Tunnel experts empanelled for 2 years, ₹25,000 per day fee
NHIDCL is seeking to empanel Tunnel Experts for third-party technical inspections and reviews of tunnel projects, including DPR studies and site inspections.
Retired government/PSU engineers with at least 10 years' experience as Superintending Engineer (SE) or equivalent, or private sector experts with 20 years' experience in tunnel projects of 4 km+ length. Must have relevant engineering degrees, 20+ years total experience, 15+ years in tunnel projects, and 10+ years in construction/supervision of 4 km+ tunnels. Private sector experts with TBM/underwater tunnel expertise may qualify without strict experience requirements.
- Last date for submission: 22.05.2026
- Maximum age: 70 years
- Empanelment period: 2 years (max 70 years age)
- Per day fee: Rs. 25,000
- Lodging/Boarding: Arranged per ED level
- Travel expenses: Rs. 20/km for road travel
- DA: Rs. 2,000/day
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Document details
| Official title | Expression of Interest for Empanelment of Tunnel Expert |
| Source body | National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (archive) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | 12-06-2026 |
| Documents | 2 · changed 1× after publishing |
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