NHAI Recruitment 2026

NHAI Recruitment 2026 –  Apply Online for 60 Deputy General Manager & Manager (Technical) Posts

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, has released a recruitment notification for Deputy General Manager (Technical) and Manager (Technical) posts. A total of 60 vacancies are available, with 30 posts for Deputy General Manager (Technical) and 30 posts for Manager (Technical). The recruitment will be conducted on deputation basis.

The online application process starts on 20 August 2026 at 10:00 AM, while the last date for submitting the online application is 21 September 2026 up to 6:00 PM. After online submission, the printed application must be forwarded through the parent department along with the required verification documents. The last date for receipt of this forwarded application is 20 October 2026.

NHAI Recruitment 2026 Notification Details

The notification also states that the number of posts may increase or decrease according to NHAI’s requirements.

NHAI Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Details

NHAI has announced 60 Group-A vacancies under this recruitment.

The Deputy General Manager (Technical) post carries Level-12 pay, while the Manager (Technical) post carries Level-11 pay in the Pay Matrix.

NHAI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should carefully examine the eligibility conditions because the recruitment is specifically through deputation.

Deputy General Manager (Technical)

For the Deputy General Manager (Technical) post, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.

In addition, candidates must have six years of experience in implementation of infrastructure-sector projects related to highways, roads or bridges. Experience in handling Public Private Partnership (PPP) Projects) is desirable and candidates having such experience will be given preference.

For deputation, eligible officers may come from Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, universities or recognized research institutions affiliated with the Government of India, PSUs, semi-government, statutory, autonomous organizations and other government bodies.

The officer should either be holding an analogous post regularly in Level-12 or equivalent, or have five years of regular service in Level-11 or equivalent, along with the prescribed educational qualification and experience.

Officers from State Public Works Departments can also be considered subject to the specified conditions. Such candidates must have a Civil Engineering degree and should have worked as an Executive Engineer for five years on a regular basis, or have at least ten years of experience at the level of Assistant Engineer/Assistant Executive Engineer/Sub-Divisional Engineer and above. Out of this experience, at least six years should relate to implementation of infrastructure-sector projects involving highways, roads or bridges.

Manager (Technical)

For the Manager (Technical) post, candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.

The essential experience requirement is three years of experience in implementation of infrastructure-sector projects related to highways, roads or bridges. PPP project experience is desirable and will receive preference.

For deputation from eligible government organizations, candidates may be officers holding an analogous post in Level-11 or equivalent, or officers with five years of regular service in Level-10 or equivalent, or eight years of regular service in Level-8 or equivalent, subject to the prescribed qualifications and experience.

The notification also provides separate eligibility routes for officers from State Public Works Departments and the Central Engineering Service (Roads), Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.

Age Limit

The maximum age for appointment through deputation is 56 years.

The notification further states that candidates should have more than two years of remaining service before superannuation in their parent department, calculated as on the closing date for receipt of applications.

Candidates who are more than 56 years of age on the last date for receipt of applications, or who are due to retire from their parent cadre within two years, need not apply.

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive salary according to the applicable Pay Matrix level:

• Deputy General Manager (Technical): Level-12 – ₹78,800 to ₹2,09,200
• Manager (Technical): Level-11 – ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700

The detailed notification should be referred to for other applicable service conditions and benefits.

Selection Process

The recruitment will be made through deputation. NHAI may adopt objective criteria for screening applications depending on the number and quality of applications received.

The notification specifically states that NHAI may screen applications and call shortlisted candidates for a written test and/or interview, etc. The final number of candidates selected may also be less than the number of advertised vacancies depending upon the fitness of candidates assessed by the Selection Committee.

Therefore, candidates should not assume that submission of an application automatically guarantees selection. The final selection will depend on eligibility, screening and assessment by NHAI as applicable.

Deputation Period

The period of deputation, including deputation in another ex-cadre post immediately preceding the appointment, will ordinarily be one to five years.

The deputation period may be extended beyond five years under the approvals specified in the notification and subject to satisfactory performance. For officers of Central Engineering Service (Roads), special provisions regarding the maximum deputation period have also been provided.

How to Apply for NHAI Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates are required to apply online only.

Step 1: Visit the NHAI Website

Candidates should visit the official NHAI website and go to the recruitment/vacancy section.

Step 2: Open Current Vacancies

Go to:

About Us → Vacancies → Current

Select the relevant recruitment advertisement and click on the Online Application option.

Step 3: Create Registration

Candidates need to register by entering details such as:

• User ID
• Password
• Name
• Phone number
• Email ID
• Aadhaar number, if applicable/desired

After registration, candidates can log in using their credentials.

Step 4: Select the Post

After login, select the post for which you want to apply and complete the application form.

Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post. Otherwise, the application will be considered only for the first post indicated.

Step 5: Upload Documents

Candidates need to upload scanned documents, including the colour passport-size photograph, digital signature and relevant educational/professional qualification and promotion/appointment documents.

The notification specifies acceptable image/document formats and states that uploaded files should not exceed 1 MB.

Step 6: Preview and Submit

Before final submission, candidates should use the preview option and carefully verify all details.

After checking the information, click Final Submit. Once the application is submitted, a reference number will be generated and the application form can be downloaded.

Step 7: Forward Through Parent Department

After online submission, the applicant must take a printout of the application and get it forwarded by the parent department along with the prescribed Verification Certificate and certified copies of APARs/ACRs.

The parent organization is required to provide relevant service verification, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate and other prescribed records.

The duly forwarded application must reach NHAI on or before 20 October 2026 at the address specified in the notification. Separate addressees are given for DGM (Technical) and Manager (Technical).

Important Dates

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the required documents ready before completing the online form. Depending on their service category and eligibility route, the important documents include:

1. Passport-size colour photograph
2. Digital signature
3. Civil Engineering degree certificate/qualification documents
4. Experience/service details
5. Promotion/appointment orders
6. Printed copy of online application
7. Verification Certificate
8. Certified APARs/ACRs for the last five years
9. Vigilance Clearance Certificate
10. Integrity Certificate
11. No Penalty Certificate
12. Relevant pay/service records

The parent department has to verify the applicant’s educational qualifications, experience, pay particulars and other service details before forwarding the application.

Important Links

NHAI Recruitment 2026 provides an opportunity for experienced Civil Engineering professionals to join the National Highways Authority of India as Deputy General Manager (Technical) and Manager (Technical) through deputation. There are 60 vacancies, consisting of 30 DGM (Technical) posts and 30 Manager (Technical) posts.

The recruitment is mainly aimed at experienced government and eligible organizational officers with relevant experience in infrastructure projects related to highways, roads and bridges. Candidates with PPP project experience may receive preference.

The online application process begins on 20 August 2026 and closes on 21 September 2026 at 6:00 PM. Importantly, online submission is only the first part of the process. The printed application must be properly forwarded by the parent department along with the prescribed Verification Certificate, APAR/ACR records and other required documents by 20 October 2026.

Eligible candidates should carefully verify their educational qualification, experience, service level, age and remaining service before applying. Since the recruitment is on deputation basis, applicants should also obtain the necessary support and verification from their parent department within the prescribed timeline.

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