Assam Career : The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 40 Deputy Managers (Technical) for the year 2026. This is a premier opportunity for Civil Engineering graduates to build a career in India's infrastructure backbone through direct recruitment based on GATE 2025 scores.
Vacancy Summary 2026
The recruitment aims to fill Group-A positions across various categories.
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 20 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 09 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 05 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 04 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 02 |
| Total | 40 |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.
Mandatory: A valid GATE 2025 Score in the Civil Engineering discipline.
2. Age Limit:
Upper age limit is 30 years.
Note: Age relaxations apply for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD candidates as per Government of India norms.
3. Salary and Pay Scale:
Pay Level: Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500.
Allowances: Includes Central Dearness Allowance (CDA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other benefits as per NHAI rules.
Selection Process
Selection is strictly merit-based and involves:
Shortlisting: Based on the GATE 2025 Score in Civil Engineering.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original documents to confirm eligibility.
Important Dates & Application Process
The application process is entirely online via the official NHAI recruitment portal.
Application Start Date: 09 January 2026
Last Date to Apply: 09 February 2026 (until 06:00 PM)
Official Website:
www.nhai.gov.in