₹40 lakh per annum, making this one of the highest-paying PSU specialist recruitment drives of 2026.
Post-wise Vacancy, Pay & Age Limit
Post-wise Eligibility Criteria
Certification (any one): Equivalent cyber security certification, CompTIA Security+, CEH.
Experience: Min. 3 years in IT/Cyber Security roles, including handling security solutions and security risk identification.
Certification (any one): Equivalent certification in Information Security/IT Risk/Compliance, CISA, CISM, CISSP.
Experience: Min. 2–4 years in Information Security/IT Risk/Cyber Security roles, including security assessment, risk identification, compliance or governance activities.
Certification: Equivalent certification in network/infrastructure security, CCNP Security.
Experience: 5 years of IT experience with min. 3 years post-qualification experience in network security, handling security solutions and Network Security roles, including identifying security risk and development planning.
Certification (any one): Equivalent certification in penetration testing/offensive security, CEH, OSCP, ECSA.
Experience: Min. 2–4 years in VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing)/Ethical Hacking, including hands-on experience in application, API and infrastructure security testing.
Certification: CISA (Mandatory), plus at least one of CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or Lead Implementer.
Experience: Min. 8 years of overall IT experience, including at least 5 years conducting technology/IS audits in the BFSI sector, with experience leading audit teams. Experience/certification/training in Cloud Audit, Project Management and PCI-DSS is preferred.
Certification: CISA (Mandatory), plus at least one of CISM, CCNA, CCNP, or CEH.
Experience: Min. 6 years handling network devices (firewalls, routers, switches), cyber security consulting, ISMS management, SOC/VAPT; including at least 3 years in technology/IS audit. Experience/certification/training in network/cyber security auditing, IT audits or IT risk assessment is preferred.
Certification: CISA (Mandatory), plus at least one of PCI DSS implementation certification (PCIP/ISA/QSA/CPISI), CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
Experience: Min. 6 years handling CBS (Core Banking Solutions) and payment channels (SWIFT, ATM, Internet/Mobile Banking, NEFT/RTGS/UPI/IMPS), IT infrastructure and virtualization; including at least 3 years in technology/IS audit.
Certification (at least one): CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Database Certification (Oracle/Microsoft SQL), Cloud Certification (AWS/GCP/Microsoft Azure/Oracle).
Experience: Min. 3 years in IT or Cyber Security.
Application Fee
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How to Apply for NABARD Recruitment 2026
Click the Online Application Form link in the Important Links section below to visit the official NABARD Recruitment Portal.
A new webpage will open.
Select your desired post, fill in all personal and educational details, and upload necessary documents.
Make payment of the application fee as per your category: ₹850/- + GST (Others) or ₹150/- + GST (SC/ST/PwBD) – and submit the form.
At the end, take a printout of the application form for future reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The total number of vacancies in NABARD Recruitment 2026 is 16, spread across 8 Cyber Security, Information Security and IT Audit specializations.
The starting date to apply online for NABARD Recruitment is 9th October 2026.
The last date to apply online for NABARD Recruitment is 26th October 2026.
Consolidated remuneration varies by post, ranging from ₹12 lakh to ₹40 lakh per annum. Lead Auditor offers the highest pay at ₹35–40 LPA.
Requirements vary by post – common certifications accepted include CEH, CISA, CISM, CISSP, OSCP, CCNP Security, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, and CompTIA Security+. CISA is mandatory for the Lead Auditor, Cyber & Network Security Specialist, and IT Infrastructure & Banking Specialist posts.
Apply Online Now – NABARD Specialist 2026 | Last Date: 26 October 2026
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