NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 40 Posts

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited applications for 40 vacancies of Deputy Manager (Technical) posts. The detailed notification and application forms have been released on 9th January 2026. Candidates who have persued Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with GATE 2025 score can submit their applications online for NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 by visiting the official website www.nhai.gov.in.

NHAI Deputy Manager Notification 2026 Out

The detailed NHAI Notification pdf for Deputy Manager posts has been released by the National Highway Authority of India on 9th January 2026. Candidates willing to apply for the recruitment must go through the detailed notification PDF to know the eligibility criteria, selection process, registration process, and more.

NHAI Deputy Manager Notification 2026- Download Official PDF

NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 Overview

The selection will be done on the basis of the GATE 2025 score in the discipline of Civil Engineering and selected candidates will be paid as per Level 10 of Pay Matrix of 7th CPC (Rs.56100 -177500)

NHAI Deputy Manager Vacancy 2026

NHAI has announced 40 posts of Deputy Manager (Technical), out of which 20 vacancies are reserved for general category. For other categories, check number of vacancies.

NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical) Eligibility 2026

Candidates must apply for 40 vacancies of Deputy Manager posts only if they holds the required eligibility criteria in terms of education and age limit.

Education Qualification (as on 09/02/2026)

A candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute.

Mandatory- GATE 2025 Score 

Age Limit (as on 09/02/2026)

Maximum Age- 30 years

Age Relaxation- 

• Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe- 5 years
• Other Backward Classes- 3 years
• Persons with Benchmark disabilities (i) SC/ST- 15 years (ii) OBC- 13 years (iii) General- 10 years
• Ex-servicemen- 5 years

NHAI Deputy Manager Application Form 2026

The online application process for the NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 has started from 9th January 2026 onwards at the National Highway Authority of India official website www.nhai.gov.in. Candidates can also use the direct link provided below for the ease of candidates to apply online for 40 Deputy Manager (Technical) vacancies.

NHAI Deputy Manager Application Form 2026 Link (Active)- Click to Apply

Steps to Apply Online for NHAI Recruitment 2026

Candidates are suggested to go through the steps to apply online for NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026. These steps are easy to comprehend and simple to follow.

Step 1: Visit the official website of NHAI Recruitment @nhai.gov.in

Step 2: Click on the tab About Us → Vacancies → Current. Click on the relevant Recruitment advertisement and then click ‘Online application’.

Step 3: Once you click on “APPLY” system will redirect you to NHAI portal and fill your application form.

Step 4: Fill the application form with the required information and upload the documents in the prescribed format.

Step 5: Pay the application fee as per your category.

NHAI Deputy Manager Selection Process 2026

The selection for the NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical) 2026 post is done through direct recruitment based solely on valid GATE 2025 scores in Civil Engineering. There is no separate written examination or mandatory interview for this post. The selection process consists of the following two stages:

Stage 1: Shortlisting Based on GATE 2025 Score

• Candidates are shortlisted purely on the basis of their GATE 2025 score.
• If the number of applicants is high, the Selection Committee may apply additional shortlisting criteria.
• In case of a tie in GATE scores:
  (i) Preference is given to the candidate with an earlier date of birth.
  (ii) If the tie still continues, alphabetical order of the candidate’s first name is considered.

Stage 2: Document Verification

• Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification to confirm eligibility and qualifications.
• Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not automatically guarantee selection.
• Final appointment depends on successful verification and availability of vacancies.

NHAI Deputy Manager Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive a Level-10 pay scale as per the 7th Pay Commission, along with applicable allowances. The salary reflects the responsibility of managing important national highway projects and offers long-term career growth.