About the Org
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) operates under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. It is responsible for managing, developing, and maintaining the national highways network across India.
NHAI Recruitment 2025: 84 Group A, B, C Posts
Vacancy Details
NHAI has announced 84 vacancies for Group A, B, and C posts including Deputy Manager (Finance & Accounts), Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Accountant, and Stenographer. The application window is open from October 30 to December 15, 2025.
Age and Education Qualification
The maximum age limit is 30 years for most posts, except Stenographer (28 years). Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms. Educational qualifications vary by post, such as MBA for Deputy Manager and Bachelor’s Degree for Accountant.
Salary Details
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Levels 4 to 10 as per the 7th CPC, with salaries ranging from ₹25,500 to ₹1,77,500. A mandatory service bond of 3 years is required for all positions.
Application Fees
General, OBC, and EWS category candidates must pay ₹500 per post. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt from the application fee.
How to Apply
- Visit the official NHAI portal and register using a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in with the received credentials and fill out the application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents in the specified format.
- Pay the application fee online if applicable.
- Review all details and submit the form. Keep a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 30 October 2025
Application End Date: 15 December 2025
Fee Payment Last Date: 15 December 2025
Exam Date: To be notified
Admit Card: Available before exam
Result Date: Will be announced after exam
Important Links
Job Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) |
| Recruitment Type | Direct recruitment through All India Competitive Examination |
| Application Mode | Online only (no email/postal applications accepted) |
| Official Website | https://nhai.gov.in |
| Start Date of Online Application | 30 October 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date of Online Application | 15 December 2025 (6:00 PM) |
| Nationality Eligibility | Indian citizen or citizen of Nepal/Bhutan (with Govt. of India certificate) |
| Total Number of Posts | Multiple (as per advertisement) |
| Vacancy Details | 1. Deputy Manager (Finance & Accounts): 9 posts, Level-10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) 2. Library & Information Assistant: 1 post, Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) 3. Junior Translation Officer: 1 post, Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) 4. Accountant: 42 posts + backlog, Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300) 5. Stenographer: 31 posts + backlog, Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100) |
| Maximum Age Limit | Deputy Manager / Library Assistant / JTO / Accountant – 30 years Stenographer – 28 years |
| Educational Qualification | Deputy Manager: MBA (Finance) from recognized University/Institution Library Assistant: Bachelor’s in Library Science Jr. Translation Officer: Graduate with Hindi & English + Diploma/Certificate in Translation + 2 yrs experience Accountant: Graduate + Intermediate CA/CMA Stenographer: Graduate + 80 WPM shorthand (Hindi/English) + Computer typing (Eng – 50 min / Hindi – 65 min) |
| Application Fee | UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS – ₹500 per post SC/ST/PwBD – Nil |
| Payment Mode | Online only (No DD/Money Order/Offline) |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST – 5 yrs OBC (NCL) – 3 yrs PwBD (UR/OBC/SC/ST) – 10/13/15 yrs NHAI departmental candidates – up to 40–45 yrs depending on category |
| Bond Requirement | Group ‘A’ (Deputy Manager): ₹5 lakh for 3 years Group ‘B’ & ‘C’ (Others): ₹3 lakh for 3 years |
| Exam Type | Computer-Based Test (CBT); some posts have Interview or Skill Test |
| Exam Pattern | Deputy Manager: Aptitude (40) + Domain (80) + Interview (15) Library Assistant: Aptitude (60) + Library Science (60) Junior Translation Officer: Aptitude (40) + Hindi-English Literature & Translation (80) Accountant: Aptitude (40) + Accounting & Finance (80) Stenographer: Aptitude (120) + Skill Test (Typing/Shorthand) |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | UR – 40% OBC/EWS – 35% SC/ST/PwBD – 30% |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours for all CBTs |
| Exam Cities | Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Raipur, Ranchi, Goa, Guwahati, Jammu, Trivandrum, Vijayawada, Puducherry, and others |
| Mode of Communication | All communications via registered Email & SMS only |
| Scribe / PwBD Facility | Available as per Govt. of India guidelines; 20 minutes extra time for eligible candidates |
| Important Note | – Only one application per post allowed.- Candidates must upload recent photo, signature, and valid documents.- Certificates for OBC (NCL)/EWS should be issued after 01 April 2025.- All degrees must be from UGC/AICTE recognized institutions.- No change in exam city or date once allotted.- No re-evaluation or re-checking request will be entertained. |
FAQ
This information is published for immediate reference purposes only. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.