NABARD Specialists Recruitment 2026: Apply Online For 16 Contract Posts In CISO And DoS-CSITE

NABARD Specialists Recruitment 2026: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is an apex organisation wholly owned by the Government of India. Under Advertisement No. 04, the posts are in the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the Department of Supervision (DoS) – CSITE.

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NABARD Specialists Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

NABARD has notified 8 posts and 16 vacancies across CISO and DoS-CSITE. All posts are located at the Head Office, Mumbai. The table below gives the post-wise vacancies against each reservation category.

 

Post (Department)	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
SOC (Security Operations Centre) Analyst (CISO)	0	0	0	0	3	3
Information Security Analyst (CISO)	0	0	0	0	3	3
Network Security Analyst (CISO)	0	0	0	0	1	1
Ethical Hacker & Penetration Tester (CISO)	0	0	0	0	1	1
Lead Auditor (DoS-CSITE)	0	0	1	0	1	2
Cyber & Network Security Specialist (DoS-CSITE)	0	0	0	0	2	2
IT Infrastructure & Banking Specialist (DoS-CSITE)	0	0	0	0	2	2
Cyber Security Analyst (DoS-CSITE)	0	0	0	0	2	2
Total	0	0	2	0	15	16

Salary and Contract Details

The NABARD Specialists Recruitment 2026 carry a consolidated, all-inclusive annual remuneration, as shown below. Tax will be deducted at source as per the Income Tax Act and Rules in force.

Post	Consolidated Remuneration (Per Annum)
SOC (Security Operations Centre) Analyst	Rs. 12-18 lakh
Information Security Analyst	Rs. 12-18 lakh
Network Security Analyst	Rs. 18-25 lakh
Ethical Hacker & Penetration Tester	Rs. 15-24 lakh
Lead Auditor	Rs. 35-40 lakh
Cyber & Network Security Specialist	Rs. 30-35 lakh
IT Infrastructure & Banking Specialist	Rs. 30-35 lakh
Cyber Security Analyst	Rs. 18-20 lakh

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility of the candidate under NABARD Specialists Recruitment 2026 will be determined as on 1st October 2026. Candidates must meet the age, qualification, certification and experience requirements for the post they apply for.

Age Limit

Post	Age Limit
SOC Analyst	24-35 years
Information Security Analyst	24-35 years
Network Security Analyst	26-38 years
Ethical Hacker & Penetration Tester	25-35 years
Lead Auditor	32-45 years
Cyber & Network Security Specialist	30-45 years
IT Infrastructure & Banking Specialist	30-45 years
Cyber Security Analyst	24-32 years

Educational Qualification

The educational qualifications under NABARD Specialists Recruitment 2026 is given below:

SOC Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Network Security Analyst and Ethical Hacker & Penetration Tester:

• BE/ B.Tech in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/ Information Technology/ Electronics & Communication/ Information Science/ Electrical/ Cyber Security; OR
• MCA; OR a Post Graduate degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Cyber Security/ Information Security/ Computer Engineering/ Information Systems/ Software Engineering/ Electronics & Communication Engineering
• A minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade is required.

Lead Auditor, Cyber & Network Security Specialist and IT Infrastructure & Banking Specialist:

• B.E./ B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) or Information Technology (IT); OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a Master’s degree in Computer Science/ IT/ ECE

Cyber Security Analyst:

• B.E./ B.Tech in CSE, ECE or IT; OR a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a Master’s degree in Computer Science/ IT/ ECE

Mandatory Certifications

• SOC Analyst: Any one of CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or an equivalent cyber security certification
• Information Security Analyst: Any one of CISA, CISM, CISSP or an equivalent certification in Information Security/ IT Risk/ Compliance
• Network Security Analyst: CCNP Security or an equivalent certification in network/ infrastructure security
• Ethical Hacker & Penetration Tester: Any one of CEH, OSCP, ECSA or an equivalent certification in penetration testing/ offensive security
• Lead Auditor: CISA, plus at least one of CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or Lead Implementer and CISA
• Cyber & Network Security Specialist: CISA, plus at least one of CCNA, CCNP, CEH or CISM
• IT Infrastructure & Banking Specialist: CISA, plus at least one of CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or a PCI DSS implementation certification (PCIP/ ISA/ QSA/ CPISI)
• Cyber Security Analyst: At least one of CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, a Database Certification (Oracle/ Microsoft SQL) or a Cloud Certification (AWS/ GCP/ Microsoft Azure/ Oracle)

Experience

Apart from qualifications, NABARD Specialists Recruitment 2026 included various experience requirements:

• SOC Analyst: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in IT/ Cyber Security roles, including handling security solutions and security risk identification
• Information Security Analyst: Minimum 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in Information Security/ IT Risk/ Cyber Security roles
• Network Security Analyst: 5 years of IT experience and a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in network security
• Ethical Hacker & Penetration Tester: Minimum 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in VAPT/ Ethical Hacking, including hands-on application, API and infrastructure security testing
• Lead Auditor: Minimum 8 years of overall IT experience, including at least 5 years conducting technology/ IS audits in the BFSI sector, with experience leading audit teams
• Cyber & Network Security Specialist: Minimum 6 years handling network devices, cyber security consulting, ISMS management and SOC/ VAPT, including at least 3 years in technology/ IS audit
• IT Infrastructure & Banking Specialist: Minimum 6 years handling CBS and payment channels, IT infrastructure and virtualization, including at least 3 years in technology/ IS audit
• Cyber Security Analyst: Minimum 3 years in IT or cyber security

Nationality

Only Indian citizens can apply.

Selection Process

• The selection of the candidates under NABARD Specialists Recruitment 2026 will be by way of interview only.
• Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview in the ratio of 1:3 on the basis of qualification, experience and other criteria.
• Shortlisted candidates serving in Government/ Quasi-Government offices, Public Sector Undertakings, Nationalised Banks and Financial Institutions must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview.
• Selected candidates will also have to undergo a pre-recruitment medical examination.

Documents Required

• Photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) and a live photograph captured through a webcam or mobile phone
• Signature in black ink
• Left thumb impression on white paper with black or blue ink
• Handwritten declaration in English, on white paper with black ink, not in capital letters
• Latest CV/ Resume and proof of current Cost to Company in PDF format (maximum 500 KB)

Steps to Apply

• Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
• Click on the “APPLY HERE” option under the concerned recruitment advertisement in the Career Notices section.
• Choose “Click here for New Registration” and enter your name, contact details and email ID to receive a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
• Fill in the application form and use the “Save and Next” option to verify the details.
• Upload the scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and CV with proof of current Cost to Company.
• Preview the form and click “Complete Registration” only after checking all details.
• Pay the application fee and intimation charges online and take a printout of the e-receipt and the application form.

Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable, and the bank transaction charges have to be borne by the candidate. All amounts are exclusive of applicable GST.

Category	Application Fee	Intimation Charges	Total
SC/ ST/ PwBD	Nil	Rs. 150	Rs. 150
All Others	Rs. 700	Rs. 150	Rs. 850

Key Dates

Events	Important dates
Online Application and Fee Payment Starts	9th October 2026
Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee	26th October 2026

Important Links

Official Notification – NABARD Specialists Recruitment 2026

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