NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2026 - AI Engineer, Data Engineer and More Posts
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)Maharashtra
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released a fresh notification inviting applications for 08 Specialists on Contract for its Department for Data Management, Analytics and Business Intelligence (DDMABI), Head Office, Mumbai. This NABARD recruitment 2026 covers high-paying tech specialist roles such as Senior Data Scientist, Data Scientist, AI Engineer, Data Engineer, ETL Designer, and Document Designer - with consolidated annual pay packages going up to Rs. 45 l
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NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2026 - AI Engineer, Data Engineer and More Posts – Overview
Pay Scale / Salary
The NABARD specialist salary 2026 structure is among the most attractive in India's public-sector contract hiring space, particularly for AI and data roles. Additional benefits include Travelling/Halting Allowance, leave (up to 30 days/year), accommodation (or 10% HRA if quarters aren't allotted), and medical facility for self at the Bank's dispensary. There are no superannuation benefits (PF/Pension/Gratuity) since this is a contract engagement. Calculate your exact in-hand Salary in 10 seconds - Calculate Now Period of Contract Initial engagement: 2 years, extendable up to a maximum of 5 years (reviewed annually) Either party can terminate with one month's notice NABARD also retains the right to terminate without notice or assigning reason
Selection Procedure
Unlike typical bank PO/clerk exams, there is no written test for this NABARD DDMABI recruitment - selection is purely interview-based. Shortlisting of candidates in a 1:3 ratio against vacancies, based on qualification and experience Interview Submission of No Objection Certificate (for candidates already in Govt./PSU/Bank service) Pre-recruitment medical examination Final selection by the Selection Committee
Application Mode
Online
NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
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NABARD Specialist Eligibility Criteria 2026
Age relaxation isn't applicable here in the usual government-job sense - each NABARD specialist post has its own distinct age band, since these are lateral hires for niche technical experience.
B.E./B.Tech /M.Tech/M.E. in CS/Computer Engg/IT, or MCA
7 years IT experience, incl. 3–5 years in ETL mapping design
Senior Data Scientist
B.E./B.Tech (60%+) or M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/Data Science/ML & AI, or MCA
5 years as a Data Scientist or related field
Data Scientist
B.E./B.Tech (60%+) or M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/Data Science/ML & AI, or MCA
3 years in data science, ML/AI, or related analytics roles
Document Designer
Bachelor's degree in any field
5 years in document/report design, preferably BFSI/consulting
AI Engineer
B.E./B.Tech in CS/Computer Engg/IT/Electronics & Telecom, or Master's in Data Science/ML/AI
5 years' experience, incl. 2 years as AI Engineer + 2 years as backend developer
Data Engineer
B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/M.E. in CS/Computer Engg/IT, or MCA
5 years' experience, incl. 2 years as Data Engineer + 2 years as Database Developer
NABARD AI Engineer & Data Scientist Job Profile Highlights
Since this recruitment is closely tied to NABARD's GenAI and RAG-based initiatives, candidates applying for the NABARD AI Engineer post or the Data Scientist (GenAI) role should expect responsibilities around: Building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, embeddings, and vector databases (Qdrant, Milvus, pgvector) Prompt engineering, chain-of-thought design, and LLM evaluation frameworks Establishing Model Context Protocol (MCP)/API integrations Responsible AI practices and DPDP Act, 2023 compliance Collaboration with NABARD's internal ENSURE/ENGAGE applications and EDW environment
NABARD Specialist Selection Process 2026
Unlike typical bank PO/clerk exams, there is no written test for this NABARD DDMABI recruitment - selection is purely interview-based. Shortlisting of candidates in a 1:3 ratio against vacancies, based on qualification and experience Interview Submission of No Objection Certificate (for candidates already in Govt./PSU/Bank service) Pre-recruitment medical examination Final selection by the Selection Committee
The NABARD specialist salary 2026 structure is among the most attractive in India's public-sector contract hiring space, particularly for AI and data roles. Additional benefits include Travelling/Halting Allowance, leave (up to 30 days/year), accommodation (or 10% HRA if quarters aren't allotted), and medical facility for self at the Bank's dispensary. There are no superannuation benefits (PF/Pension/Gratuity) since this is a contract engagement. Calculate your exact in-hand Salary in 10 seconds - Calculate Now Period of Contract Initial engagement: 2 years, extendable up to a maximum of 5 years (reviewed annually) Either party can terminate with one month's notice NABARD also retains the right to terminate without notice or assigning reason
ETL Designer
Rs. 24–32 lakh per annum
Senior Data Scientist
Rs. 24–42 lakh per annum
Data Scientist
Rs. 18–30 lakh per annum
Document Designer
Rs. 12–24 lakh per annum
AI Engineer
Rs. 24–45 lakh per annum
Data Engineer
Rs. 18–24 lakh per annum
Important Dates
Last Date to Apply
Last Date to Apply Online / Pay Fee
Age Limit
Notes
Contract (2 years, extendable up to 5 years)
Important Links
Download NABARD DDMABI Specialist Recruitment 2026 PDF
Q: How many vacancies are there in NABARD DDMABI recruitment 2026?
A total of 8 vacancies have been notified: 1 ETL Designer, 1 Senior Data Scientist, 1 Data Scientist, 1 Document Designer, 3 AI Engineers, and 1 Data Engineer.
Q: What is the last date to apply for NABARD Specialist recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes on 13.07.2026.
Q: What is the salary for an AI Engineer at NABARD?
The AI Engineer post carries a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 24–45 lakh per annum, the highest among all six posts notified.
Q: Is there a written exam for NABARD Specialist recruitment 2026?
No. Selection is based on shortlisting (1:3 ratio) followed directly by an interview — there is no written test.
Q: What is the application fee for NABARD Specialist posts?
SC/ST/PwBD candidates pay only Rs. 150 (intimation charges), while all other candidates pay Rs. 850 (Rs. 700 application fee + Rs. 150 intimation charges), exclusive of GST.
Q: What is the place of posting for NABARD DDMABI Specialist posts?
All selected candidates will be posted at NABARD's Head Office in Mumbai.
Q: What is the contract period for NABARD Specialist posts?
The initial contract is for 2 years, extendable up to a maximum of 5 years based on annual performance review.
Q: What qualification is required for the NABARD Data Scientist post?
A full-time B.E./B.Tech (minimum 60% marks) or M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Data Science/ML & AI, or an MCA, along with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Q: Are NABARD Specialists eligible for PF, pension, or gratuity?
No. Since this is a contract engagement, Specialists are not entitled to any superannuation benefits.
Q: Where can I apply for NABARD Specialist recruitment 2026?
Applications must be submitted only online through www.nabard.org under the Career Notices section — no other mode of application is accepted.