NABARD Chief Financial Advisor Recruitment 2026

Earn up to Rs. 60 lakh per year — National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is hiring a Chief Financial Advisor on contract. This is a senior-level advisory role at NABARD's Head Office in Mumbai, ideal for experienced banking and finance professionals looking for a high-paying government sector opportunity.

Key Highlights

• Salary of Rs. 50 to 60 lakh per year — among the highest-paid contract roles in banking
• Contract for 2 years, extendable up to 5 years based on annual review
• Posting at NABARD Head Office, Mumbai only
• No written exam — selection is through interview only
• CA, CMA, CFA, or FRM holders get preference
• You need at least 5 years at CFO/CGM/GM level in Treasury

Selection Process

There is no written exam for this post. NABARD will screen your profile and CV first. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, where your eligibility will also be verified. Make sure all your documents and experience certificates are in order before the interview.

Documents You'll Need

Key documents to keep ready:

• Latest CV/Resume in PDF format (max 500 KB)
• Passport-style colour photo (200 x 230 pixels, 20-50 KB, JPG format)
• Scanned signature in black ink (140 x 60 pixels, 10-20 KB, JPG format)
• Left thumb impression scan (240 x 240 pixels, 20-50 KB, JPG format)
• Handwritten declaration in English (specific text given in notification)

See the complete document list in the section below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the salary of Chief Financial Advisor in NABARD 2026?

A. The Chief Financial Advisor in NABARD gets a consolidated salary of Rs. 50 to 60 lakh per year. This is all-inclusive, with an annual increment of up to 10% based on performance.

Q. What is the last date to apply for NABARD Chief Financial Advisor 2026?

A. The last date to apply is 10 March 2026. You can apply online through the IBPS registration portal.

Q. What qualification is needed for NABARD Chief Financial Advisor?

A. You need a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field with at least 10 years of experience in banking, corporate finance, or treasury. CA, CMA, or MBA holders are preferred.

Q. Is there a written exam for NABARD Chief Financial Advisor 2026?

A. No, there is no written exam. Selection is based on profile screening followed by an interview only.

• Support formulation of financial strategy, capital planning, and long-term performance goals for NABARD
• Evaluate business cases, growth initiatives, and investment proposals
• Analyse market trends and provide guidance on liquidity management, ALM, and resource mobilisation
• Advise on interest-rate, credit, and market risk management including hedging strategies using derivatives
• Assist in profit planning, budgeting, and surplus deployment strategies
• Collaborate with Treasury and Risk teams on day-to-day financial operations
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and financial reporting requirements
• Support internal and external audits and strengthen governance frameworks
• Advise on process improvements, financial controls, and decision-support systems
• Guide finance-related IT initiatives and cross-functional projects