NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2026 — 8 Vacancies

About This Job

NABARD is hiring 8 Specialists on contract for its Head Office in Mumbai across three departments — SPPID, DCAS, and RMD. If you have a postgraduate qualification (MBA, M.Tech, MA, CA, CFA, etc.) and the required years of experience in your domain, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 1 June 2026. Salaries range from Rs. 24 lakh per annum (consultants) up to Rs. 4 lakh per month (Senior Climate Finance Specialist).

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Specialist Recruitment 2026-27

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), an All-India Apex Organisation wholly owned by the Government of India, has issued Advertisement No. 01 for engagement of 08 Specialists on contract for its Head Office in Mumbai. The vacancies are spread across the Strategic Planning and Product Innovation Department (SPPID), Department of Climate Action and Sustainability (DCAS), and Risk Management Department (RMD). Experienced professionals from banking, finance, IT, HR, climate finance, and risk management can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown by Department

Strategic Planning and Product Innovation Department (SPPID) — 5 posts

• Specialist - Finance Strategy: 1 post (UR)
• Specialist - Information Technology Strategy: 1 post (UR)
• Specialist - Human Resource Strategy: 1 post (UR)
• Specialist - Organization Strategy: 2 posts (UR)

Department of Climate Action and Sustainability (DCAS) — 1 post

• Senior Climate Finance Specialist: 1 post (UR)

Risk Management Department (RMD) — 2 posts

• Additional Chief Risk Manager: 1 post (OBC)
• Risk Manager - Market Risk: 1 post (UR)

Total: 8 posts | Category split: UR-7, OBC-1

Who Can Apply?

Specialist - Finance Strategy (SPPID)

• Qualification: Two-year full-time PG Diploma in Management (Finance) / MBA (Finance) / MMS (Finance) with 55% marks, OR ICAI membership (CA) / CFA Institute membership with a Bachelor's degree
• Experience: Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in finance, preferably in financial sector / banks / NBFCs / insurance / investment firms

Specialist - IT Strategy (SPPID)

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / IT with 60% marks, OR M.Tech/M.E./MCA in CS/CE/IT, OR MBA with IT/Systems focus
• Experience: Minimum 7 years in IT industry with large-scale IT project delivery; 4+ years in a senior/managerial role; 4+ years in BFSI sector preferred

Specialist - HR Strategy (SPPID)

• Qualification: Two-year full-time Master's in Human Resource Management (MHRM) / MBA (HR/IR) with 55% marks. MBA from a leading college preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years in HR management, with 4-5 years in HR strategy, OD, or HR consulting

Specialist - Organization Strategy (SPPID)

• Qualification: Two-year full-time PG Diploma in Management (Public Policy) / MBA (Strategic Management) with 55% marks
• Experience: Minimum 4 years in Strategy, Operations, Consulting, Program Management; preference for financial sector / banks / NBFCs

Senior Climate Finance Specialist (DCAS)

• Qualification: Post Graduation in any discipline with minimum 55% marks
• Experience: 5+ years of apex-level professional experience covering the complete loan life cycle — credit appraisal, monitoring, recovery, compliance, regulatory matters; preferably in infrastructure, climate, or development sectors

Additional Chief Risk Manager (RMD)

• Qualification: Graduate/Postgraduate in Economics / Statistics / Finance / Business Administration, OR Master's in Management / MBA / PGDM, OR CA / CS. GARP/PRMIA Risk Management certification or CFA desirable.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in BFSI, with 5 years in Senior Management Level in Risk Management (preferably Credit Risk and Market Risk) in a regulated lending entity or credit rating agency

Risk Manager - Market Risk (RMD)

• Qualification: PG Degree in Finance / Commerce / Economics / Statistics / Econometrics / Mathematics / MBA / PGDBA / PGPM / PGDM / CA / ICWA
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in Risk Management Department of a financial institution (Commercial Bank, AIFI, Systemically Important NBFC) OR 5 years of practitioner-level risk management experience

Age Limit (as on 01-05-2026)

• SPPID Specialists (Finance/IT/HR/Org Strategy): 30 to 45 years
• Senior Climate Finance Specialist: Not above 65 years
• Additional Chief Risk Manager: 40 to 62 years
• Risk Manager - Market Risk: 30 to 50 years (30-45 years preferred)

Salary

• Specialist - Finance / IT / HR / Organization Strategy: Rs. 24 to 45 lakh per annum (all inclusive)
• Senior Climate Finance Specialist: Rs. 4.00 lakh per month
• Additional Chief Risk Manager: Rs. 3.85 lakh per month
• Risk Manager - Market Risk: Rs. 3.00 lakh per month
• Annual increment of up to 10% based on performance
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) of 10% of remuneration if quarters are not allotted; quarters available against licence fee of 0.5% of remuneration
• Travel and Halting Allowance for official tours as per Bank rules
• No PF, pension, or gratuity — Specialists are not entitled to superannuation benefits

Application Fee

• SC / ST / PWBD: Rs. 150 (intimation charges only, no application fee)
• All Others: Rs. 850 (Rs. 700 application fee + Rs. 150 intimation charges)
• Fee is exclusive of applicable GST and is non-refundable
• Payment mode: Online only

Selection Process

NABARD will shortlist candidates from online applications based on eligibility. The selection process includes:

1. Application Screening: Verification of eligibility based on qualifications, experience, and age criteria
2. Interview / Personal Interaction: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview at NABARD Head Office, Mumbai
3. Document Verification: Verification of certificates and credentials at the time of interview/joining

Place of Posting: NABARD, Head Office, Mumbai

Contract Period: 02 years from the date of appointment, extendable up to a total of 05 years based on review and performance.

How to Apply

1. Go to the NABARD website at nabard.org and click on Careers / Notices.
2. Click on the recruitment link for Specialists on contract (SPPID, DCAS, RMD).
3. Register on the IBPS application portal at ibpsreg.ibps.in/nabsplapr26/.
4. Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and experience details.
5. Upload photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm), signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per specifications.
6. Pay the application fee online (Rs. 850 for general / Rs. 150 for SC/ST/PWBD).
7. Submit the application and download the confirmation for your records.

For grievances, use the cgrs.ibps.in portal mentioning "NABARD - Recruitment to the post of Specialists on contract" in the subject line.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 14 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 1 June 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 1 June 2026
• Age Reference Date: 1 May 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with NABARD's business strategy, vision, and operating model
• Conduct cross-functional diagnostics, market research, and gap analysis to identify focus areas for the Bank
• Design and implement HR transformation, IT strategy, risk management, or climate finance frameworks based on the post
• Prepare strategy decks, business cases, RFPs, policy briefs, and presentations for senior leadership
• Drive risk management, ALM, capital charge calculations, scenario analysis, and stress testing for the Bank
• Advise on climate-aligned financial products, climate finance budgeting, and convergence with multilaterals
• Mentor cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across diverse functions and seniority levels
• Monitor regulatory developments (RBI, BASEL III), industry best practices, and emerging technologies (AI/Cloud/IoT)