🛣️ NHAI Recruitment 2025: Key Details
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, has announced a direct recruitment drive for 84 posts across Group A, B, and C categories via an All India Competitive Examination.
📋 Overview of the Recruitment
| Detail | Information |
| Recruiting Organization | National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) |
| Post Names | Deputy Manager (F&A), Accountant, Stenographer, Junior Translation Officer (JTO), Library & Information Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 84 Posts |
| Job Category | Central Government Jobs (All India posting) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Application Window | 30 October 2025 to 15 December 2025 |
| Salary Range (Approx.) | Pay Level 4 to Level 10 (₹25,500 to ₹1,77,500 + Allowances) |
📊 Vacancy Breakdown (84 Total Posts)
| Post Name | Group | Total Vacancies |
| Accountant | Group C | 42 |
| Stenographer | Group C | 31 |
| Deputy Manager (Finance & Accounts) | Group A | 05 |
| Junior Translation Officer (JTO) | Group B | 04 |
| Library & Information Assistant | Group B | 02 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria Highlights
1. Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Minimum Qualification |
| Deputy Manager (F&A) | MBA (Finance) through a regular course. |
| Accountant | Bachelor’s Degree AND Intermediate in CA or CMA. |
| Stenographer | Bachelor’s Degree + Skill Test (Dictation at 80 w.p.m.). |
| JTO | Master's Degree in Hindi/English (or vice versa) PLUS a recognized Diploma/Certificate in translation OR 2 years of experience. |
| Library & Info Assistant | Bachelor in Library Science. |
2. Age Limit (as on 15.12.2025)
Deputy Manager, JTO, Accountant, Library Asst.: Not exceeding 30 Years.
Stenographer: Not exceeding 28 Years.
Age Relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, etc.) and departmental candidates as per rules.
💰 Salary Structure and Benefits
Salaries are based on the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Basic Pay Range |
| Deputy Manager (F&A) | Level-10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Library & Info. Assistant / JTO | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Accountant | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Stenographer | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
Gross Salary: The in-hand salary will be much higher than the basic pay due to additional allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) (9% to 27% based on city), and Transport Allowance (TA).
Benefits: Employees receive benefits like NPS (National Pension System), medical facilities, and leave travel concessions.
Service Bond: Selected candidates must sign a bond to serve NHAI for a minimum of 3 years: ₹5.00 Lakhs for Group A posts and ₹3.00 Lakhs for Group B & C posts.
📝 Selection Process
The selection process primarily involves a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by either an Interview or a Skill Test, depending on the post.
Tier 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Structure: For most posts, the CBT has two parts:
Part I (General Aptitude): Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Abilities, General Knowledge, and English Verbal Ability.
Part II (Domain Specific): Questions related to the specific subject/stream of the post (e.g., Accounting, Library Science, Translation).
Marking: +1 mark for correct, -0.25 marks for incorrect answers.
Stenographer Exception: For the Stenographer post, the CBT covers only Reasoning, GK, and English. There is no Domain Specific written paper.
Tier 2: Skill Test / Interview
Deputy Manager (F&A): Qualified candidates proceed to an Interview (Ratio 1:5).
Stenographer: Qualifiers appear for a Skill Test in Stenography (Qualifying only).
Other Posts: Selection is based on the CBT Merit followed by Document Verification.
🖥️ How to Apply Online
The application process is strictly online from 30 October 2025 to 15 December 2025.
Register: Complete the registration step to get a User ID and Password.
Login & Fill Details: Fill in all personal, communication, and educational details accurately.
Choose Exam City: Select preferred cities for the CBT.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your Photo, Signature, and relevant Certificates (X, XII, Degree, Caste, etc.) within the specified file size limits.
Pay Application Fee: Pay the required fee online.
General/OBC/EWS: ₹500/-
SC/ST/PwBD: Nil (Exempted)
Final Submit & Print: Preview, submit the application, and print the confirmation page for future reference (Document Verification).
📚 NHAI Recruitment 2025: Detailed Syllabus
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) generally has a total of 120 questions for 120 marks (2 hours duration), with 0.25 negative marking for every wrong answer.
