NABCONS Recruitment 2026 β A new government job notification has been released by NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS) for Project Manager, Project Consultant, Procurement Expert, Finance & Accounts Expert, Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant. Total vacancies: 6. Last date: 16-08-2026.
Post Name
Project ManagerProject ConsultantProcurement ExpertFinance & Accounts ExpertSenior ConsultantJunior ConsultantSalary / Honorarium
Consolidated professional fee based on experience, qualification and last drawn salary. Exact figures not specified. TDS applicable as per Income Tax Act.
About NABARD Consultancy Services
NABCONS Recruitment 2026 is out for 6 posts on a Project Based Contract Staff basis. MBA/PGDM, agriculture, finance, or procurement background candidates with 2-15 years experience (depending on post) can apply. Last date is 16 August 2026 β apply online at www.nabcons.com.
NABARD Consultancy Services 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Date | 12-08-2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 12-08-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16-08-2026 |
NABARD Consultancy Services 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total |
|---|
| Project Manager | 1 |
| Project Consultant | 1 |
| Procurement Expert | 1 |
| Finance & Accounts Expert | 1 |
| Senior Consultant | 1 |
| Junior Consultant | 1 |
Age Limit
| Category | Age |
|---|
| General | Not specified in notification |
NABARD Consultancy Services 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|
| Project Manager | MBA/PGDM/Equivalent, 10-15 years in agriculture sector |
| Project Consultant | M.Sc./B.Sc. Agriculture or Equivalent, 6-10 years experience |
| Procurement Expert | MBA (Finance) or equivalent, min 5 years Govt procurement, GeM & CPP portal experience |
| Finance & Accounts Expert | CA/ICWA/MBA (Finance) or equivalent, min 5 years Govt procurement and contract management |
| Senior Consultant | MBA/PGDM or equivalent, min 5 years Project Management/Logistics experience preferred |
| Junior Consultant | MBA/PGDM or equivalent, min 2 years experience |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| All Candidates | Not specified – No fee mentioned in notification |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on qualification and experience
- Interview (in-person or virtual)
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Test
How to Apply for NABARD Consultancy Services 2026
- 1Visit official website www.nabcons.com and find your specific post link.
- 2Click Apply Online link for the exact post you are eligible for.
- 3Fill the Microsoft Forms application with personal and educational details.
- 4Upload self-attested qualification and experience certificate details as needed.
- 5Submit online declaration regarding your education and experience honestly.
- 6Review all entries carefully before final submission of the form.
- 7Submit the form before 16 August 2026 midnight deadline.
- 8Keep a copy or screenshot of your submitted application for records.
Important Instructions
- βApply for only ONE post using the specific link for that post β do not apply to multiple posts.
β Applications are accepted ONLY in online mode β no hand or postal applications entertained.
β Candidates may be posted anywhere in India depending on project requirement; NABCONS will not provide accommodation.
β False or incorrect information at any stage leads to cancellation of candidature, even after joining.
β No reimbursement for interview travel costs.
β Contract staff have no legal claim to regular absorption or seniority.
β Selected candidates cannot take up any other part-time or full-time job during the contract β violation leads to automatic termination.
β Original documents required for verification at interview stage; self-attested copies to be submitted first.
β Project Manager and Project Consultant get an 11-month contract; other four posts get contract till 15 June 2027 β both extendable.
β NABCONS can increase, decrease, or cancel posts at any stage without giving a reason.
β Applications received after 16 August 2026 midnight will be rejected.
Documents Required
- β Self-attested educational qualification certificates
- β Self-attested experience certificates
- β Original documents (for verification at interview)
- β Online declaration of education and experience
Exam Pattern / Selection Process
| Stage | Process |
|---|
| Shortlisting | Based on qualification, experience and suitability |
| Interview | In-person or virtual, may include MS Office/data management assessment |
| Document Verification | Self-attested and original documents checked |
| Medical Test | Final appointment subject to medical fitness |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
QWhat is NABCONS Recruitment 2026?
