NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT NABARD RECRUITMENT ADVT NOTIFICATION NO 02

NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Plot No, C-24, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex
Bandra (E), Mumbai 400051
ADVERTISEMENT No. 02
RECRUITMENT OF SPECIALISTS ON CONTRACT – 2025-26 – DDMABI
NABARD is an all-India Apex Organization, wholly owned by Government of India and an equal

opportunity employer. NABARD invites only ONLINE applications, in the prescribed format, from
Indian citizens, having necessary qualification and experience, for engagement of 05 (Five) Specialists
on contract for its Head Office, Mumbai. Candidates can apply only ON-LINE on NABARD website

www.nabard.org between 16 June 2025 to 30 June 2025.
Before applying, candidates should read all the instructions carefully and ensure that
they fulfill all the eligibility criteria for the post. NABARD would admit candidates on the
basis of the information furnished in the

ON-LINE application along with applicable
requisite fee and shall verify their eligibility at the stage of interview / joining. If, at any
stage, it is found that any information furnished in the ON-LINE application is false/
incorrect or if according to the Bank, the candidate doesnot satisfy the eligibility criteria

for the post, his/ her candidature will be cancelled, and he/she will not be allowed to
appear for the interview / joining.
Candidates are requested to apply only ON-LINE through Bank’s website www.nabard.org. No other
mode of submission of application will be accepted by NABARD.

After applying for the post online, candidates are advised to forward their CV and
certified CTC proof to the following email id – [email protected]
Help Facility: In case of any problem in filling up the form, payment of fee/intimation charges,
complaints may be made at “Candidate Grievance Lodging and Redressal Mechanism” at

http://cgrs.ibps.in/. Do not forget to mention “NABARD – Recruitment to the post of
Specialists on contract” in the subject of the email.

Important Dates / Timelines
Online Application Registration and Payment of
Online Fees/Intimation Charges 16 June 2025 to 30 June 2025
NABARD reserves the right to make change in the dates indicated above.

I. NUMBER OF VACANCIES AND RESERVATION
Sr.
No.
Name of the post SC ST OBC UR Total
1 Data Scientist/ AI Engineer – – 01 01 02
2 Data Engineer – – – 01 01
3 Data Scientist-cum-BI Developer – – – 01 01
4 Specialist – Data Management (Subject
Matter Expert) – – – 01 01
Total 01 04 05

II. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Educational Qualification, Experience and Job
Profile (as on 01 June 2025)
1) Data Scientist/ AI Engineer
Age 25 to 35 years

Qualification Mandatory: Full Time B.E./B. Tech – First class (minimum of 60% marks) or
equivalent or M.E./M. Tech/ MCA in Computer Science/ IT/ Data Science/
Machine Learning and AI.
Professional / Preferred Qualification: Certification in Data Science/ AI/
ML/ Natural Language Processing/ Web Crawling and Neural Networks.

Experience Essential:
1. Minimum 03 years of (post basic educational qualification) experience in
related field, out of which:
a) 2+ years experience with programming languages frequently used in data
science (R/ Python).

b) 2+ years Experience in model development, model validation or related
field.
c) 2+ years experience in data analytics.
d) 2+ years experience in Relational Database or any NoSQL database
including Graph databases.

2. Experience in cloud-based application/ service development.
3. Experience in natural language processing, Web Crawling and Neural
Networks.
4. Experience in projects with Machine learning/ Artificial Intelligence
technologies.

5. Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a multicultural
product development team.
6. End-to-end experience from data extraction to modelling and its validation.
7. Experience of working in a project environment as a developer.
8. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in financial sector/
banks/ NBFCs/ Insurance/ Investment firms.

Mandatory Skill Set:
1. Technical expertise regarding data models/ database design development,
data mining and segmentation techniques.
2. Expertise in Machine Learning technologies.
3. Expertise in testing & validation of quality and accuracy of AI models.

