NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2026 | Fusion - WeRIndia

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the official notification for the Young Professional (YP) Recruitment 2026.

Through this recruitment drive, NABARD aims to fill 44 Young Professional posts across multiple disciplines.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website, starting from 26 December 2025.

As per the notification, the online application process will remain open until 12 January 2026. Candidates are advised to go through the eligibility criteria carefully before applying.

The application fee for the NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2026 is ₹150, inclusive of applicable GST.

The Young Professional positions are available in diverse fields such as Climate Action and Sustainability, Economics, Data Science, and more.

The number of vacancies varies by discipline, with the highest number of openings in the Information Technology stream, which has 12 vacancies.

Finance follows with 6 vacancies, while Data Science and Project Monitoring have 4 vacancies each.

To be eligible, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications relevant to the post they are applying for.

Most roles require a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree with minimum qualifying marks ranging between 55% and 60%.

Several posts also require a minimum of one year of relevant work experience, particularly in technical, analytical, or domain-specific roles.

In terms of age criteria, applicants must be at least 21 years old and should not exceed 30 years of age as specified in the NABARD Young Professional Notification 2026. Age relaxation, if any, will be applicable as per NABARD norms.

This recruitment offers a valuable opportunity for young professionals to work with a premier development financial institution and gain exposure to national-level projects related to agriculture, rural development, finance, and technology.

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements should ensure the timely submission of their applications to avoid last-minute issues.

For complete and updated information, applicants are advised to regularly visit the official NABARD website.

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