NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 through GATE - Apply Online for 60 Posts



1. Recruitment Overview

ParticularsDetails
Organization NameNational Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Govt. of India
Post NameDeputy Manager (Technical)
Total Vacancies60 (including 04 PwBD posts)
DisciplineCivil Engineering
Recruitment ModeDirect Recruitment through GATE 2026 Score (Civil Engineering)
Pay ScaleLevel-10 of Pay Matrix (7th CPC) - Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500/- with Central Dearness Allowance (CDA)
Service LiabilityAll India (willingness to serve anywhere in India)
Service BondRs. 5.00 Lakhs for a minimum service period of 3 years
Application ModeOnline only
Official Websitehttps://www.nhai.gov.in
Application FeeNo application fee mentioned

2. Important Dates

EventDate & Time
Opening Date for Online Registration15-05-2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date for Submission of Online Application15-06-2026 (upto 6:00 PM)
Crucial Date for Age & Eligibility (General)15-06-2026 (Closing date)
Crucial Date for Submitting Educational Qualification31-08-2026 (For result-awaited candidates)

3. Vacancy Distribution

General Category Breakdown

CategoryNumber 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 Vacancies60

PwBD Sub-Category Breakdown (04 Posts out of the 60 total)

Sl. No.Sub-Category of PwBD PostNumber of Posts
1Deaf (D) / Hard of Hearing (HH)01
2Special Learning Disability (SLD) / Mental Illness (MI)02 (1 current + 1 backlog)
3Multiple Disability (MD)01 (backlog)

4. Eligibility Criteria

CriteriaRequirements & Details
Educational QualificationBachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
Mandatory ExamValid GATE 2026 Score in Civil Engineering.
Special Note (Awaiting Results)Candidates awaiting results can apply but must submit their Degree/Provisional Certificate by 31-08-2026, failing which candidature is cancelled.

5. Age Limit and Relaxations (As of 15-06-2026)

CategoryMaximum Age / Relaxation
General (UR) / EWSNot exceeding 30 years
SC / ST5 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 - OBC13 years relaxation (Max 43 years)
PwBD - SC / ST15 years relaxation (Max 45 years)
Ex-Servicemen (min. 5 years service)5 years relaxation

⚠️ Note: Concessions are not cumulative. If eligible for multiple relaxations, only the highest single relaxation will be applied.


6. Selection Process & Service Conditions

ElementRule / Process
Core SelectionPurely based on GATE 2026 Score. No written exam.
Shortlisting ContingencyIn case of a high volume of applications, NHAI may call candidates for an interaction/interview.
1st Tie-Break RuleCandidate born earlier (older age) gets preference.
2nd Tie-Break RuleAlphabetical order (A to Z) of the first name.
Service Bond AmountRs. 5.00 Lakhs
Service Bond PenaltyLeaving/termination within 3 years requires paying the full Rs. 5.00 Lakhs to NHAI.

7. Document Upload Specifications

Document TypeFormat RequiredMaximum File Size
Colour Passport PhotographJPG / JPEG / PNG / GIF1 MB
Scanned SignatureJPG / JPEG / PNG / GIF1 MB
Class X Certificate (for DOB)PDF2 MB
Caste / Category CertificatePDF2 MB
Civil Engineering Degree / ProvisionalPDF2 MB (Upload by 31-08-2026 if awaiting)
GATE 2026 Score CardPDF2 MB

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