NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS) has officially released the NABARD Recruitment 2026 notification for 10 Consultant posts – 5 Middle Level Consultants and 5 Junior Level Consultants for Tribal Development Projects at NABARD Regional/Zonal Offices across India. Salary up to ₹60,000/month with no application fee. Last date to apply online is 30 April 2026. Apply only through the official NABCONS website – no other mode accepted.
Job Overview – NABARD Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS) |
| Parent Organization | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Post Names | Middle Level Consultant, Junior Level Consultant |
| Total Vacancies | 10 (5 + 5) |
| Salary | ₹60,000/month (Middle) |
| Job Category | Contractual/Consultant |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Application Fee | No Application Fee |
| Job Location | Multiple States across India |
| Official Website | www.nabcons.com |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 April 2026 |
Salary Details – NABARD Consultant Recruitment 2026
| Post | Consolidated Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| Middle Level Consultant | ₹60,000 per month |
| Junior Level Consultant | ₹40,000 per month |
- Salary is inclusive of all statutory deductions (PF, TDS as per Income Tax Act).
- Annual increment of 5% after one year of satisfactory service.
- Additional allowances include lodging, halting allowance, petrol allowance, mobile expenses (₹500/month), lunch allowance (₹1,500/month), and medical insurance (₹8,000/year for Junior Level).
Application Fee Details – NABARD Recruitment 2026 Consultant Posts
- No Application Fee for any category. All candidates can apply free of cost as per the official notification.
Vacancy Details – NABARD Recruitment 2026
| Post | States/Location | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Level Consultant | Bihar RO | 01 |
| Middle Level Consultant | Jharkhand RO | 01 |
| Middle Level Consultant | Karnataka RO | 01 |
| Middle Level Consultant | Maharashtra RO | 01 |
| Middle Level Consultant | Sikkim RO | 01 |
| Junior Level Consultant | Arunachal Pradesh RO | 01 |
| Junior Level Consultant | Assam RO | 01 |
| Junior Level Consultant | Gujarat RO | 01 |
| Junior Level Consultant | Himachal Pradesh RO | 01 |
| Junior Level Consultant | Kerala ZO | 01 |
| Total | 10 |
Candidates can apply for only one state at a time.
Eligibility Criteria/Educational Qualification
1. Middle Level Consultant
Essential:
- Graduate/Post-Graduate in Agriculture and Allied Subjects (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Technology, Veterinary and Animal Science only)
- 1-4 years’ experience in Natural Resource Management/Financing/Value Chain Management/Agri. Marketing based projects or studies
Desirable/Other Criteria:
- Experience in field monitoring and evaluation of NRM or Tribal Development Projects
- Database management knowledge
- Proficiency in MS Office, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel
- Proficiency in the respective State language
2. Junior Level Consultant
Essential:
- Graduate from any Recognized University
- 1-2 years’ experience in Natural Resource Management/Financing/Value Chain Management /Agri. Marketing based projects or studies
Desirable/Other Criteria:
- Knowledge of MS Office; ability to handle mobile data collection app
- Physically fit for travel to rugged/remote sites
- Proficiency in respective State language
- Additional score for knowledge of local dialects of the state
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification/Advertisement Date | 20 April 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 20 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 April 2026 |
| Interview Date | To Be Notified |
| Result / Selection List | To Be Notified on www.nabcons.com |
Age Limit – NABARD Recruitment 2026 Consultant Posts
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Level Consultant | 24 years | 61 years |
| Junior Level Consultant | 24 years | 50 years |
- Age is calculated as on the date of application.
- Age relaxation details, if any, are as per NABCONS/Government of India norms.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Screening/Shortlisting based on qualification, experience, and suitability
- Proficiency Assessment in MS Office/Data Management (for shortlisted candidates)
- Personal Interview – in-person or virtual mode
- Medical Fitness Test upon joining
- Final appointment based on Selection Committee decision
How to Apply – Step-by-Step
- Visit the official NABCONS website: www.nabcons.com
- Navigate to the Recruitment/Career section.
