The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, has officially released the recruitment advertisement for the post of Deputy Manager (Technical). This recruitment is being conducted on a direct recruitment basis using GATE 2026 scores in Civil Engineering.
| Organization Name | National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India |
| Recruitment Mode | Direct Recruitment through GATE 2026 Score (Civil Engineering discipline) |
| Post Name | Deputy Manager (Technical) |
| No. of Vacancies | 60 (including 04 PwBD posts) |
| Discipline | Civil Engineering |
| Application Mode | Online only (via NHAI official website) |
| Start Application Date | 15.05.2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Application Date | 15.06.2026 (Upto 06:00 PM) |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Official Website | nhai.gov.in |
Important Dates – NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | 15 May 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 15 June 2026 (Up to 6:00 PM) |
| Crucial Date for Age & Eligibility | 15 June 2026 |
| Deadline for Final/Provisional Degree Submission | 31 August 2026 |
Category wise Vacancies Details – NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 26 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer – Central List) | 16 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 09 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 04 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 05 |
| Total No. of Vacancies | 60 |
Educational Qualification – NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026
| Education | Details |
| Essential | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute. |
| Awaiting Results Note | Candidates whose final results have not been declared by June 15, 2026, are still eligible to apply. However, their appointment will be conditional upon submitting their provisional or final degree certificate to NHAI no later than August 31, 2026. |
| Mandatory Score | A valid GATE 2026 Score in the Civil Engineering (CE) discipline is mandatory. |
Age Limit & Pay Scale – NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026
| Age Limit | Pay Scale |
|
Maximum Age: 30 Years Age Relaxation: OBC (NCL): 3 Years, SC/ST: 5 Years, PwBD (General): 10 Years (Up to 13 years for OBC and 15 years for SC/ST) |
Pay Scale: Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) plus Central Dearness Allowance (CDA), HRA, Transport Allowance, and medical benefits. |
Selection Process – NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026
The selection framework involves no separate written test or interview conducted by NHAI. The process relies entirely on:
- Shortlisting: Based on valid GATE 2026 Scores in Civil Engineering.
- Document Verification: Verification of educational certificates, GATE scorecard, identity proofs, and category certificates.
- Medical Examination & Final Merit List.
Service Bond Note: Selected candidates will be required to execute a service bond of ₹5 Lakhs to serve the authority for a minimum period of 3 years.
How to Apply?
Interested and eligible candidate can apply online through official website, Will be no accepted physically/ Hard copy. have given bellow steps must be following for apply online
- Visit the official NHAI portal at nhai.gov.in.
- Navigate to the header: About Us → Recruitment → Vacancies → Current.
- Click on the link for Deputy Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2026.
- Complete the registration step to receive login credentials.
- Fill out the application form with personal, educational, and GATE 2026 details.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents (Photograph, Signature, Class 10 Certificate, Civil Engineering Degree/Provisional Certificate, and GATE 2026 Scorecard).
- Verify all information using the preview option and click on Submit.
- Download and print the final application acknowledgment form.
Note: There is no application fee specified for this recruitment drive across categories.
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online (NHAI Portal) | Click Here |
| Sarkari Latest Job Portal | Click Here |
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