NHIDCL Deputy Manager (Technical) Recruitment 2026 — 85 Civil Engineering Posts via GATE Score
National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, has released Recruitment Notice No. 05/2026 for 85 Deputy Manager (Technical) posts in Civil Engineering. Selection is purely on the basis of the candidate’s best GATE score in Civil Engineering (2024 / 2025 / 2026) — there is no separate written exam or interview, which is excellent news for fresh B.Tech Civil graduates with a strong GATE score.
The pay scale is IDA Grade E2 — ₹50,000 to ₹1,60,000 with a 3% annual increment. Online applications open on 09 May 2026 and close on 08 June 2026 (5:00 PM). If you are looking for top-tier PSU government jobs, this NHIDCL drive is one of the best fresher-eligible Deputy Manager openings of the year. In this guide on GovtJobsAlert.in, we cover the full vacancy split, eligibility, GATE-based selection, salary, important dates and the step-by-step application process.
Key Highlights — NHIDCL Deputy Manager (Technical) 2026
NHIDCL is the dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle of the Government of India for highway and infrastructure development in the North-Eastern States, J&K, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, North Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It currently runs 14 regional offices across India with its corporate headquarters in New Delhi. Despite the senior-sounding “Deputy Manager” designation, this is a fresher-friendly direct recruitment route into a CPSE — there is no minimum work experience requirement, and selection is purely merit-based on GATE Civil score.
- Recruiting Body: NHIDCL — Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India
- Post Name: Deputy Manager (Technical), Civil Engineering — E2 Grade
- Total Vacancies: 85
- Pay Scale: ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 (IDA, 3% increment)
- Selection Mode: GATE Civil Engineering score (2024 / 2025 / 2026) — no separate exam
- Last Date to Apply: 08 June 2026 (5:00 PM)
NHIDCL Deputy Manager Vacancy 2026 — Category-Wise Breakdown
All 85 posts are for the single discipline of Civil Engineering in E2 Grade. The category-wise reservation, including horizontal PwBD reservation, is reproduced below from the official notification. This cycle is a strong opportunity for engineering graduates exploring B.Tech / B.E. central government jobs without a separate written exam.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 36 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 13 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC-NCL) | 22 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 8 |
| Total | 85 |
In addition, 2 posts are reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 1 post for Deaf and Hard of Hearing — Cat (b), and 1 post for Locomotor Disability / Leprosy Cured / Dwarfism / Acid Attack Victims — Cat (c). PwBD reservation is horizontal and counted within the total of 85.
NHIDCL Deputy Manager (Technical) 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is straightforward — you need a Civil Engineering degree and a valid GATE Civil score. No experience is required. Make sure all your records (name, date of birth, GATE registration) match across documents before you apply.
Educational Qualification
- Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised University / Institute approved by AICTE / UGC / State Technical Boards.
- Qualified GATE (Civil Engineering) in 2024, 2025 or 2026 with a valid GATE score and scorecard.
- The best of your GATE Civil scores from 2024, 2025 and 2026 will be used for selection.
- Browse more graduate-level government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in if you want to track other GATE-based PSU openings.
Experience Required
- No experience required — freshers are fully eligible. Despite the “Deputy Manager” designation, this is a direct fresh-graduate entry through GATE.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 34 years (not exceeding) as on 08 June 2026 (closing date).
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD (UR/EWS), 13 years for PwBD (OBC-NCL), 15 years for PwBD (SC/ST), 5 years for Ex-Servicemen with valid discharge certificate.
Nationality
- Must be a citizen of India OR a subject of Nepal / Bhutan.
What is the Salary for NHIDCL Deputy Manager (Technical) 2026?
