NABARD Specialist IT 2026 : Apply for 16 Officer Posts

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has invited online applications for 16 Specialist IT and Cyber Security Officer posts under Advertisement No. 04. Engineering graduates and IT professionals with recognized cyber certifications can apply at nabard.org by 26 October 2026.

NABARD Specialist IT Recruitment 2026 Overview

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), India apex development financial institution, has issued Advertisement No. 04/Specialist/2026. The recruitment seeks experienced technical specialists to staff the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) and Information Technology departments.

Selected officers protect banking infrastructure, agricultural refinancing platforms, and rural financial databases against advanced digital threats. Appointed specialists receive high-level market-linked consolidated CTC packages ranging from Rs. 12 Lakhs to Rs. 25 Lakhs per annum.

Important Dates Schedule

Note these official application milestones:

• Online Application Registration Opens: 09 October 2026

• Online Application and Fee Payment Deadline: 26 October 2026

• Personal Interview Dates: To be communicated directly to shortlisted candidates via email

Post Breakdown & Annual CTC Packages

The 16 specialist vacancies cover these core domains:

• SOC Analyst (Security Operations Centre): 3 Posts (CTC: Rs. 12 to 18 Lakhs per annum)

• Information Security Analyst: 3 Posts (CTC: Rs. 12 to 18 Lakhs per annum)

• Network Security Analyst: 1 Post (CTC: Rs. 18 to 25 Lakhs per annum)

• Ethical Hacker & Penetration Tester: 1 Post (CTC: Rs. 15 to 24 Lakhs per annum)

• Cyber Security Risk & Compliance Analyst: 2 Posts (CTC: Rs. 14 to 20 Lakhs per annum)

• Cloud Security Architect & Specialist: 2 Posts (CTC: Rs. 18 to 25 Lakhs per annum)

• Digital Forensic & Incident Response Specialist: 2 Posts (CTC: Rs. 15 to 22 Lakhs per annum)

• Data Governance & Privacy Analyst: 2 Posts (CTC: Rs. 12 to 18 Lakhs per annum)

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Candidates must satisfy these conditions as of 01 October 2026:

• Educational Qualifications: B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, or Cyber Security, or MCA, or M.Sc. / M.Tech in relevant disciplines from a recognized institution with at least 60 percent aggregate marks.

• Mandatory Industry Certifications: Candidates must possess valid credentials such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CCNP Security, or OSCP depending on the applied post.

• Post-Qualification Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of verified professional experience in enterprise security or banking IT infrastructure.

• Age Limits: Minimum 24 years and maximum 35 years (up to 38 years for Network Security Analyst) as of 01 October 2026.

Application Fee Breakdown

Pay the prescribed fee online using Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, or UPI:

• General, OBC, and EWS Candidates: Rs. 850 (Application fee Rs. 700 + Intimation charges Rs. 150)

• SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Rs. 150 (Intimation charges only, application fee is NIL)

Selection Process Stages

Selection involves two stages:

1. Shortlisting: Preliminary screening based on academic record, relevance of certifications, and verified domain experience in cybersecurity operations.

2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates appear before a high-level selection committee assessing technical expertise, system design, and threat modeling.

3. Document Verification & Background Check: Thorough vetting of educational degrees, prior employer service certificates, and clean antecedents.

How to Apply Online at nabard.org

1. Open the official NABARD portal at nabard.org and navigate to Career Notices.

2. Click on Recruitment of Specialist Officers on Contract (Advt No. 04/2026).

3. Complete new registration on the IBPS application interface with your email and mobile number.

4. Upload your scanned photograph, signature, thumb impression, and certification proofs.

5. Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.

6. Download and preserve your final application confirmation slip.