NHAI Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Latest Vacancies

About NHAI Careers

🏛️ Organization Overview

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was constituted by an Act of Parliament, the National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988.⁴ It is responsible for the development, maintenance, and management of National Highways entrusted to it and for matters connected or incidental thereto. Headquartered in Dwarka, New Delhi, NHAI operates through a vast network of Regional Offices (ROs) and Project Implementation Units (PIUs) across every state in India.⁵+1

NHAI's mission is to provide a world-class National Highway network that meets the expectations of the public and the nation’s economy. By implementing high-speed corridors and advanced tolling systems like FASTag, NHAI is the backbone of India’s logistics and travel sectors. For professionals, NHAI offers a high-impact career involving large-scale project management, public-private partnerships (PPP), and the adoption of cutting-edge green technologies.

💼 Key Job Profiles

• Deputy Manager (Technical): Supervises highway construction, manages technical consultants, and ensures project compliance with safety standards.⁶
• Manager (Finance & Accounts): Oversees project funding, internal audits, and financial reporting for major highway stretches.
• Manager (Legal): Handles land acquisition disputes, contract arbitration, and statutory legal compliance.⁷
• General Manager (Technical): High-level strategic role managing multiple project implementation units and regional coordination.
• Accountant: Manages day-to-day financial transactions, taxation, and budget tracking at the project unit level.⁸

💰 Salary & Employee Benefits

NHAI employees are remunerated according to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) scales.⁹

• Deputy Manager (Entry Level): Placed in Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500).¹⁰
• Manager / DGM Level: Placed in Level-11 / Level-12 (₹67,700 - ₹2,09,200).

Perks: Government-provided accommodation or lucrative HRA, medical facilities for self and family, and Leave Travel Concession (LTC).11

Allowances: Central Dearness Allowance (CDA) updated twice a year, Transport Allowance, and Professional Development perks.

Service Bond: Selected Deputy Managers are usually required to execute a service bond of ₹5,00,000 to serve for a minimum of 3 years.12+1

🎯 Selection Process

NHAI follows a strictly merit-based selection system:¹³

1. Technical Posts: Primarily through Direct Recruitment based on a valid GATE Score in Civil Engineering, followed by an "Interaction/Interview" for higher levels.¹⁴
2. Finance & Administrative Posts: Selection through a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification.¹⁵
3. Deputation: Many senior roles are filled by officers from Central/State Government services based on their professional record and interviews.¹⁶

How to Crack NHAI Exams

• Focus on GATE (Technical): For entry-level engineering roles, NHAI does not conduct its own exam.¹⁷ Your GATE score is the 100% deciding factor; aim for a top-500 rank for a confirmed call.
• Understand PPP Models: During the interaction/interview phase, candidates are often tested on their knowledge of Public Private Partnership (PPP) models like BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) and HAM (Hybrid Annuity Model).
• Current Affairs in Infrastructure: Stay updated on the latest MoRTH circulars and major project launches (like the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway) to demonstrate domain awareness during interviews.