4. Expertise in developing models using structured, semi-structured and
unstructured data.
5. Expertise in Analytical Databases like Vertica DB or similar platforms.
6. Data Modelling and Data Intelligence/ Data Cataloguing skills with tools like
Alation.
7. SQL (DDL/ DML/ DQL).

Desirable Qualities

1. Good understanding of Data Model and types of dimension modelling.
2. Experience in Conversational AI and dialogue systems.
3. Strong understanding of explainable and Responsible/ Ethical AI framework.
4. Understand Data protection techniques like encryption, data masking and
tokenization to safeguard sensitive data in transit and at rest.

5. Experience in designing secure solutions architecture for Cloud platforms
(private/ public/ Hybrid).
6. Experience with tools like Nifi, HBase, Spark, pig, storm, flume, etc.
7. Experience in BI tools.
8. Expertise in MS Excel data analytics.
9. Expertise in usage and deployment of LLMs.

Job profile 1. Identify, analyse and interpret trends or patterns in complex datasets.
2. Utilise a hypothesis-driven problem-solving approach to design, construct
and rapidly test/ iterate exploratory analytics that will reveal insight and
opportunities for the business.
3. Generate efficient data marts, analysis and reports on large datasets, building
basic automations to reduce manual interventions for repeated analysis and
data updates.

4. Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.
5. Implement and deploy machine learning/ artificial intelligence/ natural
language processing models.
6. Monitor the performance and accuracy of the AI/ML models in production.
7. Closely collaborate with business teams to develop/ co-create analytics use
cases.
8. Implement Machine learning/ Artificial Intelligence/ Natural Language
Processing tools to improve the operational efficiency.

9. Designing and implementation of big data scalable workflow systems using
Big Data Technologies.
10. Design, develop, and deliver new functionalities for the internal production
platform and client delivery platforms. Collaborate with Product
Management, Business, Quality Assurance, Data Operation, and IT

Infrastructure teams to understand their requirements and develop solutions
for such needs.
11. Develop and establish relevant integration metrics (KPIs/ SLAs) to drive
results.
12. Involve and help in data reconciliation, storage (capacity planning), data
governance, data quality, data cataloguing, lineage using different tools with
AI/ ML capabilities.
13. Interaction and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
14. Create, review and present

Documentation and coordinate approvals.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Be self-motivated, pro-active, and demonstrate an exceptional drive towards
service delivery.
2. Identify valuable data sources and automate collection/ collation processes.
3. Undertake preprocessing of structured and unstructured data.
4. Analyze information to discover trends and patterns.

Use AI/ ML techniques to improve the quality of data or product offerings.
6. Find patterns and trends in datasets to uncover insights.
7. Create algorithms and data models to forecast outcomes.
8. Combine models through ensemble modelling.
2) Data Engineer

Age 25 to 35 years
Qualification Essential: Full Time B.E/ B.Tech. – First Class (minimum of 60% marks) or
equivalent or / M. Tech/ M.E./ MCA in Computer Science/Information
Technology.
Desirable: Certification such as Oracle Certified Professional/ Microsoft
Certified Database Administrator/ Cloudera Certified Administrator credentials
Experience Essential :

1. 5+ years of post-qualification experience, out of which:
2. 3-5 years experience in BFSI Sector would be preferred.
3. Experience in design, install, configure and maintain database systems,
including monitoring, tuning and troubleshooting issues.
4. Manage and monitor disk space, database space, CPU, memory and cache,
user connections, work with complex ETL architecture that is fully dynamic to
integrate all clients.

5. Execute disaster recovery plans and procedures to ensure database availability
during system outages or dysfunction.
6. Create and modify database schemas, tables, views, indexes, triggers, stored
procedures, functions, and other objects.
7. Good knowledge and expertise in use of at least one tool and languages such
as SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle, MySQL, PostgresSQL, etc., and Dimensional
Modelling concepts.

