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NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2025: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has opened the application phase for its Young Professional (YP) programme for 2025. All applications must be submitted through the official NABARD website. The process begins on 26 December 2025 and will accept entries until 12 January 2026.

Check the official notice here

These young professional opportunities are entirely contract-based. The initial engagement will be for one year, which may be extended up to three years based on performance review and the institution's priorities. During their time at NABARD, participants will be involved in initiatives focused on policy research, program evaluation, and strategy.

NABARD Young Professional Programme 2025:  Eligibility Criteria

The programme is open to Indian citizens aged between 21 and 30 years as on November 1, 2025. All educational qualifications and relevant work experience must be valid by this date, and final results should have been declared on or before November 1, 2025.

NABARD Young Professional Recruitment 2025: KEY DATES

Key dates for those considering the Young Professional Programme 2025–26:

Important Event

Date

Start of online application registration

26 December 2025

Last date to submit the application

12 January 2026

Last date to edit application details

12 January 2026

Last date to print the application

27 January 2026

Online fee payment period

26 December 2025 to 12 January 2026

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NABARD YP recruitment 2025: Steps to apply

Candidates can follow the steps as elucidated here to apply for NABARD YP recruitment 2025:

Step 1: Visit the official website: www.nabard.org.

Step 2: Click on the Young Professional 2026 registration link.

Step 3: You must read all instructions and eligibility criteria carefully.

Step 4:Fill in personal and academic details in the online form.

Step 5: Select your preferred discipline and location.

Step 6: Check the list of documents and upload them.

Step 7: Pay the application fee online & Submit the application

Step 8: Keep a screenshot of the application submission saved on your device.

Candidates can click on the link here to apply for the NABARD YP vacancies.

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The stipend stands at Rs 70,000 per month, with statutory tax deductions applied. These posts are intended to immerse early-career professionals in strategic work at NABARD.


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