NHIDCL Associate: Job for engineering graduates with a salary of ₹80,000; recruitment for 100 Associate posts..
NHIDCL Associate Recruitment 2026: There is good news for civil engineering graduates preparing for government jobs. The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has issued a recruitment notice (No. 07/2026) to hire 100 Associates under the State-Specific Graduate Scheme (SSGS).
This recruitment drive covers the states and Union Territories where NHIDCL is executing national highway and other infrastructure projects. Applications will be accepted exclusively online via the NHIDCL Resource Pool portal.
Application Schedule:
Event Date
Recruitment notice issued 6 July 2026
Online application starts 8 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Last date for application 5 August 2026, 5:00 PM
Candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the NHIDCL Resource Pool portal and the official website for all updates, shortlisting details, and other relevant information regarding the recruitment.
State-wise Vacancy Details:
State/Union Territory Vacancies
Assam 10
Arunachal Pradesh 10
Jammu (J&K) 5
Srinagar (J&K) 5
Manipur 10
Meghalaya 10
Mizoram 8
Nagaland 5
Sikkim 5
Tripura 10
Uttarakhand 5
Ladakh 2
West Bengal 8
Andaman & Nicobar Islands 7
Total Vacancies 100
Who can apply?
Candidates applying for this recruitment must hold a domicile (permanent resident status) of the specific state or Union Territory for which they are applying.
However, a special provision has been made for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. If a sufficient number of local candidates are not available there, candidates from other states may also be considered. Nevertheless, priority will be given to candidates with local domicile status.
What are the educational qualifications? Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
The degree must be from an IIT, NIT, or an institute ranked among the top 100 in the Engineering category by NIRF in the relevant year or the preceding year.
Final-year students may also apply, provided they complete their degree before joining.
The educational qualification must be recognized by AICTE, UGC, or a State Technical Board.
Work experience ranging from 0 to 2 years is acceptable.
What is the age limit?
Minimum age: Not specifically prescribed in the notification.
Maximum age: 30 years.
Age will be calculated as of July 6, 2026 (the date of issuance of the recruitment notice).
What is the salary?
Selected candidates will receive a consultancy fee ranging from ₹70,000 to ₹80,000 per month. Additionally—
The consultancy fee will increase by 5% annually.
An additional location allowance of 20% of the prescribed fee will be provided for posting in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Monthly payments will be made upon certification of work.
Applicable taxes will be deducted as per regulations.
What is the tenure of the job?
The appointment will be purely on a contractual basis.
The initial tenure will be for 2 years.
It may be extended by one year at a time, up to a maximum of 3 years (2+1), based on performance and requirements.
Selected candidates will not be considered NHIDCL employees but will work as independent consultants.
What is the selection process?
Candidates will be selected based on the following stages—
Scrutiny of online applications and shortlisting of eligible candidates.
Interview, assessment, or other selection processes as required.
Verification of documents and background.
Final selection will be made following approval by the competent authority. NHIDCL has clarified that merely registering on the Resource Pool portal or being included in the list of eligible candidates does not constitute a claim to selection.
What work will the Associate have to perform?
Selected candidates will be required to undertake technical and managerial tasks across various projects. These include:
Review of project planning and design.
Supervision of construction work and quality control.
Management of contracts and technical documents.
Monitoring of project progress and safety standards.
Assistance with operations and maintenance activities following project completion.
Is there an application fee?
The recruitment notification does not mention an application fee for any category. Candidates may verify the instructions available on the NHIDCL Resource Pool portal at the time of application.
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