National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Recruitment 2026
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Deputy Manager (Technical). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Organization Details
- Organization Name: National Highways Authority of India
- Administrative Ministry: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India
- Official Website: https://www.nhai.gov.in
Post Details
| Post Name | Deputy Manager (Technical) |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Full Time, Direct Recruitment (Central Government Job) |
| Pay Scale | Level 10 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) plus Central Dearness Allowance (CDA) |
| Service Liability | All India Service Liability (Posting anywhere in India) |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 20 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 05 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 02 |
| Other Backward Classes – Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 09 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 04 |
| Total | 40 |
- 01 post for Special Learning Disability (SLD) / Mental Illness (MI)
- 01 post for Multiple Disabilities (MD) involving more than one benchmark disability
Important Dates
- Opening Date of Online Application: 09 January 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date for Online Application Submission: 09 February 2026 (06:00 PM)
- Crucial Date for Eligibility: Last date of online application submission
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. The degree or provisional degree certificate must clearly indicate that the candidate has passed the Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering on or before the last date of receipt of online applications.
GATE Requirement
Candidates must have a valid GATE 2025 score in the discipline of Civil Engineering.
Age Limit and Relaxation
Maximum Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years as on the closing date of online application.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years |
Reservation Details
Reservation benefits are applicable for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules. Candidates must possess valid and prescribed certificates issued by competent authorities.
- OBC-NCL certificate must be issued during FY 2025–2026.
- EWS certificate must be based on income of FY 2024–2025.
- PwBD candidates must have at least 40% benchmark disability.
- No change in category once submitted in the online application is permitted.
Application Process
- Visit the official NHAI website.
- Navigate to About Us → Recruitment → Vacancies → Current.
- Select the advertisement for Deputy Manager (Technical).
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload all required documents including photograph, signature, certificates, and GATE 2025 scorecard.
- Preview the application and submit before the closing date.
- Save the system-generated application acknowledgement for future reference.
Selection Process
Selection will be carried out solely on the basis of GATE 2025 score in Civil Engineering. In case of large number of applicants, NHAI may adopt shortlisting criteria.
- If two candidates have the same merit rank, the older candidate will be ranked higher.
- If date of birth is also the same, alphabetical order of names will be used.
Service Bond
All selected candidates must execute a service bond of ₹5,00,000 at the time of joining. The bond requires a minimum service period of three years with NHAI. Failure to complete the bond period will attract recovery of the bond amount.
Helpline and Contact Information
- Department: IT Development Team, NHAI
- Phone: 011-25074100 / 011-25074200 (Extension: 1028)
- Email: itdevelopment@nhai.org
Official Notification
Official detailed advertisement for the post of Deputy Manager (Technical):
Download Official Notification (PDF)
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