NABARD Recruitment 2026 – 16 Posts, Apply Online

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 16 Specialist Officer posts in cyber security, IT audit and IT infrastructure roles. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online before the last date, 26 October 2026.

In this article we provide complete details about eligibility, vacancy, salary, selection process and application procedure.

Recruitment Overview

About the Recruitment

NABARD, the apex development bank for agriculture and rural development in India, has invited online applications for specialist posts in information security and IT. All posts are based at the NABARD Head Office in Mumbai.

The posts require an engineering or computer science qualification along with relevant certifications and work experience, as given below. Candidates should read the official notification carefully before applying.

Vacancy Details

A total of 16 vacancies are released. The post wise vacancy breakdown is as follows.

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Educational Qualification

For the first four posts below (SOC Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Network Security Analyst, Ethical Hacker & Penetration Tester), the common qualification is: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / IT / Electronics & Communication / Information Science / Electrical / Cyber Security, OR MCA, OR a Post Graduate degree in a related computer/IT/cyber security discipline, with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade.

• SOC (Security Operations Centre) Analyst: Any one certification such as CompTIA Security+, CEH or an equivalent cyber security certification. Minimum 3 years of post qualification experience in IT/Cyber Security roles, including handling security solutions and security risk identification.
• Information Security Analyst: Any one certification such as CISA, CISM, CISSP or an equivalent. Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in Information Security / IT Risk / Cyber Security roles.
• Network Security Analyst: Any one certification such as CCNP Security or an equivalent network/infrastructure security certification. 5 years of IT experience and minimum 3 years of post qualification experience in network security.
• Ethical Hacker & Penetration Tester: Any one certification such as CEH, OSCP, ECSA or an equivalent. Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in VAPT / Ethical Hacking, including hands-on application, API and infrastructure security testing.
• Lead Auditor: B.E./B.Tech in CSE, ECE or IT, OR a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a Master’s in Computer Science/IT/ECE. CISA is mandatory, plus at least one of CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer. Minimum 8 years of IT experience, including at least 5 years conducting technology/IS audits in the BFSI sector, with experience leading audit teams.
• Cyber & Network Security Specialist: Same degree options as Lead Auditor. CISA is mandatory, plus at least one of CISM, CCNA, CCNP or CEH. Minimum 6 years handling network devices (firewalls, routers, switches), cyber security consulting, ISMS management, SOC/VAPT, including at least 3 years in technology/IS audit.
• IT Infrastructure & Banking Specialist: Same degree options as Lead Auditor. CISA is mandatory, plus at least one of PCI DSS implementation certification, CISM or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. Minimum 6 years handling CBS and payment channels (SWIFT, ATM, Internet/Mobile Banking, NEFT/RTGS/UPI/IMPS), IT infrastructure and virtualization, including at least 3 years in technology/IS audit.
• Cyber Security Analyst: Same degree options as Lead Auditor. At least one certification such as CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Oracle/Microsoft SQL database certification, or a cloud certification (AWS/GCP/Azure/Oracle). Minimum 3 years in IT or cyber security.

Age Limit

Age relaxation will be given as per Government rules. Please check the official notification for the age calculation date.

Application Fee

Candidates need to pay an application fee as per category mentioned below.

Salary

Selection Process

The selection process is not detailed in the source notification summary. Candidates should check the official NABARD notification for the exact stages, which are generally based on shortlisting and interview.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NABARD recruitment portal through the Apply Online link below.
2. Open the recruitment notification and read it carefully.
3. Select your desired post and fill out the application form with your personal and educational details.
4. Upload the required documents.
5. Pay the application fee as per your category and submit the form before the last date.
6. Take a print of the submitted application form.

Important Dates

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FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application is 26 October 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are available?
There are 16 vacancies for Specialist Officer posts at the NABARD Head Office, Mumbai.

Q3. What is the application mode?
The application mode is online.

Q4. What is the application fee for NABARD Specialist Officer?
The fee is ₹850 + GST for General and other candidates, and ₹150 + GST for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

Q5. What is the salary of NABARD Specialist Officer posts?
The consolidated remuneration ranges from ₹12 lakh to ₹40 lakh per annum depending on the post.

Q6. Where is the job location?
All posts are based at the NABARD Head Office in Mumbai.