The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has officially released an employment notification inviting online applications for 60 Deputy Manager (Technical) positions. Candidates possessing a valid GATE 2026 score in the Civil Engineering discipline along with the required educational qualifications can apply online.
The online application process begins on 15th May 2026, and
the final date to submit applications is 15th June 2026. Eligible job seekers
looking for a rewarding career in the core infrastructure sector can find
detailed information regarding age criteria, educational qualifications,
salary, and application steps below.
NHAI Recruitment 2026 Overview
ￚ Organization
Name:- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
ￚ Post
Name:- Deputy Manager (Technical)
ￚ Total
Vacancies:- 60 Posts
ￚ Salary /
Pay Scale :-Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500)
ￚ Selection
Mode :-Based on GATE 2026 Score (Civil Engineering)
ￚ Application
Mode:- Online
ￚ Start
Date to Apply :-15th May 2026
ￚ Last
Date to Apply :-15th June 2026
ￚ Official Website :- Click here
NHAI Job Vacancy Details 2026
The recruitment drive aims to fill 60 openings for the post
of Deputy Manager (Technical). Below is the category-wise distribution of the
available seats:
ￚ Unreserved
(UR): 26 Posts
ￚ OBC
(Non-Creamy Layer): 16 Posts
ￚ Scheduled
Caste (SC): 09 Posts
ￚ Economically
Weaker Section (EWS): 05 Posts
ￚ Scheduled
Tribe (ST): 04 Posts
Total Vacancies: 60 Posts
Salary Structure
Selected candidates will be placed under the Pay Matrix of
Level 10 (₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500) as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)
guidelines, along with applicable central government allowances.
Eligibility Criteria for NHAI Deputy Manager Posts
To match the requirements set by the National Highways
Authority of India, aspirants must fulfill the following parameters on or
before the closing date:
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil
Engineering from a recognized University or Institute recognized by the
Government of India.
Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must possess a valid GATE
2026 score specifically in the Civil Engineering (CE) discipline.
2. Age Limit
The maximum age limit is 30 years as of the closing date of
the advertisement (15th June 2026).
Category-wise Upper Age Relaxation:
ￚ OBC-NCL
3 Years
ￚ SC / ST
5 Years
ￚ PwBD (UR
& EWS) 10 Years
ￚ PwBD (OBC-NCL)
13 Years
ￚ PwBD (SC
& ST) 15 Years
How to Apply Online for NHAI Recruitment 2026?
Eligible engineering graduates can complete their
application process through the central recruitment link provided by NHAI.
Follow these straightforward steps to register successfully:
ￚ Scroll
down to our Important Web-Links section.
ￚ Click on
the link corresponding to the Online Application Form.
ￚ If you
are a first-time user, hit the "New Registration" button and provide
basic operational details.
ￚ Log into
the portal using your newly generated credentials.
ￚ Complete
the mandatory fields in the form, including personal details, academic scores,
and GATE 2026 details.
ￚ Upload
scanned copies of required certificates (Proof of age, Civil Engineering
degree, Caste certificate if applicable, and GATE 2026 scorecard).
ￚ Review
your details thoroughly and hit the Submit button.
ￚ Download
or print the system-generated application form for reference during the
selection stage.
Important Dates for NHAI Vacancy 2026
ￚ Release
of Official Advertisement: 15th May 2026
ￚ Commencement
of Online Form Submission: 15th May 2026
ￚ Closing
Date for Online Applications: 15th June 2026
Important Web-Links for NHAI Civil Engineering Recruitment
ￚ Online
Application Form Click Here to Apply
ￚ Official
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