NABARD Young Professional Program 2026 – Apply Online for 44 Vacancies
January 4, 2026
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially announced the Young Professional Program 2026, inviting online applications for 44 contractual vacancies across specialized disciplines. The program offers a unique opportunity for skilled youth across India to work with NABARD in areas like Data Science, Climate Action, Cyber Security, Development Management, IT, Project Monitoring, Finance, and more. The engagement will be for a fixed term and is open to Indian nationals between 21 and 30 years as on 1st November 2025. Interested candidates must apply online before 12th January 2026.
Name of Organization
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Post Name
Young Professional (Contractual)
Education
Bachelor’s / Master’s in relevant field + Minimum 1 year experience
Total Vacancies
44 Posts
Salary / Stipend
₹70,000/- per month (all inclusive)
Age Limit
21 to 30 years (as on 01-11-2025)
Application Fee
₹150 + GST (Online Payment Only)
Selection Process
Shortlisting & Personal Interview
Apply Mode
Online
Job Location
PAN India – NABARD HO Mumbai & Regional Offices
Last Date To Apply
12th January 2026
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Young Professional (Various Disciplines)
44
Varies by discipline (Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering, Science, Management, etc. with experience)
NABARD Young Professional 2026 – Discipline-wise Vacancies
Discipline
Vacancies
Locations
Climate Action & Sustainability
03
Mumbai, Lucknow, Shimla
Economics
03
Mumbai, Ranchi
Data Science
04
Mumbai, Dehradun
Cyber Security
01
Mumbai
Academic Administration
02
Lucknow, Mangaluru
Graphic Designing
01
Lucknow
PR, Outreach and Documentation
02
Mumbai, Guwahati
Information Technology
12
Mumbai, Guwahati, Aizawl, Kolkata
Geoinformatics
01
Shimla
Development Management
03
Lucknow, New Delhi
Project Monitoring
04
Mumbai, Chennai, Chandigarh
Finance
06
Mumbai
UI/UX Designing
01
Mumbai
Software Testing
01
Mumbai
How to Apply
Visit the official NABARD Young Professional portal.
Register and fill out the online application form with accurate details.
Upload scanned copies of:
Photograph
Signature
Left thumb impression
Handwritten declaration
Pay the application fee: ₹150 + GST (Online Mode).
Submit the completed application by 12th January 2026.
Print the application form for records (available till 27th January 2026).
Additional Information
Age Relaxation is not specified separately; general age bracket is 21–30 years.
All candidates must have minimum 1 year of work experience in the relevant discipline.
Discipline-specific qualifications and experience are mandatory and must be thoroughly verified in the official notification before applying.