The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released an official recruitment notification for senior-level positions in the Administration & Human Resources and Legal departments. This recruitment drive aims to fill Group-A posts, including Chief General Manager (Administration & HR), Chief General Manager (Legal), and General Manager (Legal), on a deputation basis.
This is a great opportunity for eligible officers working in Central/State Governments or Public Sector Undertakings to take up leadership roles in a prestigious organization under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
Important Dates
Start of Online Application: 11 April 2025 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online: 13 May 2025 (6:00 PM)
Last Date for Receipt of Printout via Parent Department: 12 June 2025
Application Fee
Application Fee: Not applicable (No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.)
Vacancy Details
Post Name
No. of Vacancies
Chief General Manager (Administration & HR)
219
Chief General Manager (Legal)
191
General Manager (Legal)
165
Age Limit (As on 13 May 2025)
Chief General Manager (Administration & HR): Age should not be more than 58 years for candidates applying on deputation.
Chief General Manager (Legal): Applicants seeking deputation must be under 58 years of age.
General Manager (Legal): Not exceeding 56 years (for deputation)
Salary Details
Post Name
Pay Scale (as per 7th CPC)
Chief General Manager (Admn. & HR)
Level-14: ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200
Chief General Manager (Legal)
Level-14: ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200
General Manager (Legal)
Level-13: ₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900
Eligibility Criteria
Chief General Manager (Administration & HR)
Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree obtained from a recognized university or accredited institution.
Experience:
17 years of continuous service in positions at Level-10 and above.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Administration, HR, Establishment, or Personnel Management.
Recruitment Mode: Promotion or Deputation (through Search-cum-Selection Committee)
Eligibility for Deputation: Officers in analogous posts in Level-14 or with 3 years of regular service in Level-13 from Central/State Governments, PSUs, or autonomous bodies.
Chief General Manager (Legal)
Educational Qualification: Possession of a Law degree from an accredited university or recognized institution.
Experience:
17 years of service in posts at Level-10 or above.
At least 10 years of experience in legal matters related to contracts, arbitration, legislation, or land acquisition.
Desirable Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering.
Eligibility for Deputation: Officers holding equivalent positions in Level-14 or those with three years of continuous service in Level-13 are eligible.
General Manager (Legal)
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Law degree from a recognized university or accredited institute.
Experience:
14 years of post-qualification experience.
At least 6 years in handling legal matters relating to contracts, arbitration, land acquisition, etc.
Desirable Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering.
Recruitment Mode: Deputation
Eligibility for Deputation: Officers in analogous posts in Level-13 or with 5 years of regular service in Level-12 from government organizations or PSUs.
