NHIDCL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 100 Associate Vacancies Under State Specific Graduate Scheme (SSGS)
Looking for a high-paying Civil Engineering job in the Government sector? The National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has released the NHIDCL Recruitment 2026 Notification (07/2026) for the engagement of 100 Associates under the State Specific Graduate Scheme (SSGS). Eligible Civil Engineering graduates from IITs, NITs, or other NIRF Top 100 engineering institutions can apply online through the NHIDCL Resource Pool Portal. The engagement is initially for 2 years (extendable by one year at a time up to three years) with a monthly consultancy fee of ₹70,000–₹80,000. Assam has 10 vacancies under this recruitment. Interested candidates can submit their online applications from 08 July 2026 to 05 August 2026.
NHIDCL Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
| Organization Name | National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) |
| Advertisement No. | 07/2026 |
| Post Name | Associate |
| Scheme | State Specific Graduate Scheme (SSGS) |
| Total Vacancies | 100 |
| Job Type | Contractual |
| Engagement Period | 2 Years (Extendable up to 3 Years) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | ₹70,000–₹80,000 per month |
| Job Location | State/UT-wise |
| Online Application Starts | 08 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Vacancy Details
- Post Name - Associate
- Total Vacancies - 100
- Job Type - Contractual
State-wise Vacancy Distribution
| State / UT | Vacancies |
| Assam | 10 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 10 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 5 |
| Jammu & Kashmir (Srinagar) | 5 |
| Manipur | 10 |
| Meghalaya | 10 |
| Mizoram | 8 |
| Nagaland | 5 |
| Sikkim | 5 |
| Tripura | 10 |
| Uttarakhand | 5 |
| Ladakh | 2 |
| West Bengal | 8 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 7 |
| Total | 100 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess Graduation in Civil Engineering or an equivalent discipline from:
- IITs, OR
- NITs, OR
- Any other institution ranked within the Top 100 in the Engineering category of NIRF Rankings for the year of graduation or the preceding year.
Candidates appearing in the final year may also apply, provided they complete the graduation before joining.
Experience
- 0–2 years after obtaining the essential educational qualification
Age Limit & Date of Birth
- Age Calculation Date - 06 July 2026
- Maximum Age - 30 Years
- Candidate Should Be Born On or After - 07 July 1996
- Age Relaxation - No category-wise age relaxation has been mentioned in the official notification.
Salary
- Monthly Consultancy Fee - ₹70,000 – ₹80,000
- Annual Enhancement - 5% increase in consultancy fee every year
- Additional Benefit - Associates posted in Andaman & Nicobar Islands are eligible for a 20% Location Allowance on the prescribed consultancy fee during the actual deployment period.
Domicile Requirement
Applicants must satisfy the domicile requirement prescribed by NHIDCL.
- Candidates can apply only for the State/UT of which they are a domicile holder.
- For Andaman & Nicobar Islands, candidates from other States/UTs may apply if sufficient eligible domicile candidates are not available.
- Preference will be given to eligible domicile candidates wherever applicable.
Selection Process
- Application Screening
- Personal Interaction
Application Fee
- Application Fee - Nil
Important Dates
| Notification Released | 06 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 08 July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by following these steps:
- Visit the official NHIDCL website.
- Open the Resource Pool Portal.
- Click on "Current Vacancies 2026 – Apply Online".
- Register using a valid email ID.
- Fill in all required personal and educational details.
- Upload the necessary documents, if required.
- Verify the entered information carefully.
- Submit the application before the last date.
- Download and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Web Links To Apply
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Points to Remember
- Total Posts: 100
- Assam Vacancies: 10
- Application Mode: Online
- Monthly Salary: ₹70,000–₹80,000
- Annual Enhancement: 5%
- Contract Period: 2 Years (Extendable up to 3 Years)
- Application Starts: 08 July 2026
- Last Date: 05 August 2026
- No Application Fee
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in NHIDCL Recruitment 2026?
Answer: A total of 100 Associate vacancies have been announced.
Q2. How many vacancies are available for Assam?
Answer: 10 vacancies have been allotted for Assam.
Q3. What is the salary offered?
Q3. What is the salary offered?
Answer: Selected Associates will receive ₹70,000–₹80,000 per month, along with a 5% annual enhancement.
Q4. What qualification is required?
Answer: Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or an equivalent discipline from IITs, NITs, or other NIRF Top 100 engineering institutions.
Q5. What is the maximum age limit?
Answer: The upper age limit is 30 years as on 06 July 2026.
Q6. Is there any application fee?
Answer: No application fee has been prescribed in the notification.
Q7. What is the last date to apply?
Answer: The last date for submission of online applications is 05 August 2026.
