Sarkari ResultNational Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 30 Manager Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official NHAI website. The last date to submit the application form is 21-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the NHAI Manager Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
NHAI Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Company Name | National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) |
| Post Name | Manager (Technical) |
| No of Posts | 30 (Thirty) |
| Salary | Level 11 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700) with all India service liability and other admissible allowances as per NHAI/GOI rules. |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute with required experience in infrastructure sector projects related to Highways or Roads or Bridges as prescribed. |
| Age Limit | Maximum age for appointment by deputation shall not be exceeding 56 years; candidates should have more than two years of remaining service as on closing date of receipt of applications before superannuation in parent department. |
| Start Date for Apply | 22.12.2025 (Opening Date for Online Registration of Application – 10.00 AM) |
| Last Date for Apply | 21.01.2026 (Last Date for submission of Online application – 6.00 PM) |
| Official Website | www.nhai.gov.in |
NHAI Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Name of the Post | No. of Advertised Posts | Mode of Recruitment | Classification | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager (Technical) | 30 (Thirty) *No. of posts may increase or decrease. | Deputation | Group – A | Level 11 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700) |
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Educational Qualification (all streams of deputation): Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.
- Essential Experience (general requirement): Three years’ experience in implementation of infrastructure sector projects related to Highways or Roads or Bridges.
- Desirable Experience (for all routes): Officers possessing experience in handling Public Private Partnership (PPP) Projects shall be given preference.
- Deputation – from officers under Central/State Governments/UTs/Universities/Recognised Research Institutions/PSUs/Semi-Government/Statutory or Autonomous organisations and other Government Bodies: holding analogous post on regular basis in Level 11 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 67,700–2,08,700) or equivalent in parent cadre/department; OR with 5 years regular service in Level 10 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100–1,77,500) or equivalent; OR with 8 years regular service in Level 8 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 47,600–1,51,100) or equivalent, and possessing the essential educational qualification and essential experience.
- Deputation – from officers of State Public Works Departments: holding Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute; should have worked at least 5 years at the level of Assistant Engineer or Assistant Executive Engineer or Sub-Divisional Engineer and above on regular basis; out of this, at least 2 years’ experience in implementation of infrastructure sector projects related to Highways or Roads or Bridges; desirable PPP experience as above.
- Deputation – from officers of Central Engineering Service (Roads), Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: holding Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute and holding the post of Assistant Executive Engineer in Level 10 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100–1,77,500) for a period of 4 years on regular basis; desirable PPP experience as above.
- General Deputation Tenure Condition: The period of deputation, including time spent in another ex-cadre post immediately preceding this appointment, shall ordinarily be 1 to 5 years; extendable up to 6th year with approval of Secretary, MoRTH and 7th year with approval of Hon’ble Minister, subject to satisfactory performance.
- Special Tenure for CES (Roads) Officers: For officers of Central Engineering Service (Roads) of MoRTH, deputation period shall be maximum 10 years up to 31.12.2026; thereafter, deputation tenure shall be maximum 7 years.
- Age Condition: Maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not be exceeding 56 years; candidates should have more than two years of remaining service as on closing date of receipt of applications before superannuation in parent department.
Salary/Stipend
- Pay Scale: Level 11 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700) for the post of Manager (Technical).
- Other Benefits: The post is a Group-A position carrying all India service liability; other allowances and benefits are admissible as per NHAI/Government of India rules applicable to the cadre.
Age Limit (as on 21-01-2026)
- Maximum age limit for appointment by deputation to the post of Manager (Technical) shall not be exceeding 56 years.
- Candidates should have more than two years of remaining service as on the closing date of receipt of applications before superannuation in their parent department.
- Applicants who are more than 56 years of age as on the last date for receipt of applications need not apply; those due to retire from parent cadre within two years as on closing date also need not apply.
Application Fee
- No application fee has been mentioned in this advertisement.
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Registration of Application | 22.12.2025 (10.00 AM) |
| Last Date for submission of Online application | 21.01.2026 (6.00 PM) |
| Last date for receipt of print-out of Online application (Through Proper Channel) with Verification Certificate and APARs/ACRs, from parent department | 20.02.2026 (6.00 PM) |
| Possible extension of last date for Through Proper Channel copy | NHAI may at its discretion extend the date up to 2 days prior to the meeting of Selection Committee / Interview. |
Selection Process
- NHAI may adopt objective criteria to screen applications and call screened candidates for written test and/or interview, as decided.
- NHAI reserves the right to select a lesser number of candidates than the number of posts advertised, as per fitness assessed by the Selection Committee.
- The crucial date for determination of eligibility for posts filled by deputation is the last date (including extended date, if any) prescribed for receipt of online applications.
- Departmental officers of NHAI in the feeder category in the direct line of promotion will not be eligible for consideration on deputation; deputationists shall not be eligible for promotion.
- Selection and appointment are subject to verification of educational/professional qualifications, service details, vigilance clearance, integrity, and APARs/ACRs as certified by the parent department.
General Information/Instructions
- The post carries all India service liability; only those willing to serve anywhere in India may apply.
