NABARD Specialists Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 17 Posts
The NABARD Specialists Recruitment 2026 offers 17 vacancies for Specialist posts under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Interested candidates can apply online from December 19, 2025, to January 02, 2026, at the NABARDwebsite (nabard.org).
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Post Name
Specialist
Total Vacancies
17 Posts
Application Mode
Online
Age Limit
Minimum age: 23 years, maximum age: up to 62 years
Online Registration Start Date
19 December 2025
Last Date for Application
02 January 2026
Official Website
nabard.org
Vacancy Details:
Departments
Name of Posts
No of Posts
RMD
Additional Chief Risk Manager
02 nos
RMD
Risk Manager – Data Analytics and Market Intelligence (DAMI) Cell
01 nos
RMD
Risk Manager – Credit Risk
02 nos
RMD
Risk Manager – Market Risk
01 nos
RMD
Risk Manager – Operational Risk
01 nos
RMSMED
Producer Organisation Manager
01 nos
RMSMED
Geographical Indications (GI) Manager
01 nos
RMSMED
Incubation Centre / Startup Manager
01 nos
RMSMED
Senior Consultant
01 nos
DOR
Financial Analyst
02 nos
DDMABI
Data Scientist‑cum‑BI Developer
01 nos
DIT
Project Manager – IT Operations and Infrastructure Services
01 nos
DIT
Project Manager – Information Security Operations
01 nos
DEAR
Senior Statistical Analyst
01 nos
Eligibility Criteria:
Qualification & Experience:
Additional Chief Risk Manager:
Graduate/Postgraduate in Economics/Statistics/Finance/Business Administration/MBA/PGDI or CA/CS; minimum 10 years’ BFSI experience with at least 5 years at senior management level in risk management in a regulated lending entity or RBI‑approved credit rating agency; desirable risk certifications and experience as Risk Officer/Head of Risk, with exposure to market/liquidity/operational risk, high‑value project appraisal and climate/ESG.
mandatory PG in Finance/Commerce/Economics/Statistics/Econometrics/Mathematics or MBA/PGDBA/PGPM/PGDM or relevant engineering/CA/ICWA; minimum 5 years’ practitioner‑level experience in risk management in financial institutions or risk consultancy/rating/training firms, with specific profiles for credit, market and operational risk modelling, policy, analytics and software solutions.
mandatory master’s degrees in Business Administration, Rural Development, Business Analytics, Agriculture, Agri Business, Agri Economics, Marketing, Agri Business Management, Intellectual Property Law, Technology Management, Entrepreneurship or related fields; 5–10 years’ experience in rural development, producer organisations, GI promotion, MSME/startup incubation, cluster development, policy and capacity building; strong analytical, documentation, coordination and communication skills.
Financial Analyst:
Two-year full‑time PGDM/MBA/MMS (Finance) with 55% marks or membership of ICAI/CFA Institute with any bachelor’s degree; minimum 2 years’ relevant experience, preferably in Banks/FIs/BFSI; skills in financial analysis, credit appraisal, monitoring and use of financial analysis tools.
Data Scientist‑cum‑BI Developer:
full‑time BE/B.Tech in IT/Computer Science/Electronics & Communication/AI & Data Science with first class (minimum 60%) or ME/M.Tech/MCA in relevant IT/data fields; minimum 1 year post‑qualification experience in AI/ML projects; required skills include AI/ML model development and validation, big data tools, analytical databases, BI tools and LLM usage.
Project Manager – IT Operations & Infrastructure / Project Manager – Information Security Operations:
BE/B. Tech or BCA/MCA/MSc in relevant IT/CS/ECE/Cyber Security; minimum 7 years’ (graduates) or 5 years’ (postgraduates) experience in data centre, infrastructure, or information/cyber security operations and risk management in IT/BFSI, with various technical certifications preferred.
Senior Statistical Analyst:
Master’s degree (MA/MSc) in Economics/Applied Economics/Agri Economics/Financial Economics/Statistics/Data Science/Management/Business Analytics; minimum 5 years’ relevant work experience with advanced quantitative and econometrics skills and ability to manage, analyse and forecast using statistical software.
Age Limit (as on 01-12-2025):
Additional Chief Risk Manager: 30 to 62 years.
Risk Manager – DAMI Cell: 30-60 years.
Risk Manager – Credit Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk: 30 to 50 years (30–45 years preferred for some posts).
Producer Organization Manager, GI Manager, Incubation Centre/Startup Manager: 30 to 50 years.
Senior Consultant: 40 to 55 years.
Financial Analyst: 24 to 35 years.
Data Scientist‑cum‑BI Developer: 23 to 30 years.
Project Manager – IT Operations & Infrastructure Services and Project Manager – Information Security Operations: 28 to 62 years.
Senior Statistical Analyst: 30 to 45 years.
Application Fee:
SC/ST/PWBD candidates: Application Fee NIL, Intimation charges etc. ₹150 (exclusive of applicable GST); total ₹150 plus GST.
All other candidates: Application Fee ₹700, Intimation charges etc. ₹150 (exclusive of applicable GST); total ₹850 plus GST.
Bank transaction charges for online payment of the application fee/intimation charges have to be borne by the candidate.
Selection Process:
Selection will be by way of interview only; candidates will be shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:3 based on qualification, experience, etc.
Shortlisted candidates serving in Government/Quasi Government offices, PSUs, nationalised banks and financial institutions must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview, failing which their candidature may not be considered and any admissible travelling expenses will not be paid.
Before appointment, selected candidates must produce a proper relieving letter from their previous/present employer and undergo a pre‑recruitment medical examination; final appointment is subject to being declared medically fit by the Bank’s Medical Officer.
NABARD reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of posts or cancel recruitment in part or in full; roll numbers of shortlisted and selected candidates will be published on the Bank’s website, and the Bank’s decision in shortlisting/selection based on minimum qualifying standards shall be final.