8. Experience in API Management Platforms; Optimize API performance and
scalability to ensure high availability and responsiveness.
9. Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality and adherence to best
practices.
10. Contribute to the development of unit tests and documentation for APIs.
11. Ability to guide junior Data modelers.
12. Leverage and enforce standards for data naming conventions to ensure
consistency and reuse of data models.
Desirable :

1. Good understanding of authentication and authorization protocols like
OAuth, JWT, SAML and Kerberos.
2. Proficient in using tools like Swagger/ OpenAPI for API documentation.
3. Good understanding of version control systems and agile development
methodologies.

4. Knowledge of containerization and Orchestration Tools.
5. Business acumen through interacting with business partners.
6. Experience in BFSI domain. Familiarity with data in core banking system.
7. Collaborate with cross functional teams, including front end developers and
designers to define and implement new features

Job profile 1. To develop and maintain database documentation, including data standards,
procedures and definitions for data elements and tables in the Company.
2. Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations,
procedures and policies for audit and training purposes.
3. To optimise database performance and efficiency by evaluating and
recommending new database technologies.
4. To execute database upgrade and integration of database monitoring and
performance metrics in tools.

5. To analyse database growth and plan for future capacity needs, ensuring that
resources are allocated efficiently.
6. Analyze data needs and use skills in coding to maintain secure databases.
7. Design and implement effective database solutions and models to store and
retrieve data.

8. Adhere to architecture standards.
9. Focus on improving data quality, accessibility and security.
10. Improve system performance by conducting tests, troubleshooting and
integrating new elements.
11. Optimize new and current database systems.
12. Define security and backup procedures.
13. Coordinate with the Data Science department to identify future needs and
requirements.
14. Provide operational support for Management Information Systems (MIS).
3. Data Scientist-cum-BI Developer
Age 23 to 30 years

Qualification Mandatory: Full Time B.E./B. Tech – First class (minimum of 60% marks) or
equivalent or M.E./M. Tech/ MCA in Computer Science/ IT/ Data Science/
Machine Learning and AI.
Professional/ preferred qualification: Certification/ Assignments/ Projects
in Data Science/ AI/ ML/ Natural Language Processing/ Web Crawling and
Neural Networks.

Experience Essential:
1. Minimum 01 year of (post basic educational qualification) working experience
on assignments/ projects/ jobs related to ML/ AI.
2. Experience in projects with Machine learning/ Artificial Intelligence
technologies.

3. Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a multicultural
product development team.
4. End-to-end experience from data extraction to modelling and its validation.
5. Experience of working in a project environment as a developer.

6. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in financial sector/
banks/ NBFCs/ Insurance/ Investment firms.
Details of work experience to be backed by Certificates from the past
employers
Mandatory Skill Set:

1. Technical expertise regarding data models/ database design development,
data mining and segmentation techniques.
2. Expertise in Machine Learning technologies.

Expertise in testing & validation of quality and accuracy of AI models.

4. Expertise in developing models using structured, semi-structured and

unstructured data.

5. Expertise in Analytical Databases like Vertica DB or similar platforms.

6. Data Modelling and Data Intelligence/ Data Cataloguing skills with tools like

Alation.

7. SQL (DDL / DML/ DQL).

Desired Skill Set:

1. Good understanding of Data Model and types of dimension modelling.

2. Experience in Conversational AI and dialogue systems.

3. Strong understanding of explainable and Responsible/ Ethical AI framework.

4. Understand Data protection techniques like encryption, data masking and

tokenization to safeguard sensitive data in transit and at rest.

5. Experience in designing secure solutions architecture for Cloud platforms

(private/ public/ Hybrid).

6. Experience with tools like Nifi, HBase, Spark, pig, storm, flume, etc.

7. Experience in BI tools.

8. Expertise in MS Excel data analytics.

9. Expertise in usage and deployment of LLMs.

Job profile

1. Identify, analyse and interpret trends or patterns in complex datasets.

2. Utilise a hypothesis-driven problem-solving approach to design, construct

and rapidly test/ iterate exploratory analytics that will reveal insight and

opportunities for the business.

3. Generate efficient data marts, analysis and reports on large datasets, building

basic automations to reduce manual interventions for repeated analysis and

data updates.

4. Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.

5. Implement and deploy machine learning/ artificial intelligence/ natural

language processing models.