- Applicants once applying against this advertisement shall not be allowed to withdraw their candidature; selected applicants should not decline the offer, failing which they will not be considered for any further appointment by NHAI for two years from date of cancellation of offer.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/Minority Community/Women/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants working in PSUs/Public Sector Banks may refer to NHAI circulars regarding equivalency of pay structure (CDA vs IDA and CDA vs Public Sector Banks) attached with the advertisement.
- Canvassing or bringing influence in any form will disqualify the candidature.
- The advertisement can be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of the Competent Authority without assigning reasons.
- Any dispute/ambiguity/confusion in selection will be subject to the decision of the Appointing Authority in NHAI and to jurisdiction of courts in Delhi only.
- Age of superannuation for officers/employees on deputation in NHAI shall be 60 years, or as applicable in parent organisation, whichever is less.
- Any inadvertent mistake in selection process detected at any stage, even after offer of appointment, may lead NHAI to modify/withdraw/cancel communication made to the applicant.
- No correspondence will be entertained regarding eligibility, application status, postal delays, conduct/result of tests, or selection process.
- Corrigendum/Addendum/Cancellation, if any, will be published only on NHAI website; candidates should check website regularly.
- Applicants are advised to submit Online Recruitment Application well in advance and ensure print-out and requisite documents are forwarded by parent department within stipulated time.
How to Apply
- Applicants can apply online only through NHAI website www.nhai.gov.in.
- Navigate: About Us → Vacancies → Current → relevant Recruitment advertisement → ‘Online application’, then click on “APPLY” to be redirected to NHAI portal.
- Create registration with User ID, password, name, phone number, email ID and Aadhaar card number (optional).
- Login with registered credentials, select the post to apply, and fill the online application form; all fields are mandatory.
- After entering date of birth and retirement age, press Enter to auto-populate age details.
- Upload scanned colour passport size photograph, digital signature, essential educational/professional qualification documents, promotion/appointment orders, etc., in jpg/jpeg/png/gif/pdf format not exceeding 1 MB.
- Enter educational and experience details and add them to the list; verify all information using ‘preview’ and then click ‘Final Submit’ to save.
- After final submission, system will generate a reference number and provide option to download the filled application form in PDF.
- The online application may be submitted up to 21.01.2026 (6.00 PM).
- After online submission, take print-out of the PDF application and get it forwarded by parent department along with prescribed ‘Verification Certificate’ and certified copies/gist of APARs/ACRs for last 5 years and vigilance/penalty/ integrity certificates.
- Duly filled-in print-out of the online application, forwarded by parent department with Verification Certificate and APARs/ACRs, must reach: DGM (HR/ADMN.-IIIA), National Highways Authority of India, Plot No. G-5 & 6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075, on or before 20.02.2026 (6.00 PM).
- Applications received through any other method will not be accepted; incomplete applications or those without pay scale/experience details will be summarily rejected.
- Applicants applying for more than one post should submit separate applications for each post.
- For any technical issue while filling the online application, applicants may contact IT Development Team at 011-25074100/25074200 Extn. 1028 or email [email protected].
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NHAI Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2025 - FAQs
1. What is the starting date to apply for NHAI Manager (Technical) 2025?
Ans: The opening date for online registration of application is 22.12.2025 at 10.00 AM.
2. What is the last apply date for NHAI Manager (Technical) 2025?
Ans: The last date for submission of online application is 21.01.2026 up to 6.00 PM.
3. What is the eligibility to apply for NHAI Manager (Technical) 2025?
Ans: Eligibility includes Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute and specified regular service and experience conditions under deputation from Central/State Governments, State PWDs or Central Engineering Service (Roads) as detailed in the advertisement, with experience in implementation of infrastructure sector projects related to Highways/Roads/Bridges.
4. What is the maximum age limit to apply for NHAI Manager (Technical) 2025?
Ans: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not be exceeding 56 years, and candidates should have more than two years of remaining service as on closing date of receipt of applications.
5. How many vacancies are being recruited by NHAI Manager (Technical) 2025?
Ans: A total of 30 (Thirty) posts of Manager (Technical) are advertised, and the number of posts may increase or decrease.
6. What is the pay scale for NHAI Manager (Technical) 2025?
Ans: The post carries Level 11 in the Pay Matrix with pay scale Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700 along with admissible allowances as per NHAI/GOI rules.
7. What is the mode of recruitment for NHAI Manager (Technical) 2025?
Ans: Recruitment is on deputation basis from eligible officers of Central/State Governments, State PWDs, Central Engineering Service (Roads) and other specified organisations.
8. What is the period of deputation for NHAI Manager (Technical) 2025?
Ans: The period of deputation shall ordinarily be 1 to 5 years, extendable up to 6th and 7th year with requisite approvals; for Central Engineering Service (Roads) officers, deputation can be up to 10 years up to 31.12.2026.
9. How can candidates apply for NHAI Manager (Technical) 2025?
Ans: Candidates must apply online through NHAI website, generate the PDF of the submitted form and ensure that the print-out, along with Verification Certificate and APARs/ACRs, is forwarded by their parent department to NHAI by the specified last date.
10. Where can candidates check updates or corrigendum for NHAI Manager (Technical) 2025?
Ans: Any corrigendum, addendum or cancellation to this advertisement will be published only on the NHAI website, and applicants are advised to check the website regularly.
