Short Brief – NHAI Recruitment 2025 Notification
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, has released the NHAI Recruitment 2025 Notification for various Group A, B, and C posts including Deputy Manager (Finance & Accounts), Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Accountant, and Stenographer.
This recruitment drive is for permanent posts through Direct Recruitment on All India Competitive Examination basis.
Important Dates – NHAI Recruitment 2025 Apply Online
Before applying, candidates must check all key dates related to the NHAI Recruitment 2025.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification No. & Date | 30-10-025 |
| Opening Date for Online Registration | 30-10-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15-12-2025 (06:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Fee Payment | 15-12-2025 (06:00 PM) |
| Date of CBT/Examination | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be notified later |
| Result Declaration | To be notified later |
Note: All updates and examination schedules will be announced on the official NHAI website.
Application Fee – NHAI Recruitment 2025
Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable processing fee through online mode only.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | NIL |
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from fee payment but must upload valid category certificates.
Age Limit & Relaxation – NHAI Recruitment 2025 Eligibility
The maximum age limit and relaxation are as per Government norms. The crucial date for age calculation is 15 December 2025.
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (Finance & Accounts) | 30 years |
| Library & Information Assistant | 30 years |
| Junior Translation Officer | 30 years |
| Accountant | 30 years |
| Stenographer | 28 years |
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD (UR): 10 years, PwBD (OBC): 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Departmental Candidates (NHAI): up to 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST)
- Candidates must produce valid certificates issued during FY 2025–26.
Educational Qualification – NHAI Recruitment 2025
Below are the essential qualifications required for each post:
| Post Name | Educational Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (Finance & Accounts) | MBA (Finance) through regular course from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Library & Information Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Junior Translation Officer | Master’s Degree in Hindi/English with translation diploma or 2 years’ experience in translation work. |
| Accountant | Bachelor’s Degree with Intermediate CA/CMA qualification. |
| Stenographer | Bachelor’s Degree + Shorthand at 80 wpm (English/Hindi) and transcription on computer (50 min English / 65 min Hindi). |
📝 Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
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NHAI Vacancy 2025 – Post Wise & Category Wise Details
Here is the detailed distribution of vacancies as per the official NHAI Notification 2025.
| Post Name | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (Finance & Accounts) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | 9 | 1 |
| Library & Information Assistant | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Junior Translation Officer | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Accountant | 12 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 42 | 2 |
| Stenographer | 5 | 3 | 2 | – | 1 | 31 | 2 |
🔹 Total Vacancies: 84 (approximate, subject to change as per NHAI requirements).
NHAI Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF
Candidates are advised to thoroughly read the official NHAI Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF before applying online.
The PDF includes complete details on eligibility, selection process, exam scheme, and service bond.
📎 Download NHAI Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF
Selection Process – NHAI Recruitment 2025
The selection process under NHAI Recruitment 2025 differs slightly depending on the post applied for.
All stages are conducted through online CBT mode, followed by Interview or Skill Test wherever applicable.
| Post Name | Selection Process Stages | Final Merit Based On |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (Finance & Accounts) | 1. Computer Based Test (CBT) 2. Interview (15 Marks) | CBT + Interview Marks |
| Library & Information Assistant | 1. Single Tier CBT | CBT Marks Only |
| Junior Translation Officer (JTO) | 1. Single Tier CBT | CBT Marks Only |
| Accountant | 1. Single Tier CBT | CBT Marks Only |
| Stenographer | 1. Tier-I: Computer Based Test (CBT) 2. Tier-II: Skill Test in Stenography (Qualifying) | CBT Marks (Skill Test is Qualifying) |
Key Notes for NHAI Selection Process 2025
- Mode of Selection: Computer Based Test (CBT) for all posts.
- Weightage: 100% CBT marks (except Deputy Manager – CBT + Interview).
- Skill Test (Stenographer): Qualifying only; not counted in final merit.
- Interview (Deputy Manager): 15 marks added to CBT marks for final selection.
- Document Verification & Medical Examination are mandatory for final appointment.
The selection process will be purely merit-based and subject to verification of documents and eligibility criteria.
Scheme of Examination – NHAI Recruitment 2025
NHAI Recruitment 2025 examination scheme varies for each post depending on the job group and responsibility level.
