Overview
NHIDCL has announced recruitment of 100 Associate posts under the State Specific Graduate Scheme (SSGS) across 14 states/UTs. Applications are accepted online via the NHIDCL Resource Pool Portal from 8 July to 5 August 2026. The posts are purely contractual, with a 2‑year tenure extendable to 3 years, and consultancy fees of Rs. 70,000–80,000 per month. Eligibility requires domicile of the respective state/UT, a graduation in Civil Engineering or equivalent from top‑ranked institutions, and age not exceeding 30 years. Selection will be based on shortlisting from the eligible pool and interviews/assessments.
Key Details
- Organization
- National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL)
- Qualification
- Graduation in Civil Engineering or an equivalent discipline from IITs, NITs, or other institutions ranked within the top 100 in the NIRF Engineering category for the year of graduation (or preceding year if completing graduation). Qualification must be recognized by AICTE/UGC/State Technical Boards.
- Vacancies
- 100
- Posted
- 08 July 2026 10:00 AM
Important Dates
| Hiring Notice Date | 06 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 08 July 2026 10:00 AM |
| Application Deadline | 05 August 2026 5:00 PM |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Assam: 10; Arunachal Pradesh: 10; J&K (Jammu): 5; J&K (Srinagar): 5; Manipur: 10; Meghalaya: 10; Mizoram: 8; Nagaland: 5; Sikkim: 5; Tripura: 10; Uttarakhand: 5; Ladakh: 2; West Bengal: 8; Andaman & Nicobar Islands: 7
Selection Process
Shortlisting from the eligible pool of applicants, followed by interview/assessment or other stages as decided by the Competent Authority. No written test is specified.
How to Apply
Register or update your profile on the NHIDCL Resource Pool Portal., Submit your application/profile for the Associate post and the relevant State/UT, ensuring you meet domicile, qualification, and age criteria., Submit the application within the window: 08 July 2026 10:00 AM to 05 August 2026 5:00 PM., Wait for shortlisting and further communication via the Resource Pool Portal., Attend interview/assessment as scheduled by the Competent Authority., Complete the 3‑day induction module., Undergo background verification., Receive the consultancy contract upon successful completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NHIDCL Associate Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 100 Posts?
Hiring Notice Date: 06 July 2026; Application Start Date: 08 July 2026 10:00 AM; Application Deadline: 05 August 2026 5:00 PM
What is the application fee?
Associate:
What is the age limit?
Upper age limit of 30 years as on the date of issue of the Hiring Notice (06 July 2026).
What is the selection process?
Shortlisting from the eligible pool of applicants, followed by interview/assessment or other stages as decided by the Competent Authority. No written test is specified.