Eminent External Professional (Transport Planner) – NHAI
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and a Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Transport Planning from a recognized University or Institute.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of experience in transport planning, highway planning, traffic engineering, or mobility modelling.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 65 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The National Highways Authority of India is seeking a highly qualified Eminent External Professional (Transport Planner) for a single vacancy at its headquarters. This prestigious contractual role offers a high-level remuneration package, specifically targeting experts currently earning over •60 Lakh per annum in the private or multilateral sector. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering along with a Post Graduate degree in Transport Planning to be eligible for this NHAI recruitment 2026. This position provides a unique opportunity to lead strategic highway planning and traffic engineering projects at a national level.
- Maximum age limit: 65 years as of the application deadline.
- Employment type: Full-time contract for an initial period of 2 years, extendable up to 5 years.
- Application mode: Online only via the official NHAI vacancy portal.
- Application deadline: 29 May 2026 (by 6:00 PM).
- Selection process: Evaluation by a Remuneration Committee and approval by 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
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Reservation
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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 remuneration is decided by the Remuneration Committee; however, the role targets specialists currently drawing more than •60 Lakh per annum.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and a Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Transport Planning.
The maximum age limit is 65 years as on the last date of submission of the online application.