NABARD Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) | Grade/Scale-I, II & III Vacancies
Premier recruitment notification in the apex development banking sector! The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released an official recruitment drive for multiple Specialist Officer (SO) positions across Grade/Scale-I, Grade/Scale-II, and Grade/Scale-III. Candidates with specialized qualifications in Risk Management, IT, Finance, Cyber Security, Legal, and Project Management can complete their online registration via the official NABARD website on or before the closing date of September 7, 2026.
Key Schedule & Application Fee Structure
| Important Timelines |
Application Fee Details |
• Online Registration Window: Active Now
• Online Application Closing Date: September 7, 2026
• Shortlisting / Interview Schedule: To be notified
• Official Portal: nabard.org
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• General / OBC / EWS Applicants: ₹800/- (Application Fee + Intimation Charges)
• SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: ₹50/- (Intimation Charges Only)
Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI.
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Scale-Wise Cadre & Qualification Breakdown
| Scale / Grade |
Specialist Streams |
Age Criteria |
Qualification & Experience |
| Specialist Officer (Scale-I) |
IT, Cyber Security, Risk Management |
21 - 35 Years |
B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT) or MCA / Master's degree in relevant domain with 1-2 years post-qualification experience. |
| Specialist Officer (Scale-II) |
Finance, Legal, Project Finance, Analytics |
25 - 40 Years |
CA / CFA / MBA (Finance) / LL.B with 3-5 years post-qualification domain exposure in financial institutions. |
| Specialist Officer (Scale-III) |
Senior Risk Officer, Chief IT Architect, Lead Analytics |
30 - 45 Years |
Post Graduation / Professional certifications with 7+ years executive-level experience in banking/financial systems. |
Selection Process & Remuneration Package
- Shortlisting Stage: Applications will be screened based on academic credentials, specialized experience, and domain skill set relevance.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Personal Interview rounds in a 1:10 ratio or as decided by the bank.
- Remuneration Structure: Attractive pay scale based on Scale/Grade assignment ranging from **₹60,000/- to ₹1,50,000/- per month (approx. gross CTC)** depending on the contract term/scale level along with statutory benefits.
How to Submit NABARD Online Application Form
- Visit the official portal of NABARD at nabard.org.
- Navigate to the "Career Opportunities" section on the homepage.
- Click on the registration link for "Recruitment of Specialist Officers in Scale-I, II & III".
- Complete new user registration by submitting basic contact details and obtaining a Registration ID & Password.
- Fill in professional qualifications, detailed work experience, and preferred stream choices.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, thumb impression, experience certificates, and educational documents.
- Pay the application fee via the online payment gateway and submit the form prior to **September 7, 2026**.
Official Direct Portal Links