Job Opportunity: General Manager (Legal) at NHAI — Eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply

Table of Contents

• Post snapshot
• Eligibility (deputation)
• Important dates
• How to apply (two steps)
• Key instructions
• Official sources and apply link

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is recruiting two General Manager (Legal) on deputation, with online applications due by 4 September 2025 (6:00 PM) and hard-copy through proper channel due by 6 October 2025.nhai+1

Post snapshot

• Post: General Manager (Legal) — Group ‘A’nhai
• Vacancies: 02 (number may vary)nhai
• Level/Pay: Level-13 in Pay Matrix ₹1,23,100–2,15,900 (deputation; parent pay plus deputation allowance as per rules)nhai
• Age limit (deputation): Not exceeding 56 yearsnhai
• Service liability: All-Indianhai

Eligibility (deputation)

• Educational: Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University/Institutenhai
• Experience: 14 years post-qualification, including at least 6 years in any of the following: contractual matters, arbitration, legislative matters, or land acquisitionnhai
• Source of deputation: Officers from Central/State Govts/UTs/Universities/Recognized Research Institutions/PSUs/Semi-Govt/Statutory/Autonomous bodies and other Government bodies who are:
  • Holding analogous post in Level-13; ORnhai
  • With 5 years’ regular service in Level-12; ORnhai
  • Failing which, with 10 years’ regular service in Level-11nhai
• Desirable: Degree in Civil Engineering in addition to LL.B. (preference)nhai

Important dates

• Online application window: 05.08.2025 (10:00 AM) to 04.09.2025 (6:00 PM)nhai
• Last date for receipt of printout of online application with requisite documents from parent department: 06.10.2025 (NHAI may extend to 2 days prior to the Selection Committee meeting)nhai

How to apply (two steps)

1. Online submission

• Apply on NHAI’s vacancy portal and upload: photo, signature, educational/professional qualifications, promotion/appointment orders (JPG/JPEG/PNG/GIF/PDF, each ≤1 MB).nhai
• Use Preview to verify data; after Final Submit, note the reference number and download the form copy.nhai

2. Through Proper Channel (TPC) hard copy from parent department

• Forward the signed printout of the online application with: cadre clearance/NOC, vigilance/disciplinary clearance, integrity certificate, certified APARs/ACRs of last 5 years, proof of present post/grade/pay and experience, and other documents as specified, so as to reach NHAI by 06.10.2025.nhai

Key instructions

• Candidature withdrawal is not allowed after applying; declining an offer may bar consideration for 2 years from cancellation date.nhai
• Posts carry All-India service liability; willingness to serve anywhere in India is required.nhai
• Number of posts may increase/decrease as per NHAI’s requirement.nhai

Official sources and apply link

• Detailed advertisement (PDF): contains eligibility matrix, timelines, document list, and instructions.nhai
• Deputation page/listing: NHAI site section for deputation vacancies and updates.nhai
• Job board mirrors list the same dates and criteria; apply only via NHAI portal and follow TPC process strictly.mysarkarinaukri+1

Senior legal officers meeting the Level-11/12/13 experience thresholds with substantial exposure to contracts, arbitration, legislative work, or land acquisition should complete online submission by 04.09.2025 and ensure the TPC dossier reaches NHAI by 06.10.2025.