NHIDCL Recruitment 2026 for 100 Associate Posts at nhidcl.com

The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has released Hiring Notice No. 07/2026, inviting online applications for 100 Associate vacancies under the State Specific Graduate Scheme (SSGS). 

Eligible and interested engineering graduates can apply online through the official website at nhidcl.com starting July 8, 2026.

According to the official notification, the registration window will open tomorrow, July 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM and will remain active until August 5, 2026, up to 5:00 PM. 

This recruitment drive aims to fill 100 contractual consultancy positions across 14 States and Union Territories where NHIDCL operates.

NHIDCL Recruitment 2026: Major Highlights

• Organisation: National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL)

• Post Name: Associate (under SSGS)

• Total Vacancies: 100

• Application Start Date: July 8, 2026 (10:00 AM)

• Application Last Date: August 5, 2026 (5:00 PM)

• Job Type: Contractual (2 years, extendable up to 3 years)

• Monthly Salary: INR 70,000 to INR 80,000 (with a 5% annual increment)

• Application Fee: Nil (Free for all categories)

State-Wise Vacancy Details

The 100 vacancies are allocated regionally, and candidates must hold a valid domicile certificate for the respective state they apply to:

• 10 Vacancies Each: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Uttarakhand

• 8 Vacancies Each: Mizoram, West Bengal

• 7 Vacancies: Andaman & Nicobar Islands

• 5 Vacancies Each: J&K (Jammu), J&K (Srinagar), Sikkim, Tripura

• 2 Vacancies: Ladakh

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Candidates applying for the NHIDCL Associate Recruitment 2026 must hold a graduate degree in Civil Engineering. Selection preferences may heavily consider institutional factors like NIRF rankings. The upper age limit for applicants is set at 30 years as of the date of the hiring notice publication.

How to Apply for NHIDCL Associate Recruitment 2026

1. Go to the official website.

2. Navigate to the "Careers" or "Resource Pool" tab and click the NHIDCL Application Portal link.

3. Register on the portal using your valid email ID and mobile number.

4. Log in and fill out your profile details, including academic scores and engineering specialisations.

5. Select your home state/UT and upload your domicile certificate and degree documents.

6. Verify the details and submit the application form before the August 5 deadline.

Candidates are advised to download and read the official advertisement carefully from the NHIDCL portal to understand the complete selection parameters before applying.