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NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 — 60 Civil Engineering Posts via GATE 2026, Apply by 15 June — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | National Highways Authority of India |
|---|---|
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility |
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| Age Limit | —–30 years (as on 15 June 2026 — per the NHAI Deputy Manager 2026 notification.) |
| Important Dates | 15 May 2026 to 15 Jun 2026 |
| Official Website | nhai.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | |
| Online Application Last Date | Last Date |
| Age Reckoning Date | |
| GATE 2026 (Civil) Score Cut-off | Per the official notification |
| Shortlist Release | July-August 2026 (tentative) |
| Document Verification | August-September 2026 (tentative) |
| Personal Interaction | September-October 2026 (tentative) |
| Offer + Joining | Q4 2026 (tentative) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| All categories | ₹0 | Per the 2026 notification. NHAI typically does not charge a separate application fee for GATE-based PSU recruitment. Confirm the exact fee in the live PDF before payment. |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Age Limit: —–30 years as on 15 June 2026 — per the NHAI Deputy Manager 2026 notification.
SC/ST 5 years · OBC-NCL 3 years · PwBD-Gen 10 years · PwBD-OBC 13 years · PwBD-SC/ST 15 years · Ex-Servicemen 5 years (over and above SC/ST/OBC relaxation where applicable).
Educational Qualification:
- Deputy Manager (Technical / Civil): Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university / institute with the minimum percentage specified in the notification. Plus a valid GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering. Other engineering streams are not eligible for this drive.
- GATE 2026 score: GATE 2026 result-card (Civil Engineering paper) is mandatory. The score is the primary shortlisting criterion — there is no separate written exam.
- Documents at DV: B.E. / B.Tech (Civil) certificate + all semester marksheets, Class 10 + 12 certificates, GATE 2026 score card, age proof, caste / EWS / PwBD certificate, photo ID, and the printed online application.
Nationality: Indian citizen. Postings at NHAI Regional Offices and Project Implementation Units (PIUs) across India.
Selection Process
- Online Application — Apply at nhai.gov.in → Direct Recruitment section between 15 May and 15 June 2026. Upload GATE 2026 (Civil) score card during the form fill.
- GATE-Based Shortlisting — NHAI shortlists candidates on the GATE 2026 Civil Engineering score — typically a multiple of the vacancy count, category-wise. No separate NHAI written exam.
- Document Verification — Shortlisted candidates verify originals at the NHAI HQ in New Delhi or a regional centre: B.E. / B.Tech (Civil), all semester marksheets, GATE 2026 score card, age proof, caste / EWS / PwBD certificate, photo ID.
- Personal Interaction — Verified candidates appear for a Personal Interaction (interview) at NHAI HQ New Delhi. Panel assesses technical knowledge of highway / structural design, contracts, and a discussion on the candidate's engineering project experience.
- Final Merit + Offer + Joining — Final merit per the weightage in the notification. Selected candidates clear a standard pre-employment medical and join at an NHAI Regional Office / PIU.
Negative marking: Not applicable — selection is by GATE 2026 score plus Personal Interaction, with no separate NHAI written exam.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of NHAI (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
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Important Links
- NHAI Deputy Manager 2026 Online Application
- NHAI Candidate Login
- NHAI Deputy Manager 2026 Notification PDF
- National Highways Authority of India Official Website
- NHAI Personal Interaction Pattern + GATE Civil Syllabus
- GATE 2026 Civil Previous Year Papers
- NHAI Personal Interaction Call Letter Tracker
- EIL Special Recruitment Drive 2026 (sister Central PSU)
Frequently Asked Questions
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NHAI Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 — 60 Civil Engineering Posts via GATE 2026, Apply by 15 June — Analysis & Trends
What this recruitment is
NHAI is the central nodal agency for the construction, operation, and maintenance of National Highways in India. The Deputy Manager (Technical) is the entry-level officer cadre for civil engineers, posted at NHAI Regional Offices and Project Implementation Units (PIUs) across India. The post handles highway construction supervision, operations and maintenance (O&M), tolling, and contract management. Pay is at Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100-1,77,500), with a total CTC of approximately ₹15-18 lakh per annum after Delhi-NCR posting allowances.
Who can apply
The eligibility is narrow and specific:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university / institute (other engineering streams are not eligible).
- Valid GATE 2026 score in the Civil Engineering paper — this is the primary shortlisting criterion.
- Age 30 years maximum as on 15 June 2026. Reservation relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC-NCL 3 years, PwBD-Gen 10 / PwBD-OBC 13 / PwBD-SC-ST 15, Ex-Servicemen 5 years.
The vacancy split is 26 UR + 9 SC + 4 ST + 16 OBC-NCL + 5 EWS, totalling 60 posts. PwBD reservation is horizontal per central rules.
How to apply
- Open nhai.gov.in and go to the Direct Recruitment section.
- Click "Deputy Manager (Technical / Civil) 2026".
- Register with name, email, mobile number, date of birth, and category. Verify via OTP.
- Log in and fill qualification details: B.E. / B.Tech (Civil) percentage, university, year of passing, and GATE 2026 registration / score-card number.
- Upload photograph, signature, B.E. / B.Tech certificates and marksheets, GATE 2026 score card, age proof, and category certificate.
- Pay the application fee per the official notification (typically nil for NHAI GATE-based recruitment — confirm via the live PDF).
- Submit by 15 June 2026 and save the final printout for the Document Verification stage.
Selection process
The flow is pure GATE-based: GATE 2026 (Civil) score shortlisting → Document Verification → Personal Interaction → Final Merit + Offer. There is no separate NHAI written exam. The Personal Interaction assesses technical knowledge of highway engineering, structural / pavement design, contracts (FIDIC / standard NHAI), and a brief discussion on the candidate's major engineering project. Final merit is per the weightage in the notification.
Important dates
- 15 May 2026: Online applications open.
- 15 June 2026: Last date to apply.
- July-August 2026: GATE-based shortlist release (tentative).
- August-September 2026: Document Verification at NHAI HQ.
- September-October 2026: Personal Interaction.
For other central engineering recruitments, see the EIL Special Recruitment Drive 2026 page. For other Civil-Engineering opportunities, see the DRDO DEBEL Apprentice 2026 page.