Candidates must possess any of the following educational qualifications along with proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software:
• High School Examination passed and Draftsman ITI Certificate Course; OR
• Diploma in Civil Engineering; OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) or equivalent from a recognized University/Institute.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years of experience in drafting drawings of structures, tunnels, etc.
Contractual / RegularSep. 16, 2026
NHAI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Draftsman Post
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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹75,000/- per month (Fixed Consolidated Remuneration)
Age Limit
Maximum 45 Years (as on 16.10.2026)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 16, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 16, 2026
3
Deadline
Oct 16, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window16 Sep – 16 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidate must not exceed 45 years of age as on the crucial cut-off date (16.10.2026), which is the last date of submission of online applications.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Scrutiny & Matrix Shortlisting
OfflineQualifying Only
Personal Interview by Selection Committee
OfflineMerit Scored
Document Verification & Engagement Offer
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is conducted through a multi-tier evaluation process:
1. Scrutiny & Shortlisting: Applications are evaluated against the 100-mark evaluation matrix prescribed in Appendix-A (Qualification: 25 marks, Professional Experience: 25 marks, Structure/Tunnel Drafting Experience: 50 marks).
2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an in-person interview at NHAI HQ before the Selection Committee.
3. Final Merit: Formulated based on performance in the interview and experience portfolio verification.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
Verified Official SourceOfficial weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.
| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria & Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Educational Qualification | 25 Marks | High School + ITI Draftsman OR Diploma in Civil Engineering OR Graduate in Civil Engineering or equivalent + Proficient in CAD Software |
| Essential Professional Experience (Minimum 5 Years) | 25 Marks | 5 years experience: 15 marks; 2 marks awarded for every additional year of experience after 5 years up to a maximum of 10 additional marks |
| Experience in Drafting Drawings of Structures, Tunnels, etc. (Minimum 3 Years) | 50 Marks | 3 years experience: 30 marks; 2 marks awarded for every additional year of experience after 3 years up to a maximum of 20 additional marks |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Stationed at NHAI Headquarters (Dwarka, New Delhi) within the specialized Design Division. Works directly with the Design Experts Team supporting Chief General Managers (CGM) and General Managers (Technical). Key responsibilities include preparing General Arrangement Drawings (GADs), structural layouts for bridges, elevated viaducts, underpasses, culverts, and tunnels conforming strictly to Indian Road Congress (IRC) codes, managing CAD layers, drawing registers, revision histories, and extracting Bill of Quantities (BOQ) dimensions.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Initial engagement is on a contract basis for up to 2 years, extendable or curtailable based on NHAI requirements and satisfactory performance with the Chairman's approval. Deployment is strictly at NHAI HQ, New Delhi, with official site visits across National Highway project stretches as needed.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Lateral contractual expert track. Contractual consultants do not enter the permanent civil cadre seniority roster; however, extensive highway and tunnel drafting experience at NHAI HQ provides high-value exit credentials for senior design roles in multinational infrastructure concessionaires, project management consultancies (PMC), and EPC engineering firms. Within NHAI, proven performers are routinely considered for contract extensions and senior consultant grade enhancements.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- Online applications must be submitted strictly through nhai.gov.in by 16.10.2026 (06:00 PM); hardcopy submissions via post, courier, or fax are invalid and will be summarily rejected.
- Applications lacking granular work experience details, employer references, and salary slips will be rejected without any opportunity for subsequent clarification.
- Candidates must possess at least 3 years of specific structural/tunnel drafting experience out of their overall 5-year minimum professional experience.
- The role demands full-time exclusivity; external private consulting or commercial affiliation with NHAI concessionaires, contractors, or consulting firms is strictly prohibited.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Unreserved / Open1
Total Vacancies1 Post
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration of ₹75,000.00. Annual increment @ 5% granted on 1st January or 1st July each year on continuing service (minimum 6 months service without break). Entitled to TA/DA during official site visits equivalent to Assistant Manager rank in NHAI.
Consolidated remuneration of ₹75,000/- per month with annual increment of 5%. Entitled to TA/DA during official site visits equivalent to Assistant Manager, NHAI.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official NHAI recruitment portal at nhai.gov.in.
- Navigate to the 'Vacancies' / 'Current' section and access the online application link for the post of Draftsman on contract basis in Design Division.
- Complete candidate registration and fill in personal details, educational qualifications, CAD software proficiency, and comprehensive work experience along with salary details.
- Upload required scanned documents, photographs, signature, educational certificates, and experience certificates in the prescribed format.
- Submit the completed online application form before 16.10.2026 (06:00 PM). Applications sent via post, courier, or fax will not be accepted.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
No application fee is required to be paid by candidates for this recruitment.
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Application Window16 Sep – 16 Oct 2026
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Scrutiny & Matrix Shortlisting
OfflineQualifying Only
Personal Interview by Selection Committee
OfflineMerit Scored
Document Verification & Engagement Offer
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is conducted through a multi-tier evaluation process:
1. Scrutiny & Shortlisting: Applications are evaluated against the 100-mark evaluation matrix prescribed in Appendix-A (Qualification: 25 marks, Professional Experience: 25 marks, Structure/Tunnel Drafting Experience: 50 marks).
2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an in-person interview at NHAI HQ before the Selection Committee.
3. Final Merit: Formulated based on performance in the interview and experience portfolio verification.
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Candidates must have passed High School with an ITI Draftsman Certificate Course, OR hold a Diploma in Civil Engineering, OR a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) from a recognized University/Institute, along with proficiency in CAD software. In addition, candidates must have at least 5 years of total professional experience, including a minimum of 3 years dedicated to drafting structural and tunnel drawings.
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