Chief General Manager (Finance & Accounts) at NHAI 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹144,200 - ₹218,200 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must possess a professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant, Cost & Management Accountant, or a Master's in Business Administration (Finance). Alternatively, membership in a Group-'A' Finance or Accounts Service of the Central or State Government is accepted. A minimum of 17 years of regular service in a substantive pay scale of Level 10 or higher, with at least 10 years of experience in relevant finance, accounting, budgeting, internal audit, contract management, fund management, or disbursement, is also required.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 58 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Chief General Manager (Finance & Accounts) in 2026. This significant opportunity seeks to fill 1 vacancy with highly qualified finance professionals. Candidates with a background as a Chartered Accountant, Cost & Management Accountant, or an MBA in Finance, along with extensive experience in finance and accounting, are encouraged to apply. This role offers a chance to contribute to the nation's infrastructure development under a prestigious government organization.
- Application window for online registration opens on April 9, 2026.
- The last date for submitting the online application is May 8, 2026.
- The final date for submitting the printout of the online application with documents from the Parent Department is June 7, 2026.
- The maximum age limit for deputation is 58 years.
- Applicants working in PSUs/Public Sector Banks should refer to NHAI Circulars for pay structure equivalency.
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Additional Salary Information
Level-14 in the Pay Matrix (Rs.144200-218200).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Selection through Search-cum Selection Committee.
NHAI may screen applications and call screened candidates for written test and/or interview.
The Appointing Authority's decision will be final in case of any dispute or ambiguity in the selection process.
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification
Reservation
SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/ EWS/ Minority Community / Women/ Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) can apply even if the post is not reserved for them, provided it is identified as suitable. They will be considered by general standard of merit.
Physically Handicapped (PH) persons with 40% or more disability are eligible for reservation and other concessions if the posts are suitable for PwBD candidates.
How to Apply
- Visit the NHAI website (http://www.nhai.gov.in) to access the online application link.
- Navigate to 'About Us' "Vacancies" 'Current', then click on the relevant recruitment advertisement and 'Online application'.
- Click 'APPLY' to be redirected to the NHAI portal.
- Create a registration by providing User ID, password, name, phone number, email ID, and Aadhar card number (optional).
- Log in with the registered user ID and password.
- Select the post you wish to apply for and fill out the application form.
- Complete all mandatory fields in the application form.
- Attach scanned copies of a color passport size photograph, digital signature, essential educational/professional qualifications, and promotion/appointment orders (in jpg/jpeg/png/gif/pdf format, not exceeding 1 MB).
Frequently Asked Questions
For selection on deputation basis, applicants must not be more than 58 years of age as on the last date for receipt of applications. Additionally, candidates should have more than 2 years of remaining service before superannuation in their parent department.
Candidates must be a Chartered Accountant, Cost & Management Accountant, or hold a Master in Business Administration (Finance) from a recognized University or Institute. Alternatively, members of any organized Group-'A' Finance or Accounts Service of the Central or State Government are eligible. Additionally, 17 years of regular service in a substantive pay scale of Level 10 or higher, with at least 10 years of experience in relevant finance fields, is required.
NHAI reserves the discretion to extend the date for accepting the 'Through Proper Channel' copy of the application along with requisite documents from Parent Departments by 7 days prior to the Meeting of the Search-cum-Selection Committee.