NHAI General Manager & Deputy General Manager Recruitment 2026 (Deputation)
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 12
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹78,800 - ₹215,900 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a Master's Degree in Economics or Computer Applications, depending on the specific post. Relevant post-qualification experience is also required.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Experience requirements vary across posts, generally ranging from 6 to 14 years of relevant professional experience. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact role-wise criteria.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 56 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- Deputy General Manager (Information Technology) 4 Vacancies
- General Manager (Electronics) 1 Vacancy
- General Manager (Environment) 1 Vacancy
- General Manager (Information Technology) 2 Vacancies
- General Manager (Legal) 2 Vacancies
- General Manager (Transport Economist) 1 Vacancy
- General Manager (Transport Planner) 1 Vacancy
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) invites applications for various General Manager and Deputy General Manager positions on a deputation basis in 2026. This recruitment drive offers experienced professionals from Central/State Governments, PSUs, and other organizations an opportunity to contribute to India's highway infrastructure development. Candidates seeking a challenging role in a dynamic public sector environment should review the official notification for detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures. This is a significant opportunity for career growth within a key government body.
- Applicants must be serving officers on a deputation basis from eligible government or public sector organizations.
- Ensure all educational, experience, and service records are accurately documented and attested for submission.
- The application process involves both online submission and forwarding a printout through the parent department.
- Candidates should carefully review the specific experience requirements for each General Manager and Deputy General Manager post.
- Early application is advised to allow sufficient time for departmental forwarding of the application printout.
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Additional Salary Information
The pay scales for the positions are Level-13 in the Pay Matrix (Rs.123100-215900) for General Manager posts and Level-12 in the Pay Matrix (Rs.78800-209200) for Deputy General Manager posts.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Selection will be on a deputation basis.
NHAI may adopt objective criteria to screen applications and call screened candidates for written test and/or interview.
The Selection Committee will assess the fitness of candidates.
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification
Reservation
Refer official detailed notification
How to Apply
- Visit the NHAI website (http://www.nhai.gov.in) for the online application link.
- Navigate to About Us → Vacancies → Current and click on the relevant Recruitment advertisement, then 'Online application'.
- The system will redirect you to the NHAI portal where you need to create a registration with User ID, password, name, phone number, email ID, and Aadhar card number (optional).
- Log in with your registered user ID and password.
- Select the post you wish to apply for and fill out the application form, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed.
- Attach scanned copies of a color passport size photograph, digital signature, essential educational/professional qualifications, and promotion/appointment orders (max 1 MB, jpg/jpeg/png/gif/pdf).
- After filling the form, click 'preview' to verify details, then 'Final Submit' to save.
- Take a printout of the ONLINE Application Form and forward it along with the prescribed 'Verification Certificate' and certified copies of APARs/ACRs through your parent department to the specified postal address on or before 17.10.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Applicants can apply ONLINE only. A printout of the online application form, along with requisite documents, must also be forwarded through the parent department by post.
Applicants applying for more than one post should submit separate applications for each post. Failing this, the application will be considered only for the first post indicated.