NABARD Recruitment 2026 for Specialists on Contract (SPPID, DCAS & FD)
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released Advertisement No. 03 for the recruitment of Specialists on Contract for the year 2026–27. Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for engagement in various specialist positions at NABARD Head Office, Mumbai.
Candidates can submit their applications online through the official NABARD website from 10 July 2026 to 23 July 2026.
Recruitment Type: Contract Basis
Total Vacancies: 06 Posts
Advertisement Number: 03
Recruitment Year: 2026–27
Organization Details
| Organization Name (English) | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Organization Name (Hindi) | राष्ट्रीय कृषि और ग्रामीण विकास बैंक (नाबार्ड) |
| Advertisement Number | 03 |
| Recruitment Name | Recruitment of Specialists on Contract – 2026–27 – SPPID, DCAS & FD |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Total Vacancies | 06 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Registration Start Date | 10 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 23 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Application Fee | 23 July 2026 |
NABARD reserves the right to make changes to the dates indicated in the recruitment notification.
Vacancy Details and Reservation
| Department | Post Name | Post Name (Hindi) | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Strategic Planning and Product Innovation Department (SPPID) | Application Architect | एप्लिकेशन आर्किटेक्ट | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Technology Architect | प्रौद्योगिकी आर्किटेक्ट | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Data Architect | डेटा आर्किटेक्ट | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Department of Climate Action and Sustainability (DCAS) | Carbon Consultant | कार्बन सलाहकार | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Climate Change Specialist – Mitigation | जलवायु परिवर्तन विशेषज्ञ – न्यूनीकरण | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Finance Department (FD) | Specialist – Derivatives and Treasury Risk Management | विशेषज्ञ – डेरिवेटिव्स एवं ट्रेजरी जोखिम प्रबंधन | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Grand Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Job Location Details
| Place of Posting | NABARD Head Office, Mumbai |
| City | Mumbai |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | 400051 |
| Street Address | Plot No. C-24, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400051 |
Compensation and Salary Structure
| Post Name | Consolidated Annual Remuneration |
| Application Architect | ₹24–42 lakh per annum |
| Technology Architect | ₹24–42 lakh per annum |
| Data Architect | ₹24–42 lakh per annum |
| Carbon Consultant | ₹25–30 lakh per annum |
| Climate Change Specialist – Mitigation | ₹30 lakh per annum |
| Specialist – Derivatives and Treasury Risk Management | ₹30–45 lakh per annum |
The remuneration mentioned above is consolidated and all-inclusive.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Data Architect
- Age Limit: 30 to 45 years.
- Educational Qualification:
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communications with minimum 60% aggregate marks.
- OR postgraduate degree such as M.E., M.Tech, MS, MCA, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or equivalent.
- Mandatory Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Information Technology.
- At least 3 years of experience in data designing or data architecture.
- Experience as Data Architect in large organizations.
- Experience in enterprise-scale data migration in on-premises and cloud environments.
- Experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale structured and unstructured data solutions.
2. Application Architect
- Age Limit: 30 to 45 years.
- Essential Qualification:
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communications with minimum 60% aggregate marks.
- OR postgraduate degree such as M.E., M.Tech, MS, MCA, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
- Desired Qualification:
- TOGAF Certification.
- UML Certification.
3. Technology Architect
- Age Limit: 30 to 45 years.
- Essential Qualification:
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology and Electronics & Communications with minimum 60% aggregate marks.
- OR postgraduate degree such as M.E., M.Tech, MS, MCA, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
- Desired Qualification:
- TOGAF Certification.
- UML Certification.
- Cloud certification in AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud.
4. Carbon Consultant
- Age Limit: 27 to 35 years.
- Educational Qualification:
- Graduation in Climate Resilient Agriculture.
- Water Resource Management.
- Renewable Energy.
- Environmental Science.
- Natural Resource Management.
- Engineering.
- Development Studies.
- Similar disciplines.
- Minimum 55% marks from a recognized university or institution.
5. Climate Change Specialist – Mitigation
- Age Limit: 35 to 55 years.
- Essential Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Renewable Energy.
- Energy Engineering.
- Climate Science.
- Sustainable Development.
- Development Studies.
- Closely related disciplines.
- Desirable Qualification:
- Additional certifications or training in renewable energy.
- Training in carbon management.
- Relevant domain certifications.
6. Specialist – Derivatives and Treasury Risk Management
- Age Limit: 35 to 55 years.
- Essential Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance.
- Economics.
- Commerce.
- Mathematics.
- Statistics.
- Related discipline from a recognized university or institution.
- Desirable Qualification:
- CA.
- CFA.
- FRM.
- MBA (Finance).
- Equivalent postgraduate or professional qualifications related to treasury and risk management.
Application Fee Details
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation Charges | Total Amount |
| SC / ST / PWBD | Nil | ₹150 | ₹150 + Applicable GST |
| All Other Categories | ₹700 | ₹150 | ₹850 + Applicable GST |
The application fee is non-refundable and exclusive of applicable GST.
Application Process
- Visit the official NABARD website.
- Complete the online registration process.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
NABARD accepts applications only through online mode. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
Selection Process
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on eligibility criteria.
- Eligibility verification will be carried out at the interview or joining stage.
- Document verification will be conducted.
- Interview will be conducted by NABARD.
- If any information submitted in the online application is found to be false or incorrect, candidature will be cancelled.
Important Instructions
- Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
- Candidates should read all instructions carefully before submitting the application form.
- NABARD will admit candidates on the basis of the information furnished in the online application form along with the requisite fee.
- Eligibility verification will be done at the stage of interview or joining.
- Candidates furnishing false or incorrect information will not be allowed to appear for the interview or join the organization.
- All corrigenda, revisions and updates related to the recruitment process will be published only on the official NABARD website.
- NABARD is an all-India apex organization wholly owned by the Government of India and is an equal opportunity employer.
Helpline and Contact Details
| Grievance Portal | https://cgrs.ibps.in/ |
| Purpose | Problems related to application submission, fee payment and complaints. |
| Email Subject | NABARD – Recruitment to the post of Specialists on contract |
Official Notification PDF