- All Computer-Based Tests (CBTs) will consist of objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and will be conducted in bilingual mode (English & Hindi).
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Below is the post-wise NHAI Exam Pattern 2025 as per the official notification.
1. NHAI Deputy Manager (Finance & Accounts) Examination Pattern 2025
The selection process for Deputy Manager (Finance & Accounts) includes two stages —
Tier-I (CBT) and Tier-II (Interview).
Only those who qualify the CBT will be called for interview in a 1:5 ratio per category-wise vacancy.
Exam Scheme:
| Tier / Part | Test Component | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I (Part I) | Logical Reasoning / General Mental Ability / Intelligence Test | 10 | 10 | 2 Hours |
| Quantitative Abilities | 10 | 10 | ||
| General Knowledge | 10 | 10 | ||
| General Verbal Ability – English Language | 10 | 10 | ||
| Tier-I (Part II) | Domain Specific Questions (Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Financial & Cost Accounting, Budgeting, Auditing, Taxation, Financial Management, Banking, Investment, Store & Inventory Management) | 80 | 80 | |
| Tier-II | Interview / Personal Interaction | – | 15 | – |
| Total | 120 + 15 = 135 |
🟢 Final selection will be based on aggregate marks of CBT and Interview.
2. NHAI Library & Information Assistant Examination Pattern 2025
The Library & Information Assistant post involves a single-tier CBT consisting of Part-I (General Aptitude) and Part-II (Subject-specific questions).
Exam Scheme:
| Part | Test Component | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | Logical Reasoning / General Mental Ability / Intelligence Test | 15 | 15 | 2 Hours |
| Quantitative Abilities | 15 | 15 | ||
| General Knowledge | 15 | 15 | ||
| General Verbal Ability – English Language | 15 | 15 | ||
| Part-II | Domain Specific Questions (Library & Information Science, Library Management, Cataloguing, Resource Sharing, Information Systems, Data Processing, Information Technology, Classification, Library Legislation, Modern Libraries) | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 Marks | 2 Hours |
🟣 No interview; final merit is based solely on CBT marks.
3. NHAI Junior Translation Officer (JTO) Examination Pattern 2025
The Junior Translation Officer selection will be through a single-tier CBT based on bilingual and translation proficiency.
Exam Scheme:
| Part | Test Component | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | General Knowledge | 20 | 20 | 2 Hours |
| Logical Reasoning / Quantitative Abilities / General Mental Ability | 20 | 20 | ||
| Part-II | Domain Specific Questions (History of Hindi & English Literature, Grammar, Translation Skills, Modern Literature, Comparative Literature, Poetry, Essay, Criticism) | 80 | 80 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 Marks | 2 Hours |
🟢 There will be no descriptive paper; evaluation will be fully objective.
4. NHAI Accountant Examination Pattern 2025
For the Accountant post, there will be a single-tier CBT consisting of general aptitude and commerce-related questions.
Exam Scheme:
| Part | Test Component | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | Logical Reasoning / General Mental Ability / Intelligence Test | 10 | 10 | 2 Hours |
| Quantitative Abilities | 10 | 10 | ||
| General Knowledge | 10 | 10 | ||
| General Verbal Ability – English Language | 10 | 10 | ||
| Part-II | Domain Specific Questions (Financial Accounting, Accounting Standards, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, MIS, Financial Management, Security Analysis, Management Control Systems, Business Applications) | 80 | 80 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 Marks | 2 Hours |
🟣 Final merit list will be prepared based on CBT marks only.
5. NHAI Stenographer Examination Pattern 2025
The Stenographer recruitment process involves two stages — Tier-I (CBT) and Tier-II (Skill Test in Stenography).
Skill Test will be of qualifying nature only.
Exam Scheme:
| Tier / Part | Test Component | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | Logical Reasoning / General Mental Ability / Intelligence Test | 30 | 30 | 2 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 30 | 30 | ||
| General Verbal Ability – English Language | 60 | 60 | ||
| Total (Tier-I) | 120 | 120 Marks | 2 Hours | |
| Tier-II (Skill Test) | Dictation: 5 minutes @ 80 wpm (English/Hindi); Transcription: 50 min (English) / 65 min (Hindi) on computer | – | Qualifying | – |
⏱️ Extra time for PwBD candidates using a scribe: 20 minutes per hour of test.
