The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially announced its Specialist Recruitment 2025-26 through Advertisement No. 02 – DDMABI. This drive offers a promising opportunity for experienced professionals to work with India’s apex development bank in high-impact roles focused on data science, engineering, analytics, and project management. The recruitment is purely on a contractual basis, and applications are invited online from 16 June to 30 June 2025 through www.nabard.org. Read on to know all the important details.
NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2025-26 Overview
This year, NABARD has invited applications for five contractual specialist posts at its Head Office in Mumbai. The posts span across technical and development-focused roles, including Data Scientist/AI Engineer, Data Engineer, Data Scientist-cum-BI Developer, and Specialist – Data Management (SME). The selected candidates will be appointed on a two-year contract, extendable up to five years, subject to annual reviews.
NABARD Specialist Vacancy 2025-26 Details
Post | Vacancies | Pay Scale (Annual CTC) |
Data Scientist/AI Engineer | 2 (UR-1, OBC-1) | ₹21–30 lakh |
Data Engineer | 1 (UR) | ₹18–27 lakh |
Data Scientist-cum-BI Developer | 1 (UR) | ₹15–21 lakh |
Specialist – Data Management (SME) | 1 (UR) | ₹12–15 lakh |
Total | 5 | – |
The roles offer competitive compensation and include benefits like leave, office facilities, travel allowance for official tours, and access to medical dispensaries. However, they do not include superannuation benefits like PF or pension.
Important Dates to Remember
- Online Application Start Date: 16 June 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 30 June 2025
- Application Mode: Online only via www.nabard.org
Event | Date |
Online Application Start Date | 16 June 2025 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 30 June 2025 |
Application Mode | Online only via www.nabard.org |
Eligibility Criteria
Each role requires a specific set of qualifications and experience, with most technical roles requiring a B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech/MCA in Computer Science, Data Science, IT, or related fields. The Specialist – Data Management role requires a Master’s degree in any discipline with 5–7 years of experience in development projects, preferably in national/international organizations or NGOs.
Experience in AI/ML, cloud platforms, NLP, databases (SQL, NoSQL), BI tools, ESG reporting, and MIS systems is essential or preferred depending on the post.
Age limits vary:
- Data Scientist/AI Engineer and Data Engineer: 25–35 years
- Data Scientist-cum-BI Developer: 23–30 years
- Specialist – Data Management: 30–40 years
Application Fee
Application fee (exclusive of applicable GST) for the post will be as under:
APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE) | |||
Category of applicant | Application Fee | Intimation charges, etc. | Total |
For SC/ ST/ PWBD | NIL | 150 | 150* |
For all others | 700 | 150 | 850* |
*Exclusive of applicable GST
Selection Process
The selection will be based on interviews. Candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio based on qualifications and experience. Final selection will include a medical fitness check. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via the NABARD website.
How to Apply
- Apply online through NABARD’s official site from 16 to 30 June 2025.
- After submission, send your CV and certified CTC proof to [email protected].
- Ensure all eligibility conditions are met before applying.
FAQs
There are 5 contractual vacancies.
30th June 2025.
Online only via www.nabard.org.
Shortlisting followed by an interview.
Between ₹12 lakh to ₹30 lakh per annum, depending on the post.
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