NABARD SO Notification
NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2024 Notification has been released on NABARD’s official website on 17th February 2024. The candidates will be able to fill up the NABARD Specialist Application Forms till 10th March 2024. The aspirants must note that this recruitment is contract based. The contract period may range from 2 to 3 years depending upon the post. Also, some extension period may be provided. Go through the complete blog to have the details on NABARD SO Notification.
NABARD SO Notification 2024
The window for NABARD SO online application, NABARD Specialist application fee payment will remain open from 17th February 2024 to 10th March 2024. A total of 31 NABARD SO Vacancy has been released on the official website. The educational qualification and age requirements are different for different posts. Check out the detailed NABARD SO Notification 2024 details in this blog.
NABARD SO Notification 2024 – Overview
The brief of NABARD Specialist Recruitment has been discussed in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Conducting Body | NABARD |
| Recruitment Name | NABARD SO |
| Post Name | SO (Specialist) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 17th February 2024 |
| Application End Date | 10th March 2024 |
| Official Website | NABARD |
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 2024
NABARD SO Vacancy 2024
The NABARD SO Vacancy is further divided into various posts and categories. In the table below, we have shared the bifurcation of total 31 NABARD Specialist Vacancies. Check out the table:
| Post/Position | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
| Chief Technology Officer | 1 | 1 | |||
| Project Manager- Application Management | 1 | 1 | |||
| Lead Auditor | 2 | 2 | |||
| Additional Chief Risk Manager | 1 | 1 | |||
| Senior Analyst – Cyber Security Operations | 1 | 1 | |||
| Risk Manager – Credit Risk | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Risk Manager- Market Risk | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Risk Manager- Operational Risk | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Risk Manager – IS & Cyber Security | 1 | 1 | |||
| Cyber & Network Security Specialist | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Database and Operating Systems Specialist | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| IT Infrastructure & Banking Specialist | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Economist | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Credit Officer | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal Officer | 1 | 1 | |||
| ETL Developer | 1 | 1 | |||
| Data Consultant | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Business Analyst | 1 | 1 | |||
| Power BI Report Developer | 1 | 1 | |||
| Specialist- Data Management | 1 | 1 | |||
| Financial Inclusion Consultant- Technical | 1 | 1 | |||
| Financial Inclusion Consultant- Banking | 1 | 1 | |||
| Total | 19 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 31 |
NABARD SO Apply Online 2024 – Direct Link
The NABARD SO Notification has been released and hence the application window is active. The online application dates are 17th February 2024 and 10th March 2024. 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 2024
NABARD SO Application Fee 2024
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 |
| For SC/ ST/ PWBD | NIL | Rs 50/- | Rs 50/- |
| For all others | Rs 750/- | Rs 50/- | Rs.800/- |
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NABARD SO Eligibility 2024
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 2024 – 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 2024 – Educational Qualification
Check out the post wise NABARD SO Educational Qualification in the table below:
| Post/Position | Educational Qualification |
| Chief Technology Officer | B.E. / B. Tech/ M.Sc./ M. Tech degree in Computer Science / Information Technology/Electronics and Communication from an accredited and reputed institution OR MCA from an accredited and reputed institution |
| Project Manager- Application Management | Essential Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in computer science/ Information Systems/ Engineering/ Management degree (with hands on experience of Coding, etc.) Candidates with the following qualifications will be preferred. PMP or PRINCE2 or equivalent certification Scrum Master and Agile Certifications Technology and Domain Specific Certifications |
| Lead Auditor | Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree in Computer Science/IT or B.E./B. Tech Certification in CISA/ CISSP and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer |
| Additional Chief Risk Manager | Essential Graduate/ Postgraduate in Economics/ Statistics/ Finance/ Business from a recognized University / Masters in Management MBA/ PGDI or CA/CS Desirable Certification in Risk Management from GARP/PREMIA or CFA qualification |
| Senior Analyst – Cyber Security Operations | Graduate / Postgraduate in the field of computer science/ IT/ Cyber Security Candidates with add-on qualifications as Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA)/ Certified Information Security Professional (CISP) will be preferred |
| Risk Manager – Credit Risk | Essential Post Graduate Degree in Finance / Commerce / Economics / Statistics / Econometrics / Mathematics / Mathematical Statistics / or MBA / PGDBA / PGPM / PGDM from an Indian University/ Institute recognized by Government bodies AICTE or a similar Foreign University /Institute /CA/ ICWA. Desirable Certification from GARP, PRMIA, CMIRM from IRM (UK), Diploma in the area of Data Science, Data Analytics or Data Statistics, Business Analytics, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) (USA). |
