NABARD Internship Scheme (SIS) 2025-26: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has Launched the NABARD Internship Scheme (SIS) for the year 2025-26. This is an internship scheme for talented students pursuing post-graduate degrees in Agriculture and Allied disciplines. OR Students pursuing Years Integrated courses completing/Completed Year of their course. Indian Students studying abroad are also Eligible to apply. The Registration Process is ongoing and the last date of online registration is April 07, 2025.
Total Seats
Total number of seats for NABARD SIS 2025- 26. In Which 34 Seats for Regional Offices / TEs and 05 Seats for Head Office. Each RO/ TE will be allocated only 01 seats under SIS 2025-26.
Duration Of Internship
The internship program is scheduled to take place from April 18 to August 31, 2025, providing a duration of approximately 4.5 months. During this period, interns will have the chance to work closely with NABARD professionals, gain hands-on experience, and develop skills and knowledge in areas related to agriculture, rural development, and banking.
NABARD Internship Scheme (SIS) 2025-26: Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Start Submission of Application | March 25, 2025 |
| Closing date for submission of applications | April 07, 2025 |
| Shortlisting of candidates | April 09, 2025 |
| Interviews and result declaration dates | April 17, 2025 |
Objectives of the Scheme
The NABARD Internship Scheme (SIS) has been designed to achieve the following objectives:
- Provide students and young professionals with hands-on experience and exposure to the functioning of NABARD.
- Enhance the skills and knowledge of interns in areas related to agriculture, rural development, and banking.
- Offer interns the chance to interact with professionals from NABARD and other organizations.
NABARD Internship Scheme (SIS) 2025-26: Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the NABARD Internship Scheme (SIS), candidates must meet the following criteria:
Educational Qualifications
- Candidates must have Post Graduation Degree in Agriculture and allied disciplines (Veterinary, Fisheries, etc.), Agribusiness, Economics, Agri-economics, Social Sciences, and Management from Institutes/ Universities of repute or students pursuing 5 years of integrated courses completing/completed 4th year of their course. Indian students studying abroad are eligible for SIS 2025-26.
- The student applying for internships in a particular state must either pursue their degree from that state or they must belong to that State.
Age Criteria
- Candidates should be between 21 and 30 years old.
Selection Process
- The Selection will be based on the Merit list and the Merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks of 10th, 12th, and Graduation degrees.
- The final selection of the students for the internship scheme will be solely on the basis of the interview performance.
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Benefits of the Scheme
The NABARD Internship Scheme (SIS) offers several benefits to interns, including:Particulars Details Stipend Rs. 18000/- per month Field visit allowance (including all expenditures) -maximum for 30 days. Rs. 2000 per day (For 7 NER States) Travel allowance for field visits from HQ to Field Rs. 6000/- Per head Miscellaneous expenses on a declaration basis Rs. 2000/- Per Head
NABARD Internship Scheme (SIS) 2025-26: How to Apply?
To apply for the NABARD Internship Scheme (SIS), candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the NABARD Website: Go to the official NABARD website.
- Fill in the Online Application Form: Fill in the online application form with the required details.
- Upload Required Documents: Upload the required documents, including a resume, academic certificates, and a letter of recommendation.
- Submit the Application: Submit the application form before the last date of registration.