NHIDCL follows the IDA (Industrial Dearness Allowance) pay structure of CPSEs, not the 7th CPC CDA pattern. The selected Deputy Manager is placed in E2 Grade with the following pay scale:
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹50,000 per month
- Pay Scale Maximum: ₹1,60,000 per month
- Annual Increment: 3% of basic
- IDA, HRA, Perks & Allowances as per NHIDCL rules — over and above basic pay
Including IDA, HRA and other perks, the in-hand salary at joining is significantly higher than the basic pay of ₹50,000 — making NHIDCL E2 one of the most attractive CPSE entry roles for civil engineers.
In addition, the role gives candidates direct exposure to flagship national highway, strategic road, bridge and tunnel projects in the North-East and other border / hill states — strong professional capital for the future. After clearing all tiers, you may want to keep an eye on PSU result and merit list updates for similar openings on GovtJobsAlert.in.
What is the Selection Process for NHIDCL Deputy Manager (Technical) 2026?
NHIDCL follows a GATE-score-only selection model. There is no separate written test or technical interview conducted by NHIDCL. Once you apply, your shortlisting and final allotment depend entirely on your GATE Civil score and the post-selection verification stages below.
- Selection Based on Best GATE Civil Score (2024 / 2025 / 2026) — merit list prepared from the highest GATE Civil score obtained by the candidate in any of the three years.
- Tie-Breaker — older candidate (date of birth) selected first; if still tied, alphabetical order of first name as per 10th certificate.
- Document Verification — verification of GATE scorecard, degree, age proof, category certificate.
- Medical Fitness Test — fitness certificate from a Medical Board of a State / Central Government Hospital.
- Background Verification (BGV) — identity, address, education and character verification.
- Two-Year Probation — extendable up to 2 more years (one year at a time).
Selected candidates must execute a Service Bond of ₹5 Lakhs valid for 2 years on a non-judicial stamp paper of ₹100 before joining.
How to Apply Online for NHIDCL Deputy Manager (Technical) 2026?
The application is fully online via the NHIDCL Recruitment Portal. Keep your GATE registration ID, password, mobile and email ID handy because NHIDCL verifies the GATE score directly with IIT / IISc systems.
- Visit the official NHIDCL website and go to Career → Current Vacancies.
- Open Recruitment Notice No. 05/2026 for Deputy Manager (Technical).
- Register with an active email ID that you can keep operational for at least 1 year — name and date of birth must match official records exactly.
- Fill the online form with personal, educational and best GATE Civil score details.
- Upload all required documents — GATE scorecard (2024/25/26), Civil Engineering degree, 10th certificate (DOB proof), category certificate (if any), discharge certificate (Ex-Servicemen).
- Submit the application and download the Application Acknowledgement.
- Keep printed copies of the form and all documents safely for verification.
All recruitment communication is only via email (recruit.tech1@nhidcl.com) — no change in email ID is permitted later. For preparation strategy and exam-related help, you can also browse the exam syllabus and preparation resources on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Important Dates — NHIDCL Deputy Manager (Technical) 2026
The application window is open for exactly one month. Plan to submit at least 3-4 days before the closing date to avoid last-minute portal load.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 24 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 09 May 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 08 June 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Crucial Date for Age Calculation | 08 June 2026 |
Application Fee — NHIDCL Deputy Manager (Technical) 2026
The official Recruitment Notice No. 05/2026 does NOT specify any application fee. As per the notification, no fee structure is published for this Deputy Manager (Technical) recruitment cycle.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Not mentioned in the notification |
Always recheck the fee block once the application portal opens — if NHIDCL adds any payment instruction at the time of registration, follow that. Do not pay any third-party site claiming to charge an “NHIDCL form filling fee”.
Essential Links — NHIDCL Deputy Manager (Technical) 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online — NHIDCL Current Jobs Portal
- Visit NHIDCL Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
NHIDCL Deputy Manager (Technical) 2026 is a rare GATE-based fresher entry into a Central PSU at E2 Grade with a ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 IDA pay scale. If you have a Civil Engineering degree and a valid GATE Civil score from 2024, 2025 or 2026, do not let this opportunity pass — apply on or before 08 June 2026 through the NHIDCL website. For more such PSU and engineering recruitment notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.