NABARD SO Notification 2025
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), a leading development financial institution fully owned by the Government of India, has announced openings for Specialist Officers (SO) on a contractual basis. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online through the official NABARD website from 16 May 2025 to 01 June 2025.
These vacancies are available under the Department of Economic Analysis & Research (DEAR) at NABARD’s Head Office in Mumbai. Complete details including eligibility, job roles, salary, application fee, and more will be published in the full advertisement on www.nabard.org on 16 May 2025.
NABARD SO Notification 2025 – Overview
The brief of NABARD Specialist Recruitment has been discussed in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | NABARD |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
| Post | Specialist Officer |
| Number of Vacancies | 6 |
| Application Start Date | 16th May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 1st June 2025 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Selection Process | Interview + Medical Examination |
| Job Location | Mumbai |
NABARD SO Notification PDF
The NABARD Specialist Notification PDF contains all the necessary information an aspirant needs. One must always download the official notification PDF to verify the authenticity. Download NABARD SO Notification PDF below.
Download NABARD SO Notification PDF 2025
NABARD SO Vacancy 2025
The NABARD SO Vacancy is further divided into various posts and categories. In the table below, we have shared the bifurcation of total 6 NABARD Specialist Vacancies. Check out the table:
| S. No | Post/Position | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
| 1 | In Charge-Survey Cell | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 2 | Senior Statistical Analyst | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 3 | Statistical Analyst | 3 | – | – | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 5 | – | – | 1 | 6 |
NABARD SO Apply Online 2025 – Direct Link
The NABARD SO Notification has been released and hence the application window is active. The online application dates are 16th May 2025 and 1st June 2025. The candidates will be able to apply only in between these dates through the direct link given below:
Direct Link for NABARD SO Apply Online Process 2025
NABARD SO Application Fee 2025
Below are the category-wise application fee details. Also note the amount in total is exclusive of applicable GST.
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation Charges | Total Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD | NIL | ₹50 | ₹50 |
| Others | ₹750 | ₹50 | ₹800 |
NABARD SO Eligibility 2025
All the eligibility details can be found in NABARD SO Notification. As the vacancies are divided into various posts, the age limit & educational qualification also differs post wise. In the below sections, you will find the complete eligibility details.
NABARD SO Notification 2025 – Age Limit
Check out the post wise NABARD SO Age Limit in the table below:
| Post/Position | Age Limit |
| Chief Technology Officer | Maximum 62 years |
| Project Manager- Application Management | Maximum 62 years |
| Lead Auditor | Maximum 62 years. 27-40 years preferred |
| Additional Chief Risk Manager | Maximum 62 years |
| Senior Analyst – Cyber Security Operations | Maximum 62 years |
| Risk Manager – Credit Risk | Maximum 62 years. 30-45 years preferred |
| Risk Manager- Market Risk | Maximum 62 years. 30-45 years preferred |
| Risk Manager- Operational Risk | Maximum 62 years. 30-45 years preferred |
| Risk Manager – IS & Cyber Security | Maximum 62 years. 30-45 years preferred |
| Cyber & Network Security Specialist | Maximum 62 years. 27-40 years preferred |
| Database and Operating Systems Specialist | Maximum 62 years. 27-40 years preferred |
| IT Infrastructure & Banking Specialist | Maximum 62 years. 27-40 years preferred |
| Economist | 23-25 years |
| Credit Officer | Maximum 62 years |
| Legal Officer | Maximum 62 years |
| ETL Developer | Maximum 62 years. 25-40 years preferred |
| Data Consultant | Maximum 62 years. 25-40 years preferred |
| Business Analyst | Maximum 62 years. 25-40 years preferred |
| Power BI Report Developer | Maximum 62 years. 25-40 years preferred |
| Specialist- Data Management | Maximum 45 years |
| Financial Inclusion Consultant- Technical | Maximum 45 years |
| Financial Inclusion Consultant- Banking | Maximum 45 years |
NABARD SO Notification 2025 – Educational Qualification
Check out the post wise NABARD SO Educational Qualification in the table below:
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
| Chief Technology Officer | BE/B.Tech (CS/IT/EC) or MCA | 15+ years (5 years in leadership role) |
| Senior Enterprise Architect | BE/BTech/BCA/MCA with TOGAF 9 certification | Minimum 8 years as Enterprise Architect |
| Solution Architect | BE/BTech/Engineering/MCA | 10-12 years (5-7 years as Architect) |
| UI/UX Designer & Developer | Bachelor’s in Science/Engineering or MCA | 3-5 years in UI/UX design |
| Power BI Developer | B.Tech/MCA | 4 years (2 years with Power BI) |
NABARD SO Notification 2025 – Selection Process
The candidates will be shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:10 on the basis of qualification, experience, etc. The candidates who will excel well in the interview will be selected as NABARD Specialist Officer.
NABARD SO Salary 2025
Check out the NABARD SO Salary post wise in the below table:
| Post | Consolidated Remuneration (Rs. per month.) |
| Chief Technology Officer | 4.50 lakh |
| Project Manager-Application Management | 3.00 lakh |
| Lead Auditor | 3.00 lakh |
| Additional Chief Risk Manager | 3.50 lakh |
| Senior Analyst –Cyber Security Operations | 2.75 lakh |
| Risk Manager- Credit Risk | 2.75 lakh |
| Risk Manager- Market Risk | 2.75 lakh |
| Risk Manager- Operational Risk | 2.75 lakh |
| IS & Cyber Security Manager | 2.75 lakh |
| Cyber and Network Security Specialist | 2.50 lakh |
| Database and Operating Systems Specialist | 2.50 lakh |
| IT Infra and Banking Specialist | 2.50 lakh |
| Economist | 1.25 lakh |
| Credit Officer | 1.50 lakh |
| Legal Officer | 1.20 lakh |
| ETL Developer | 1.00-1.50 lakh (negotiable) |
| Data Consultant | 1.50-2.00 lakh (negotiable) |
| Business Analyst | 1.00 lakh |
| Power BI Report Developer | 1.00 lakh |
| Specialist-Data Management | 1.25 lakh |
| Financial Inclusion Consultant-Technical | 1.25 lakh |
| Financial Inclusion Consultant-Banking | 1.25 lakh |
NABARD SO Notification 2025 – FAQs
The consolidated remuneration as per month for NABARD Specialist Officer ranges from 1 lakh to 4.5 lakhs depending on the post.
The candidates who fulfill all the eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification are eligible for NABARD Recruitment 2025.
The NABARD SO Recruitment 2025 has started. The application forms will be active till 1st June 2025.
The last date to fill NABARD SO Application Forms is 1st June 2025.
A total of 31 NABARD SO Vacancies are out.
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