Common Instructions for All NHAI Exams 2025
- Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, –0.25 for wrong answer.
- Medium: English & Hindi (except language-related questions).
- Qualifying Marks:
- UR: 40%
- OBC (NCL)/EWS: 35%
- SC/ST/PwBD: 30%
📘 Candidates qualifying CBT will be shortlisted for subsequent stages such as Interview or Skill Test, depending on their post.
Summary Table – NHAI Recruitment 2025 Examination Scheme Overview
| Post | Exam Type | Tiers | Interview/Skill Test | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (F&A) | CBT + Interview | 2 | Interview (15 Marks) | 135 |
| Library & Information Assistant | CBT | 1 | – | 120 |
| Junior Translation Officer | CBT | 1 | – | 120 |
| Accountant | CBT | 1 | – | 120 |
| Stenographer | CBT + Skill Test | 2 | Skill Test (Qualifying) | 120 |
🧠 Note for Candidates
- The exam centers are distributed across 25 major Indian cities, ensuring nationwide access.
- The CBT syllabus and subject weightage are tailored to each post’s specialization.
- Final selection will be made strictly on merit, subject to document verification and medical fitness.
NHAI Syllabus 2025 – Subject Details
The syllabus will vary post-wise. Key topics include:
- General Section: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, GK, Current Affairs, English Grammar.
- Finance Posts: Accounting, Costing, Budgeting, Auditing, Financial Management.
- Library Science: Library Management, Cataloguing, Documentation, Information Systems.
- Translation Officer: Hindi & English Grammar, Literature, Translation Techniques.
- Stenographer: English/Hindi Language, Typing & Shorthand Practice.
NHAI Exam Centres 2025
The CBT will be held in major cities across India:
| Exam Cities |
|---|
| Delhi & NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, and others. |
NHAI Pay Scale & Salary Structure 2025
| Post Name | Pay Level (as per 7th CPC) | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (F&A) | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Library & Information Assistant | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Junior Translation Officer | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Accountant | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Stenographer | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
💰 All posts are permanent with usual DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and other benefits as per NHAI norms.
Probation Period & Service Bond – NHAI Recruitment 2025
- Probation: As per NHAI rules (initially 2 years, extendable).
- Service Bond:
- Group A: ₹5.00 Lakhs for 3 years.
- Group B & C: ₹3.00 Lakhs for 3 years.
- Candidates resigning before bond completion must repay the bond amount.
How to Apply Online – NHAI Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps to apply for NHAI Recruitment 2025:
- Visit the official website National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- Click on Recruitment → Apply Online.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill out the application form with accurate details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit and download the final application form for future reference.
Important Links – NHAI Recruitment 2025 Apply Online
| Links | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply for NHAI Recruitment 2025 |
| Notification PDF | NHAI Recruitment Notification 2025 Download Here |
| Official Website | National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) |
| All the best to all enthusiastic Aspirants vacancyboard Congratulations |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – NHAI Recruitment 2025
Q. How many vacancies are released in NHAI Recruitment 2025?
Ans. A total of 84 posts have been announced across five categories.
Q. Is NHAI Recruitment 2025 a permanent job?
Ans. Yes, all posts are permanent with full government pay and benefits.
Q. What is the age limit for NHAI Deputy Manager (F&A)?
Ans. The maximum age is 30 years as on 15.12.2025.
Q. What is the selection process for NHAI Recruitment 2025?
Ans. Selection is based on CBT, Interview/Skill Test, and document verification.
Q. What is the pay scale for NHAI Accountant?
Ans. ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Level 5 as per 7th CPC).
Q. Can candidates apply for multiple posts?
Ans. Yes, but separate applications and fees must be submitted.
Conclusion – NHAI Recruitment 2025
The NHAI Recruitment 2025 offers an excellent opportunity for graduates and postgraduates in finance, administration, library science, translation, and stenography to join one of India’s premier infrastructure authorities.
Eligible candidates should apply online well before the last date and start preparing as per the official NHAI Exam Pattern 2025.
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