NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2025: Apply for 60 Civil Engineering Posts through GATE

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, has released an official notification inviting online applications for the post of Deputy Manager (Technical). A total of 60 vacancies are available, and selection will be made through direct recruitment based on the candidates’ GATE 2025 scores in the Civil Engineering discipline.

This is an excellent opportunity for young and aspiring civil engineers who wish to join one of India’s premier infrastructure development authorities. Candidates appointed to the post will be placed at Level 10 in the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, enjoying a competitive salary along with government benefits and career security.

Important Date

• Start of Online Application: 10 May 2025 (from 10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Submit Online Application: 09 June 2025 (till 6:00 PM)
• Crucial Date for Determining Eligibility: Last date of application submission (09 June 2025)

Application Fee

• No application fee has been mentioned in the notification.
• All candidates can apply free of cost.

Age Limit

• Not exceeding 30 years as on the closing date of the application.

Age Relaxation as per Government of India norms:

Category	Relaxation
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST)	5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	3 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): General	10 years
PwBD: OBC	13 years
PwBD: SC/ST	15 years
Ex-Servicemen (with minimum 5 years of service)	5 years

Only the highest age relaxation will be considered if a candidate is eligible under multiple categories.

Vacancy Details

NHAI has released 60 openings for the position of Deputy Manager (Technical). The category-wise distribution is as follows:

Category	Number of Vacancies
UR	27
SC	09
ST	04
OBC (NCL)	13
EWS	07
PwBD	00 (But eligible if meets criteria)
Total	60

Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be appointed at Level 10 of the Pay Matrix under the 7th CPC, with a basic pay of Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 per month. Additionally, they will be entitled to:

• Central Dearness Allowance (CDA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance
• Medical Benefits
• Other applicable allowances as per NHAI/Government norms

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute.
• The degree must be acquired before or on the closing date of application (09 June 2025).

Selection Process

The selection will be done strictly based on:

• A valid GATE 2025 score in the Civil Engineering stream is required.

No separate examination or interview is required unless NHAI decides to shortlist candidates further if applications exceed a reasonable number. In the case of tie scores in GATE, the following criteria will be used:

1. Applicants born earlier will be given higher placement preference.
2. If date of birth is the same, alphabetical order of first names will determine rank.

Reservation & Relaxation Guidelines

• Reservations are applicable to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS categories as per Government of India norms.
• OBC (NCL) applicants are required to submit a valid non-creamy layer certificate dated on or after 01 April 2025.
• EWS candidates must submit a certificate issued based on FY 2024-2025 income, also dated 01 April 2025 or later.
• Certificates must follow the prescribed format as per central government rules. Candidates failing to produce valid certificates will be considered under the Unreserved category, if otherwise eligible.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) with 40% or more disability can apply, provided their disability falls under the categories deemed suitable for the role.

PwBD Suitability:

• Suitable for candidates with the following disabilities:
  • Deaf/Hard of Hearing
  • One arm/One leg
  • Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim
  • Special Learning Disability/Mental Illness
  • Multiple Disabilities involving above conditions

Service Bond

All appointed candidates will be required to execute a Service Bond of Rs. 5 lakhs, committing to serve NHAI for at least three years from the date of joining.

• In case a candidate resigns or is dismissed for misconduct before completing the bond tenure, the bond amount shall be recovered.
• NHAI does not permit the transfer of service bonds from other government organizations.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online only through the official NHAI website. Applications submitted through any other mode will be summarily rejected.

Step-by-Step Application Process:

1. Visit the NHAI website.
2. Click on the relevant advertisement for Deputy Manager (Technical).
3. Click on Apply Online and follow the instructions.
4. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details accurately.
5. Upload the required documents (in specified formats and file size limits):
   • Passport-size photograph (JPG/PNG/GIF – max 1 MB)
   • Signature (JPG/PNG/GIF – max 1 MB)
   • Class 10 certificate must be uploaded as proof of date of birth in PDF format (maximum size 2 MB).
   • Degree certificate (Civil Engineering) (PDF – max 2 MB)
   • GATE 2025 scorecard (PDF – max 2 MB)
   • Caste or category certificate, if applicable, should be uploaded in PDF format with a maximum size of 2 MB.
6. Preview the application and make corrections if necessary.
7. Submit the application before the closing date.
8. Upon submission, a Unique Reference Number will be generated. An Application Acknowledgement will be sent to the registered email.
9. Retain a copy of the acknowledgement and uploaded documents for future reference.

General Instructions

• Candidates are advised to ensure they meet all eligibility conditions before applying.
• All correspondence will be made via email only. Therefore, provide a valid and active email ID.
• Incomplete applications or those without valid supporting documents will be rejected.
• Applicants must be willing to serve anywhere in India, as the post carries all India service liability.
• Once submitted, the application cannot be withdrawn under any circumstances.
• Any attempt to influence the recruitment process will result in disqualification.

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