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Fantastic Job In NHAI For Civil Engineers With 1.5 Lakh Salary For 5 Years Experience
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News18•16-10-2026, 09:03
Fantastic Job In NHAI For Civil Engineers With 1.5 Lakh Salary For 5 Years Experience
- •The National Highways Authority of India has announced a lucrative monthly salary of 1.5 lakh rupees for site engineers and young professionals with 5 years of experience.
- •NHAI has introduced the Skill Bridge digital portal to ensure a fair and merit-based selection process, eliminating the need for office visits.
- •Appointments will be on a project-based short-term contract with a maximum duration of 5 years, adding immense value to the engineer's resume.
- •A new 20 percent quota rule in consultancy sector teams ensures that career opportunities in private firms will remain open after the tenure ends.
- •Constant monitoring by experienced engineers will significantly improve road life, structural strength, drainage systems, and overall road safety.
Key Questions Answered
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has set a fixed monthly salary of ₹1.5 lakh for site engineers and young professionals who possess a minimum of 5 years of field experience.
Candidates can apply through the digital 'Skill Bridge' portal, which eliminates the need to visit offices and makes the selection process entirely merit-based.
Under NHAI's new policy, it is mandatory for advisory firms handling highway projects—such as Authority Engineers and Independent Engineers—to reserve at least 20% of their staff from these experienced site engineers.
