Eminent External Professional Recruitment 2026 – National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Transport Planning for the Transport Planner role, or a Master's Degree in Economics for the Transport Economist role.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in transport planning, highway planning, traffic engineering, or economic analysis and financial appraisal of projects, preferably in the transport or road sector.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 65 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is inviting applications for the engagement of Eminent External Professionals (EEP) in the specialized fields of Transport Planning and Transport Economics. This recruitment drive offers two contractual positions at the NHAI Headquarters for highly experienced professionals with a proven track record in private sectors or international organizations like the World Bank and ADB. Candidates must possess advanced degrees in Civil Engineering or Economics along with a minimum of five years of relevant experience in transport projects. This is a prestigious opportunity for senior experts to contribute to the development and management of India's national highway infrastructure.
- Engagement is on a contractual basis for an initial period of two years, extendable up to a maximum of five years.
- Maximum age limit for applicants is 65 years as on the last date of application submission.
- Candidates must have been drawing a salary of more than Rs. 60 Lakh per annum for the preceding three years.
- Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official NHAI online portal by 6:00 PM on the deadline.
- The final remuneration will be determined by the Remuneration Committee with the approval of the NHAI Chairman.
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Additional Salary Information
Remuneration to be decided by the Remuneration Committee; eligibility requires currently drawing a salary of more than •60 Lakh per annum.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications based on eligibility criteria
Verification of salary and income tax returns for the preceding three years
Evaluation by a Remuneration Committee (RC)
Final selection with the approval of Chairman, NHAI
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification
Reservation
Refer official detailed notification
How to Apply
- Access the online application portal link provided
- Follow the procedure for filling up the online application as specified in the portal
- Submit the application online by 29 May 2026 (6.00 PM)
Frequently Asked Questions
The initial tenure is for 2 years, which can be extended for 1 more year based on performance, and further up to a maximum total of 5 years with Board approval.
Yes, EEPs are required to provide services on a full-time basis and are not permitted to take up any other assignments during the engagement period.
Applicants from the private sector or multilateral institutions must be drawing a salary of more than Rs. 60 Lakh per annum, verified by salary certificates and ITRs for the last 3 years.