The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially released the notification for its Student Internship Scheme (SIS) 2026-27. This internship program invites applications from talented students pursuing post-graduate degrees/PGDM (having completed/completing 1st year) or 5-year integrated courses (having completed/completing 4th year) from reputed institutes and universities across India. Indian students studying abroad are also eligible to apply.
A total of 39 seats have been announced across NABARD’s Regional Offices (ROs), Training Establishments (TEs), and Head Office. The application window is open from 10th June 2026 and the last date to apply is 16th June 2026. Interested students must act quickly given the very short application window.
NABARD Student Internship Scheme 2026-27
The NABARD SIS 2026-27 is designed to assign short-term tasks, projects, and studies of contemporary relevance to talented students, providing NABARD with valuable feedback and fresh perspectives on its interventions at the ground level. All interns selected under SIS 2026-27 will be required to study one of five pre-defined NABARD intervention themes. The scheme also serves as an exercise for the documentation of success stories of NABARD’s projects, programmes, schemes, and activities at the field level. Selected students will receive a stipend of Rs. 20,000/- per month along with field visit allowances and other financial support.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Scheme Name | Student Internship Scheme (SIS) 2026-27 |
| Total Seats | 39 (34 for ROs/TEs + 05 for Head Office) |
| Application Start Date | 10th June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16th June 2026 |
| Shortlisting of Candidates | 17th June 2026 |
| Interviews & Result Declaration | By 22nd June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Duration of Internship | Minimum 8 weeks to Maximum 12 weeks |
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 20,000/- per month |
| Application Mode | Online (Google Forms) |
| Official Website | www.nabard.org |
| Contact Email | sis.dear@nabard.org |
NABARD SIS 2026-27 Notification PDF Download
Candidates must download the official NABARD Student Internship Scheme 2026-27 notification to understand the complete eligibility conditions, themes, financial support details, and other terms before applying.
NABARD SIS 2026-27 Notification PDF – Click Here to Download
NABARD SIS 2026-27 Seat Allocation
A total of 39 seats have been allocated under the scheme — 34 seats for Regional Offices (ROs) and Training Establishments (TEs), with 1 seat per RO/TE, and 5 seats for the Head Office, Mumbai. The Head Office seats are open to students from across the country, while seats in a particular State RO/TE are restricted to students either studying in that State or belonging to (ordinarily resident of) that State.
The complete office-wise seat allocation is as follows:
| S.No. | Name of RO / TE | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar Regional Office, Port Blair | 1 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh Regional Office, Hyderabad | 1 |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh Regional Office, Itanagar | 1 |
| 4 | Assam Regional Office, Guwahati | 1 |
| 5 | BIRD, Mangalore | 1 |
| 6 | Bihar Regional Office, Patna | 1 |
| 7 | BIRD, Kolkata | 1 |
| 8 | BIRD, Lucknow | 1 |
| 9 | Chhattisgarh Regional Office, Raipur | 1 |
| 10 | Goa Regional Office, Panaji | 1 |
| 11 | Gujarat Regional Office, Ahmedabad | 1 |
| 12 | Haryana Regional Office, Chandigarh | 1 |
| 13 | Himachal Pradesh Regional Office, Shimla | 1 |
| 14 | J&K Regional Office, Jammu | 1 |
| 15 | Jharkhand Regional Office, Ranchi | 1 |
| 16 | Karnataka Regional Office, Bengaluru | 1 |
| 17 | Kerala Regional Office, Thiruvananthapuram | 1 |
| 18 | Madhya Pradesh Regional Office, Bhopal | 1 |
| 19 | Maharashtra Regional Office, Pune | 1 |
| 20 | Meghalaya Regional Office, Shillong | 1 |
| 21 | Mizoram Regional Office, Aizwal | 1 |
| 22 | Nagaland Regional Office, Dimapur | 1 |
| 23 | National Bank Staff College (NBSC), Lucknow | 1 |
| 24 | New Delhi Regional Office, New Delhi | 1 |
| 25 | Odisha Regional Office, Bhubaneshwar | 1 |
| 26 | Punjab Regional Office, Chandigarh | 1 |
| 27 | Rajasthan Regional Office, Jaipur | 1 |
| 28 | Sikkim Regional Office, Gangtok | 1 |
| 29 | Telangana Regional Office, Hyderabad | 1 |
| 30 | Tripura Regional Office, Agartala | 1 |
| 31 | Uttar Pradesh Regional Office, Lucknow | 1 |
| 32 | Uttarakhand Regional Office, Dehradun | 1 |
| 33 | West Bengal Regional Office, Kolkata | 1 |
| 34 | Tamil Nadu Regional Office, Chennai | 1 |
| 35 | Head Office, Mumbai | 5 |
NABARD SIS 2026-27 Apply Online
The application for NABARD Student Internship Scheme 2026-27 must be submitted online through the Google Forms link provided by NABARD. The application window opened on 10th June 2026 and will close on 16th June 2026. Given the very short application window of just 6 days, candidates are strongly advised to apply at the earliest without waiting for the last date.
