NHIDCL is hiring 25 Senior Associates on contract for its New Delhi head office, but only people who have already worked in the National Highways sector for at least two years can apply. The jobs are in four fields: Technical (15), Human Resources (4), Legal (3) and Information Technology (3). You apply online by 19.11.2026 (3 PM), and every applicant is called for an interview on 26.11.2026.
In short: your degree and your 2 to 9 years of work must match one of the four posts, and at least 2 of those years must be in the National Highways sector. A strong degree and long private-sector experience alone will not make you eligible.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
The upper limit is 45 years as on 04.11.2026, the date the notice was issued, and the notice lists no age relaxation. Enter your date of birth and that date to see in seconds if you are inside the limit.
This is a contract job, not a regular government post. You work as an “independent consultant” (you are paid a consultancy fee and are not an NHIDCL employee) for 2 years, which can be extended by 1 year, up to 3 years in total.
Your contract continuing each year depends on the Consultants’ Review Committee (CRC), a panel that reviews your work. Do not apply if you need a guaranteed 3 years.
Even for HR, Legal and IT posts, you need 2 years of work in the National Highways sector. If all your experience is in other fields, you are not eligible.
All 25 posts are at the NHIDCL head office in New Delhi. The notice names no other place, so you should be ready to work from Delhi.
There is no written exam. Everyone is called to one interview on 26.11.2026, so you need all your papers ready and in original.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Online application
Apply on the NHIDCL Resource Pool Portal from 05.11.2026 (5 PM) to 19.11.2026 (3 PM)
2. Document check
On 26.11.2026, report by 9:30 AM. The interview happens only after your documents are verified
3. Interview
A Selection Committee interviews all applicants on the same day. The notice gives no marks or weightage
4. Induction
Each person hired goes through a 3-day induction module
5. Background verification (BGV)
NHIDCL checks identity, address, education, work history and character. A bad result can cancel the engagement, even after joining
In short: there is no written test. Your documents are checked first, then one interview on 26.11.2026 decides the selection. NHIDCL can also cancel the advertisement or the selection at any stage without giving a reason.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Monthly fee
Rs 80,000 to Rs 1,50,000, set and approved by NHIDCL’s competent authority
Type of pay
One fixed consultancy fee. No other facility or allowance is paid
Taxes
The fee includes all taxes. NHIDCL deducts income tax at source (TDS) and gives you a certificate. You pay GST if it applies to you
Yearly increase
5% a year, as per the approved scheme
When you are paid
Within 7 days after each month ends, once your Controlling Officer certifies your work
Contract length
2 years, extendable by 1 year (maximum 3 years)
Your exact fee depends on your counted years of experience. Years in the National Highways sector count in full (1.00). Years in any other government body, PSU or private organisation count at 0.65. For example, 3 years in the sector plus 3 years elsewhere counts as 3 + 1.95 = 4.95 years, which gives Rs 92,000 a month. This counting only decides your fee. It does not change who is eligible.
Counted experience
Fee per month
Up to 3 years
Rs 80,000
3 to 4 years
Rs 86,000
4 to 5 years
Rs 92,000
5 to 6 years
Rs 98,000
6 to 7 years
Rs 1,04,000
7 to 8 years
Rs 1,10,000
8 to 9 years
Rs 1,16,000
Above 9 years
Rs 1,22,000
In plain terms: you get a fixed monthly fee, not a salary with DA or HRA, and you handle your own taxes. Note that the notice’s own fee table stops at Rs 1,22,000, although its headline range goes up to Rs 1,50,000. The notice does not explain the gap.
How to Apply
Check that you have the degree for your post and at least 2 years of National Highways sector work.
Open the NHIDCL Resource Pool Portal. The form opens on 05.11.2026 at 5 PM.
Register with an email ID you will keep active for one year. The notice says it cannot be changed later.
Fill in the form, update your profile and submit it before 3 PM on 19.11.2026.
Print the submitted application. You must bring 5 printed copies to the interview.
Note: write to NHIDCL only by email at helpdesk.ypep1@nhidcl.com. The notice says no other way of contacting them is valid. You can register on the portal at any time of the year, but for this interview your application must be submitted within the dates above. Any change to this notice will appear only on www.nhidcl.com under “Recruitment”.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Printed application
5 printed copies of the form you submitted on the portal
Updated CV or resume
Original plus self-attested photocopy
Proof of date of birth
Original plus self-attested photocopy
Degrees and certificates
Original plus self-attested photocopy, as proof of your education
Work experience certificates
Original plus self-attested photocopy, including service certificates
Proof of National Highways service
Must show organisation and period; together at least 730 days
Anything else NHIDCL asks for
Only if NHIDCL tells you in advance
Note: the notice says to bring these for the interview. A photograph or signature upload is not mentioned in the notice.
Applying without 2 years of National Highways sector work. The notice says only such candidates are eligible.
Using an email ID you may lose. It must stay active for a year, and the notice allows no change.
Submitting late. The deadline is 3 PM on 19.11.2026, not midnight.
Wrong or incomplete information. The notice warns it can lead to rejection, and canvassing (asking for outside influence) disqualifies you.
Experience papers that do not show the organisation and the period. These are required for the 730-day proof.
Trusting agents or middlemen. The notice asks candidates to avoid them and any fake job promises.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for NHIDCL Senior Associate? The last date is 19.11.2026 till 3 PM, and you can apply only online on the NHIDCL Resource Pool Portal.
How many vacancies are there in the NHIDCL recruitment? There are 25 posts: Technical 15, Human Resources 4, Legal 3 and Information Technology 3, though NHIDCL may change this number.
Who can apply for these NHIDCL posts? You need the degree for your post and at least 2 years (730 days) of work in the National Highways sector, within a total of 2 to 9 years of relevant experience.
What is the age limit? The maximum age is 45 years as on 04.11.2026, and the notice lists no age relaxation.
Is there a written exam? No, selection is by an interview on 26.11.2026 after your documents are verified, and you must report by 9:30 AM.
What is the salary of an NHIDCL Senior Associate? The monthly consultancy fee is Rs 80,000 to Rs 1,50,000, decided by your counted years of experience, with a 5% rise each year.
How do I apply? Register and apply on the NHIDCL Resource Pool Portal, then bring 5 printed copies of your submitted application to the interview.
Is this a permanent government job, and where is the posting? No, it is a contract job for 2 years, extendable by 1 year, and every post is at the NHIDCL head office in New Delhi.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
