Deputy Manager (Technical) Recruitment at NHAI 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 60
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 - ₹177,500 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute and a valid GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior work experience is required as selection is based on GATE 2026 scores.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a recruitment drive for 60 Deputy Manager (Technical) positions on a direct recruitment basis. This prestigious opportunity is open to Civil Engineering graduates who possess a valid GATE 2026 score, offering a career in the Level 10 pay matrix. Selected candidates will contribute to India's national highway infrastructure development while benefiting from a structured pay scale and central dearness allowance. This is an excellent career path for aspiring engineers looking to serve in a premier government organization under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
- Application Start Date: 15 May 2026 at 10:00 AM.
- Maximum age limit is 30 years as on the closing date of the advertisement.
- Selection is based strictly on the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 score in Civil Engineering.
- Selected candidates must execute a service bond of ₹5.00 lakhs for a minimum period of 3 years.
- Candidates awaiting final degree results can apply provided they submit their certificate by 31 August 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 10 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500) with Central Dearness Allowance (CDA).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on GATE 2026 Score in Civil Engineering discipline.
Verification of original documents and eligibility conditions.
Merit list preparation based on GATE score (Date of Birth used as tie-breaker).
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification for fee details
Reservation
UR: 26 posts SC: 09 posts ST: 04 posts OBC (NCL) Central List: 16 posts EWS: 05 posts PwBD: 04 posts (Horizontal Reservation)
How to Apply
- Visit the official NHAI website at http://www.nhai.gov.in.
- Navigate to About Us > Recruitment > Vacancies > Current.
- Click on the advertisement for Deputy Manager (Technical) and select 'Online Application'.
- Fill in the required personal and educational information in the online form.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and Class-X certificate (for DOB).
- Upload your Degree certificate in Civil Engineering and GATE 2026 Score Card in PDF format.
- Preview the application and click 'Submit' before the deadline of 15 June 2026 (6:00 PM).
- Retain a copy of the automatically generated 'Application Acknowledgement' for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Selection is based on the valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 score in the Civil Engineering discipline.
Yes, candidates whose results are not yet declared can apply, but they must submit their degree or provisional certificate to NHAI no later than 31 August 2026.
Yes, selected candidates are required to execute a service bond of ₹5.00 lakhs to serve NHAI for a minimum period of 3 years from the date of joining.