NABARD SIS 2026-27 Apply Online Link
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Students pursuing a post-graduate degree/PGDM (having completed/completing 1st year) in Agriculture and allied disciplines (Veterinary, Fisheries, etc.), Agribusiness, Economics, Agri-economics, Social Sciences, and Management from reputed Institutes/Universities are eligible. Students pursuing 5-year integrated courses who have completed/are completing their 4th year are also eligible. Indian students studying abroad can also apply for SIS 2026-27.
State-wise Restriction: Students applying for internship at a particular State Regional Office or Training Establishment must either be pursuing their degree from that State or must belong to that State (i.e., must be an ordinary resident of that State). However, the 5 seats at Head Office, Mumbai are open to students from across India with no state restriction.
NABARD SIS 2026-27 Internship Themes
All interns selected under SIS 2026-27 will be required to study one of the following five pre-defined NABARD intervention themes:
Theme A: Women Farmers in Indian Agriculture: Opportunities, Issues, and Way Forward
Theme B: Role of Computerization of PACS in Enhancing their Operational Efficiency
Theme C: Impact Assessment of FPOs promoted under NABARD, their Sustainability and Market Linkage
Theme D: Impact of GI Registration — Post Registration Opportunities and Challenges
Theme E: Rural Women Entrepreneurs — Migrating from SHG Members to Individual Entrepreneur: Challenges and Opportunities
NABARD SIS 2026-27 Selection Process
The selection for NABARD Student Internship Scheme 2026-27 is carried out in two stages.
Stage 1 – Shortlisting: Applicants are shortlisted for interview based on a weighted score system calculated on the basis of marks obtained in Class 10th, Class 12th, and Graduation.
Stage 2 – Interview: The final selection of students is based solely on their performance in the interview. Interviews are tentatively scheduled to be completed by 22nd June 2026.
NABARD SIS 2026-27 Financial Support
NABARD provides the following financial support to selected interns:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stipend | Rs. 20,000/- per month (for minimum 8 weeks to maximum 12 weeks) |
| Field Visit Allowance (maximum for 30 days, as per approved travel plan) | Rs. 2,000/- per day (for 7 NER States); Rs. 1,500/- per day (for other States) |
| Travel Allowance (HQ to Field and back, on reimbursement basis with valid proofs) | Rs. 6,000/- per head (maximum) |
| Miscellaneous Expenses (on declaration basis) | Rs. 2,000/- per head |
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NABARD SIS 2026-27 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Application Link | 10th June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16th June 2026 |
| Shortlisting of Candidates | 17th June 2026 |
| Interviews & Result Declaration (Tentative) | By 22nd June 2026 |
| Issuance of Engagement Letters | As and when required |
FAQs
What is the total number of seats under NABARD SIS 2026-27?
A total of 39 seats have been announced — 34 for Regional Offices and Training Establishments (1 seat each) and 5 for Head Office, Mumbai.
What is the stipend for NABARD SIS 2026-27?
Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000/- along with field visit allowance, travel allowance, and miscellaneous expense support.
What is the duration of the NABARD internship?
The internship duration is a minimum of 8 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks.
Who is eligible to apply for NABARD SIS 2026-27?
Students pursuing post-graduate degrees/PGDM (completed/completing 1st year) in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economics, Social Sciences, Management and allied disciplines, or students in 5-year integrated courses (completed/completing 4th year) from reputed institutes are eligible. Indian students studying abroad are also eligible.
Can students from any state apply for NABARD Head Office seats?
Yes, the 5 seats at Head Office, Mumbai are open to students from across the country regardless of their home state or state of study.
What is the last date to apply for NABARD SIS 2026-27?
The last date to submit the application is 16th June 2026. The application window closes very quickly, so candidates should apply without delay.
How can I apply for NABARD SIS 2026-27?
Applications must be submitted online through the Google Forms link: https://forms.gle/y5j9Ad1CQWLpzRRN8. For queries, candidates can email sis.dear@nabard.org or call 022-26539512/022-26539924.
Does this internship lead to a job at NABARD?
No. The internship offer under NABARD SIS 2026-27 does not confer any right to employment in NABARD whatsoever.
