What the notice says
NHB Manager Legal 2026 is part of Advertisement No. NHB/HRMD/Recruitment/2026-27/01. Last date for online registration and fee payment — 18 October 2026. Apply only on the official NHB recruitment portal recruitment.nhbonline.org.in or via the careers link on nhb.org.in.
What NHB actually does
National Housing Bank is the apex financial institution for housing finance in India. It regulates housing finance companies, refinances housing loans and works on policy for the housing sector under the overall framework of the Reserve Bank of India and the Government of India.
What kind of role this is
Manager (Legal) is a regular MMG Scale III post. You will handle title investigation reports, property-law issues, SARFAESI proceedings, DRT matters and recovery-related legal work. The post is transferable anywhere in India.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you hold an LL.B. or LL.M. and already have at least three years of post-qualification experience (as on 1 September 2026) in Scheduled Commercial Banks, Housing Finance Companies, NBFCs or law firms specifically in title investigation, property laws, SARFAESI, DRT and recovery laws, and you are between 25 and 35 years of age on the cut-off date.
Skip if your experience is general litigation without the property / SARFAESI / recovery component, or if you are outside the 25–35 age band (after checking official relaxations).
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | NHB/HRMD/Recruitment/2026-27/01 |
| Cut-off for eligibility | 01 September 2026 |
| Online registration opens | 29 September 2026 |
| Last date | 18 October 2026 |
| Application fee | As charged on the NHB online portal (check while applying) |
Available positions
1. Manager (Legal) — MMG Scale III (₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280) 1 Vacancy
Eligibility criteria
LL.B. / LL.M. Minimum three years’ post-qualification experience (as on 01.09.2026) in Scheduled Commercial Banks / Housing Finance Companies / Non-Banking Financial Companies / law firms in handling title investigation reports, matters related to property laws, SARFAESI, DRT and recovery laws. Age 25–35 years as on 01.09.2026 (relaxations as per Government of India guidelines).
No separate category-wise split for the single Legal seat is printed beyond the overall MMG Scale III reservation table in the advertisement.
Total vacancies for Manager (Legal) — 1.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Manager (Legal) | LL.B. / LL.M. | 3 years post-qualification in SCBs/HFCs/NBFCs/law firms on title investigation, property laws, SARFAESI, DRT, recovery; age 25–35 on 01.09.2026 |
Selection
- Online application and fee payment.
- Shortlisting of eligible candidates.
- Interview (e-Call Letter will be issued on the NHB website).
How to prepare (free, official)
How to apply without getting played
- Open only recruitment.nhbonline.org.in or the careers section on nhb.org.in.
- Register, fill the form for Manager (Legal), and pay the fee shown on the portal on or before 18 October 2026.
- Keep the registration number and printout. Documents will be verified at the interview stage.
FAQs
What is the last date?
18 October 2026 for online registration and fee payment.
Who can apply?
LL.B./LL.M. holders with minimum three years of relevant property/SARFAESI/recovery experience and age 25–35 as on 1 September 2026.
How many vacancies?
One Manager (Legal) post in MMG Scale III.
Where do I apply?
recruitment.nhbonline.org.in.
What is the pay?
MMG Scale III: ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280 plus allowances as applicable.