NHAI General Manager & Deputy General Manager Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 12
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a Master's Degree in Economics or Computer Application, along with significant post-qualification experience relevant to the specific post.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Experience requirements vary across posts, generally ranging from 6 to 14 years of relevant professional experience. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact role-wise criteria.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 56 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- Deputy General Manager (Information Technology) 4 Vacancies
- General Manager (Electronics) 1 Vacancy
- General Manager (Environment) 1 Vacancy
- General Manager (Information Technology) 2 Vacancies
- General Manager (Legal) 2 Vacancies
- General Manager (Transport Economist) 1 Vacancy
- General Manager (Transport Planner) 1 Vacancy
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is inviting applications for various General Manager and Deputy General Manager positions through deputation. This recruitment drive offers experienced professionals an opportunity to contribute to India's critical infrastructure development within a central government body. Candidates with relevant qualifications and experience in fields such as Legal, Transport Planning, Environment, Electronics, and Information Technology are encouraged to review the official notification for detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures. This is a significant opportunity for public sector professionals seeking career advancement and impactful work.
- This recruitment is ideal for officers currently serving in Central/State Governments, PSUs, or other autonomous bodies looking for deputation opportunities.
- Applicants should ensure they meet the specific educational qualifications and extensive post-qualification experience required for each specialized role.
- The application process is primarily online, followed by the submission of a printout through proper channels from the parent department.
- Candidates must carefully read the detailed notification to understand the age limits, service liability, and other conditions applicable to deputation appointments.
- Early application is advised to avoid last-minute technical issues and to allow sufficient time for departmental forwarding of the application printout.
Official Information
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Additional Salary Information
Refer official detailed notification
Important Dates
Selection Process
Selection will be on deputation basis.
NHAI may adopt objective criteria to screen applications and call screened candidates for written test and/or interview.
The Selection Committee will assess the fitness of candidates and may select a lesser number of candidates than advertised posts.
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 to suitable posts even if not reserved, and will be considered by general standard of merit.
Benefits of reservation and relaxations are applicable for PwBD candidates with not less than 40% relevant disability.
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'.
- The system will redirect you to the NHAI portal where you need to create a registration with User ID, password, name, phone number, email ID, and Aadhar card number (optional).
- Log in with your registered user ID and password.
- Select the post you wish to apply for and fill out the complete application form, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed.
- Attach scanned copies of required documents including photograph, signature, educational/professional qualifications, and promotion/appointment orders (max 1 MB, jpg/jpeg/png/gif/pdf formats).
- Review the application using the 'preview' button and make any necessary changes.
- Submit the application using 'Final Submit' to save all information and obtain a reference number and download option for the form.
Frequently Asked Questions
The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
The period of deputation shall ordinarily be 01 to 05 years, extendable up to 07 years with the approval of the Hon'ble Minister for Road Transport and Highways, subject to satisfactory performance.
Yes, applicants working in PSUs/Public Sector Banks may refer to NHAI Circulars regarding equivalency of Pay Structure attached with the advertisement.