6. Monitor the performance and accuracy of the AI/ML models in production.

7. Closely collaborate with business teams to develop/ co-create analytics use

cases.

8. Implement Machine learning/ Artificial Intelligence/ Natural Language

Processing tools to improve the operational efficiency.

9. Designing and implementation of big data scalable workflow systems using

Big Data Technologies.

10. Design, develop, and deliver new functionalities for the internal production

platform and client delivery platforms. Collaborate with Product

Management, Business, Quality Assurance, Data Operation, and IT

Infrastructure teams to understand their requirements and develop solutions

for such needs.

11. Develop and establish relevant integration metrics (KPIs/ SLAs) to drive

results.

12. Involve and help in data reconciliation, storage (capacity planning), data

governance, data quality, data cataloguing, lineage using different tools with

AI/ ML capabilities.

13. Interaction and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

14. Create, review and present Documentation and coordinate approvals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Be self-motivated, pro-active, and demonstrate an exceptional drive towards

service delivery.

2. Identify valuable data sources and automate collection/ collation processes.

3. Undertake preprocessing of structured and unstructured data.4. Analyze information to discover trends and patterns.

5. Use AI/ ML techniques to improve the quality of data or product offerings.

6. Find patterns and trends in datasets to uncover insights.

7. Create algorithms and data models to forecast outcomes.

8. Combine models through ensemble modelling.

4. Specialist – Data Management (Subject Matter Expert)

Age 30 to 40 years

Qualification Masters in Any Discipline from a recognised University.

Experience Mandatory:

1. 5-7 years of working experience in the development sector, with reputed

National/ International Organisations/ NGOs/ CSRs, as project implementor/

Consultant/ Supervisor. Candidates with experience in National/ International

Organisations would be preferred.

2. Experience in implementation of development and/ or environmental projects.

To be substantiated with copies of Certificates from the past employers.

3. Experience in stakeholder coordination, training and development, project

management, etc. To be substantiated with copies of Certificates from the past

employers.

Desired:

1. Experience in Data Analysis/ MIS/ Dashboards & Pivots in MS Excel.

2. Capabilities – problem solving, strategy and planning.

3. Implementation of various grant based/ CSR projects with desired output

indicators.

4. Excellent communication skills.

5. Experience in design and development of various data capturing tools for

analytical purpose.

6. Knowledge about functioning of CSR and non-profit organization.

7. Knowledge of aligning developmental initiatives with ESG, SDG and broader

development goals for sustainable and transformative change including climate

change.

8. Ability to prepare data wireframe framework from impact evaluation

perspective.

9. Knowledge on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Green

Bond impact emphasizing the importance of global development objectives.

10. Prepare policies, strategies for project implementation, capturing its impact

assessment by designing various tools/ models/ MIS.

11. Development budget planning, its monitoring, review, and impact assessment

12. Knowledge in thematic areas of development sectors like rural development,

livelihood, education, health, environment, climate change etc.

Job profile 1. Design, develop, and deliver new functionalities for the internal production

platform and client delivery platforms.

2. Review of existing development programmes- Conduct a comprehensive review

of NABARD’s development programmes, including their eligibility criteria,

application process, evaluation mechanisms, disbursement procedures and

monitoring frameworks.

3. Provide recommendations for streamlining and enhancing these programs to

ensure effective utilization of funds and achieve desired outcomes.

4. MIS System Assessment – Evaluate current Management Information System

(MIS) used by development departments for monitoring and tracking the

progress.

Identify areas for improvements, such as data collection methods, reporting

capabilities, data security and integration with other relevant systems. Propose

recommendations for optimizing the MIS system to enhance data-driven

decision-making and overall program management.

6. Impact Assessment Indicators – Develop a set of impact assessment indicators

that align with Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), Social Stock

Exchange (SSE) particularly focusing on NABARD’s goals and objectives. These

indicators should be measurable, relevant and capable of capturing social,

economic and environmental impacts of programs. Provide guidance on

methodologies and tools required to collect, analyze and report impact data

effectively.

7. Comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation Framework – Design a

comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework for various projects.

8. Data Capturing Returns: Develop and design rigorous methodology for

assessing the impact of projects implemented by NABARD considering specific

objectives. Design returns for collection, collation and analysis encompassing

financial records, project outcomes and relevant performance indicators.

9. Linking of captured data with the reporting formats to streamline the data

collection process.

10. Design and develop strategies and systems to generate reports/ MIS which

allow for in-depth understanding of initiatives to review, modify, redesign

products (analytical reports).

11. Co-ordinate with software vendors for designing formats for returns/ MIS/

Reports pertaining to grant based projects.

12. Co-ordinate with departments to define their data needs and help them in

onboarding ESG compliance journey.

13. Support in internal portal integration: Provide support for a seamless

integration among multiple internal portals. Support team members for further

queries, if any.

14. Work on the past projects data available under various schemes, fetch such data

in the required format and integrate with the current modules designed by

NABARD. Linking of captured data with the reporting formats to streamline the

data collection process.

15. Verification of the data received from multiple sources and ensure data

consistency. Homogenize the data received and map to the respective fields for

Portal, essential for aligning the data with the system’s predefined structure.

16. Ensure co-ordination and liaisoning with project implementing agencies and

Departments to help project implementation smoothly.

NOTE: All educational qualifications should have been obtained from Universities /

Institutions incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or other educational

institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under

Section – 3 of UGC Act 1956.

i. Some Universities/Institutes do not award Class or percentage of marks and allot

Aggregate Grade Points (e.g. CGPA/OGPA/CPI, etc.). In case University/Institute defines

criteria for conversion of Aggregate Grade Point into Class and/or percentage of marks,

the same will be accepted. However, where the University/Institute does not define

criteria for conversion of Aggregate Grade Point into Class and/or percentage of marks,

the undefined parameter(s) would be worked out as under:

quivalent CGPA/ OGPA/ CPI or similar

terminologies allotted on a 10-point

scale

Class / Division Aggregate % of

Marks

6.75 I (First) 60%

6.25 II (Second) 55%

5.75 II (Second) 50%

5.25 II (Second) 45%

Aggregate Grade Point or percentage of marks where awarded would mean aggregate

over the entire duration of the course.

ii. Where the Aggregate Grade Point (CGPA/OGPA/CPI, etc.) is awarded out of a

number other than 10, it will be normalized out of 10 and computed as per item

(i) above.

iii. Calculation of percentage : The percentage marks shall be arrived at by dividing

the total marks obtained by the candidate in all the subjects in all the

semester(s)/year(s) by aggregating maximum marks in all the subjects

irrespective of honors / optional / additional optional subject, if any. This will

be applicable for those Universities also where Class/Grade is decided on the

basis of Honor’s marks only. The fraction of percentage so arrived will be

ignored i.e. 59.99% will be treated as less than 60%.

III Selection Process

1) The selection will be by way of interview. The candidates will be shortlisted for interview in the ratio

of 1:3 on the basis of qualification, experience, etc.

2) Seleted candidates will have to undergo pre-recruitment medical examination. Final appointment

will be done only to those candidates who are declared medically fit by Bank’s Medical Officer.

3) The Bank reserves the right to increase/ decrease the number of post/s or cancel the above contract

recruitment in part or full as per institutional requirement without assigning any reason. The roll

numbers of candidates shortlisted for interview & subsequent selection shall be published on Bank’s

website viz. www.nabard.org. The decision of the Bank in shortlisting candidates for interview &

selecting them for appointment based on minimum qualifying standard shall be final and no

correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

The final appointment will be based on the decision of the Selection Committee

constituted for the purpose.

IV. APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE)

Application fee (exclusive of applicable GST) for the post will be as under:

(Amount in Rs.)