1. General Aptitude (Part I) - Common Subjects
This section is common across all posts (Deputy Manager, Accountant, JTO, Library Assistant, and Stenographer), though the weightage varies slightly.
| Subject | Topics Covered |
| Logical Reasoning / Mental Ability | Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Directions, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Seating Arrangements, Puzzles, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. |
| Quantitative Abilities | Number Systems, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time, Speed & Distance, Algebra (Basic identities), Mensuration (2D and 3D), Data Interpretation (Tabular, Pie Chart, etc.). |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | Indian History & Culture, Indian Geography, Indian Polity & Governance, Economic Scene, Current National & International Events, Science & Technology, Sports, Awards, and Environmental Issues. |
| English Language / General Verbal Ability | Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms), Grammar (Tenses, Parts of Speech, Error Spotting), Sentence Correction, Cloze Test, Idioms & Phrases, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech. |
2. Domain-Specific Syllabus (Part II)
The Domain Knowledge section carries significant weightage (typically 80 marks out of 120 for Group A/C Finance posts).
💼 Deputy Manager (Finance & Accounts) - Group A
| Subject/Domain | Key Topics |
| Finance & Accounting Domain | Commerce & Business Studies, Economics, Accounting Principles, Financial/Cost Accounting, Budgeting and Annual Accounts, Taxation (Direct & Indirect Taxes), Auditing Standards and Practices, Investments and Financial Markets, Financial Management, Store & Inventory Management, Banking and Related Laws. |
| Selection Process | CBT Merit (120 Marks) + Interview (15 Marks) |
| CBT Weightage | General Aptitude (40 Q) + Domain (80 Q) |
📊 Accountant - Group C (Highest Vacancy)
| Subject/Domain | Key Topics |
| Accounting & Finance Domain | Financial Accounting (GAAP, Accounting Process, Final Accounts, Accounting Standards), Tax Management (Income Tax, GST & Customs), Costing Techniques (Material, Labour, Overhead, Cost Sheet, Marginal Costing, ABC), Auditing (Techniques, Internal Control, Audit Report), Financial Management (Time Value of Money, Capital Budgeting, Working Capital Management), Company Law, Mercantile Law. |
| Selection Process | CBT Merit Only + Document Verification |
| CBT Weightage | General Aptitude (40 Q) + Domain (80 Q) |
🗣️ Junior Translation Officer (JTO) - Group B
| Subject/Domain | Key Topics |
| Hindi & English Literature & Translation | Hindi and English Grammar, Hindi/English Literature, Translation Techniques and Methodologies (English to Hindi and Hindi to English), Essay Writing in Hindi/English, Indian and World Literature (related to Hindi and English). |
| Selection Process | CBT Merit Only + Document Verification |
| CBT Weightage | General Knowledge & Quant/Reasoning (40 Q) + Domain (80 Q) |
🗄️ Library & Information Assistant - Group B
| Subject/Domain | Key Topics |
| Library Science Domain | Library, Information and Society, Modern Libraries and Library Legislation, Library Development and Policy, Resource Sharing and Networks, Library Profession and Management, Computerization and Automation in Libraries, Library Software and Information Services, Reference Service and Information Processing (Classification, Cataloguing). |
| Selection Process | CBT Merit Only + Document Verification |
| CBT Weightage | General Aptitude (60 Q) + Domain (60 Q) |
✍️ Stenographer - Group C
| CBT Sections | Key Topics |
| CBT Subjects | Logical Reasoning (30 Q), General Knowledge (30 Q), English Language (60 Q). |
| Skill Test (Qualifying) | Proficiency in English and Hindi shorthand dictation (80 WPM) and transcription on a computer (50 mins for English, 65 mins for Hindi). |
| Selection Process | CBT Score + Qualifying Skill Test + Document Verification |
| CBT Weightage | Total 120 Questions (No separate 'Domain' written paper, focus is on General Aptitude and English). |
Essential Links
- Official Notification – Download Notification PDF
- Online Application Link – Apply Online
- Official Website Link – Visit Website
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