NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026: Get the latest National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recruitment notification 2026 for 60 Deputy Manager (Technical) vacancies under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India. Selection is through GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering discipline. The online application process starts on 15th May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 15th June 2026. Find NHAI vacancies on the official website nhai.gov.in. You can also get Free Job Alert of "Upcoming NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026" notifications for freshers and experienced candidates. Also know the direct official link for NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 apply online from the NHAI career page.
NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, has officially released a recruitment advertisement for 60 posts of Deputy Manager (Technical) in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix of 7th CPC on Direct Recruitment basis through GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering. The notification includes complete details on vacancies, eligibility, age limit, PwBD sub-categories, selection process, service bond conditions, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification before applying online. The notification and any corrigendum/addendum will be published only on the official NHAI website.
NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India |
| Post Name | Deputy Manager (Technical) |
| Total Vacancies | 60 (including 04 PwBD posts) |
| Pay Scale | Level-10 of Pay Matrix (7th CPC) - Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500/- with Central Dearness Allowance (CDA) |
| Discipline | Civil Engineering |
| Recruitment Mode | Direct Recruitment through GATE 2026 Score (Civil Engineering discipline) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via NHAI official website) |
| Service Liability | All India - candidates willing to serve anywhere in India may only apply |
| Service Bond | Rs. 5.00 Lakhs bond for a minimum service period of 3 years from date of joining |
| Official Website | https://www.nhai.gov.in |
NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Registration of Application | 15-05-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 15-06-2026 (upto 6:00 PM) |
| Crucial Date for Age & Eligibility (General) | 15-06-2026 (closing date of online application) |
| Crucial Date for Educational Qualification (Awaiting Result) | 31-08-2026 (Degree / Provisional Degree Certificate must be submitted by this date) |
NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
A total of 60 vacancies have been announced for the post of Deputy Manager (Technical) distributed across UR, SC, ST, OBC (NCL - Central List only), and EWS categories. Out of the total 60 posts, 04 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The number of posts advertised may increase or decrease as per the requirements of the Authority.
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 26 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 09 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 04 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer - Central List only) | 16 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 05 |
| Total | 60 |
PwBD Sub-Category Vacancy (Total 04 Posts out of 60)
| Sl. No. | Sub-Category of PwBD Post | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deaf (D) / Hard of Hearing (HH) | 01 |
| 2 | Special Learning Disability (SLD) / Mental Illness (MI) - including 01 current vacancy and 01 backlog vacancy | 02 |
| 3 | Multiple Disability (MD) involving more than one Benchmark Disability from the categories prescribed for this post - backlog vacancy | 01 |
NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (15-06-2026). The educational qualification required is a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. Candidates whose result of the qualifying degree has not been declared by 15-06-2026 may also apply, but the offer of appointment will be issued only after submission of the provisional/final degree certificate to NHAI not later than 31-08-2026, failing which the candidature will be cancelled without any further notice. The post carries All India service liability. Candidates must hold a valid GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering discipline.
Educational Qualification
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| Essential Educational Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. |
| Mandatory Recruitment Criteria | Valid GATE 2026 Score in Civil Engineering discipline. |
| Special Note (Awaiting Result) | Candidates whose degree result is not declared by 15-06-2026 may apply. However, appointment will be offered only on submission of Degree / Provisional Degree Certificate to NHAI by 31-08-2026, failing which candidature will be cancelled. |
NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
Candidates must not exceed 30 years of age as on the closing date of online application (15-06-2026). Age relaxation is available for various categories as per Government of India instructions. If a candidate is eligible for more than one relaxation, only the highest permissible relaxation will be granted - concessions are not cumulative.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS | Not exceeding 30 years (as on 15-06-2026) |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation (max 35 years) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years relaxation (max 33 years) |
| PwBD - General (UR) | 10 years relaxation (max 40 years) |
| PwBD - OBC | 13 years relaxation (max 43 years) |
| PwBD - SC / ST | 15 years relaxation (max 45 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen (having rendered at least 5 years military service) | 5 years relaxation |
NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official NHAI website for any fee-related updates before submitting their application.
NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
Selection will be made purely on the basis of GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering discipline. There is no written examination conducted by NHAI. In the event of a large number of applications, NHAI may adopt a shortlisting criteria and may call candidates for interaction/interview, if required. The mere possession of minimum qualifications does not entitle candidates to be considered for appointment. Selected candidates will have to execute a Service Bond of Rs. 5.00 Lakhs for a minimum service period of 3 years from the date of joining NHAI.
Tie-Breaking Rules
| 1st Tie-Break | Date of birth - the candidate born earlier shall be placed higher in the merit list |
| 2nd Tie-Break | Alphabetical order (A to Z) of the first letter of the initial name (if date of birth is also same) |
Service Bond Conditions
| Bond Amount | Rs. 5.00 Lakhs |
| Minimum Service Period | 3 years from date of joining NHAI |
| Consequence of Early Resignation / Termination (within 3 years) | Candidate shall be liable to pay Rs. 5.00 Lakhs to NHAI |
How to Apply for NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the official NHAI website https://www.nhai.gov.in. Applications received through any other method will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected. Candidates are advised to submit their online application well in advance without waiting for the closing date. In case of multiple applications, only the last application submitted will be considered and all earlier applications will be summarily rejected. Once submitted, candidates will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature. All communication from NHAI will be made through email only - candidates must furnish a correct and active email address.
Documents to be Uploaded at the Time of Online Application:
- Scanned colour passport-size photograph (JPG / JPEG / PNG / GIF format, not exceeding 1 MB)
- Scanned signature (JPG / JPEG / PNG / GIF format, not exceeding 1 MB)
- Class X Certificate indicating date of birth (PDF format, not exceeding 2 MB)
- Caste / Category Certificate - SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen as applicable, in prescribed format (PDF format, not exceeding 2 MB)
- Certificate of passing Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering - Degree Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate (PDF format, not exceeding 2 MB); candidates awaiting results should upload the same once declared, latest by 31-08-2026
- GATE 2026 Score Card in Civil Engineering (PDF format, not exceeding 2 MB)
Apply Online at: https://www.nhai.gov.in → About Us → Recruitment → Vacancies → Current → Deputy Manager (Technical) → Online Application
For technical issues with the online application: Tel. No. 011-25074100 / 25074200 Extn. No. 1028 | Email: [email protected]
Important Instructions for NHAI Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Selection is purely on the basis of GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering - candidates must hold a valid GATE 2026 score card.
- The post carries All India service liability - only candidates willing to serve anywhere in India should apply.
- Candidates whose degree result is not declared by 15-06-2026 may apply but must submit the provisional/final degree certificate to NHAI by 31-08-2026, failing which candidature will be cancelled without notice.
- Candidates who have completed their degree by the closing date must mandatorily upload the Degree Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate - mere uploading of marksheets of all semesters will not suffice.
- OBC candidates must submit an OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued during Financial Year 2026–27 (issued on or after 01-04-2026).
- EWS candidates must possess an Income & Asset Certificate based on income for Financial Year 2025–26, issued on or after 01-04-2026.
- PwBD candidates must possess a Disability Certificate certifying a minimum 40% disability issued by a Competent Authority.
- No change in community/category status indicated in the online application will be allowed after submission.
- Selected candidates must execute a Service Bond of Rs. 5.00 Lakhs for a minimum service period of 3 years from date of joining NHAI.
- NHAI does not entertain transfer of service bonds for candidates already working in other Government organizations.
- Canvassing or bringing influence in any form will disqualify the candidature.
- In case of multiple applications, only the last application submitted will be considered; all earlier applications will be summarily rejected.
- Candidates will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature after submission of the application.
- Any dispute in regard to any matter shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Delhi Courts only.
- Corrigendum, addendum, or cancellation, if any, will be published only on the official NHAI website - candidates are advised to check regularly.
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