Category of applicant Application Fee Intimation charges etc. Total

For SC/ ST/ PWBD NIL 150 150*

For all others 700 150 850*

* Exclusive of applicable GST

V. Compensation, Period of contract and other benefits:

a. Compensation

No Post

Consolidated Remuneration

(Rs. per annum.)-All

inclusive

1 Data Scientist/ AI Engineer Rs.21-30 lakh

2 Data Engineer Rs.18-27 lakh

3 Data Scientist-cum-BI Developer Rs.15-21 lakh

4 Specialist – Data Management (Subject Matter Expert) Rs.12-15 lakh

The Specialist on contract 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 Specialist on contract.

Annual increment up to a maximum of 10% can be granted based on satisfactory performance and

discretion of the Bank.

b. Period of contract

02 years from the date of appointment extendable for a further period of 03 years. The engagement would

be extended after taking a review one year at a time and in any case will not be beyond 05 years. The Bank

may terminate the contract at any time without prior notice and without providing any reason thereof.

However, in normal course, NABARD may terminate the engagement by giving one month’s notice in

advance. The Specialist can also seek termination of the contract by giving one month’s notice.

In case the notice period is not being served, the Specialist has to pay a sum equivalent to pay for the

period of notice required of him /her.

Notwithstanding the above, NABARD retains the right to modify the terms of the recruitment, suspend

or terminate the engagement with any Specialist , without assigning any reason thereo

c. Superannuation Benefits

The Specialists shall not be entitled to any superannuation benefits viz., Provident Fund, Pension,

Gratuity, etc.

d. Travelling / Halting Allowance

Whenever official tour is required, the Specialist will be entitled for Travelling & Halting Allowance as

admissible to the officers in the Bank of equivalent grade for official tours outside the headquarters or

as mentioned in the appointment letter.

e. Leave

Maximum of 30 days per calendar year during the contract period, on a proportionate basis.

f. Reporting:

The Specialist will report to an officer of higher grade in the department as decided by OIC.

g. Office Facilities

1. NABARD will provide Office Space, Internet Connectivity, and other support facilities.

2. Lounge facilities as applicable to the officers of the Bank will be provided.

h. Medical Facility :

For self only, at the Dispensary of the Bank, wherever available.

i. Legal Status

Specialist shall be selected on contract basis and shall have no right / claim for placement in NABARD

by the virtue of engagement of their services by the Bank.

Services of the staff on contract shall be governed by the code of conduct as applicable to Specialists /

Consultants engaged on contract.

VI. How to apply:

Detailed Guidelines/Procedures for

a. Application Registration

b. Payment of fees

c. Document scan and upload

Candidates can apply only online from 16.06.2025 to 30.06.2025 and no other mode of

application will be accepted.

Important Points to be noted before registration.

Before applying online, candidates should-

1. Scan their:

i. Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm)

ii. Signature (with black ink)

iii. Left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink)

iv. A handwritten declaration (on a white paper with black ink) (text given below)

v. Ensuring that all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications as given in

Annexure III to this Advertisement.

2. The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged. (If a candidate is not

having left thumb, he/she may use his/ her right thumb for applying.)

3. The text for the handwritten declaration is as follows –

“I, (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the

application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when

required.”

The above-mentioned handwritten declaration has to be in the candidate’s own hand writing and

inEnglish only.If it is written and uploaded by anybody else or in any other language,the application

will be considered as invalid. (In the case of Visually Impaired candidates who cannot write may get

the text of declaration typed and put their left-hand thumb impression below the typed declaration

and upload the document as per specifications.)

4. Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make Online Payment of the requisite application

fee/ intimation charges.

5. Have a valid personal email ID and mobile number, which should be kept active till the completion

of this Recruitment Process. Bank may send intimation to download call letters for the Examination

etc. through the registered e-mail ID. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID,

he/she should create his/her new e-mail ID and mobile number before applying on-line and must

maintain that email account and mobile number.

Application fees/ intimation charges (nonrefundable) payment of fee online: 16.06.2025

to 30.06.2025

Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of application fees/intimation charges will have to be

borne by the candidate.

A. Application Registration

1. Candidates to visit the NABARD website – www.nabard.org and under Career Notices, click on

the option “APPLY ONLINE” which will open a new screen.

2. To register application, choose the tab “Click here for New Registration” and enter Name,

Contact details and Email-id. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be

generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the

Provisional Registration Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional

Registration number and Password will also be sent.

3. In case any candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he / she can save

the data already entered by choosing “SAVE AND NEXT” tab. Prior to submission of the

online application candidates are advised to use the “SAVE AND NEXT” facility to

verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required.

Visually Impaired candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify/ get the

details verified to ensure that the same are correct prior to final submission.

4. Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application

themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the COMPLETE

REGISTRATION BUTTON.

5. The Name of the candidate or his /her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the

application as it appears in the Certificates/ Mark sheets/Identity proof. Any change/alteration

found may disqualify the candidature.

6. Validate your details and save your application by clicking the ‘Validate your details’ and ‘Save

& Next’ button.

7. Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the

Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature detailed under point “C”.

8. Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.

9. Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL

SUBMIT.

10. Modify details, if required, and click on ‘COMPLETE REGISTRATION’ ONLY after

verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details

filled by you are correct.

11. Click on ‘Payment’ Tab and proceed for payment.

12. Click on ‘Complete Registration’ button.

B. Payment of Fees

Online Mode

1. The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment process can be

completed by following the instructions.

2. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit

Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.

3. After submitting your payment information in the online application form, PLEASE WAIT

FOR THE INTIMATION FROM THE SERVER. DO NOT PRESS BACK OR REFRESH

BUTTON IN ORDER TO AVOID DOUBLE CHARGE

4. On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated.

5. Non-generation of ‘E-Receipt’ indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. On failure of payment,

Candidates are advised to login again using their Provisional Registration Number and

Password and repeat the process of payment.

6. Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form

containing fee details. Please note that if the same cannot be generated, online transaction may

not have been successful.

7. For Credit Card users: All charges are listed in Indian Rupee. If you use a non-Indian credit

card, your bank will convert to your local currency based on prevailing exchange rates.

8. To ensure the security of your data, please close the browser window once your transaction is

completed.

9. There is facility to print application form containing fee details after payment of fees.

C. Guidelines for scanning and Upload of Documents

Before applying online a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/her

photograph, signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration as per the specifications

given below.

Photograph Image: (4.5cm × 3.5cm)

a. Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture.

b. Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white,

background.

c. Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face

d. If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the shade,

so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows

e. If you have to use flash, ensure there’s no “red-eye”

f. If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen.

g. Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not

cover your face.

h. Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred)

i. Size of file should be between 20kb–50 kb

j. While scanning the photograph ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb.

If the size of the file is more than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI

resolution, colours, etc.

Signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration Image:

Signature

a. The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.

b. Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)

c. Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb for signature and 20kb – 50kb for left thumb

impression.

d. Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb

Left Thumb

The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink.

a. File type: jpg / jpeg

b. Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 3 cm * 3 cm

(Width * Height)

c. File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB

Hand written declaration

a. The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black ink.

b. File type: jpg / jpeg

c. Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 10 cm * 5 cm

(Width * Height)

d. File Size: 50 KB – 100 KB

e. The signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration should be of the

applicant and not by any other person.

f. Hand written declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.

Scanning the documents:

a. Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)

b. Set Colour to True Colour

c. File Size as specified above

d. Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature/ left thumb impression

/ handwritten declaration, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as

specified above).

e. The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is: image01.jpg or

image01.jpeg. Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or moving the mouse

over the file image icon.

Candidates using MS Windows/MS Office can easily obtain documents in .jpeg format by using

MS Paint or MS Office Picture Manager. Scanned documents in any format can be saved in .jpg/

.jpeg format by using ‘Save As’ option in the File menu. Size can be adjusted by using crop and

then resize option.

