The Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD) has invited applications for the post of Cooperative Development Officers (CDOs) on a contractual basis. The recruitment is being conducted under NABARD's Centre for Professional Excellence in Cooperatives (C-PEC).

To apply, candidates must fill out the application form available on BIRD's official website. The completed form, along with self-attested documents, should be emailed to [email protected]. This is an offline application process via email, so candidates must ensure that all required documents are attached and the form is accurately filled before submission.

The last date to apply is July 12, 2025.

There are 5 contractual vacancies:

These positions are based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and involve responsibilities such as:

For CDO Level 1:

A graduate degree (preferably in Economics, Commerce, Management, Agriculture, or Computer Applications)
At least 2 years of experience in cooperative institutions

For CDO Level 2:

A post-graduate degree in relevant fields (Economics, Rural Development, Banking, etc.)
Minimum 4 years of experience in cooperatives, rural/agricultural finance, or research
Preference will be given to PhD/MPhil holders and published researchers

CDO Level 1: Rs 65,000/month
CDO Level 2: Rs 85,000/month

Tenure: Initially 2 years, extendable by up to 2 more years based on performance

Candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications and experience. The selection process includes:

Application Fee

Job seekers can view the detailed notification by visiting the official website: birdlucknow.nabard.org

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