The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), functioning under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Deputy Manager (Technical). This recruitment drive is an excellent opportunity for Civil Engineering graduates who have appeared in GATE 2025 and are looking to build a prestigious career in a central government organization.
Under this recruitment process, 40 vacancies are to be filled on a direct recruitment basis using the GATE 2025 score in Civil Engineering. The post carries an attractive salary, job security, growth opportunities, and the responsibility of contributing to India’s national highway infrastructure. Candidates selected for this role will be appointed with all-India service liability, making it suitable for those willing to work across the country.
This article provides complete details about important dates, application fees, vacancy distribution, eligibility conditions, age limit, salary structure, selection process, and step-by-step application procedure.
Important Dates
Candidates must strictly adhere to the official timeline for submitting the online application. Any delay beyond the prescribed dates will result in rejection.
- Opening Date for Online Application: 09 January 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date for Online Application Submission: 09 February 2026 (06:00 PM)
The crucial date for eligibility, including age and educational qualification, will be the last date of online application submission.
Applicants are advised to complete the application process well in advance to avoid technical issues at the last moment.
Application Fees
As per the official notification:
- No application fee has been specified for this recruitment process.
Candidates from all categories can apply online without paying any examination or application fee, making this recruitment accessible to a wide range of aspirants.
Vacancy Details
The NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical) recruitment includes a total of 40 vacancies. These posts are distributed among various categories as per Government of India reservation norms.
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
- Unreserved (UR): 20 posts
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 05 posts
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 02 posts
- Other Backward Classes – Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL): 09 posts
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 04 posts
PwBD Reservation
Out of the total 40 posts, 02 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD):
- 01 post for candidates with Special Learning Disability or Mental Illness
- 01 post for candidates with Multiple Disabilities
Note: The number of advertised vacancies may increase or decrease depending on the requirements of the Authority.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility requirements related to education, age, and category conditions to be considered for selection.
Educational Qualification
- The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- The degree must be obtained from a recognized university or institute
- The degree or provisional certificate must be completed and available on or before the closing date of online application
Uploading only semester-wise mark sheets is not sufficient. Candidates must upload either the degree certificate or provisional degree certificate clearly indicating completion of the Civil Engineering degree.
GATE Qualification
- A valid GATE 2025 score in Civil Engineering is mandatory
- Selection will be based entirely on the GATE 2025 score
Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years
- Age is calculated as on the closing date of online application
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules:
- SC / ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD):
- SC/ST: 15 years
- OBC: 13 years
- General: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years (subject to conditions)
If a candidate is eligible for more than one age relaxation, only the highest applicable relaxation will be considered.
Salary Scale
Selected candidates for the post of Deputy Manager (Technical) will be appointed at an attractive pay scale under Central Dearness Allowance (CDA).
- Basic Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month
- Additional benefits include:
- Central Dearness Allowance
- Other allowances as applicable to central government employees
This salary structure ensures financial stability, career growth, and long-term benefits.
Selection Process
The selection process for NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical) is transparent and merit-based.
Stage 1: GATE 2025 Score
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on their GATE 2025 score in Civil Engineering
- Higher GATE scores will have better chances of selection
Stage 2: Shortlisting / Interaction (If Required)
- If the number of applicants is large, NHAI may adopt a shortlisting criterion
- Shortlisted candidates may be called for interaction or interview, if deemed necessary
Tie-Breaking Rules
In case two or more candidates have the same merit rank:
- Candidate with earlier date of birth will be ranked higher
- If date of birth is also the same, alphabetical order of first name will be considered
Service Bond
All selected candidates must sign a Service Bond of ₹5,00,000 at the time of joining.
- Bond Duration: Minimum 3 years
- If the candidate resigns before completing 3 years or is terminated due to misconduct, the bond amount must be paid to NHAI
- Transfer of service bond from another government organization is not permitted
How to Apply
Candidates can apply only through the online mode. Offline applications will not be accepted.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the official recruitment section of NHAI
- Select the advertisement for Deputy Manager (Technical)
- Complete the online application form with accurate personal and educational details
- Upload the required documents:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Class 10 certificate (for date of birth)
- Degree or provisional degree certificate in Civil Engineering
- GATE 2025 scorecard
- Category or disability certificate, if applicable
- Preview the application carefully
- Submit the application before the deadline
- After submission, a unique reference number and application acknowledgement will be generated
- Keep a copy of the acknowledgement safely for future reference
In case of multiple applications, only the last submitted application will be considered.
