The Applications are now open for the World Bank Young Professionals Program 2026. The World Bank Group is accepting applications for one of its Flagship programs, known as the World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP). The Young Professionals Program is a starting point for a career at the World Bank. Young professionals join the World Bank Group as Technical Specialists, Economists, and Associate Investment Officers for a two-year term that may be followed by a five-year renewable contract based on performance. The Program aims to solve the world’s most pressing development challenges to improve the lives of millions globally. Young Professionals may be required to relocate to Washington, D.C., or any of the World Bank Group country offices worldwide.

Details World Bank Young Professionals Program 2026 (WB YPP)

• • Job Country: Washington, D.C, and other WB country offices
  • Financial Benefits: Fully Funded with more benefits
  • Job Level: Mid-career staff member (GF level)
  • Result Announcement: January 2026
  • Deadline: 30th September 2025

The World Bank Young Professionals Program offers competitive benefits to individuals, such as:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Rotations to different countries worldwide.
• 5 Year Job Contract
• Benefits include health, life, and accident insurance, a pension plan, and possible relocation and mobility benefits depending on WBG guidelines.
• Relocation cost covered.
• Resettlement benefits.
• You also might be eligible for a G-type visa for you and your dependents.
• They will tell you more about the Job benefits at the time of the offer.

Training Location

You may need to relocate to Washington, D.C., or a World Bank Group office.

Contract Start Date

Full-time employment with the World Bank Group will start in September 2026.

Program Key Features

• • Professional Experience: The Young Professionals are full-time employees.
  • Leadership Development: The Young Professionals will build leadership skills and learn how to work with clients. Mentorship and conversations with WBG leadership.
  • Training on WBG Policies, Products & Operations: The WBG team will train applicants so they can perform well and apply this knowledge for years to come.
  • Global Rotations across WBG: YPs participate in at least one rotation within their home institution, with some engaging in additional rotations at another institution, to develop and apply skills across the business.

Eligibility Criteria

• • Open to the Nationals of a World Bank Group member country
  • The World Bank welcomes all qualified individuals from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.
  • Must have completed a four-year undergraduate program.
  • Master’s degree graduates can also apply.
  • A minimum of a master’s degree is required, in addition to 2 to 6 years of professional work experience.
  • If you are pursuing a doctorate, full-time doctoral research studies in a relevant field at an accredited institution may count towards the required work experience. Be sure to complete a PhD degree before September 1, 2026.
  • There is no flexibility on the age requirement.

Required Documents

• CV/Resume
• Passport Photo Page
• Transcript(s) or Enrollment Letter(s)
• Two References.

How to Apply for the WBG Young Professionals Program 2026?

All applicants have to apply online. Please read the complete details on the official website. The Link to the announcement is below.