The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has released an official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 04) inviting applications for multiple specialized roles in cybersecurity, information security, and IT infrastructure. Qualified professionals can apply online for these high-level contractual positions until the specified deadline.
Overview
NABARD is seeking skilled specialists on a contract basis to fill a total of 16 vacancies across various technical domains. All appointed specialists will be posted at the NABARD Head Office in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The initial contract duration is set for two years, extendable up to a total of five years based on operational needs and performance. Final selection will be determined primarily through an interview process following initial candidate screening.
Important Dates
- Commencement of Online Registration: October 9, 2026
- Last Date to Submit Online Application: October 26, 2026
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: October 26, 2026
- Interview Schedule: To be notified directly to shortlisted candidates
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
Candidates must possess a minimum of 60% marks in their respective qualifying technical degrees alongside domain-specific certifications and post-qualification professional experience.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit | Educational Qualification & Mandated Credentials |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC Analyst | 03 | 24–35 years | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/ECE/IS/Cyber Security or MCA/PG degree; CompTIA Security+ or CEH; Minimum 3 years of relevant IT security experience. |
| Information Security Analyst | 03 | 24–35 years | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/ECE/IS or MCA/PG in allied fields; CISA, CISM, or CISSP certification; Minimum 2–4 years of experience in IT risk or cyber security. |
| Network Security Analyst | 01 | 26–38 years | B.E./B.Tech or MCA/PG in engineering/IT disciplines; CCNP Security or equivalent; At least 5 years IT experience with 3 years dedicated to network security. |
| Ethical Hacker & Penetration Tester | 01 | 25–35 years | Engineering degree in IT/CS or MCA/PG; CEH, OSCP, or ECSA certified; Minimum 2–4 years of hands-on experience in VAPT and ethical hacking. |
| Lead Auditor | 02 | 32–45 years | B.E./B.Tech in CSE/ECE/IT or Master’s in CS/IT; CISA plus CISSP or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor; 8 years of IT experience with 5 years in BFSI sector IS audits. |
| Cyber & Network Security Specialist | 02 | 30–45 years | Degree in CSE/ECE/IT or allied Master’s; CISA along with CCNA/CCNP/CEH/CISM; 6 years in network devices and cyber security with 3 years in IS audit. |
| IT Infrastructure & Banking Specialist | 02 | 30–45 years | B.E./B.Tech in CSE/ECE/IT or technical Master’s; CISA plus CISM/ISO 27001/PCI DSS; 6 years handling Core Banking Solutions (CBS) with 3 years in IS audit. |
| Cyber Security Analyst | 02 | 24–32 years | B.E./B.Tech or Master’s in CS/IT/ECE; CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Cloud, or Database certification; Minimum 3 years in IT or cybersecurity operations. |
Application Fee
The registration fee must be submitted entirely through digital payment gateways during online application submission.
- SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Rs. 150 (Intimation charges only; application fee is waived).
- All Other Candidates (General / OBC / EWS): Rs. 850 (Rs. 700 application fee + Rs. 150 intimation charges, applicable GST extra).
How to Apply
- Navigate to the official NABARD recruitment portal at nabard.org.
- Open the Career Notices section and click on the application link for the Specialist Officers recruitment advertisement.
- Select Click here for New Registration and submit basic contact details to generate login credentials.
- Log in to complete the detailed bio-data, experience history, and educational qualifications.
- Upload required scanned files including your photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration, updated CV, and current CTC proof in PDF format.
- Review the complete form preview thoroughly before clicking Complete Registration.
- Pay the requisite application fee via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI, and save the payment receipt for future records.
Source: govtjobguru.in
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