NHIDCL Non-Technical Posts Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NHIDCL has released Recruitment Notice No. 03/2026 for 21 Non-Technical posts on deputation basis across Finance, Land Acquisition, Legal, IT, Secretariat, and Official Language cadres. Officers currently working in Central/State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies can apply. Last date to submit your application is 30 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 2,80,000 per month under IDA pay scales (E4 to E8).

NHIDCL Non-Technical Posts Recruitment 2026 - 21 Posts

National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, is looking to fill 21 managerial and officer-level positions in its non-technical cadre through deputation. NHIDCL is responsible for planning, designing, building, and maintaining National Highways in North-Eastern states, hilly terrains, border areas, and other strategically important regions. All 21 positions are on deputation basis for an initial period of 3 years, extendable by another 2 years. If you are an experienced government or PSU officer in finance, law, IT, land acquisition, or secretariat functions, this is your chance to join a high-profile infrastructure organization.

Vacancy Breakdown by Cadre

Finance & Accounts (8 posts)

• Executive Director (E8): 1 post
• Sr. General Manager (E7): 1 post
• General Manager (E6): 1 post
• Deputy General Manager (E5): 5 posts

Land Acquisition (5 posts)

• General Manager (E6): 2 posts
• Deputy General Manager (E5): 3 posts

Legal (2 posts)

• General Manager (E6): 1 post
• Deputy General Manager (E5): 1 post

Information Technology (2 posts)

• General Manager (E6): 1 post
• Deputy General Manager (E5): 1 post

Secretariat (3 posts)

• Principal Staff Officer (E6): 1 post
• Principal Private Secretary (E5): 1 post
• Sr. Private Secretary (E4): 1 post

Official Languages (1 post)

• Assistant Director (E4): 1 post

Who Can Apply?

You must be a serving officer in any Central or State Government Ministry, Department, PSU, Statutory or Autonomous Body, or academic/research institution. Your current role and experience must match the specific post you are applying for.

For Finance & Accounts Posts (E5 to E8)

• Qualification: CA / CMA / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or equivalent, and membership of an organized Group A or Group B F&A service of government
• Experience: 9 to 20 years of overall experience with relevant years in Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Internal Audit, Contract Management, or Fund Management

For Land Acquisition Posts (E5 and E6)

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, and membership of an organized Group A or Group B service of government
• Experience: 13 to 17 years of overall experience with at least 3 years in land acquisition related matters

For Legal Posts (E5 and E6)

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university
• Experience: 13 to 17 years of overall experience with at least 3 years in contractual matters, arbitration, legislative matters, or land acquisition

For IT Posts (E5 and E6)

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science/IT/Networks) or MCA or M.Sc (IT) or M.Tech (Cybersecurity). SAP certified ABAPer preferred
• Experience: 13 to 17 years of overall experience in IT infrastructure, application management, cybersecurity, or other IT services

For Secretariat Posts (E4 to E6)

• Qualification: Graduate from a recognized university
• Experience: Relevant administrative and secretarial experience in government or PSU

For Assistant Director - Official Languages (E4)

• Qualification: Master's degree in Hindi or English with the other language as a compulsory or elective subject, or as medium of examination at degree level
• Experience: Relevant experience in translation and official language work

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of applications (30 April 2026)
• Age relaxation: Upper age limit may be relaxed by a maximum of 1 year based on the company's requirement

Salary

• E8 (Executive Director): Rs. 1,20,000 - 3% - Rs. 2,80,000 per month (IDA Pay Scale)
• E7 (Sr. General Manager): Rs. 1,00,000 - 3% - Rs. 2,60,000 per month
• E6 (General Manager / Principal Staff Officer): Rs. 90,000 - 3% - Rs. 2,40,000 per month
• E5 (Deputy General Manager / Principal Private Secretary): Rs. 80,000 - 3% - Rs. 2,20,000 per month
• E4 (Sr. Private Secretary / Assistant Director): Rs. 70,000 - 3% - Rs. 2,00,000 per month
• On joining, you will draw Pay and allowances of your parent organization as per DPE guidelines, plus a deputation allowance as per rules

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for any category
• This is a deputation-based recruitment with offline application process

Selection Process

The selection will be done by a Selection Committee constituted as per NHIDCL Cadre Rules, 2025:

1. Shortlisting: The Selection Committee will frame its own process for shortlisting candidates based on eligibility and experience
2. Written Test (if applicable): The committee may include a written evaluation as part of the selection process
3. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview
4. Document Verification: Verification of all original certificates, ACRs/APARs, and vigilance clearance

How to Apply

1. Download the application form (Annexure-II) from www.nhidcl.com under the Recruitment section.
2. Fill in the application form completely with all required details.
3. Get the application forwarded through proper channel (your parent department/organization).
4. Attach certified copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years (2021-22 to 2025-26).
5. Attach Vigilance Clearance certificate from your parent organization.
6. Attach Integrity Certificate and No Objection Certificate (NoC) from your parent organization.
7. Attach details of any major/minor penalties imposed in the last 10 years (or a certificate stating no penalties).
8. Send the complete application by Registered Post or Speed Post to: General Manager (Recruitment), NHIDCL, 1st Floor, Tower-A, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi - 110029, latest by 30 April 2026.
9. Write "Application for the post of [Name of Post] on Deputation basis" on the envelope.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 11 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 11 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 30 April 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced (if applicable)

• Handle finance, accounting, budgeting, and audit functions for national highway projects
• Manage land acquisition processes including coordination with state revenue departments
• Prepare legal opinions, handle arbitration cases, and manage contractual disputes
• Oversee IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application management across NHIDCL offices
• Assist senior management with secretarial functions and office administration
• Manage official language implementation including Hindi translation of official documents
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for board meetings and government reviews
• Coordinate with central and state government agencies on highway development projects