NABARD
Recruitment of Specialist Officers (Contract Basis) – 2025-26
Total Vacancy
17 Posts
Last Date
02 Jan 2026
Job Type
Contract Basis (Central Govt)
Location
Mumbai (Head Office)
📅 Important Dates & Application Fee
| Important Dates | Application Fees |
|---|---|
|
• Application Start: 19/12/2025 • Last Date: 02/01/2026 • Qualification Cut-off Date: 01/12/2025 • Interview Date: To be notified later |
• SC / ST / PwBD: ₹50/- Only • General / OBC / EWS: ₹800/- • Payment Mode: Online Only |
📦 Vacancy & Qualification Details (As on 01.12.2025)
| Post Name | Count | Age Limit | Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Chief Risk Manager | 02 | 30-62 Yrs | Master’s in Eco/Stats/Finance or MBA/CA/CS. 10 Yrs Exp in BFSI. |
| Risk Manager (DAMI Cell) | 01 | 30-60 Yrs | Master’s in Stat/Eco/Math/Finance or B.Tech. 5 Yrs Exp in Risk Modeling. |
| Risk Manager – Credit Risk | 02 | 30-50 Yrs | Master’s in Eco/Stats/Finance or CA/CS/MBA. 5 Yrs Exp in Credit Risk. |
| Risk Manager – Market Risk | 01 | 30-50 Yrs | Master’s in Eco/Stats/Finance or CA/CS/MBA. 5 Yrs Exp in Market Risk. |
| Risk Manager – Operational Risk | 01 | 30-50 Yrs | Master’s in Eco/Stats/Finance or CA/CS/MBA. 5 Yrs Exp in Op Risk. |
| Producer Organization Manager | 01 | 30-50 Yrs | Degree in Agri/Rural Dev/Social Work/MBA. 5 Yrs Exp in FPO/Agri-Business. |
| Geographical Indications (GI) Manager | 01 | 30-50 Yrs | Degree in Law/IPR/Agri/Science. 5 Yrs Exp in IPR/GI Registration. |
| Incubation Centre / Startup Manager | 01 | 30-50 Yrs | MBA/PGDM/Tech Degree. 5 Yrs Exp in Managing Incubation/Startups. |
| Senior Consultant | 01 | 40-55 Yrs | PG/MBA in Rural Mgmt/Agri Business. 5 Yrs Exp in Consultancy. |
| Financial Analyst | 02 | 24-35 Yrs | CA/ICWA/MBA (Finance). 2-3 Yrs Exp in Financial Analysis. |
| Data Scientist -cum- BI Developer | 01 | 23-30 Yrs | B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (Data Science). 2 Yrs Exp in BI Tools/SQL. |
| Project Manager – IT Operations | 01 | 28-62 Yrs | B.E./B.Tech/MCA (CS/IT). 5-7 Yrs Exp in IT Ops. |
| Project Manager – Info Security | 01 | 28-62 Yrs | B.E./B.Tech/MCA + CISA/CISM. 5-7 Yrs Exp in InfoSec. |
| Senior Statistical Analyst | 01 | 30-45 Yrs | PG in Statistics/Maths. 5 Yrs Exp in Stat Analysis. |
💰 Remuneration (Consolidated Monthly Pay)
Remuneration is market-linked and negotiable.
Additional Chief Risk Manager
₹ 3.50 Lakhs to ₹ 4.50 Lakhs per month
Senior Consultant
₹ 2.50 Lakhs to ₹ 3.50 Lakhs per month
All Other Specialist Posts
₹ 1.50 Lakhs to ₹ 2.50 Lakhs per month
📝 Selection Process
The selection will be based on Shortlisting and Interview.
- Shortlisting: Based on qualification and experience (1:3 ratio).
- Interview: 100 Marks.
- Merit List: Based solely on Interview scores.
✅ How to Apply Online
- Step 1: Visit the official website www.nabard.org.
- Step 2: Go to ‘Career Notices’ section.
- Step 3: Click on “Recruitment of Specialist Officers on Contract – 2025-26”.
- Step 4: Register and fill the application form.
- Step 5: Upload Photo, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Hand Written Declaration.
- Step 6: Pay the application fee online.
- Step 7: Submit and print the application form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for NABARD SO?
Ans: The online application closes on 02 January 2026.
Q2. Is this a permanent job?
Ans: No, this is a Contractual Engagement for a period of 3 years (extendable by 2 more years).
Q3. What is the Application Fee?
Ans: Rs. 800/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 50/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Q4. Is there any written exam?
Ans: No, selection is based on Shortlisting and Personal Interview only.
Q5. Can I apply for multiple posts?
Ans: Yes, but you must submit separate applications and pay separate fees for each post.
Q6. What is the Posting Location?
Ans: The posting will be at NABARD Head Office in Mumbai.
Q7. What is the Interview Ratio?
Ans: Candidates will be called for interview in the ratio of 1:3 (3 candidates for 1 vacancy).
Q8. Is experience mandatory?
Ans: Yes, minimum experience (ranging from 2 to 10 years depending on the post) is mandatory.
Q9. What is the Maximum Age Limit?
Ans: It varies by post: 62 yrs (Risk Mgr/Project Mgr), 55 yrs (Consultant), 50 yrs (Managers), 35 yrs (Analyst).
Q10. Can current NABARD employees apply?
Ans: Individuals currently employed through a vendor/partner in any ongoing NABARD project are NOT eligible.
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