Campus Times | Lucknow

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has started the online application process for the recruitment of Specialist posts. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website until July 23, 2026.

The recruitment is aimed at experienced professionals with engineering backgrounds. Candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria, age requirements, and other conditions mentioned in the official notification before applying.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must hold a BE, BTech, ME, or MTech degree from a recognised institution in the relevant discipline. In addition to the educational qualification, candidates must have the required professional experience in the respective field, as specified for the post they are applying for.

The minimum age requirement is 27 or 30 years, depending on the post, while the upper age limit varies between 35, 45, and 55 years. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be eligible for age relaxation as per government rules.

Application fee

• General/OBC/EWS: Rs 700 application fee and Rs 150 intimation charges

• SC/ST/PwBD: Rs 150 intimation charges only (application fee exempt)

Selection process

The selection process will include:

• Scrutiny of applications

• Shortlisting of eligible candidates

• Interview and/or other selection stages, depending on the post

Selected candidates will receive an attractive salary package along with allowances and other benefits as per NABARD norms. The pay structure will vary according to the post.

How to apply

Candidates can apply online by visiting the official NABARD website. After completing the registration process, applicants need to fill in the online application form, upload the required documents, pay the applicable fee, and submit the form. It is advisable to keep a printed copy of the submitted application for future reference.