NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2026: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released the NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2026 notification. The recruitment is for 8 Specialist posts on a contract basis in the Department for Data Management, Analytics and Business Intelligence (DDMABI) at its Head Office in Mumbai.
The vacancies include Senior Data Scientist, Data Scientist, AI Engineer, Data Engineer, ETL Designer, and Document Designer. Selected candidates will receive attractive annual pay packages of up to ₹45 lakh.
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NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/Computer Engineering or MCA
7 years, including 3–5 years in ETL mapping design
Senior Data Scientist
B.E./B.Tech (60%+) or M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/Data Science/ML & AI or MCA
5 years as Data Scientist or related role
Data Scientist
B.E./B.Tech (60%+) or M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/Data Science/ML & AI or MCA
3 years in Data Science, AI, ML, or Analytics
Document Designer
Bachelor’s Degree
5 years in document/report design, preferably in BFSI or consulting
AI Engineer
B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/Computer Engineering/Electronics & Telecom or Master’s in Data Science/ML/AI
5 years, including 2 years as AI Engineer and 2 years as Backend Developer
Data Engineer
B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/Computer Engineering or MCA
5 years, including 2 years as Data Engineer and 2 years as Database Developer
NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Post
Annual Salary
ETL Designer
₹24–32 lakh
Senior Data Scientist
₹24–42 lakh
Data Scientist
₹18–30 lakh
Document Designer
₹12–24 lakh
AI Engineer
₹24–45 lakh
Data Engineer
₹18–24 lakh
Apart from the salary, selected candidates will receive travelling and halting allowance, up to 30 days of leave per year, accommodation or 10% HRA (if quarters are not provided), and medical facilities at the Bank’s dispensary. Since these are contract posts, PF, pension, and gratuity benefits will not be available.
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NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
There is no written examination for this recruitment. Candidates will be selected through the following stages:
Shortlisting based on qualification and experience (1:3 ratio)
Personal Interview
Submission of No Objection Certificate (for Government/PSU/Bank employees)
Pre-recruitment Medical Examination
Final Selection by the Selection Committee
How to Apply for NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply online:
Visit the official NABARD website.
Go to Career Notices and click “Apply Here” for the DDMABI recruitment.
Register using your name, mobile number, and email ID.
Fill in your personal, educational, and work experience details.
Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, CV/Resume, and CTC proof.
Preview the application form and click Complete Registration.
Pay the application fee online.
Download and print the application form and e-receipt for future reference.
NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
