NHB Recruitment 2026 – 6 Posts, Last Date 18 Oct

NHB Recruitment 2026 invites applications for 6 posts at the National Housing Bank (NHB), New Delhi. The bank issued Advertisement No. NHB/HRMD/Recruitment/2026-27/01, signed 28 September 2026, on nhb.org.in. Online registration and fee payment run from 29 September 2026 to 18 October 2026, and deputation applications must reach the bank by the same date.

The notice covers 2 posts on deputation, 3 regular posts and 1 contractual post, among the current government job openings this month. A full post-wise breakdown of vacancies, salary and eligibility follows below. Selected candidates can be posted to any NHB office in India. Candidates should check all details in the article below.

Information verified from the official National Housing Bank Advertisement No. NHB/HRMD/Recruitment/2026-27/01, signed 28 September 2026.

Last verified: 28 September 2026.

National Housing Bank is recruiting for 6 posts, General Manager (IT), Deputy General Manager (HR), Assistant General Manager (Accounts), Manager (HR), Manager (Legal) and Deputy General Manager (Company Secretary), through Advertisement No. NHB/HRMD/Recruitment/2026-27/01. The last date for online registration and fee payment is 18 October 2026. Regular and contractual candidates apply online at nhb.org.in, and deputation candidates apply through their parent organisation. Selection is through shortlisting and an interview.

Quick Summary of NHB Recruitment 2026

Important dates

NHB Recruitment 2026 runs on a single deadline for registration, fee payment and deputation applications. The bank counts age, qualification and experience as on 1 September 2026.

The bank uploads the interview e-Call Letter only on nhb.org.in. No hard copy is sent by post or courier, so candidates should check the registered e-mail and the website regularly.

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Vacancy details and salary

The vacancy table for NHB Recruitment 2026 covers six posts across the deputation, regular and contractual routes. The bank calls the total provisional and can raise, cut or cancel any post at any stage.

An officer on deputation chooses one of two pay options: the parent organisation’s pay and benefits plus a deputation allowance, or NHB’s own TEG Scale VII (GM) or TEG Scale VI (DGM) pay. NHB follows the IBA pay scale used in public sector banks.

Category-wise breakup

SC, ST and OBC-NCL candidates show nil against every regular and contractual post in NHB Recruitment 2026. The split applies only to EWS and UR candidates, and PwBD reservation is horizontal within each post’s total. Deputation posts carry no category-wise split.

A reserved-category candidate, including one for whom no reservation is shown, can also apply against a post marked Unreserved, provided they meet the Unreserved eligibility conditions.

Pay, benefits and probation for the regular posts

Besides the pay scale, the Assistant General Manager and Manager posts in NHB Recruitment 2026 carry accommodation or HRA, medical reimbursement, conveyance and knowledge allowances, as per eligibility. Housing loan, LTC, gratuity, leave encashment and National Pension System cover apply as per the bank’s rules. Selected candidates serve 1 year of probation, extendable at the bank’s discretion.

Contract terms for Deputy General Manager (Company Secretary)

• Contract period: 3 years. Monthly pay: ₹3,50,000, consolidated, with housing and conveyance as per entitlement.
• Either side can end the contract with 1 month’s notice.
• Leave: 12 days casual leave a year, not more than 4 at a time, and 30 days sick leave on half pay. Neither carries forward.
• Outstation duty, travelling and halting allowances follow the General Manager cadre (Scale VII) rate.
• The contract follows the NHB Employees’ (Conduct) Regulations, 1994 and the NHB Employees’ (Discipline & Appeals) Regulations, 1994.

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Eligibility for NHB Recruitment 2026

Age, qualification and experience count as on 1 September 2026. Candidates can check their age against this cut-off on the age calculator. Every degree must come from a university, institution or board recognised by the Government of India, or approved by a government regulatory body.

Age limit

The maximum age applies to Unreserved and EWS candidates. Reserved-category candidates get age relaxation as per Government of India guidelines, wherever it applies.

General Manager (Information Technology), deputation

• Qualification: B.Tech or BE in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Experience: Rank of Deputy General Manager (TEG Scale VI) or above in a public sector bank, with 12 years of post-qualification experience in the IT department, current posting in IT.

Deputy General Manager (Human Resource), deputation

• Qualification: MBA (HR) or PGDM (HR).
• Experience: Rank of Assistant General Manager (SMG Scale V) or above in a public sector bank, with 10 years of post-qualification experience in the HR department, current posting in HR.

