NHAI Manager (Legal) & Senior Librarian Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts, Apply by 24 Sep (All India)

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, has released NHAI Manager (Legal) and Senior Librarian & Information Officer Recruitment 2026 for 5 posts on a deputation basis. This central government job is open to candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in Law (desirably with a degree in Civil Engineering) for Manager (Legal), or a Master's degree in Library Science for Senior Librarian & Information Officer, both with several years of relevant post-qualification experience. Selected candidates under NHAI Recruitment 2026 will support the Authority's legal and library/information functions across India. Manager (Legal) requires 3 years' post-qualification experience in law related to contractual matters, arbitration, legislative matters, or land acquisition; Senior Librarian & Information Officer requires 5 years' experience in a Library under a Central/State Government, Autonomous/Statutory Organisation, PSU, University, or Recognised Research/Educational Institution. The selection process for NHAI Recruitment 2026 involves screening based on objective criteria, followed by a written test and/or interview. The salary for both posts is at Level 11 in the Pay Matrix, ranging from ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700 per month. The NHAI Recruitment 2026 online application is open from 25 August 2026 to 24 September 2026, submitted through the official NHAI website. Candidates must read the complete official NHAI notification PDF before applying, since this is a deputation-based recruitment requiring more than two years of remaining service as on the closing date, and the signed printout of the online application must additionally be forwarded through the candidate's parent department by the same deadline.

• Manager (Legal): Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised University or Institute. Desirable: Degree in Civil Engineering. Three years' post-qualification experience in the field of law related to contractual matters or arbitration or legislative matters or land acquisition.
• Senior Librarian & Information Officer: Master's degree in Library Science from a recognised University or Institute. Five years' experience in a Library under Central or State Government or Autonomous or Statutory Organisation or PSU or University or Recognised Research or Educational Institution.

Manager (Legal): Not exceeding 56 years; candidates should have more than two years of remaining service as on closing date. Senior Librarian & Information Officer: Not exceeding 56 years; candidates should have more than two years of remaining service as on closing date.

• Manager (Legal): LLB (Civil Engineering degree desirable) + 3 years' relevant legal experience
• Senior Librarian & Information Officer: Master's in Library Science + 5 years' library experience at a Govt/PSU/University/Research institution
• Age: Maximum 56 years, with more than 2 years' remaining service as on closing date
• No application fee mentioned for this deputation-based recruitment
• This is a deputation appointment; the signed printout of the online application must be forwarded through the candidate's parent department by the closing date

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for this deputation-based recruitment.

Manager (Legal): Level 11 in the Pay Matrix (₹67,700 - 2,08,700) Senior Librarian & Information Officer: Level 11 in the Pay Matrix (₹67,700 - 2,08,700)

1. Visit the official NHAI website, www.nhai.gov.in, and locate the Recruitment 2026 notification
2. Read the detailed advertisement carefully before applying
3. Register and fill out the online application form with correct personal, educational, and experience details
4. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format
5. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
6. Submit the online application on or before 24 September 2026
7. Take a printout of the submitted online application, get it duly signed and forwarded through your parent department, along with cadre clearance, vigilance clearance, and integrity certificate
8. Ensure the signed printout reaches NHAI on or before 24 September 2026, since applications forwarded after this date will not be considered