AIt is two notifications from NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS) inviting online applications for 6 Project Based Contract Staff posts β 2 under the Pulses Mission PMU and 4 under the Livestock Health Division PMU, DAHD.
QHow many vacancies are there in NABCONS Recruitment 2026?
AThere are 6 vacancies total β Project Manager (1), Project Consultant (1), Procurement Expert (1), Finance & Accounts Expert (1), Senior Consultant (1), and Junior Consultant (1).
QWhat is the last date to apply for NABCONS Recruitment 2026?
AThe last date to submit your online application for both drives is 16 August 2026, midnight. Only 5 days are given, so apply early.
QWhat qualification is needed for NABCONS Recruitment 2026?
AIt varies by post β MBA/PGDM for Project Manager and Consultant roles, M.Sc./B.Sc. Agriculture for Project Consultant, MBA (Finance) for Procurement Expert, and CA/ICWA/MBA (Finance) for Finance & Accounts Expert.
QWhat is the salary for NABCONS Recruitment 2026 posts?
ANABCONS will pay a consolidated professional fee based on your experience, qualification, and last drawn salary. No exact figure is mentioned in either notification.
QHow do I apply for NABCONS Recruitment 2026?
AApply online through the Microsoft Forms link specific to your chosen post, available on www.nabcons.com, before 16 August 2026 midnight. No offline applications are accepted.
Application Deadline
CLOSING VERY SOON
1 Days Left
Only 1 day(s) left! Apply immediately to avoid missing out.
π Competition Analysis
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Estimated Competition
Very High
Based on 6 vacancies
Very Highπ Preparation Guide β Specific to This Exam
1This is an interview-only selection β no written exam. Focus on polishing your resume and experience proof documents.
2Procurement Expert and Finance & Accounts Expert candidates should be ready to explain GeM portal, CPP portal, and government accounting processes in the interview.
3Senior and Junior Consultant applicants should highlight any Government PMU or scheme monitoring experience β it’s specifically preferred.
4Keep all experience certificates and educational documents self-attested and scanned in advance since the window is only 5 days.
5Apply for only one post through the correct Microsoft Forms link β applying to multiple posts can create confusion during verification.
ποΈ What Happens After You Apply β Full Timeline
Aug 2026
Application closes (16 Aug)
Sep 2026
Shortlisting of candidates
Oct 2026
Interview (in-person/virtual)
Nov 2026
Document Verification & Medical Test
π Year-over-Year Trend
Only 6 posts across two PMUs means this is a niche, low-competition drive compared to mass recruitment exams. Worth applying if your experience matches exactly β selection is interview-only, so a strong profile matters more than exam prep.
β More Information You Need
Q: Am I even eligible? I have 2-3 years experience as a fresh-ish graduate from a tier-2 city β which of these 6 posts, if any, can I apply for?
Only the Junior Consultant post fits candidates with 2+ years experience (MBA/PGDM, min 2 years). All other posts require 5-15 years experience, so if you’re a recent graduate with under 2 years experience, you are not eligible for any post in this drive.
Q: Where exactly is the direct ‘Apply Online’ link for my specific post β the page says visit www.nabcons.com and ‘find your specific post link’ but doesn’t give it?
Add direct hyperlinks for each of the 6 Microsoft Forms (Project Manager, Project Consultant, Procurement Expert, Finance & Accounts Expert, Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant) so the reader doesn’t have to search the NABCONS website under time pressure.
Q: It says ‘1 day left’ but the notification date is 12-08-2026 and last date is 16-08-2026 β is that 5 days or 1 day? Also this is dated 2026, a future date β is this real or a template error?
This is a date inconsistency: from Notification Date (12-08-2026) to Last Date (16-08-2026) is 5 days, matching the FAQ (‘Only 5 days are given’), but the countdown banner says ‘1 Days Left’ β this countdown is likely stale/auto-generated and should be corrected to reflect the actual number of days remaining based on today’s real date, not left as a mismatched fixed banner.
Apply through the official portal for NABCONS Recruitment 2026 before the last date.
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