NHIDCL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 85 Deputy Manager Posts
National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has released an official recruitment notification for 85 posts of Deputy Manager (Technical) in E2 Grade through Direct Recruitment. Eligible Civil Engineering candidates having valid GATE scores may apply online from here.
RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) |
| Post Name | Deputy Manager (Technical) |
| Total Posts | 85 |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000/- |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 |
| Job Location | Across India |
VACANCY DETAILS
Deputy Manager (Technical) Total Posts: 85
| Category | Posts |
| UR | 36 |
| SC | 13 |
| ST | 06 |
| OBC | 22 |
| EWS | 08 |
| Total | 85 |
PwBD Reservation
| Category | Posts |
| Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Cat (b) | 01 |
| One Arm/One Leg/Leprosy Cured/Dwarfism/Acid Attack Victims – Cat (c) | 01 |
SALARY
Selected candidates will receive pay under:
- IDA Pay Scale: Rs. 50,000 – 3% – 1,60,000/-
- Additional allowances and benefits will be provided as per NHIDCL rules.
AGFE LIMIT
- Maximum Age: 34 Years
- Age will be calculated as on the closing date of online application.
- Age Relaxation as under:-
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per rules |
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | 09 May 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 08 June 2026 (05:00 PM) |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Educational Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
- Valid GATE Score in Civil Engineering of the year 2024 / 2025 / 2026.
SELECTION PROCESS
Selection will be based on:
- Best GATE Score in Civil Engineering obtained in 2024/2025/2026.
- In case of equal scores, candidates will be selected based on older age.
- If date of birth is also same, alphabetical order of first name will be considered.
PLACEMENT DETAILS
Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or outside India. NHIDCL has divided posting areas into four state groups:
| State Group | States/UTs |
| Group 1 | Assam, Manipur & Nagaland |
| Group 2 | Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya & Mizoram |
| Group 3 | Tripura, Sikkim, West Bengal (North Bengal) & Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Group 4 | Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand & Himachal Pradesh |
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria must apply online through NHIDCL Recruitment Portal. Steps to Apply Online are described below
- Visit the official NHIDCL website from the link given below
- Open the Recruitment/Career section
- Click on the Deputy Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2026 link.
- Complete registration and fill the online application form.
- Upload required documents.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
IMPORTANT LINKS TO APPLY
| Advertisement details | Click Here |
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Visit Official Website | Click Here |
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
- Candidates must provide active email ID for all communications.
- Incorrect or misleading information may lead to rejection of candidature.
- Government/PSU employees must produce NOC during document verification.
- Canvassing or external influence will lead to disqualification.
- Selected candidates must furnish a Service Bond of Rs. 5 Lakhs valid for two years.
