General Manager (Legal) – NHAI
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹123,100 - ₹215,900 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized University or Institute. Preference will be given to officers also possessing a Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 14 years of post-qualification experience is required, including at least 6 years in law related to contractual matters, arbitration, legislative matters, or land acquisition.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 56 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is seeking two dedicated General Managers (Legal) for deputation, offering a competitive pay scale of ₹1,23,100–₹2,15,900. This pivotal role involves overseeing legal matters related to contractual agreements, arbitration, legislative issues, and land acquisition for critical infrastructure projects. Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Law and substantial experience in the field will find this a rewarding opportunity to contribute to national development.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized university or institute.
- A minimum of 14 years of post-qualification experience is required, with at least 6 years specifically in law related to contractual or legislative matters.
- The maximum age for appointment on deputation is 56 years, ensuring candidates have sufficient service remaining.
- Officers with a Degree in Civil Engineering in addition to a Bachelor's of Law will be given preference.
- The selection process involves deputation from eligible officers under Central/State Governments or other recognized bodies.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 13 in the Pay Matrix (₹1,23,100–₹2,15,900) plus applicable allowances.
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
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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 General Manager (Legal) position at NHAI offers a pay scale of Level-13 in the Pay Matrix, ranging from ₹1,23,100 to ₹2,15,900 per month.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized University or Institute. A Degree in Civil Engineering in addition to a Bachelor's of Law is desirable.
The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation for the General Manager (Legal) role is 56 years.