NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 through GATE - Apply Online for 60 Posts

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India

Posts: 60 (including 04 PwBD posts) Last Date: 15-06-2026 (upto 6:00 PM) Online

Short Information

NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026: Get the latest National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recruitment notification 2026 for 60 Deputy Manager (Technical) vacancies under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India. Selection is through GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering discipline. The online application process starts on 15th May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 15th June 2026. Find NHAI vacancies on the official website nhai.gov.in. You can also get Free Job Alert of "Upcoming NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026" notifications for fre

Important Dates

EventDate
Application Start Date15-05-2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date To Apply15-06-2026 (upto 6:00 PM)
Crucial Date For Age & Eligibility (General)15-06-2026 (closing date of online application)
Result Date31-08-2026 (Degree / Provisional Degree Certificate must be submitted by this date)

Application Fee

DetailsNo application fee is mentioned in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official NHAI website for any fee-related updates before submitting their application.

Age Limit

DetailsCandidates must not exceed 30 years of age as on the closing date of online application (15-06-2026). Age relaxation is available for various categories as per Government of India instructions. If a candidate is eligible for more than one relaxation, only the highest permissible relaxation will be granted - concessions are not cumulative.

Qualification / Eligibility

Education QualificationDetails
DetailsCandidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (15-06-2026). The educational qualification required is a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. Candidates whose result of the qualifying degree has not been declared by 15-06-2026 may also apply, but the offer of appointment will be issued only after submission of the provisional/final degree certificate to NHAI not later than 31-08-2026, failing which the candidature will be cancelled without any further notice. The post carries All India service liability. Candidates must hold a valid GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering discipline. | Educational Qualification

Vacancy Details

  • {'Category': 'UR (Unreserved)', 'No. of Posts': '26'}
  • {'Category': 'SC (Scheduled Caste)', 'No. of Posts': '09'}
  • {'Category': 'ST (Scheduled Tribe)', 'No. of Posts': '04'}
  • {'Category': 'OBC (Non-Creamy Layer - Central List only)', 'No. of Posts': '16'}
  • {'Category': 'EWS (Economically Weaker Section)', 'No. of Posts': '05'}
  • {'Category': 'Total', 'No. of Posts': '60'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '1', 'Sub-Category of PwBD Post': 'Deaf (D) / Hard of Hearing (HH)', 'No. of Posts': '01'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '2', 'Sub-Category of PwBD Post': 'Special Learning Disability (SLD) / Mental Illness (MI) - including 01 current vacancy and 01 backlog vacancy', 'No. of Posts': '02'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '3', 'Sub-Category of PwBD Post': 'Multiple Disability (MD) involving more than one Benchmark Disability from the categories prescribed for this post - backlog vacancy', 'No. of Posts': '01'}

Category Wise Vacancy

No. Of Posts01
Sub Category Of Pwbd PostMultiple Disability (MD) involving more than one Benchmark Disability from the categories prescribed for this post - backlog vacancy

Salary / Pay Scale

Pay ScaleLevel-10 of Pay Matrix (7th CPC) - Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500/- with Central Dearness Allowance (CDA)

Selection Process

  • 1st Tie-Break Date of birth - the candidate born earlier shall be placed higher in the merit list
  • 2nd Tie-Break Alphabetical order (A to Z) of the first letter of the initial name (if date of birth is also same)
  • Bond Amount Rs. 5.00 Lakhs
  • Minimum Service Period 3 years from date of joining NHAI
  • Consequence of Early Resignation / Termination (within 3 years) Candidate shall be liable to pay Rs. 5.00 Lakhs to NHAI
  • Selection will be made purely on the basis of GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering discipline. There is no written examination conducted by NHAI. In the event of a large number of applications
  • NHAI may adopt a shortlisting criteria and may call candidates for interaction/interview
  • if required. The mere possession of minimum qualifications does not entitle candidates to be considered for appointment. Selected candidates will have to execute a Service Bond of Rs. 5.00 Lakhs for a minimum service period of 3 years from the date of joining NHAI.
  • Tie-Breaking Rules
  • Service Bond Conditions

How To Apply

  • Applications must be submitted online only through the official NHAI website https://www.nhai.gov.in. Applications received through any other method will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected. Candidates are advised to submit their online application well in advance without waiting for the closing date. In case of multiple applications, only the last application submitted will be considered and all earlier applications will be summarily rejected. Once submitted, candidates will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature. All communication from NHAI will be made through email only - candidates must furnish a correct and active email address.
  • Documents to be Uploaded at the Time of Online Application:
  • Scanned colour passport-size photograph (JPG / JPEG / PNG / GIF format, not exceeding 1 MB)
  • Scanned signature (JPG / JPEG / PNG / GIF format, not exceeding 1 MB)
  • Class X Certificate indicating date of birth (PDF format, not exceeding 2 MB)
  • Caste / Category Certificate - SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen as applicable, in prescribed format (PDF format, not exceeding 2 MB)
  • Certificate of passing Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering - Degree Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate (PDF format, not exceeding 2 MB); candidates awaiting results should upload the same once declared, latest by 31-08-2026
  • GATE 2026 Score Card in Civil Engineering (PDF format, not exceeding 2 MB)
  • Apply Online at: https://www.nhai.gov.in → About Us → Recruitment → Vacancies → Current → Deputy Manager (Technical) → Online Application
  • For technical issues with the online application: Tel. No. 011-25074100 / 25074200 Extn. No. 1028 | Email: [email protected]

