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.