Procedure for uploading the documents

a. While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with separate links

for uploading Photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand written declaration

b. Click on the respective link “Upload Photograph / signature / Upload left thumb impression /

hand written declaration”

c. Browse and Select the location where the Scanned Photograph / signature / left thumb

impression / hand written declaration file has been saved.

d. Select the file by clicking on it

e. Click the ‘Open/Upload’

f. If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.

g. Preview of the uploaded image will help to see the quality of the image. In case of unclear /

smudged, the same may be re-uploaded to the expected clarity /quality.

h. Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your Photograph, signature,

left thumb impression and hand written declaration as specified.

Note:

a. In case the face in the photograph or signature or left thumb impression or the hand written

declaration is unclear / smudged then the candidate’s application may be rejected.

b. After uploading the Photograph / signature / left thumb impression / hand written declaration

in the online application form candidates should check that the images are clear and have been

uploaded correctly. In case the photograph or signature or left thumb impression or the hand

written declaration is not prominently visible, the candidate may edit his/ her application and

re-upload his/ her photograph or signature or left thumb impression or the hand written

declaration, prior to submitting the form.

c. Candidate should also ensure that photo is uploaded at the place of photo and signature at the

place of signature. If photo in place of photo and signature in place of signature is not uploaded

properly, candidate will not be allowed to appear for the interview.

d. Candidate must ensure that Photo to be uploaded is of required size and the face should be clearly

visible.

e. If the photo is not uploaded at the place of Photo Admission for Examination will be

rejected/denied. Candidate him/herself will be responsible for the same.

f. Candidates should ensure that the signature uploaded is clearly visible

g. After registering online candidates are advised to take a printout of their system generated

online application forms.

D. Action against candidates found guilty of misconduct/ use of unfair means.

Candidates are advised in their own interest that they should not furnish any particulars that are false,

tampered with or fabricated and should not suppress any material information while submitting online

application.Atthe time of interviewor ina subsequent selectionprocedure, if a candidate is (or has been)

found guilty of –

a. using unfair means or

b. impersonating or procuring impersonation by any person or

c. resorting to any irregular or improper means in connection with his/ her candidature or

d. obtaining support for his/ her candidature by unfair means.

General Instructions

a. Depending upon the requirement, the Bank reserves the right to

increase/decrease/modify/cancel/restrict/curtail/enlarge any or all the provisions of the

vacancy/ the recruitment process, if need so arises, without any further notice and without

assigning any reason therefore.

b. The Specialist shall have no right or claim for regular employment in the organization.

c. No correspondence will be entertained from any ineligible and non-selected candidate. In all

matters regarding eligibility, the selection process, the stages at which the scrutiny of eligibility

is to be undertaken, documents have to be produced for the selection process, assessment,

prescribing minimum qualifying standards in the selection process, number of vacancies,

communication of results, etc., the Bank’s decision shall be final and binding on the candidates

and no correspondence shall be entertained in this regard.

d. Applicants serving in Government/Quasi Government Offices, Public Sector Undertaking

including Nationalized Banks and Financial Institutions will be required to submit ‘No

Objection Certificate’ from the employer at the time of interview, failing which their candidature

may not be considered.

e. Before appointment in the Bank, a proper relieving letter, indicating date of relief and a

mention that no dues are pending against the employee, from the previous/present

employer(s) will have to be produced by the applicant.

f. Any legal proceedings in respect of any matter of claim or dispute arising out of this

advertisement and/ or an application in response thereto can be instituted only in Mumbai, and

courts/ tribunals/ forums at Mumbai only shall have sole & exclusive jurisdiction to try any

clause/ dispute.

g. Any notice/communication meant for the candidates displayed on the Bank’s website, sent by

Registered/Speed Posts, or conveyed to the email id mentioned in the application at the time of

registration with the Bank, shall be deemed to be sufficient service of communication upon the

candidate, for all purposes.

Note:

In case of any corrigendum issued on the above advertisement and further

announcements, it will be published only on Bank’s website www.nabard.org.

IMPORTANT DATES

Online Application Registration and Payment

of Online Fees/ Intimation Charges. 16 June 2025 to 30 June 2025

Mumbai Chief General Manager

Date: 13 June 2025 HRMD, HO Mumbai

Frequently asked questions

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