The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Recruitment 2026 for 40 Deputy Managers. Candidates with B.Tech/B.E Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 09-01-2026 and closes on 09-02-2026. The candidate shall apply online through the NHAI website, nhai.gov.in.

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NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has released the official notification for Deputy Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2026. Candidates aged between 20 and 30 years who have completed a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering can apply online for the 40 posts through the GATE 2025 score. The online application process will start from 09 January 2026, and the last date to apply is 09 February 2026. Selected candidates will be appointed in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500) with Central Dearness Allowance.

NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical) 2026 - Quick Overview

• Organisation: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

• Post Name: Deputy Manager (Technical)

• Total Vacancies: 40 Posts

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

• Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years

• Salary: Level 10 (Rs.56,100 - 1,77,500) + CDA

• Application Mode: Online

• Selection: GATE 2025 Score (Civil Engineering)

• Last Date: 09 February 2026 (06:00 PM)

NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2026

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released the official notification for Deputy Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2026. Candidates who are interested in Deputy Manager (Technical) positions can apply online from 09 January 2026 to 09 February 2026. A total of 40 vacancies are available for this recruitment through GATE 2025 score in Civil Engineering discipline.

Important Dates

Application Fees

Note: The official notification does not specify any application fee. Candidates are advised to check the official website for fee details during the application process.

NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2026 Age Limits

Age Limits 

Deputy Manager (Technical)

• Maximum Age: 30 Years

• Age Relaxation:

  • SC/ST: 5 years

  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years

  • PwBD (General): 10 years

  • PwBD (OBC): 13 years

  • PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years

  • Ex-Servicemen: 5 years

• Note: If eligible for multiple relaxations, only the highest permissible limit will be granted

NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Educational Qualification & Eligibility

NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• Stage 1: Shortlisting based on valid GATE 2025 Score in Civil Engineering discipline

• Stage 2: Interaction/Interview (if called by NHAI)

• Note: NHAI may adopt shortlisting criteria to restrict the number of candidates for interview if applications are large

• Tie-Breaking: In case of same rank, merit determined by date of birth (earlier born placed higher), then by alphabetical order of names

Physical Requirements for PwBD Candidates

Suitable Categories:

• Deaf (D) / Hard of Hearing (HH)

• One Arm (OA) / One Leg (OL) / Leprosy Cured (LC) / Dwarfism (Dw) / Acid Attack Victims (AAV)

• Spinal Deformity (SD) and Spinal Injury (SI) without neurological/limb dysfunction

• Special Learning Disability (SLD) / Mental Illness (MI)

• Multiple Disability (MD) involving above categories

Physical Requirements: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Jumping, Climbing, Manipulation by Fingers, Reading & Writing, Seeing, Communication

Disability Percentage: Not less than 40% (Certificate required from Competent Authority)

Important Certificate Requirements

• OBC Certificate: Must be issued during FY 2025-2026 (on or after 01.04.2025) with Non-Creamy Layer clause

• EWS Certificate: Based on income for FY 2024-2025, issued on or after 01.04.2025

• Degree Certificate: Degree certificate or provisional degree certificate clearly indicating passing of Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory. Marksheets alone will not suffice.

• GATE 2025 Score Card: Valid GATE 2025 score in Civil Engineering discipline

Service Bond Requirement

Important: All selected candidates must execute a Service Bond of Rs.5,00,000 (Five Lakh) for serving NHAI for a minimum period of 3 years from the date of joining. Candidates resigning before 3 years or terminated due to misconduct will be liable to pay Rs.5,00,000 to NHAI. NHAI does not entertain transfer of service bonds from other Government Organizations.

Documents Required for Online Application

• Photograph – Scanned color passport size photo (jpg/jpeg/png/gif, max 1 MB)

• Signature – Scanned signature (jpg/jpeg/png/gif, max 1 MB)

• Class X Certificate – Indicating date of birth (pdf, max 2 MB)

• Caste/Category Certificate – SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as applicable (pdf, max 2 MB)

• Degree Certificate – Degree or Provisional Degree in Civil Engineering (pdf, max 2 MB)

• GATE Score Card 2025 – Civil Engineering (pdf, max 2 MB)

Steps to Apply for NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website of NHAI at www.nhai.gov.in

2. Navigate to: About Us → Recruitment → Vacancies → Current

3. Click on "Deputy Manager (Technical)" advertisement

4. Click on "Online Application" link

5. Fill in personal, educational, and other required details carefully

6. Upload all required documents (photograph, signature, certificates)

7. Preview the application and verify all details

8. Click "Submit" button to submit the application

9. Save the "Unique Reference Number" and Application Acknowledgement

10. Download and keep the Application Acknowledgement for future reference

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NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2026 FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical) recruitment?

The last date to apply for NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical) recruitment is 09 February 2026 at 06:00 PM.

Q2. How many vacancies are there for Deputy Manager (Technical) posts?

There are total 40 vacancies for Deputy Manager (Technical) posts in NHAI (UR-20, SC-5, ST-2, OBC-9, EWS-4). Out of these, 2 posts are reserved for PwBD candidates.

Q3. What is the age limit for NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical)?

The age limit for NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical) is not exceeding 30 years as on 09 February 2026 (last date of application). Age relaxation is available as per government rules for reserved categories.

Q4. What is the qualification required for Deputy Manager (Technical)?

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute to apply for Deputy Manager (Technical) posts.

Q5. Is GATE 2025 score mandatory for this recruitment?

Yes, valid GATE 2025 score in Civil Engineering discipline is mandatory. Selection will be based on GATE 2025 score.