NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026 — 60 Vacancies

NHAI is hiring 60 Deputy Manager (Technical) posts through GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering discipline. If you have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university and a valid GATE 2026 score, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 15 June 2026. Age limit is not exceeding 30 years. The pay is in Level 10 of 7th CPC (Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500 per month) with Central DA.

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Deputy Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2026 - 60 Posts

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), working under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, has released notification for 60 Deputy Manager (Technical) posts on direct recruitment basis. Selection will be made on the basis of valid GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering. The post carries all-India service liability, so you must be willing to serve anywhere in India. There is no separate written exam by NHAI — your GATE 2026 score decides the merit.

Vacancy Breakdown by Category

• UR (Unreserved): 26 posts
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer, Central List): 16 posts
• SC: 09 posts
• EWS: 05 posts
• ST: 04 posts
• Total: 60 posts

Out of 60 posts, 04 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) across Special Learning Disability/Mental Illness and Multiple Disabilities.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or Institute on or before the closing date of the online application.
• GATE Score: You need a valid GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering discipline.
• Nationality: Indian citizen.
• SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates must produce community certificates in the prescribed central government format, otherwise they will be considered against UR vacancies only.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 30 years as on the closing date of advertisement (15 June 2026).
• Age Relaxation:
• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD (General): 10 years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 years (plus military service period)

Salary

• Pay Scale: Level 10 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month)
• Pre-revised: Pay Band-3 (Rs. 15,600 - Rs. 39,100) + Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400
• You also get Central Dearness Allowance (CDA), HRA and other allowances as per Government of India rules.
• Service Bond: You will sign a bond of Rs. 5.00 lakhs to serve NHAI for a minimum of 3 years from the date of joining.

Selection Process

Selection is based purely on GATE 2026 merit:

1. GATE 2026 Score in Civil Engineering: Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of valid GATE 2026 score.
2. Document Verification: Original certificates of qualification, age, caste, GATE score card, and PwBD certificate (if applicable) will be verified.
3. Medical Fitness: Standard pre-appointment medical examination.

If candidates having the same GATE score tie, the candidate born earlier will be placed higher in the merit list.

How to Apply

1. Visit the NHAI recruitment portal at vacancyportal.nhai.org (also reachable from nhai.gov.in → About Us → Recruitment → Vacancies → Current).
2. Register yourself with a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and GATE 2026 details.
4. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, Class X certificate (DOB), caste/category certificate, Civil Engineering degree and GATE 2026 score card.
5. Review the preview, edit if needed, and click Submit.
6. Save the Application Acknowledgement and Unique Reference Number for future reference.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 15 May 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 15 June 2026 (06:00 PM)
• Crucial Date for Eligibility: 15 June 2026 (last date of online application)
• Final Merit / Result: To be announced on the NHAI website

• Supervise planning, design and construction of national highway projects assigned by NHAI
• Monitor quality control, progress and contract compliance of highway works in the field
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors and state authorities for project execution
• Prepare technical reports, estimates and project documents as per NHAI guidelines
• Conduct site visits, inspections and safety audits of ongoing highway projects
• Handle land acquisition follow-up, utility shifting and environmental clearances
• Maintain records, MIS data and progress reports for senior officers and the headquarters
• Take up any other duty assigned in connection with highway development work across India