NHAI CGM (Finance & Accounts) Recruitment 2026

NHAI is hiring 1 Chief General Manager (Finance & Accounts) at Pay Level 14 — one of the most senior finance roles in India's national highway infrastructure body. If you are a Chartered Accountant, Cost & Management Accountant, or MBA (Finance) with 17 years of regular service at Level 10 or above, you can apply online. The last date to apply online is 8 May 2026. The salary range is Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 per month under 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-14.

NHAI Chief General Manager (Finance & Accounts) Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, has released a recruitment notification for the post of Chief General Manager (Finance & Accounts) — a Group-A post at the apex of NHAI's finance structure. This post can be filled either by promotion of internal NHAI candidates or by deputation from Central/State Government officers and PSU/autonomous body employees. Candidates selected for this post will carry an all-India service liability, meaning you must be willing to serve anywhere in India. The appointment is made through a Search-cum-Selection Committee.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Educational Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA); or
• Cost & Management Accountant (CMA); or
• Master in Business Administration (Finance) from a recognised university or institute; or
• Member of any organised Group-A Finance or Accounts Service of the Central Government or State Government

Experience Required (along with qualification above)

• 17 years of regular service in posts with substantive pay scale of Level 10 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100–1,77,500) or equivalent or higher
• Out of 17 years, at least 10 years must be in any of: Finance Accounting, Budgeting, Internal Audit, Contract Management, Fund Management, or Disbursement in a reputed organisation

By Promotion (Internal NHAI Candidates)

• Must currently hold the post of General Manager (Finance & Accounts) in NHAI
• Must have 3 years of regular service in that post
• Must have 17 years regular service at Level 10 or above

By Deputation (Government/PSU Officers)

• Officers from Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Universities, recognised Research Institutions, PSUs, Semi-Government, Statutory or Autonomous Organisations and other Government Bodies
• Either holding an analogous post on regular basis at Level-14 (Rs. 1,44,200–2,18,200) in parent cadre; or
• With 3 years regular service at Level 13 (Rs. 1,23,100–2,15,900) or equivalent
• Must also possess the essential qualification and experience mentioned above
• Applicants in PSUs or Public Sector Banks may refer to NHAI circulars on pay equivalency (CDA vs IDA / CDA vs PSB)

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 58 years as on the last date for receipt of online applications (8 May 2026)
• You must have more than 2 years of remaining service before superannuation in your parent department as on 8 May 2026
• The age of superannuation for those on deputation in NHAI is 60 years or as applicable in the parent organisation, whichever is less

Salary

• Pay Matrix Level-14: Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 per month
• Plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) and other allowances as per Central Government / NHAI rules
• For deputation appointments, leave salary and pension contribution will be paid by NHAI as per Government rules

Selection Process

Selection is through a Search-cum-Selection Committee constituted by NHAI — there is no written exam or physical test for this post.

1. Application Screening: NHAI may adopt objective criteria to screen applications and shortlist candidates
2. Search-cum-Selection Committee Review: Screened candidates are considered by the committee based on service records, APARs/ACRs, qualification and experience
3. Interview (if applicable): NHAI reserves the right to call shortlisted candidates for a written test and/or interview at its discretion

NHAI also reserves the right to select a lesser number of candidates than the number of posts advertised, based on fitness assessed by the Selection Committee.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official NHAI website at nhai.gov.in.
2. Click on About Us → Vacancies → Current and find this recruitment advertisement.
3. Click on 'Online Application'. You will be redirected to the NHAI portal.
4. Create a registration using your User ID, password, name, phone number, email ID (Aadhaar is optional).
5. Log in with the credentials sent to your registered email.
6. Select the post and fill in the complete application form (all fields are mandatory).
7. Upload scanned copies of colour passport photo, digital signature, educational/professional qualifications, and promotion/appointment orders (JPG/JPEG/PNG/GIF/PDF, each not exceeding 1 MB).
8. Preview your application, make corrections if needed, then click 'Final Submit'.
9. Download your reference number and save a copy of the submitted form.
10. Take a printout of the submitted online application form.
11. Get the printout forwarded by your Parent Department along with a Verification Certificate, APARs/ACRs for the last 5 years, vigilance clearance certificate, integrity certificate, and no-penalty certificate.
12. Send the complete physical packet to: DGM (HR/ADMN)-I B, National Highways Authority of India, Plot No. G5 & 6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110075, on or before 7 June 2026.

Note: Only online applications are accepted. Applications through any other mode will be rejected summarily.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 9 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 8 May 2026 (by 6:00 PM)
• Last Date for Printout Submission (via Parent Department): 7 June 2026

• Oversee all finance, accounts, and budgeting operations of NHAI at the highest executive level
• Manage internal audit functions, fund disbursement, and financial risk across national highway projects
• Supervise contract management processes from a financial compliance perspective
• Prepare and review annual budgets, financial statements, and MIS reports for NHAI leadership
• Ensure compliance with Central Government financial rules, CAG guidelines, and statutory requirements
• Liaise with Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Finance Ministry, and external auditors on financial matters
• Lead a team of finance and accounts officers across NHAI's national project offices