NHAI Joint Advisor (Technical) Recruitment 2026

Tamil Nadu, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type
Employment Type: Contract
Qualification
Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering and retired from Central/State Government/PSU at the level of Executive Engineer or above.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Must be a retired official from Central/State Government or PSU at the level of Executive Engineer or above but below Chief Engineer.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 65 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Apply Online
Deadline
Deadline:

The National Highways Authority of India is inviting applications for 1 vacancy of Joint Advisor (Technical) at its Regional Office in Chennai. This prestigious contract role offers a maximum monthly remuneration of ₹1,75,000 for retired government engineers holding a Degree in Civil Engineering. Successful candidates will oversee the development and management of critical national highway infrastructure projects in Tamil Nadu. This is an exceptional opportunity for retired Executive Engineers to leverage their technical expertise in a high-impact advisory capacity within a premier central government authority.

  • The initial engagement period is two years with a provision for a one-year extension based on performance and NHAI requirements.
  • Candidates must be retired officials from Central or State Governments, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies at the level of Executive Engineer or above.
  • The maximum age limit for applicants is 65 years as of the closing date for online applications.
  • Remuneration includes domain specialization charges up to ₹80,000 along with telephone and hospitality allowances.
  • Selection will be conducted through an open advertisement process followed by a review of professional credentials and experience.
Notification

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Additional Salary Information

Maximum monthly ceiling of ₹1,75,000 including Domain Specialisation Charges (up to ₹80,000), Telephone (₹2,500), and Hospitality (₹2,500) charges.

Important Dates

Application Deadline 14 August 2026
Deadline Time 6.00 PM

Selection Process

Written Examination Interview Document Verification

Application Fees

No application fee

Reservation

UR: 1

How to Apply

  • Visit the official NHAI website at http://www.nhai.gov.in.
  • Access the online application portal through the link provided in the vacancies section.
  • Register and fill in the required personal and professional details.
  • Upload necessary documents including proof of retirement and educational certificates.
  • Submit the completed application form online before the deadline of 14.08.2026 (6:00 PM).

Frequently Asked Questions

The monthly remuneration for the Joint Advisor (Technical) position is capped at a maximum ceiling of ₹1,75,000, which includes basic pay minus pension plus various allowances.

Applicants must possess a Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university and must be retired officials from a government or PSU background at the Executive Engineer level or higher.

The maximum age limit for candidates applying for this advisory position is 65 years.