NHIDCL Deputy Manager Technical Recruitment 2026 Apply Online – 85 E2 Grade Engineer Posts

National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, has released Recruitment Notice No. 05/2026 for direct recruitment to the post of Deputy Manager (Technical) in E2 Grade. A total of 85 vacancies have been announced for Civil Engineering graduates possessing valid GATE Civil Engineering scores. The online application process will commence from 09 May 2026 and eligible candidates can submit their online forms till 08 June 2026 through the official NHIDCL portal. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates seeking prestigious PSU and central government infrastructure sector jobs in India. NHIDCL plays a crucial role in development and maintenance of National Highways, tunnels, bridges and strategic road infrastructure projects especially in border, hilly and North Eastern regions of India. Candidates selected as Deputy Manager (Technical) will work on major highway and infrastructure development projects under the Government of India. The selection process will be based primarily on valid GATE Civil Engineering scores followed by document verification and medical examination. Selected candidates will receive E2 Grade IDA pay scale of Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000 along with Dearness Allowance, HRA, Performance Related Pay, Medical Benefits, Leave Travel Concession, Provident Fund, Gratuity and other PSU benefits. NHIDCL recruitment is highly popular among engineering aspirants because it provides permanent central PSU jobs, long-term career growth, technical project exposure and opportunities to work on strategic national infrastructure projects across India. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification regarding category-wise vacancies, reservation rules, posting locations, service bond conditions and GATE score eligibility before applying online.