Assistant General Manager (Accounts)

• Qualification: Chartered Accountant, Cost and Management Accountant, MBA (Finance) or PGDM (Finance).
• Experience: 12 years of post-qualification experience in Scheduled Commercial Banks, All India Financial Institutions or Public Sector Undertakings, at least 8 years of it in corporate taxation, GST, TDS, balance sheet and regulatory reporting.
• Current post: Scale IV in a public sector or other scheduled commercial bank on the IBA pay scale, Grade C in an All India Financial Institution, or E-4 in a Public Sector Undertaking. Private sector candidates are assessed by current position and CTC.

Manager (Human Resource)

• Qualification: MBA (HR) or PGDM (HR).
• Experience: 4 years of post-qualification experience in HR management in scheduled commercial banks, housing finance companies, non-banking financial companies, financial institutions or PSUs.

Manager (Legal)

• Qualification: LLB or LLM.
• Experience: 3 years of post-qualification experience in scheduled commercial banks, housing finance companies, non-banking financial companies or law firms, in title investigation reports, property laws, SARFAESI, DRT and recovery laws.

Deputy General Manager (Company Secretary), contract

• Qualification: Graduate degree with membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
• Experience: 12 years of post-qualification experience in banks, financial institutions, regulated lending entities, PSUs or listed companies, having held the designation of Company Secretary or Assistant Company Secretary during the career.

Nationality and other conditions

A candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 to settle permanently, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or listed East African countries. The last two groups need a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India.

Experience through an outsourcing vendor, KPO, BPO or IT support services provider does not count for any post in NHB Recruitment 2026. Candidates who have defaulted on a bank or NBFC loan, including credit card dues, and have not cleared it by the date the offer is issued, are not eligible for appointment.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

Job profile of each post

The advertisement sets out the duties for every NHB Recruitment 2026 post, summed up below.

• General Manager (Information Technology): Sets the bank’s technology strategy and governance framework, leads ERP and digital projects, builds the data analytics platform and manages technology vendors.
• Deputy General Manager (Human Resource): Handles manpower and succession planning, performance management, payroll, disciplinary and court matters, and statutory work such as reservation rosters and labour law compliance.
• Assistant General Manager (Accounts): Handles income tax, TDS and GST compliance, Ind-AS financial statements, audit, the Annual Report and regulatory filings with bodies such as RBI and SEBI.
• Manager (Human Resource): Works on succession planning, HR information systems, training and development, competency mapping and retention plans.
• Manager (Legal): Vets deeds, contracts and products, handles title investigation reports, SARFAESI, DRT and recovery matters, and conducts court and arbitration cases.
• Deputy General Manager (Company Secretary): Runs Board and committee meetings, keeps statutory records, handles SEBI, NSE and BSE compliance, and reports to the Board on legal compliance.

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Selection process for NHB Recruitment 2026

Selection rests on shortlisting and an interview. If the number of eligible applicants is high, the bank screens the applications and holds a group discussion to shortlist candidates for interview.

1. Screening of applications by the bank.
2. Group discussion, if applications are many.
3. Interview. Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks.
4. A category-wise merit list, in descending order of interview score. Candidates tied at the cut-off rank by age, in descending order.
5. Verification of original documents at the interview or earlier.

Eligible outstation candidates get Third AC rail fare (Mail or Express) to and from the interview, or bus fare by the shortest route, or actual expense, whichever is lower, on proof of travel. Local conveyance is not reimbursed, and a candidate found ineligible gets no travel fare. Candidates serving in government, quasi-government or public sector offices, including nationalised banks, must bring a No Objection Certificate to the interview, without which their candidature and travel expenses are not considered.

Application fee

The application fee for NHB Recruitment 2026 is paid online during registration. The amounts exclude Goods and Services Tax (GST) and any bank transaction charge, which the candidate bears.

The fee is non-refundable once paid and cannot be held in reserve for any other exam or selection. An application once registered cannot be withdrawn.

How to apply for NHB Recruitment 2026

Online application (regular and contract posts)

1. Scan the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration before starting. Keep a personal e-mail ID and mobile number active until the process ends.
2. Open nhb.org.in and go to Opportunities, then Current Vacancies, then Recruitment of Officers in Various Posts – 2026-2027/01, then click Apply Online.
3. Click Click here for New Registration and enter the name, contact details and e-mail ID. Note the provisional registration number and password, which also arrive by e-mail and SMS.
4. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration and the documents that support eligibility, then fill in the rest of the form. Use Save and Next to store entered data.
5. Open the Preview tab and check every detail. Click Complete Registration only after checking, since no change is possible after this step.
6. Open the Payment tab and pay by debit card, credit card, internet banking or IMPS. Wait for the server response, and do not press back or refresh.
7. Click Submit once the e-Receipt is generated, then print the application form and the e-Receipt.

The handwritten declaration must be in English, in the candidate’s own handwriting, not in capital letters. It reads: “I, ____ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that I fulfill all the eligibility criteria mentioned in the advertisement / notification and that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

Every file must be in JPG or JPEG format. The photo and signature resizer can help fit the required size for NHB Recruitment 2026.

Queries about the form, fee or e-Call Letter go to recruitments@nhb.org.in, with the subject line “Recruitment of Officers in Various Posts – 2026-27/01”.

Deputation application (General Manager IT and Deputy General Manager HR)

• The deputation runs for 3 years, subject to annual performance review, on the Annexure-I form available on nhb.org.in.
• The parent organisation forwards the application through proper channel, with attested ACRs or APARs for the last 3 years, a No Objection Certificate and a Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
• It is sent by Speed Post or Registered Post to: Deputy General Manager (HRMD), National Housing Bank, Head Office, Core 5A, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003, marked “For the post of General Manager (Information Technology) on Deputation / Deputy General Manager (Human Resource) on deputation, as the case may be.”
• It must reach NHB’s office by 18 October 2026.
• The bank can offer absorption at the end of the tenure, subject to satisfactory performance and the parent organisation’s No Objection, at the bank’s discretion, or send the officer back before the tenure ends.

Documents to keep ready for the interview

Every shortlisted NHB Recruitment 2026 candidate must carry these documents to the interview.

• Printout of the interview e-Call Letter and the system-generated application form.
• Proof of date of birth (birth certificate or SSLC/Class 10 certificate), and photo identity proof such as PAN card, passport, driving licence, voter’s card, Aadhaar or employee ID. Ration card and learner’s licence are not accepted.
• Mark-sheets and certificates for the qualifying degree, with the result declared on or before 1 September 2026.
• Experience and post-qualification experience certificates naming the specific field of work.
• Category certificate for SC, ST or OBC (Non-Creamy Layer, Financial Year 2025-26) candidates, Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates (Financial Year 2025-26), or disability certificate from the District Medical Board for PwBD candidates, as applicable.
• No Objection Certificate for candidates serving in government, quasi-government or public sector offices.
• Service or discharge book and rank proof for ex-servicemen, and the Government of India eligibility certificate for candidates covered under the nationality clause.

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Should you apply?

NHB Recruitment 2026 suits candidates who already meet the long experience rules, such as 12 years for Assistant General Manager (Accounts) or Deputy General Manager (Company Secretary). It does not suit a candidate early in their career, or one who cannot move to another city, since the bank can post selected candidates to any of its offices.

Each post carries a single vacancy, so competition can be tight even though the eligibility bar is already high. The bank can also raise, cut or cancel the number of posts at any stage, and meeting the eligibility does not guarantee an interview call.

The contract post is the clearest trade-off in NHB Recruitment 2026. It pays ₹3,50,000 a month, more than the two regular Manager posts, but the contract runs for only 3 years and either side can end it with 1 month’s notice. The deputation posts suit only a serving public sector bank officer who already holds the required rank and has an employer willing to release them. Candidates can browse other current openings across India while they decide.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

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FAQs

What is the last date to apply for NHB Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 18 October 2026. Online registration and fee payment close that day for the regular and contract posts, and deputation applications must reach the NHB Head Office in New Delhi by the same date.

What is the salary of Manager (Legal) in National Housing Bank?

The Manager (Legal) post carries MMG Scale III pay of ₹85,920 – 2,680/5 – 99,320 – 2,980/2 – 1,05,280 a month, along with benefits such as accommodation or HRA, medical reimbursement and National Pension System cover, as per eligibility.

Can a candidate apply for more than one post in this recruitment?

A candidate should submit only one application. If more than one is submitted, the bank keeps only the latest completed application, and the fee paid for the other registrations is forfeited.

What is the difference between the deputation, regular and contract posts in NHB Recruitment 2026?

Deputation posts run for 3 years for serving public sector bank officers, with pay from the parent organisation or from NHB’s own scale. Regular posts carry a fixed pay scale and 1 year of probation. The contract post pays a consolidated ₹3,50,000 a month for 3 years, and either side can end it with 1 month’s notice.

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