NHIDCL Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 85 Posts at nhidcl.com

National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited released Recruitment Notice No. 05/2026 on April 24, 2026 — 85 NHIDCL Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 Cadre E2 Grade posts under Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.Sarkari jobs 

• Online portal opens: May 9, 2026 at 10 AM
• Last date: June 8, 2026 at 5 PM
• Apply at: nhidcl.com — online only

One hard gate before anything else — valid GATE score in Civil Engineering from 2024, 2025, or 2026 is mandatory.

• No GATE score means not eligible
• No separate written exam
• Selection is entirely based on the best GATE score you hold
• Age maximum: 34 years as on June 8, 2026

NHIDCL Jobs 2026 – Key Highlights

• 85 CPSE posts under Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
• E2 Grade
• IDA Pay Scale: ₹50,000-3%-1,60,000

Civil Engineering degree plus GATE CE score is all you need on paper.

• No written test — your GATE rank does the work for you
• GATE score alone decides selection
• Posting across four State Groups

Coverage Areas:

• Northeast India
• J&K
• Ladakh
• Uttarakhand
• Himachal Pradesh

If you cleared GATE Civil in 2024, 2025, or 2026 and are under 34, this is a direct shot at a Central PSU permanent role.

NHIDCL Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 — Overview

NHIDCL Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 overview is given below.

Vacancy Details – NHIDCL Recruitment 2026

85 posts across five categories. 2 PwBD posts included horizontally within overall vacancies.

PwBD Horizontal Reservation — 2 Posts

NHIDCL Deputy Manager 2026 –  Eligibility Criteria 

Two conditions. Both needed. One missing and the form doesn't go through.

1. Education

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Recognised by AICTE/UGC
• Full-time course only

2. GATE Score

• Valid GATE score in Civil Engineering from:
  • 2024
  • 2025
  • 2026
• No valid score means not eligible
• Best of the three years is considered

👉 Retain your GATE login credentials — Enrollment ID, email, password, mobile number.

Eligibility Summary

Age Limit — NHIDCL Recruitment 2026

👉 Only highest relaxation applies — no cumulative relaxation.

Application Fee – NHIDCL Jobs 2026

• No fee for anyone
• Every eligible candidate applies free of charge

Salary and Pay Scale – NHIDCL Deputy Manager

• Applicable allowances and benefits as per NHIDCL rules
• Probation period: 2 years
• Service Bond: ₹5 Lakhs for 2 years
• Medical fitness and police verification required

Selection Process – NHIDCL Recruitment 2026

The selection process is based entirely on GATE score — no separate written exam.

Selection Rules

1. Best valid GATE score (2024/2025/2026)
2. Merit list prepared by NHIDCL

Tie-breaking Rules

1. Older candidate ranks higher
2. Alphabetical order of first names

Placement — State Group Allocation

How to Apply for NHIDCL Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026

Online only at nhidcl.com.

Steps to Apply

1. Open nhidcl.com  → Recruitment section
2. Find Recruitment Notice No. 05/2026
3. Register with correct details
4. Fill personal + GATE details
5. Upload documents
6. Review carefully
7. Submit and download acknowledgment

Portal opens May 9, 2026 at 10 AM

🔗 Click Here Apply Online Now 

Documents Required at Verification Stage

• Class 10 certificate or Birth Certificate
• Civil Engineering Degree certificate
• GATE Scorecard 2024/2025/2026
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Serviceman certificate (if applicable)
• NOC (for Govt/PSU employees)
• Application Acknowledgement copy

Important Dates – NHIDCL Recruitment 2026

Final Words

NHIDCL Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 is out — 85 E2 Grade posts, GATE-based selection, no written exam, no application fee, apply between May 9 and June 8, 2026.