NABARD invites applications for Young Professionals programme; apply by January 12

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has invited applications for engagement as Young Professionals on a contractual basis. The recruitment is aimed at providing exposure in areas related to policy research, programme evaluation, and strategic initiatives in rural development and agricultural finance.

Eligible candidates can register for the programme through the official website at nabard.org. The last date to fill out the application form is January 12. The duration of engagement will be one year, which may be extended up to a maximum of three years based on performance and organisational requirements.

To register for the programme, candidates from all categories are required to pay an application fee of Rs 150. “Young Professionals shall be paid a monthly stipend of ₹70,000/- (all inclusive). Income tax or any other tax liable to be deducted as per the applicable rules will be deducted at source before effecting the payment,” the official notification said.

As per the official notification, the selection process will involve application screening followed by an interview. Shortlisted candidates will be evaluated by the Young Professional Selection Committee, and final selection will be based on combined performance in presentation and interview. The last date for printing the submitted application is January 27.

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NABARD Young Professionals Programme: Eligibility criteria

Candidates should meet the educational qualification and work experience requirements specified below.

• Candidates are allowed to apply for only one discipline or location. Submission of multiple applications, whether for the same or different disciplines, will result in cancellation of candidature.
• Candidates should possess the required educational qualification and relevant work experience as of November 1.
• The result of the final term, semester, or year examination of the prescribed qualification should have been declared on or before November 1. Candidates whose results are declared after this date are not eligible to apply.
• Candidates' age should be between 21 and 30 years old as of November 1. Applicants should have been born not earlier than November 1, 1995, and not later than November 1, 2004.