| Risk Manager- Market Risk | Essential Post Graduate Degree in Finance / Commerce / Economics / Statistics / Econometrics / Mathematics / Mathematical Statistics / or MBA / PGDBA / PGPM / PGDM from an Indian University/ Institute recognized by Government bodies AICTE or a similar Foreign University /Institute /CA/ ICWA. Desirable Certification from GARP, PRMIA, CMIRM from IRM (UK), Diploma in the area of Data Science, Data Analytics or Data Statistics, Business Analytics, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) (USA). |
| Risk Manager- Operational Risk | Essential Post Graduate Degree in Finance / Commerce / Economics / Statistics / Econometrics / Mathematics / Mathematical Statistics / or MBA / PGDBA / PGPM / PGDM from an Indian University/ Institute recognized by Government bodies AICTE or a similar Foreign University /Institute /CA/ ICWA. Desirable Certification from GARP, PRMIA, CMIRM from IRM (UK), Diploma in the area of Data Science, Data Analytics or Data Statistics, Business Analytics, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) (USA). |
| Risk Manager – IS & Cyber Security | Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in IT/Computer Science / MCA Candidates with following qualifications will be preferred; a. Certifications like CISA/ CISSP/ CISM/ SABSA b. Certification in PCI DSS |
| Cyber & Network Security Specialist | Bachelor’s degree in computer science/IT or B.E./B. Tech in any discipline or Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and Masters degree in Computer Science / IT Any one Certifications as CCNA /CCNP /CEH / eJPT/ CISA /CISM Preference for experience /certification / training in : Network/ Cyber Security auditing IT Audits IT Risk assessment Cloud / Application Security Post Graduate Diploma in IT Infrastructure and System Security Certifications in Firewall or similar certifications that are widely |
| Database and Operating Systems Specialist | Bachelor’s degree in computer science/IT or B.E./B. Tech in any discipline or Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and Masters degree in Computer Science / IT Any one of the certifications / trainings as below mentioned: Linux/ RHCE Microsoft Windows Server Oracle administrator SQL administrator Any other cloud based database/ OS certification |
| IT Infrastructure & Banking Specialist | Essential Bachelor’s degree in computer science/IT or B.E./B. Tech in any discipline or Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and Masters degree in Computer Science / IT Certification in any one CISA/ CISM and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Preferred Post Graduate Diploma in IT Infrastructure and System Security Experience / certification / training in Cloud/ Application Security |
| Economist | Master’s Degree (Postgraduate- MA/MSc) in Economics/ Applied Economics / Financial Economics/ Statistics / Data Science/ Finance from any recognized university with minimum 55% marks / equivalent grades. |
| Credit Officer | Essential Graduate (any discipline) from Government Recognized University or Institution. Full time MBA (Finance) / PGDBA/ PGDBM/ MMS (Finance) / CA/ CFA/ ICWA |
| Legal Officer | Degree in Law from a recognized University in India. |
| ETL Developer | B.E/B.Tech. /M.E/ M.Tech. in Computer Science /IT (Minimum 60% marks) |
| Data Consultant | Essential: B.E. / M.E. or B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Data Science/Machine Learning and AI (Minimum 60% marks compulsory at Graduation or Master’s level) Preferred: MBA / PGDM with specialization in Finance and any certification in ML/AI/ Natural Language Processing, Web crawling and Neural Networks |
| Business Analyst | BCS or Post Graduate (With Finance Background) Certification course in Business Analyst /Power BI |
| Power BI Report Developer | Post Graduate in Data Science/BCA/MCA Knowledge of Power BI/ Tableau Proficiency in Python/ ML,HTML, Advance Excel, R, Postgre SQL |
| Specialist- Data Management | Masters/Management Degree in Social Work with the following proficiency: ▪ Knowledge about functioning of CSR and non-profit organization. ▪ Knowledge of aligning developmental initiatives with ESG, SDG and broader development goals for sustainable and transformative change. ▪ Ability to prepare data wireframe framework from impact evaluation perspective. ▪ Should be updated on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, ensuring ethical and sustainable practices. ▪ Knowledge on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Green Bond impact emphasizing the importance of global development objectives. ▪ Prepare policies, strategies for grant-based project implementation, capturing its impact assessment by designing various tools/models/MIS ▪ Develop CSR Policy, strategy for program implementation, SOP ▪ Functioning of NGOs and assessment of impact out of various grant-based projects with outcome and analysis. ▪ Development budget planning, its monitoring, review, and impact assessment ▪ Knowledge in thematic areas of development sectors like rural development, livelihood, education, health, environment etc. |
| Financial Inclusion Consultant- Technical | B.E. / B. Tech degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ BCA from reputed universities/ Institutes |
| Financial Inclusion Consultant- Banking | MBA (Finance) from a reputed University/Institute |
NABARD SO Notification 2024 – 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 2024
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 2024 – 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 2024.
The NABARD SO Recruitment 2024 has started. The application forms were active on 17th February 2024.
The last date to fill NABARD SO Application Forms is 10th March 2024.
A total of 31 NABARD SO Vacancies are out.
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