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NABARD SO Recruitment 2025 Notification Out, Check Application Dates

Last Updated on May 15, 2025

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NABARD SO Recruitment 2025 Notification has been released for the specialist officer. The Online application will be active from 16th May 2025 to 1st June 2025. This is just a short notice released by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). A detailed notification mentioning vacancies, application process, exam pattern and syllabus will be released in the coming days.

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16 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2025
Salary
Rs. 15000 - Rs. 45000
Eligibility
Graduation
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The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), an all-India Apex Development Financial Institution wholly owned by the Government of India, has invited online applications for the recruitment of Specialists on a contract basis. Indian citizens who meet the required qualifications and experience can apply online through the official NABARD website from 16 May 2025 to 01 June 2025. 

The recruitment is for various positions under the Department of Economic Analysis & Research (DEAR) at its Head Office in Mumbai. Details regarding educational qualifications, experience, job profile, age limit, application fee, selection process, remuneration, and service conditions will be available in the detailed advertisement to be published on https://www.nabard.org on 16 May 2025.

NABARD SO 2025 Recruitment Overview 

The NABARD Specialist Officer Notification has been announced on the official website of NABARD. Candidates who wants to know the detailed Specialist officer recruitment details can do so by referring to the below details in tabular format. 

NABARD SO Overview 2025

Exam Conducting Body

National Bank of Rural and Development

Official Website

National Bank of Rural and Development

Post

Specialist Officer

Number of Vacancies

TBA

Application Start Date

16th May 2025

Last Date to Apply

1st June 2025

Exam Level

National 

Frequency of Exam

Annual

Selection Process

Interview and Medical Exam

Job Location

Mumbai

 

NABARD Specialist Officer Notification 2025 PDF

The NABARD Specialist Notification 2025 has been briefly announced through the 14th May 2025 edition of the Employment Newspaper. This short notification highlights the recruitment of Specialist posts on a contractual basis under the Department of Economic Analysis & Research (DEAR) at NABARD's Head Office in Mumbai. The complete and detailed advertisement, including information on vacancies, educational qualifications, required experience, age criteria, application fees, selection process, salary structure, and other relevant details, will be available on the official website www.nabard.org from 16th May 2025. 

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NABARD SO Vacancy 2025

The NABARD SO Vacancy 2025 details will be officially released on 16th May 2025 along with the full notification on www.nabard.org. The recruitment aims to fill Specialist Officer (SO) posts on a contract basis in the Department of Economic Analysis & Research (DEAR) at NABARD’s Head Office in Mumbai.

Latest NABARD SO Updates

Last updated on Jun 10, 2025

-> The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has officially released the the NABARD SO Notification on 15th May 2025.

-> The Online application window will be active from 16th May 2025 to 1st June 2025. 

-> This is a short notice released by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

-> A detailed notification mentioning vacancies, application process, exam pattern and syllabus will be released in the coming days. 

-> The candidates must not exceed 62 years of age to apply for the recruitment. 

How to Apply for NABARD SO 2025?

The Candidates can apply from 16th June 2025 to 1st June 2025 through online mode. Follow the steps which are mentioned below to apply for the recruitment.

Step 1: Visit the Direct Application Link

Click on the direct link provided in the notification or visit the official website of NABARD. This will take you to the online application portal for NABARD Specialist Recruitment 2025.

Step 2: Fill in the Required Details

Enter all the necessary information such as your name, father’s name, contact details, educational qualifications, and other relevant data. Make sure all details are accurate and match your official documents.

Step 3: Upload Required Documents

Attach scanned copies of essential documents like your SSC Certificate, Category Certificate, and other required proofs. Ensure the documents are clear and readable.

Step 4: Upload Photograph and Signature

Upload your recent passport-size photo and signature in the specified format. You can use the Testbook Cropping Tool to ensure the images meet the required dimensions.

Step 5: Pay Application Fee

Proceed to make the online payment using the available payment options. Once the fee is successfully paid, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete your application.

Step 6: Download and Print Application Form

After submission, download the filled application form and take a printout. Keep it safe for future reference during the selection process.

 

NABARD SO Application Fee 2025

Candidates who wants to know the NABARD SO Application Fees 2025 can refer the notification once released. Below are the category-wise application fee details as per previous year.

