National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 44 Young Professional Program 2025-26. The engagement is purely on a contract basis, initially for one year, extendable up to three years based on performance and organizational needs. Eligible Indian citizens aged 21 to 30 years (as on 01 November 2025) with prescribed educational qualification and minimum one year of relevant work experience can apply. Online application process will be open from 26th December 2025 to 12th January 2026, applications should be submitted through official NABARD website only.
NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2025-26
- Organization Name: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
- Post Name: Young Professional
- Total Vacancy: 44
- Age Limit: 21-30 years
- Pay Scale: Rs.70,000/-
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 26.12.2025
- Apply Last Date: 12.01.2026
- Selection Process: Application Screening, Interview
- Official Website: www.nabard.org
NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2025-26 Vacancy Details
NABARD has published a total of 44 vacancies for engagement as Young Professionals (on contract basis) under the Young Professional Program 2025-26.
Discipline-wise Vacancy Details:-
- Climate Action & Sustainability - 03
- Economics - 03
- Data Science - 04
- Cyber Security - 01
- Academic Administration - 02
- Graphic Designing - 01
- PR, Outreach and Documentation - 02
- Information Technology (IT) - 12
- Geoinformatics - 01
- Development Management - 03
- Project Monitoring - 04
- Finance - 06
- UI/UX Designing - 01
- Software Testing - 01
Total Vacancies: 44
NABARD Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
(1) Climate Action & Sustainability
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science (60%)OR
- Postgraduate degree in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science / Climate Science (55%).
(2) Economics
- Postgraduate degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Financial Economics / Statistics / Data Science / Finance / Public Policy (55%).
(3) Data Science
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / ECE / AI & Data Science (60%).
(4) Cyber Security
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Cyber Security / ECE (60%)OR
- Postgraduate degree in the same fields (55%).
(5) Academic Administration
- Bachelor’s degree in Education / Business Administration / Computer Science / IT (60%)
- OR
- Master’s degree in Education / Educational Management / HRD / MBA (HR) / PGDM-HR (55%).
(6) Graphic Designing
- Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media / Multimedia / Graphic Design (60%).
(7) PR, Outreach and Documentation
- Postgraduate degree in Mass Media / Development Communication / Visual Communication / Journalism (55%)
(8) Information Technology (IT)
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / IT (60%)OR
- Postgraduate degree in Computer Science / Computer Applications / IT (55%)
(9) Geoinformatics
- Postgraduate degree in Geoinformatics / Geography / Remote Sensing / Environmental Science (55%).
(10) Development Management
- Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Social Work / Rural Development / Rural Management / Development Studies / Project Management / Business Management.
- 60% in Graduation or 55% in Postgraduation.
(11) Project Monitoring
- Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Agriculture / Soil Science / Agronomy / Horticulture / Land & Water Resources.
- 60% in Graduation or 55% in Postgraduation.
(12) Finance
- BBA/BMS (Finance/Banking) - 60%
OR - MBA / MMS / PGDM (Finance) - 55%
OR - Bachelor of Financial & Investment Analysis - 60%
OR - Any Bachelor’s degree + ICAI Membership.
(13) UI/UX Designing
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / IT.
- 60% in Graduation or 55% in Postgraduation.
(14) Software Testing
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / IT.
- 60% in Graduation or 55% in Postgraduation.
Age Limit (as on 01 November 2025):
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Date of Birth should be between 01.11.1995 and 01.11.2004.
NABARD Young Professional Recruitment Pay Scale 2026
Selected candidates will be paid a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 70,000. This amount is all-inclusive, meaning no additional allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), or other perks are payable separately.
NABARD Young Professional Recruitment Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 150, which is charged as application fee-cum-intimation charges. This fee is non-refundable under any circumstances and must be paid online only during the application process.
NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2025-26 How to Apply
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online:
- Visit the NABARD official website: www.nabard.org.
- Click on “Apply Online” and select “New Registration.
- Register and fill the online application form.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay application fee.
- Final submission and printout of application form.
NABARD Young Professional 2025-26 Selection Process
The selection process will include the following steps -
- Application Screening
- Interview
NABARD Notification 2025 Important Dates
- Start Date of Online Application: 26.12.2025
- Last Date of Online Application: 12.01.2026
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Apply Link
- Click Here: Official Website
NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. How many vacancies are available?
- Answer: There are 44 vacancies in total across multiple disciplines.
Q2. What is the age limit for NABARD Young Professional posts?
- Answer: Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years.
Q3. What is the application fee?
- Answer: Candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 150, payable online only.
Q4. Can candidates from any state apply?
Answer: Yes, eligible Indian citizens from all states can apply.
