NHIDCL Associate (Civil Engineering) Recruitment 2026 — 100 Posts | Apply Now, Closes 5 August
The National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has released Hiring Notice No. 07/2026 (F.No.269282/2163, dated 6 July 2026) for 100 Associate posts under the State Specific Graduate Scheme (SSGS), spread across 14 States/UTs where NHIDCL operates — Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, J&K (Jammu and Srinagar), Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, West Bengal, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Applications are open now through the NHIDCL Resource Pool Portal, from 8 July 2026 (10:00 AM) to 5 August 2026 (5:00 PM). Important: this is NOT a regular government job. The Associate engagement is purely contractual — Associates hold the legal status of an independent consultant and are not regarded as staff, officials, or employees of NHIDCL. The tenure is a fixed 2 years, extendable by 1 year at a time up to a maximum of 3 years, subject to review by a Consultants' Review Committee (CRC). Candidates need Graduation in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) from IITs, NITs, or institutions ranked in the top 100 of the NIRF Engineering Rankings, with 0-2 years of experience. The upper age limit is 30 years as on the date of the Hiring Notice (6 July 2026). Selected Associates will draw a monthly consultancy fee of Rs 70,000 to Rs 80,000 (inclusive of taxes), with a 5% annual enhancement and an additional 20% location allowance for those posted in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. There is no application fee. Candidates can only apply for the State/UT of their domicile — cross-state applications are not permitted, except for Andaman & Nicobar Islands vacancies, which are open to other-state candidates too (with domicile candidates preferred).
100
Total Posts
Monthly consultancy fee of Rs 70,000 - Rs 80,000 (inclusive of all applicable taxes), with 5% annual enhancement; additional 20% Location Allowance for Andaman & Nicobar Islands deployment. Not a regular government salary — this is a contractual consultan
Salary
–30
Age (yrs)
Regional Offices, Project Management Units (PMUs), and Site Offices across the 14 States/UTs where NHIDCL operates — Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, J&K (Jammu & Srinagar), Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, West Bengal
Location
Timeline
6 Jul 2026
Hiring Notice No. 07/2026, F.No.269282/2163
8 Jul 2026
Opened at 10:00 AM on the NHIDCL Resource Pool Portal
5 Aug 2026
Closes 5:00 PM on 5 August 2026
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About This Notification
| Recruiting Body | NHIDCL (PSU under MoRTH, Govt. of India) |
| Hiring Notice No. | 07/2026 (F.No.269282/2163), dated 06.07.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 100 (Associate, SSGS) |
| Tenure | 2 years, extendable up to 3 years (2+1), subject to CRC approval |
| Mode of Application | Online — NHIDCL Resource Pool Portal |
| Application Fee | None |
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hiring Notice Date | 6 July 2026 | ✅ Released |
| Application Start Date | 8 July 2026, 10:00 AM | ✅ Started |
| Application Last Date | 5 August 2026, 5:00 PM | ... |
| State / UT | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assam | 10 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 10 |
| Jammu & Kashmir (Jammu) | 5 |
| Jammu & Kashmir (Srinagar) | 5 |
| Manipur | 10 |
| Meghalaya | 10 |
| Mizoram | 8 |
| Nagaland | 5 |
| Sikkim | 5 |
| Tripura | 10 |
| Uttarakhand | 5 |
| Ladakh | 2 |
| West Bengal | 8 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 7 |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) from IITs, NITs, or institutions ranked in the Top 100 NIRF Engineering Rankings |
| Experience | 0–2 years post-qualification |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 years, as on 6 July 2026 (date of Hiring Notice) |
| Domicile | Must hold domicile of the specific State/UT applied for |
| Final-year students | Eligible, if likely to complete graduation before joining |
| Monthly Consultancy Fee | Rs 70,000 – Rs 80,000 (inclusive of all taxes) |
| Annual Enhancement | 5% per year |
| Andaman & Nicobar Location Allowance | +20% of consultancy fee, for period of actual deployment |
Key Details
Organization
National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL)
Department
State Specific Graduate Scheme (SSGS) — Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), Government of India
Exam Name
NHIDCL Hiring Notice No. 07/2026 — Associate (SSGS)
Total Posts
100
Job Location
Regional Offices, Project Management Units (PMUs), and Site Offices across the 14 States/UTs where NHIDCL operates — Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, J&K (Jammu & Srinagar), Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, West Bengal
Selection Process
Application via NHIDCL Resource Pool Portal → Shortlisting from Eligible Pool of Applicants (based on qualification, domicile, age) → Interview/Assessment → Background Verification (BGV) → 3-Day Induction Module
Official Website
https://www.nhidcl.com
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Maximum 30 years, as on the date of issue of the Hiring Notice (6 July 2026)
Educational Qualification
Graduation in Civil Engineering or equivalent from IITs, NITs, or institutions ranked within the top 100 of the NIRF Engineering Rankings
Experience
0-2 years after essential educational qualification
Domicile Requirement
Must be a domicile holder of the specific State/UT applied for; cross-state applications not permitted (exception: Andaman & Nicobar Islands, open to other-state candidates with domicile preference)
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in Civil Engineering or an equivalent discipline from IITs, NITs, or institutions ranked within the top 100 of the NIRF Engineering Rankings for the year of graduation (or the preceding year if completing graduation)
- 0-2 years of experience after the essential educational qualification
- Final-year students may apply if likely to complete graduation before the date of joining
- Essential qualification must be recognised by AICTE/UGC/State Technical Boards
Age Limit
General Category: –30 years
- Maximum age 30 years, as on the date of issue of the Hiring Notice (6 July 2026)
- Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates may apply as per Government of India guidelines — verify exact relaxation in the official Hiring Notice PDF
- No minimum age is separately specified in available sources; candidates must have completed graduation to be eligible
Important Dates
Hiring Notice Date
6 Jul 2026
Hiring Notice No. 07/2026, F.No.269282/2163
Application Start Date
8 Jul 2026
Opened at 10:00 AM on the NHIDCL Resource Pool Portal
Application Last Date
5 Aug 2026
Closes 5:00 PM on 5 August 2026
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Hiring Notice Date | 6 Jul 2026 | Hiring Notice No. 07/2026, F.No.269282/2163 |
| ✓Application Start Date | 8 Jul 2026 | Opened at 10:00 AM on the NHIDCL Resource Pool Portal |
| ✓Application Last Date | 5 Aug 2026 | Closes 5:00 PM on 5 August 2026 |
Vacancy Breakup — Total: 100
Associate (SSGS) — Assam
10Pay Scale: Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee
Associate (SSGS) — Arunachal Pradesh
10Pay Scale: Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee
Associate (SSGS) — Jammu & Kashmir (Jammu)
5Pay Scale: Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee
Associate (SSGS) — Jammu & Kashmir (Srinagar)
5Pay Scale: Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee
Associate (SSGS) — Manipur
10Pay Scale: Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee
Associate (SSGS) — Meghalaya
10Pay Scale: Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee
Associate (SSGS) — Mizoram
8Pay Scale: Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee
Associate (SSGS) — Nagaland
5Pay Scale: Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee
Associate (SSGS) — Sikkim
5Pay Scale: Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee
Associate (SSGS) — Tripura
10Pay Scale: Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee
Associate (SSGS) — Uttarakhand
5Pay Scale: Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee
Associate (SSGS) — Ladakh
2Pay Scale: Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee
Associate (SSGS) — West Bengal
8Pay Scale: Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee
Associate (SSGS) — Andaman & Nicobar Islands
7Pay Scale: Rs 70,000-80,000/month + 20% location allowance
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate (SSGS) — Assam | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee |
| Associate (SSGS) — Arunachal Pradesh | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee |
| Associate (SSGS) — Jammu & Kashmir (Jammu) | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee |
| Associate (SSGS) — Jammu & Kashmir (Srinagar) | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee |
| Associate (SSGS) — Manipur | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee |
| Associate (SSGS) — Meghalaya | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee |
| Associate (SSGS) — Mizoram | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee |
| Associate (SSGS) — Nagaland | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee |
| Associate (SSGS) — Sikkim | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee |
| Associate (SSGS) — Tripura | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee |
| Associate (SSGS) — Uttarakhand | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee |
| Associate (SSGS) — Ladakh | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee |
| Associate (SSGS) — West Bengal | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rs 70,000-80,000/month consultancy fee |
| Associate (SSGS) — Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rs 70,000-80,000/month + 20% location allowance |
| Total | 100 |
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