Category of applicant

Application Fee 

Intimation charges

Total

For SC/ ST/ PWBD

NIL

Rs 50/-

Rs 50/-

For all others

Rs 750/-

Rs 50/-

Rs.800/-

NABARD SO Selection Process 2025

The NABARD SO Selection Process 2025 varies based on the post applied for under the DEAR department. Most positions involve shortlisting candidates for interviews in a 1:10 ratio based on qualifications and experience. However, certain technical roles may include additional stages like project assignments before the final interview round.

Posts

Selection Process

Chief Technology Officer

Candidates will be shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:10 on the basis of qualification, experience, etc

Senior Enterprise Architect

Candidates will be shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:10 on the basis of qualification, experience, etc

Solution Architect

  • Candidates will be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:10 on the basis of academics/education background, work experience, resume and skillset and related certification.
 
  • Projects will be assigned to the short-listed candidates based on their job profile.
 
  • This will be qualifying in nature. After this stage candidates will be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:5 for the final interview.

Database Analyst–cum–Designer

UI/UX Designer & Developer

Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack Java)

Software Engineer (Full Stack Java)

Business Intelligence Report Developer

QA Engineer

Data Designer

Candidates will be shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:10 on the basis of qualification, experience, etc

BI Designer

Candidates will be shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:10 on the basis of qualification, experience, etc

Business Analysts

Candidates will be shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:10 on the basis of qualification, experience, etc

Application Analysts

Candidates will be shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:10 on the basis of qualification, experience, etc

ETL Developers

Candidates will be shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:10 on the basis of qualification, experience, etc

Power BI Developers

Candidates will be shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:10 on the basis of qualification, experience, etc

NABARD SO Eligibility Criteria 2025

The candidates who wish to attend the recruitment must meet the age limit, educational qualification etc which are mentioned by the authorities. The board only allows the candidates who are eligible to attend the recruitment. The applicants who do not meet the NABARD SO eligibility criteria will be disqualified. Check out the complete details below.

Age Limit (As on 01 June 2025)

The candidates must not exceed 62 years of age to apply for the recruitment.

Educational Qualification

Below are the post-wise educational qualification details.

Posts

Educational Qualification

Chief Technology Officer

First class in B.E. / B. Tech degree in Computer Science / Information Technology/Electronics and Communication from an accredited and reputed institution OR MCA from an accredited and reputed institution.Post Qualification IT experience of minimum 15 year

Senior Enterprise Architect

BE/BTech in IT/ Engineering OR B.Sc in IT OR BCA/MCA from an accredited and reputed institution.TOGAF 9 certified and well versed in the Architecture Development Model of the Open Group.. Minimum 8 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture and a practicing Enterprise Architect

Solution Architect

BE/BTech in IT/Computer Science/Engineering OR MCA from an accredited and reputed institution.Minimum 10-12 years in Software development, design and architecture of which 5-7 years’ experience as IT Architect.

Database Analyst–cum–Designer

BE/BTech in IT/Computer Science/Engineering OR MCA from an accredited and reputed institution. Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience.

UI/UX Designer & Developer

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering OR MCA from an accredited and reputed institution. Minimum 3-5 years as UI / UX designer and developer.

Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack Java)

BE/BTech in IT/Computer Science/Engineering OR MCA from an accredited and reputed institution. Minimum 6-8 years as a full stack developer.

Software Engineer (Full Stack Java)

BE/BTech in IT/Computer Science /Engineering OR MCA from an accredited and reputed institution. Minimum 3-5 years as a full stack developer.

Business Intelligence Report Developer

BE/BTech in IT/Computer Science OR MCA from an accredited and reputed institution Experience Minimum 4-5 years as BI report developer and designer.

QA Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering OR MCA from an accredited and reputed institution. Minimum 3-5 years as QA Analyst.

Data Designer

B.Tech (any discipline) / MCA with 10 years of IT experience from an accredited and reputed institution and 10 years of IT experience.

BI Designer

B.Tech. (any discipline) / MCA from an accredited and reputed institution. Minimum 9 years of IT experience.

Business Analysts

B.Tech. / MCA from an accredited and reputed institution and 4 years of experience.

Application Analysts

B.Tech. / MCA from an accredited and reputed institution and 4 years of experience.

ETL Developers

B.Tech. / MCA from an accredited and reputed institution and 4 years of experience.

Power BI Developers

B.Tech (Any discipline) / MCA from an accredited and reputed institution and 4 years of experience.

Experience

Posts

Experience

Chief Technology Officer

  • Post Qualification IT experience of minimum 15 years including 5 years at Senior leadership level.
  • Training and Teaching experience will not be counted for eligibility

Senior Enterprise Architect

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture and a practicing Enterprise Architect.

