National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) – Detailed Recruitment Notification 2025
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), functioning under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, has invited online applications for direct recruitment through an All India Competitive Examination for multiple posts. This detailed notification outlines all essential information regarding posts, eligibility, reservation, fees, selection process, and application procedure.
Organization Information
- Organization Name: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- Hindi Name: भारतीय राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग प्राधिकरण
- Ministry: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India
- Head Office Address: G-5 & 6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110075
- City: New Delhi
- State: Delhi
- Country: India
- Postal Code: 110075
- Employment Type: Direct Recruitment (Regular Government Posts)
Designations and Pay Scale Details
| S.No | Designation (English) | Designation (Hindi) | Group | Pay Level | Salary Range (₹) | Maximum Age (Years) |
| 1 | Deputy Manager (Finance & Accounts) | उप प्रबंधक (वित्त एवं लेखा) | A | Level-10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 | 30 |
| 2 | Library and Information Assistant | पुस्तकालय एवं सूचना सहायक | B | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | 30 |
| 3 | Junior Translation Officer | कनिष्ठ अनुवाद अधिकारी | B | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | 30 |
| 4 | Accountant | लेखाकार | C | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | 30 |
| 5 | Stenographer | आशुलिपिक | C | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | 28 |
Important Dates
- Start Date for Online Registration: 30 October 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date for Online Submission: 15 December 2025 (06:00 PM)
- CBT / Interview Dates: To be notified later through NHAI website
Application Process
Candidates must apply online through the official NHAI Recruitment Portal. Applications submitted through post, courier, or email will not be accepted under any circumstances.
- Register on the NHAI Recruitment portal with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Create your user profile and complete personal, educational, and experience details accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, photograph, and signature in prescribed format (JPG/JPEG/PDF).
- Pay the processing fee through the online payment gateway, if applicable.
- After successful payment, download and print the final submitted application form for future reference.
No manual or postal submission will be accepted. The online registration will be considered complete only after successful payment of the applicable fee within the due date.
Eligibility Criteria
Deputy Manager (Finance & Accounts)
- Essential Qualification: MBA (Finance) from a recognized University or Institution through Regular Mode.
- Maximum Age: 30 years.
Library and Information Assistant
- Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science from a recognized University or Institution.
- Maximum Age: 30 years.
Junior Translation Officer
- Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Hindi or English with English or Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject at Graduation level, OR equivalent combination of degrees in Hindi and English as main or optional subjects.
- Additionally, a Diploma/Certificate in Translation (Hindi to English and vice versa) or two years’ experience in translation work in any Government Office.
- Maximum Age: 30 years.
Accountant
- Essential Qualification: Graduation from a recognized University along with Intermediate pass in Chartered Accountancy (CA) or Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA).
- Maximum Age: 30 years.
Stenographer
- Essential Qualification: Graduation in any discipline.
- Typing & Shorthand: 80 words per minute shorthand (Hindi or English); typing speed 50 wpm in English or 65 wpm in Hindi on computer.
- Maximum Age: 28 years.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The upper age limit for each post is specified above. Relaxation in age limit will be provided as per Government of India norms.
| Category | Age Relaxation (Years) |
| Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (UR) | 10 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (OBC) | 13 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Departmental Candidates with 3+ years regular service | Up to 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST) |
Reservation Details
Reservation for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) will be in accordance with the rules, notifications, and circulars issued by the Government of India from time to time.
- Candidates claiming any reservation benefit must produce valid certificates in the prescribed format issued by competent authority.
- OBC (NCL) candidates must have certificates issued for the current financial year 2025-26 (dated on or after 01-04-2025) showing they do not fall under the creamy layer.
- Candidates claiming EWS status must possess a valid Income and Asset Certificate for FY 2024-25 issued on or after 01-04-2025.
- PwBD candidates with at least 40 % relevant disability are eligible for reservation and relaxation benefits under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
- Reservation for PwBD covers blindness/low vision, deaf/hard-of-hearing, locomotor disability, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, acid attack victims, autism spectrum disorder, specific learning disability, mental illness, and multiple disabilities.
- Unreserved candidates selected on their own merit will not be adjusted against reserved vacancies.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount (₹) | Mode of Payment |
| Unreserved / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹ 500 per post | Online only via payment gateway (Credit/Debit/Net-Banking/UPI) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Exempted (No Fee) |
- GST / processing charges, if applicable, are to be borne by the candidate.
- Fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances.
- Applications without successful fee payment (where applicable) will be summarily rejected.
- Each post requires a separate application and separate fee payment.
Selection Process
Selection for various posts under NHAI will be carried out through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by an Interview or Skill Test as applicable.
Deputy Manager (Finance & Accounts)
- Two-tier process: CBT + Interview (ratio 1:5 based on CBT marks).
- CBT Components:
- Part-I – General Aptitude (Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English Comprehension, Reasoning)
- Part-II – Domain Knowledge in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Costing, Auditing, and Budget Management
- CBT – 120 marks, Interview – 15 marks; total 135 marks.
Library and Information Assistant
- Single-tier CBT of 120 marks (2 hours).
- Sections: General Aptitude, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, and Domain Knowledge in Library Science, Information Technology, Cataloguing, Classification, Indexing, and Library Management.
Junior Translation Officer
- Single-tier CBT of 120 marks (2 hours).
- Subjects include General Knowledge, Mental Ability, Hindi & English Grammar and Literature, Translation Techniques, Comparative Literature, and Composition Skills.
Accountant
- Single-tier CBT of 120 marks (2 hours).
- Sections: General Aptitude, Quantitative Skills, English, and Domain Knowledge in Financial Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Costing, MIS, and Budgetary Control.
Stenographer
- Two-tier process: CBT followed by Skill Test in Stenography.
- CBT – 120 marks (2 hours) with sections on General Awareness, Reasoning, and English Language.
- Skill Test: 5-minute dictation at 80 wpm; transcription time – 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi). PwBD candidates get extra compensatory time (70 min / 90 min respectively).
Note: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer. There is no re-evaluation or re-checking provision.
Minimum Qualifying Marks – UR 40 %, OBC/EWS 35 %, SC/ST/PwBD 30 %.
Service Bond
All selected candidates must execute a service bond at the time of joining NHAI:
- Group “A” (Deputy Manager): ₹ 5 lakh bond to serve a minimum of three (3) years from the date of joining.
- Group “B” & “C” Posts: ₹ 3 lakh bond to serve a minimum of three (3) years.
- If a candidate resigns or is terminated within the bond period, the bond amount must be paid to NHAI.
- Bond transfer from other organizations is not permitted.
Examination Centres
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be conducted in the following cities across India. NHAI reserves the right to change or cancel any centre based on administrative reasons or number of candidates.
- Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Bhubaneswar
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Dehradun
- Delhi & NCR
- Gangtok
- Goa
- Guwahati
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Jammu
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Patna
- Puducherry
- Raipur
- Ranchi
- Shimla
- Srinagar
- Thiruvananthapuram & Vijayawada
Note: Requests for change of examination city, date, or shift will not be entertained.
Helpline and Contact Information
- Helpline Number: +91-9513252099 (Available 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday to Saturday except Sundays and public holidays)
- Helpdesk: Accessible through the online application portal.
- Official Address: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), G-5 & 6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110075
