Deputy Manager (Technical) – NHAI
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: Upto 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is recruiting for 60 vacancies of Deputy Manager (Technical) on a direct recruitment basis for the year 2026. Successful candidates will be placed in Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a salary range of ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 plus Central Dearness Allowance. Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and will be selected based on their valid GATE 2026 scores. This is a prestigious opportunity to contribute to India's national infrastructure development within a premier government organization.
- The upper age limit for applicants is 30 years, with relaxations available for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD categories as per government norms.
- Selection is strictly based on the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 score in the Civil Engineering discipline.
- Selected candidates must execute a service bond of ₹5.00 lakhs to serve the authority for a minimum period of 3 years.
- The application process is entirely online through the official NHAI recruitment portal, with a final submission deadline of June 15, 2026.
- Candidates awaiting final degree results can apply provided they submit their degree or provisional certificate by August 31, 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 10 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) with Central Dearness Allowance (CDA) and other applicable allowances.
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 SC: 09 ST: 04 OBC (NCL): 16 EWS: 05 PwBD: 04 (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
The post offers a pay scale of ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 (Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix) along with Central Dearness Allowance (CDA).
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute and have a valid GATE 2026 score.
The maximum age limit is 30 years as of the closing date of the advertisement, with relaxations for reserved categories.