Important Instructions

  • Selection is purely on the basis of GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering - candidates must hold a valid GATE 2026 score card. The post carries All India service liability - only candidates willing to serve anywhere in India should apply. Candidates whose degree result is not declared by 15-06-2026 may apply but must submit the provisional/final degree certificate to NHAI by 31-08-2026, failing which candidature will be cancelled without notice. Candidates who have completed their degree by the closing date must mandatorily upload the Degree Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate - mere uploading of marksheets of all semesters will not suffice. OBC candidates must submit an OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued during Financial Year 2026–27 (issued on or after 01-04-2026). EWS candidates must possess an Income & Asset Certificate based on income for Financial Year 2025–26, issued on or after 01-04-2026. PwBD candidates must possess a Disability Certificate certifying a minimum 40% disability issued by a Competent Authority. No change in community/category status indicated in the online application will be allowed after submission. Selected candidates must execute a Service Bond of Rs. 5.00 Lakhs for a minimum service period of 3 years from date of joining NHAI. NHAI does not entertain transfer of service bonds for candidates already working in other Government organizations. Canvassing or bringing influence in any form will disqualify the candidature. In case of multiple applications, only the last application submitted will be considered; all earlier applications will be summarily rejected. Candidates will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature after submission of the application. Any dispute in regard to any matter shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Delhi Courts only. Corrigendum, addendum, or cancellation, if any, will be published only on the official NHAI website - candidates are advised to check regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026?

The National Highways Authority of India has announced 60 vacancies for the post of Deputy Manager (Technical) under direct recruitment through GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering discipline. The vacancies are distributed as: 26 UR, 09 SC, 04 ST, 16 OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 05 EWS posts. Additionally, 04 posts out of the total 60 are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) across different sub-categories.

Q2. What is the application period for NHAI Deputy Manager Technical posts?

The online application registration opens on 15th May 2026 at 10:00 AM and the last date for submission is 15th June 2026 up to 6:00 PM. Candidates are advised to apply well in advance without waiting for the closing date, as applications received through any mode other than online will be summarily rejected.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for this recruitment?

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. Additionally, holding a valid GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering discipline is mandatory for this recruitment. Candidates whose degree results are not declared by 15th June 2026 may apply provisionally, but must submit their Degree or Provisional Degree Certificate to NHAI by 31st August 2026, failing which their candidature will be cancelled without notice.

Q4. What is the age limit and relaxation for NHAI Deputy Manager Technical post?

The maximum age limit is 30 years as on 15th June 2026 (closing date of application). Age relaxation is provided as follows: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC (NCL) get 3 years, PwBD-General get 10 years, PwBD-OBC get 13 years, PwBD-SC/ST get 15 years, and Ex-Servicemen (with at least 5 years military service) get 5 years relaxation. If a candidate is eligible for more than one relaxation, only the highest permissible relaxation will be granted.

Q5. What is the salary and pay scale for Deputy Manager Technical posts?

Selected candidates will be placed in Level-10 of Pay Matrix (7th CPC) with a basic pay range of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month along with Central Dearness Allowance (CDA). This pay scale reflects the responsibility of managing important national highway projects and offers long-term career growth opportunities in the infrastructure development sector.

Q6. What is the selection process for NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026?

Selection will be made purely on the basis of GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering discipline. There is no separate written examination conducted by NHAI. However, in the event of a large number of applications, NHAI may adopt a shortlisting criteria and may call candidates for interaction/interview if required. The mere possession of minimum qualifications does not entitle candidates to be considered for appointment.

Q7. Is there any application fee for NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026?

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official NHAI website at www.nhai.gov.in for any fee-related updates before submitting their application.

Q8. What is the service bond requirement for selected candidates?

All selected candidates must execute a Service Bond of Rs. 5.00 Lakhs for a minimum service period of 3 years from the date of joining NHAI. If a candidate resigns or their service is terminated within the 3-year period, they shall be liable to pay Rs. 5.00 Lakhs to NHAI. The post carries All India service liability, meaning only candidates willing to serve anywhere in India should apply.

About National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India Recruitment

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India ne NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 through GATE - Apply Online for 60 Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 60 (including 04 PwBD posts) posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 15-06-2026 (upto 6:00 PM) hai.

Application Online mode mein ki ja sakti hai. Selection process ke liye official notification dekhein.