🛣 NHAI Recruitment 2026

NHAI Recruitment 2026 – 60 Deputy Manager (Technical) Posts, Apply Online

National Highways Authority of India  |  Level 10 Pay  |  GATE 2026 Civil Engineering  |  Govt. of India

🔔 Applications Open: NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 started 15 May 2026 and closes 15 June 2026. GATE 2026 Civil Engineering score is mandatory. Civil engineers — don’t miss this prestigious central government opportunity!

✅ Why NHAI? NHAI Deputy Managers work on India’s largest highway infrastructure projects across the country. This is a Group A Gazetted post under the Central Government with job security, 7th Pay Commission benefits, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Total: 60 Deputy Manager (Technical) Posts – Civil Engineering

💰 Total CTC Estimate: Including DA, HRA and allowances, the estimated gross monthly salary for an NHAI Deputy Manager is approximately ₹75,000 – ₹95,000+ per month — one of the highest pay packages for GATE Civil Engineering PSU jobs.

⚠ Critical: Only GATE 2026 score is valid for this recruitment. GATE 2024 or GATE 2025 scores are NOT accepted. Candidates must hold a valid GATE 2026 scorecard in Civil Engineering at the time of application.

ℹ Note: Only Civil Engineering graduates are eligible for this recruitment. Candidates from other engineering branches are NOT eligible, even with a GATE 2026 score.

⚠ Deadline Alert: With only 60 posts and GATE 2026 Civil Engineering as the filter, competition will be very high. Apply well before 15 June 2026 — do not wait for the last day.

Click the Online Application Form link in the Important Links section below and visit the official NHAI Recruitment Portal.

Click “New Registration” to create your account and complete the registration process.

Log in and click “Online Application Form” to access the application.

Fill in all personal, educational details and enter your GATE 2026 Civil Engineering score and roll number carefully.

Upload required documents — passport photo, signature, degree certificate, GATE 2026 scorecard, category certificate (if applicable).

Submit the application form and take a printout for your records.

NHAI has notified 60 Deputy Manager (Technical) posts — UR (26), OBC/NCL (16), SC (9), EWS (5), and ST (4).

The last date to submit the online application is 15 June 2026. Applications started on 15 May 2026.

Yes. A valid GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering (CE) is mandatory. Previous years’ GATE scores (2024 or 2025) are NOT accepted for this recruitment.

Pay Level 10 as per 7th CPC: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/-. Including DA, HRA and other allowances, estimated gross salary is approximately ₹75,000 – ₹95,000+ per month.

Maximum 30 years as on the closing date for General/UR/EWS. Relaxation: OBC (NCL) +3 yrs, SC/ST +5 yrs, PwBD (UR/EWS) +10 yrs, PwBD (OBC) +13 yrs, PwBD (SC/ST) +15 yrs.

No. Only Civil Engineering graduates with a GATE 2026 CE score are eligible. Candidates from Mechanical, Electrical, or other branches are not eligible for this specific recruitment.

Selection is based on GATE 2026 Civil Engineering score merit. Shortlisted candidates may be called for document verification and medical examination. No separate written exam is conducted by NHAI.

NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways responsible for development, maintenance, and management of National Highways. A Deputy Manager (Technical) handles planning, design, construction supervision, and quality control of national highway projects across India.

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