- Engagement of 1 Senior Pavement Design cum Material Expert and 1 Quantity Surveyor (QS) on contract basis for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) Cell at NHAI HQ, New Delhi.
- Senior Pavement Design cum Material Expert to review and validate pavement designs, evaluate life-cycle costing, and integrate sustainable technologies in highway projects.
- Quantity Surveyor to perform granular cost-checking of Bill of Quantities (BoQ), rate analysis, and financial review of DPR proposals to prevent cost overruns.
- Duration of engagement: 2 years (extendable up to 5 years subject to performance and requirement).
- Remuneration: ₹5,00,000 per month for Senior Pavement Design cum Material Expert and ₹1,75,000 per month for Quantity Surveyor.
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🎓 Graduate
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Senior Pavement Design cum Material Expert and Quantity Surveyor Positions
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
NHAI HQ, New Delhi
Apply Deadline
28 Sep 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) (NHAI) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Graduate (graduate), Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹175,000 - ₹500,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 65 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Senior Pavement Design cum Material Expert: Minimum 20 years of professional experience in highway projects. - Quantity Surveyor: Minimum 8 years' experience in quantity estimation and BoQ preparation for National Highways or major highway projects. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Senior Pavement Design cum Material Expert:
- Essential: Graduate in Civil Engineering or equivalent; Postgraduate (ME/M Tech) in Highway/Pavement or related field.
- Desirable: PhD in Pavement/Highway engineering; Publications in reputed journals; Minimum 20 years of professional experience in highway projects.
- Experience in pavement design, life-cycle costing (IRC:37/IRC:58), performance-graded binders, recycling technologies, and pavement forensic investigations.
- Maximum age limit: 65 years (relaxable by the Chairman).
- Quantity Surveyor (QS):
- Essential: Graduate in Civil Engineering or equivalent; Certificate course from 'Institution of Quantity Surveying'.
- Minimum 8 years' experience in quantity estimation, BoQ preparation, rate analysis, and payment schedules for National Highways or major highway projects.
- Desirable: Proficiency in MS Excel, AutoCAD, Civil3D, and quantity estimation software.
- Maximum age limit: 45 years (relaxable by the Chairman).
- Essential: Graduate in Civil Engineering or equivalent; Postgraduate (ME/M Tech) in Highway/Pavement or related field.
- Desirable: PhD in Pavement/Highway engineering; Publications in reputed journals; Minimum 20 years of professional experience in highway projects.
- Experience in pavement design, life-cycle costing (IRC:37/IRC:58), performance-graded binders, recycling technologies, and pavement forensic investigations.
- Maximum age limit: 65 years (relaxable by the Chairman).
- Quantity Surveyor (QS):
- Essential: Graduate in Civil Engineering or equivalent; Certificate course from 'Institution of Quantity Surveying'.
- Minimum 8 years' experience in quantity estimation, BoQ preparation, rate analysis, and payment schedules for National Highways or major highway projects.
- Desirable: Proficiency in MS Excel, AutoCAD, Civil3D, and quantity estimation software.
- Maximum age limit: 45 years (relaxable by the Chairman).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be done by a Committee through interview.
- Engagement will be on a contractual basis at NHAI HQ, New Delhi.
- NHAI reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time without assigning any reason.
- Engagement will be on a contractual basis at NHAI HQ, New Delhi.
- NHAI reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time without assigning any reason.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Applications must be submitted online only via the NHAI portal (http://www.nhai.gov.in).
- Incomplete applications or those without work experience and salary details will be rejected.
- All qualifications must be from Indian Universities/Institutes recognized by UGC/AICTE or deemed acceptable by the selection committee.
- Incomplete applications or those without work experience and salary details will be rejected.
- All qualifications must be from Indian Universities/Institutes recognized by UGC/AICTE or deemed acceptable by the selection committee.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the NHAI Senior Pavement Design cum Material Expert and Quantity Surveyor positions?
The last date to apply online is 28th September 2026 (06:00 PM). Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.
Q.
What is the remuneration for the Senior Pavement Design cum Material Expert position at NHAI?
The remuneration for the Senior Pavement Design cum Material Expert position is ₹5,00,000 per month.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for applying to the Quantity Surveyor (QS) position at NHAI?
The maximum age limit for the Quantity Surveyor (QS) position is 45 years as on the last date of submission of application, which can be relaxed by the Chairman.
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Senior Pavement Design cum Material Expert and Quantity Surveyor positions at NHAI?
There is 1 vacancy each for Senior Pavement Design cum Material Expert and Quantity Surveyor (QS), totaling 2 vacancies.
Q.
Where can I find updates or corrigendum related to this NHAI recruitment?
Corrigendum, addendum, or cancellation to this advertisement, if any, will be published only on the official NHAI website (http://www.nhai.gov.in). Candidates are advised to check the website regularly.