NHAI bars officers who decline job offers from future appointments for two years

It matters to citizens as it outlines specific eligibility criteria, application procedures, and deadlines for government officers seeking these positions.

Who it concerns: The document concerns current officers of the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Universities, Recognised Research Institutions, Public Sector Undertakings, Semi-Government, Statutory, or Autonomous organisations who meet the specific educational and experience requirements for the advertised posts.

What the document says

• NHAI invites applications for 4 posts of Manager (Legal) and 1 post of Senior Librarian & Information Officer, both to be filled via deputation.
• Manager (Legal) requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and 3 years of post-qualification experience in contractual, arbitration, legislative, or land acquisition matters.
• Senior Librarian & Information Officer requires a Master’s degree in Library Science and 5 years of experience in a library under Central/State Government, Autonomous/Statutory Organisation, PSU, University, or Recognised Research/Educational Institution.
• Both posts are Group-A, Level 11 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 67700-208700).
• The maximum age limit for deputation is 56 years, and candidates must have more than two years of remaining service before superannuation in their parent department.
• Online registration opens on 25.08.2026 and closes on 24.09.2026.
• The last date for receipt of the print-out of the online application, signed by the applicant and forwarded by the parent department with a Verification Certificate, is 23.10.2026.
• The period of deputation is ordinarily 1 to 5 years, extendable up to 7 years with specific approvals.
• Posts carry all-India service liability.
• Legal disputes regarding the selection process are subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Delhi only.

Also in the document

• Officers possessing a Degree in Civil Engineering in addition to a Bachelor's in Law will be given preference for the Manager (Legal) post.
• Applicants who decline an offer of appointment will not be considered for any further appointment by NHAI for a period of two years.
• NHAI reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time without assigning reasons.
• NHAI may adopt objective criteria to screen applications and select fewer candidates than the number of posts advertised.
• Departmental officers of NHAI in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation.