PSUAll India (NE States, J&K, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh)Checked 14 Jul 2026

National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) Associates (E1 Grade) — Engineering Freshers Recruitment 2026

National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) — under Ministry of Road Transport & Highways — has announced recruitment for 100 Associate (E1 Grade) posts for fresh engineering graduates. NHIDCL focuses on highway development in North East India, J&K, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh. This is a Miniratna PSU with good career growth.

Recruitment Summary

Organization
National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL)
Post Name
Associates (E1 Grade) — Engineering Freshers
Total Vacancies
100
Qualification
B.E. / B.Tech in Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering from recognized university
Last Date
05-08-2026
Location
All India (NE States, J&K, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh)
Age Limit
Up to 27 years (SC/ST: 32, OBC: 30)
Salary / Pay
IDA Pay Scale E1: ₹30,000–₹1,20,000/Month + DA + HRA
Application Fee
₹500 (General/OBC) | Free for SC/ST/PH

Vacancy Details

PostVacancies
Associate (Civil Engineering)~70
Associate (Electrical)~20
Associate (Mechanical)~10

Exam / Selection Pattern

  • GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical is the selection criterion
  • No separate written exam

Selection Process

  1. 1GATE Score Based Shortlisting
  2. 2Personal Interview

How to Apply

  1. 1.Apply online at nhidcl.com before 05 August 2026. Valid GATE score in relevant discipline is mandatory.

Important Notes

  • NHIDCL postings are primarily in North East India, J&K, Ladakh — candidates should be ready for challenging terrain.
  • GATE score from last 3 years (2024, 2025, 2026) is valid for this recruitment.