NABARD SO has invited online applications for six high-profile Specialist Officer posts in domains like Climate Change, IT, Rural Tech, Data Evaluation, Finance and E-Commerce. These positions are for a contractual engagement at the Bank’s Head Office in Mumbai.
NABARD SO Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Climate Change Specialist, IT Specialist, Head – Rural Tech, Head – Data & Impact, Head – Finance, E-Commerce Specialist |
| Total Posts | 6 Vacancy |
| Organization | The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development – NABARD |
| Qualification | Graduated |
| Salary | Rs. 99,960/- Per Month |
| Application Date | 13rd – 28th Oct 2025 |
NABARD SO Qualification
Before applying online for NABARD SO Recruitment, candidates must carefully check the eligibility requirements mentioned in the official notification. The eligibility is mainly based on educational qualification, experience, and age limit.
The required qualification and experience for NABARD SO Recruitment vary for each post. A summary is provided below:
| Post Name | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Change Specialist | Master’s in Renewable Energy, Climate Science, etc. | 12 years (with 4 years in climate mitigation projects) |
| IT Specialist | Bachelors/Master’s in Computer Applications/IT/CS | 8 years (with 5 years in IT development/project management) |
| Head – Rural Tech | Master’s in Agri Business/Rural Tech/Relevant Engg. | 10 years in tech transfer, rural innovation, or agri-tech |
| Head – Data & Impact | Master’s in Statistics/Data Science/Economics, etc. | 10 years in M&E for rural development programmes |
| Head – Finance | CA/MBA (Finance/Marketing/Rural Management) | 10 years in market development, rural finance, fundraising |
| E-Commerce Specialist | Graduate/Post Graduate in Marketing | 4-5 years as an ONDC & E-Commerce sector expert |
NABARD SO Age Limit
The NABARD SO Recruitment age limit for the various posts is as follows (as on 01-10-2025):
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Climate Change Specialist | 35 – 55 years |
| IT Specialist | 35 – 55 years |
| Head – Rural Tech | 30 – 50 years |
| Head – Data & Impact | 30 – 50 years |
| Head – Finance | 30 – 50 years |
| E-Commerce Specialist | 25 – 35 years |
NABARD SO Salary
The remuneration for the NABARD Specialist Officer posts is a consolidated amount, as detailed below:
| Post Name | Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Climate Change Specialist | ₹25 – 30 Lakh per annum |
| IT Specialist | ₹1.50 – 2.00 Lakh per month |
| Head – Rural Tech | ₹1.90 Lakh per month |
| Head – Data & Impact | ₹1.90 Lakh per month |
| Head – Finance | ₹1.90 Lakh per month |
| E-Commerce Specialist | ₹1.25 Lakh per month |
NABARD SO Recruitment Selection Process
The selection will be based on a Shortlisting and Interview. Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview in a ratio of 1:3 based on their qualifications and experience.
NABARD SO Application Fee
Candidates have to pay the application fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation Charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PWBD | NIL | ₹150 | ₹150* |
| All Others | ₹700 | ₹150 | ₹850* |
Payment Method: Candidates can pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment: debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Important Dates of NABARD SO Recruitment
| Notification Published | 13rd October 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 13rd October 2025 |
| Application End Date | 28th October 2025 |
| Exam Date | Update Soon |
How To Apply For NABARD SO Recruitment
The stages of the online application are given below and candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process.
- Visit the official website of The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development – NABARD.
- Click on the NABARD SO Recruitment 2025.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with accurate details.
- Upload necessary documents, including a passport-size photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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