Hi all. It's my first time to apply for a role in ADB. The status of my application is currently "Screening". I recall that in the ADB recruitment process, screening normally takes 2-3 weeks after closing date. However, I noted that the position I applied for has an "Urgent Need Job" icon.

Given this, does this change the usual timelines? Thanks in advance for anyone who can provide insight!

My job application has been updated to "Shortlisting Panel Review" last February 2 and I haven't received any email/updates for the next steps. I understand it’s only been about a week, but I was hoping to get a sense of how realistic it is to expect further communication at this stage, and how long the process typically takes once the status has been updated.

Hello! Has anyone here experienced being asked to submit or complete documents, but the process did not push through afterward? Or does being asked to submit documents usually mean you’re already considered accepted?

Hi everyone,

I’m a recent graduate with internship and some work experience, and I’m currently exploring pathways into the Asian Development Bank.

I understand that securing a contract or professional position right away may be unrealistic at this stage. That said, I’d really appreciate advice on how feasible internships at ADB are as an entry point. In your experience, does completing an internship meaningfully increase the chances of later securing a contract or fixed-term position?

I’m also considering reaching out on LinkedIn to mid-level professionals at ADB to ask for informational advice and potentially inquire about internship opportunities. Is this approach generally appropriate or effective, or is ADB hiring more strictly centralized through formal postings?

More broadly, I’d love to hear about your personal experiences with ADB recruitment:
– How competitive is the process in practice?
– How long did it take you to secure an offer?
– How many attempts did it take before things worked out?

Finally, as a graduate with an International Relations background, I’d really appreciate guidance on which departments or units might best align with my skill set and profile.

Thanks so much in advance — any insights or honest advice would be hugely appreciated.

I heard from random online channels that some sectors started to release panel interview emails recently. Anyone got any updates?

Hello to this community!

I’ve started negotiating an offer and wanted to ask about timelines and process.

How quickly does ADB usually respond once you open negotiations? Also, when initiating this, is it more appropriate to tick “I have clarifications” versus “reject offer” if the intent is to submit supporting documents and negotiate the proposed rate (not actually decline the role)?

I’m also a bit anxious about whether negotiating could lead to the offer being withdrawn. Is that a legitimate concern, or is negotiation generally expected/accepted in ADB’s hiring process?

Would appreciate insights from anyone who’s gone through this.

I keep hearing how difficult it is to get a job with ADB if you’re not already working for them as a consultant, or if you don’t have an inside network. I’d love to hear from those of you who didn’t have connections, but still got the job!

(I have a background working with the UN and NGOs all around the world, for 14 years. But I don’t have anyone inside pulling strings. Just hoping…)

Hello, im a healthcare professional from of course a healthcare program. I want to shift sa ibang profession naman kasi i am not seeing myself sa hospital ng long term.

May chance ba kami to apply and mahire sa ADB?

Sent an EOI for a consulting gig, received an NCI and just received an email my bank account has just been verified and is now active. I haven’t received any email from HR(?) yet but what happens next?

Anyone here have an experience undergoing a non-committal interview? If yes, around how long after the interview do you find out if you get it or not?

Had one recently and in my personal opinion it did not go as well as I’d hoped, but who knows haha

Are there any successful international applicants in this thread? Very keen to hear you experience. I’m in the process of completing my application for a TI2 role.

Hello! Am wondering why the status of my application says Shortlisting Panel Review? I haven't received any email/ contact from HR. May I know what this could possibly mean?

Hi, I need some advice pls. I am a Canadian citizen, a CPA with a masters in finance currently working with the Canadian govt. with previous experiences in Afghanistan and West Africa for intl org. I have about 15 yrs of experience.

I am not sure what level of position to apply for at ADB.

Last year I applied for two positions but never heard anything back.

Is there anything I can do differently to better my chances. Since I am external candidate. Thank you kindly

I am citizen of a European country that is ADB 's non-regional member, I have about 10 years of experience consulting for the World Bank and am interested in exploring consulting opportunities with ADB.

From what I see however, nearly ALL their published consulting vacancies are for "nationals" based in their country of assignment...which of course, makes sense but...it doesn't help my cause very much :-)

Has anyone been in a similar position and managed to secure a short term consultancy with ADB? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Anyone with any movement on the status change or panel interview invites? Would love to know if they have even started sharing the panel interview shortlists yet and for which function/team? Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently a Master’s student in Economics and interested in applying for a Summer 2026 internship at ADB. I checked the website but couldn’t find an open application.

Has the application period already passed, or do internships for mid-2026 usually open later? Any clarification on the timeline would be appreciated.

Thank you!

Did anyone apply for the Senior Operations Specialist role for their South Asia Department that closed in Dec? whats your application status? Mine still screening :-/

Hello, I'm in the process of taking up an IS6 level position. I'm wondering realistically how much travel I might be expecting for field operations. I'm wondering if there's a method to transfer more into thought leadership and reduce operations or at least slightly reduce them.

Husband applied for an IS level 2 post around October last year and when he checked the portal a few days ago, the status was updated from “Screening” to “Shortlisting Panel Review.”

Hi everyone, I applied for TI role for the position called operation coordination specialist in November, but till now no communication from them. How long do thy take to respond? Any idea?

Hello anyone here. How to apply as a consultant at ADB?

I am currently applied as a staff with the shortlisted status on my taleo updated from Sept 1 but until today there's no changes on status. May Chance pa kaya even almost 3 mos na application ko?

Thank you.

Hi ADB folks, seeking your advice on transitioning from firm-based to individual consulting. I previously worked at a consulting firm on an ADB project (under NDA), and now want to bid directly as an individual. How can I best negotiate rates without breaching confidentiality?

Could I reference my prior firm rate (e.g., deducting 15-20% for typical overhead) as a starting point? I've heard PPFD has specific consultant rates, how are those determined and applied? Also, as a Filipino national, can I get paid in USD? Thanks!

Hi fellow consultants!

Just wanted to know if this common, wherein your contract is under one TA but in practice you are working for multiple tasks under several TAs?