To all young professionals who want to kick-start their careers in international development? Well, Applications are now open to apply for the World Bank Young Professionals Program 2026. World Bank Group, through its official portal, has recently made the announcement of its flagship recruitment program “YPP 2026,” exclusively designed for talented and highly motivated individuals who want to pursue their careers in international development. The Young Professional program offers work programs in two tracks: (1) Operations, (2) Specialized function track. Applicants from diverse academic backgrounds are invited to submit their applications. The young professional program is a full-time employment at the World Bank. Selected applicants will join as mid-career professionals (GF Level) on an initial 2-year term contract that may be extended to a 5-year contract based on performance
Applicants need to choose the work program that aligns with their experience and professional background. Applicants from World Bank member countries holding a master’s degree with a minimum of 2-6 years of professional work experience in the relevant area are eligible to apply. The YPP program is primarily based at the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington, DC, USA. However, some young professionals may be placed in World Bank country offices worldwide. The application window for the World Bank Young Professionals Program is currently open – the last date for the submission of applications is September 30th, 2025. Read more details about the YPP 2026 below.
World Bank Young Professionals Program 2026 Overview
- Programme: World Bank YPP 2026
- Offered by: World Bank Group
- Position: Mid Career Professional (GF Level)
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Location: USA, or any WB offices worldwide
- Application Deadline: September 30th, 2025
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Work Areas
Operations Track
- Infrastructure
- People
- Digital
- Properity
- Investment
- Planet
Specialized Track
- Legal
- Information Technology & Solution
- Human Resources
- Budget & Performance review
Benefits
The World Bank YPP 2026 offers a wide range of benefits, such as:
- World Bank Group offers competitive salaries to YPs
- Field rotation in multiple countries worldwide
- 2-year initial contract followed by a 5-year renewable contract
- Relocation support
- Pathway to a long-term career within the World Bank
- Comprehensive dental and health coverage
- Life & Accidental insurance
- Access to cutting-edge training under the mentorship of World Bank experts
- Exposure to real-time high-impact projects
Eligiblity Criteria
Applicants fulfilling the following criteria are invited to apply:
- The World Bank YPP is accepting applications from applicants from World Bank Group member countries
- Applicants holding a master’s degree or higher in the areas related to public policy, finance, economics, engineering, social sciences, public health, education, or other development-related fields.
- Have 1-2 years of relevant professional work experience
- Excellent command of the written and spoken English language
- Candidates already serving in the World Bank are not eligible to apply
- Applicants must not be older than 32 years of age at the time of application
Required Documents
- Updated CV/Resume
- Short Essay (limit 1000 words)
- Copy of the highest degree
- Degree transcript
- Valid passport or national ID
- Recommendation letter from academic referees (Optional)
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How to Apply?
The application process for the World Bank YPP 2026 is online, via the official portal. All interested applicants need to submit their online application along with the required documents by September 30th, 2025. Late applications will not be entertained. Successful applicants will be called for the interviews, and the result will be announced by no later than January 2026.
To apply, visit the official link below:
