NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 Announced for  40 Civil Engineering Posts via GATE

Total Vacancies

40 Posts

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NHAI / DM (Technical) / GATE-2025 / DR-2026
(as per official notification)

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Short Description: NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, has released an official recruitment notification for 40 posts of Deputy Manager (Technical). The recruitment will be conducted through the GATE 2025 score in Civil Engineering on a direct recruitment basis.

This is a Group ‘A’ Level-10 post under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, offering excellent salary, job security, and nationwide service exposure. Eligible Civil Engineering graduates who have appeared in GATE 2025 can apply online within the prescribed dates.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has invited applications for engagement of Deputy Manager (Technical). Detailed eligibility, terms of reference, and application instructions are available in the NHAI Official Notification (PDF) .

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Important Dates and Application Fee: NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026

📅 Important Dates

• Application Begins: 09 January 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 09 February 2026 (06:00 PM)
• Admit Card: Not Applicable (Selection via GATE Score)
• Examination Date: GATE 2025 (already conducted)

💰 Application Fee

• General / EWS / OBC: ₹0 (No Fee)
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women: ₹0 (No Fee)

Mode of Payment:
👉 No application fee is required. The application is completely free of cost.

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Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale & Qualification Details

Post Name	Pay Scale	Total Vacancy	Educational Qualification
Deputy Manager (Technical)	Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) + CDA	40	Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute + Valid GATE 2025 Score

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

• UR: 20
• SC: 05
• ST: 02
• OBC (NCL): 09
• EWS: 04

PwBD Reservation:

• 01 post – Special Learning Disability / Mental Illness
• 01 post – Multiple Disabilities

Note: The number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per NHAI requirements.

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Note

🔞 Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 30 years
• Age calculated as on the closing date of the online application

🎯 Age Relaxation

• SC / ST: 5 years
• OBC (NCL): 3 years
• PwBD:
  • UR: 10 years
  • OBC: 13 years
  • SC/ST: 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 years

📌 Cut-off Date for Age Calculation

• Last date of online application submission

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How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the official website: https://www.nhai.gov.in
2. Navigate to: About Us → Recruitment → Vacancies → Current
3. Click on Deputy Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2026
4. Open the Online Application Form
5. Fill in all personal, educational, and GATE 2025 details carefully
6. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format
7. Preview the application before final submission
8. Submit the form and note the Unique Reference Number
9. Keep the application acknowledgment safe for future reference

⚠️ Only online applications are accepted for NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026

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Documents Required: NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026

Applicants must upload scanned copies of the following documents:

• Passport-size photograph (JPG / PNG / GIF, max 1 MB)
• Signature (JPG / PNG / GIF, max 1 MB)
• Class X certificate (Date of Birth proof – PDF, max 2 MB)
• Degree / Provisional Degree Certificate (Civil Engineering – PDF)
• GATE 2025 Score Card (PDF)
• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable—PDF)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable—PDF)

❗ Uploading only semester mark sheets is not sufficient.

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Selection Process: NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026

The selection of the NHAI Deputy Manager will be carried out purely based on the GATE 2025 score in Civil Engineering.

• No written test or interview is mandatory
• In case of equal merit:
  • Older candidates (by date of birth) will rank higher
  • If DOB is the same, alphabetical order of name will apply

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Important Instructions

• Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying
• Multiple applications: Only the latest application will be considered
• Service Bond: Selected candidates must execute a ₹5 lakh bond to serve NHAI for a minimum of 3 years
• The post carries an All-India service liability
• Any false information will lead to the cancellation of the candidature
• Corrigendum/updates will be published only on the NHAI website

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Important Links

• Official Website
• Apply Online

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