NABARD has opened applications for its Young Professional Programme 2025-26, offering contractual roles focused on agriculture and rural development. The online application window is open from December 26, 2025, to January 12, 2026, via nabard.org. The program aims to provide early-career professionals with hands-on experience in policy research and program evaluation. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹70,000, with 44 vacancies available across various specializations. The engagement is for one year, potentially extendable up to three years.