Solution Architect

  • Minimum 10-12 years in Software development, design and architecture of which 5-7 years’ experience as IT Architect

Database Analyst–cum–Designer

  • Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience with database programming, development, designing and architecture

UI/UX Designer & Developer

  • Minimum 3-5 years as UI / UX designer and developer

Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack Java)

  • Minimum 6-8 years as full stack developer

Software Engineer (Full Stack Java)

  • Minimum 3-5 years as full stack developer

Business Intelligence Report Developer

  • Minimum 4-5 years as BI report developer and designer

QA Engineer

  • Minimum 3-5 years as QA Analyst

Data Designer

  • 10 years of IT experience from an accredited and reputed institution, of which 7-10 years in business environments in Data Modeling

BI Designer

Minimum 9 years of IT experience of which:

  • 7+ years of hands on experience in Reports / Dashboard Development using Power BI or comparable tools like Tableau & Qlik Sense
  • 4 years of Oracle (or comparable database) experience with BI/DW deployments

Business Analysts

  • 4 years of experience of which Minimum 2 years of experience in collecting business requirements gathering for data science projects

Application Analysts

  • Minimum 4 years Experience working with Data Warehouse constructs and concepts

ETL Developers

  • Minimum 04 years of which 2 years of experience in implementation of ETL Mappings

Power BI Developers

  • Minimum 04 years of which 2 years of experience in developing reports in Power BI

Nationality

All candidates taking part in the NABARD SO process must be Indian citizens. 

Number of Attempts

Candidates may apply for the NABARD SO until they reach the age limit applicable for their category.

NABARD SO Syllabus 2025

The detailed NABARD SO Syllabus 2025 will be released along with the official notification on the NABARD website. Candidates are advised to keep visiting the official page for the latest updates. The syllabus will cover technical knowledge, domain-specific skills, and general awareness. Knowing the exact syllabus will help applicants prepare more efficiently. We will update this section as soon as the detailed syllabus is announced.

NABARD SO Exam Pattern 2025

The NABARD SO Exam Pattern 2025 has not yet been disclosed by the recruiting authority. The exam pattern may vary post-wise, especially for technical roles. It is expected to include shortlisting based on qualifications or project work followed by interviews. Candidates should stay tuned to the official website for confirmed exam pattern details. We will update this section immediately once the complete structure is released.

NABARD SO Salary 2025

The NABARD SO in-hand salary is paid to the employees as per the post that one has applied for. Check out the details below:

S. No.

Post

Remuneration (per month) (all

inclusive) (Rs.)

1

Chief Technology Officer

4.50 lakh

2

Senior Enterprise Architect

3.50 lakh

3

Solution Architect

2.50 lakh

4

Database Analyst-cum-Designer

1.50 lakh

5

UI/UX Designer & Developer

2.00 lakh

6

Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack Java)

1.50 lakh

7

Software Engineer (Full Stack Java)

1.00 lakh

8

Business Intelligence Report Developer

1.00 lakh

9

QA Engineer

1.50 lakh

10

Data Designer

3.00 lakh

11

BI Designer

2.50 lakh

12

Business Analysts

1.5 lakh

13

Application Analysts

1.5 lakh

14

ETL Developers

1.5 lakh

15

Power BI Developers

1.5 lakh

 

Note: The contract employee will be liable for tax liabilities as per Income Tax Act & Rules in force and the tax will be deducted at source. The amount of compensation being cost to NABARD, will be inclusive of any statutory payments that NABARD may be required to pay on behalf of the contract employee. 5% annual increment in remuneration will be considered subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the Bank.

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NABARD SO 2025 FAQs

Candidates can apply from 16th May 2025 to 1st June 2025.

It is expected that the monthly emoluments for the selected candidates will be ranging between Rs.10,000 to Rs.45,000 depending on the post that one has applied for.

The candidates will be selected for the post based on their performance in the Written Exam and Document Verification round.

3 years from the date of appointment extendable by 02 more years based on the performance and requirement.

Projects will be assigned to the short-listed candidates based on their job profile. This will be qualifying in nature. After this stage candidates will be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:5 for the final interview.

Candidates are advised to fill out the application form online soon to be available on the official website of NABARD.

According to the NABARD SO Qualification, the candidate should possess a Degree in the concerned field from a recognized university/institution recognized by the Government.

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