- Click the application link for the relevant post:
- Middle Level Consultant – Application for the post of Middle Level Consultant – TDF
- Junior Level Consultant – Application for the post of Junior Level Consultant -TDF
- Fill in all required details accurately in the online application form.
- Submit the declaration regarding educational qualification and experience.
- Submit the form before 30 April 2026.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
- Self-attested copies of educational qualifications and experience certificates must be brought at the time of interview.
No other mode of application (hand delivery, post, courier, email) will be accepted. Online applications only.
Important Instructions/General Conditions
- Apply for only one state per application.
- Eligibility will be verified at the time of interview/joining – false information leads to cancellation of candidacy.
- NABCONS reserves the right to increase/decrease vacancies or cancel the recruitment at any stage without assigning a reason.
- Selected candidates cannot take up any other part-time or full-time employment during the contract period.
- Contract is initially for one year, extendable based on performance review.
- Resignation requires 3 months’ prior written notice.
- First 3 months are probationary – contract can be terminated without notice during this period.
- NABCONS will not provide accommodation to selected candidates.
- The contractual engagement carries no right to regular absorption or seniority.
- Results and corrigenda will be published only on www.nabcons.com
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Online – Middle Level Consultant | Click Here |
| Apply Online – Junior Level Consultant | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| More Kerala Govt Job Updates | Click Here |
FAQs – NABARD Recruitment 2026 Consultant Posts
What is the last date for NABARD Consultant Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application for NABCONS NABARD Consultant Recruitment 2026 is 30 April 2026, as per the official notification dated 20 April 2026. No applications will be accepted after this date.
How many vacancies are there in NABARD Consultant Recruitment 2026?
As per the official notification, there are a total of 10 vacancies – 5 Middle Level Consultant posts and 5 Junior Level Consultant posts across different states in India.
What is the salary for NABARD Consultant posts?
According to the recruitment notification, the consolidated monthly salary is ₹60,000/month for Middle Level Consultants and ₹40,000/month for Junior Level Consultants, with a 5% annual increment after one year of satisfactory service.
What is the qualification required for NABARD Consultant Recruitment 2026?
For Middle Level Consultant, candidates must be Graduate/Post-Graduate in Agriculture and Allied Subjects with 1–4 years’ relevant experience. For Junior Level Consultant, a Graduate degree from any recognized university with 1–2 years’ experience is required, as mentioned in the official notification.
What is the selection process for NABARD Consultant Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes shortlisting of applications, a proficiency test in MS Office/data management, and a personal interview (in-person or virtual). Final appointment is subject to medical fitness.
Is there any application fee for NABCONS Recruitment 2026?
No. There is no application fee for NABCONS NABARD Consultant Recruitment 2026.
How to apply for NABARD Consultant Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply online only through the official NABCONS website (www.nabcons.com) using the Google Form links provided in the notification. No offline or other mode of application is accepted.
Can candidates from other states apply for this recruitment?
Candidates can apply for any of the listed state locations; however, they can apply for only one state at a time. Candidates must be proficient in the State language of the location they apply for, as per the official notification.
What is the age relaxation for OBC/SC/ST candidates in NABARD Consultant Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not explicitly mention category-wise age relaxation beyond the maximum age limits (61 years for Middle Level, 50 years for Junior Level). Candidates may refer to www.nabcons.com for any updated relaxation rules or corrigendum.
How much experience is required for NABARD Consultant Recruitment 2026?
As mentioned in the PDF, Middle Level Consultant requires 1–4 years of experience in Natural Resource Management, Value Chain Management, or related fields. Junior Level Consultant requires 1–2 years of similar experience.
Source: NABCONS Official Recruitment Notification | Advt. Ref. No. NABCONS/CO-HR/001/PBCS/2026-27, Dated: 20 April 2026 | NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS) | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
