- Recruitment of 5 Young Professionals (Legal) on a contractual basis for deployment at the Legal Affairs Division, NHAI Headquarters.
- Selection based on merit in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 (Post Graduate) score.
- Engagement for a maximum period of 3 years, with an initial contract of up to 2 years and a possible extension of 1 year.
- Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 60,000, with a 5% annual increment subject to satisfactory performance.
- Opportunity for candidates with a law degree and CLAT (PG) 2026 score to contribute to national highway infrastructure development.
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Young Professional (Legal)
National Highways Authority of India
Total Vacancies
5
Job Location
All India (Deployment at NHAI Headquarters, Legal Affairs Division)
Apply Deadline
08 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) |
| Job Category | Legal |
| Eligibility Qualification | LLB (llb), Integrated LLB (integrated-llb), LLM (llm), Law Degree (law-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 5 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹60,000 - ₹66,150 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 32 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - No prior work experience is required; fresh law graduates with CLAT (PG) 2026 score are eligible. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned; candidates are advised to check the official notification for updates. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Degree in Law from a recognized University/National Law School/Institute.
- Must possess a valid CLAT (Post Graduate) 2026 score.
- Age limit: Below 32 years as on the closing date of online applications.
- Upper age limit relaxable as per Government of India rules for reserved categories (OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10-13 years).
- One position reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per NHAI policy.
- Candidates must ensure eligibility for reservation categories (OBC-NCL, PwBD) with valid certificates.
- Must possess a valid CLAT (Post Graduate) 2026 score.
- Age limit: Below 32 years as on the closing date of online applications.
- Upper age limit relaxable as per Government of India rules for reserved categories (OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10-13 years).
- One position reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per NHAI policy.
- Candidates must ensure eligibility for reservation categories (OBC-NCL, PwBD) with valid certificates.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection based solely on merit in the CLAT (Post Graduate) 2026 score.
- In case of a tie in CLAT scores, merit will be determined by date of birth (older candidates ranked higher).
- If dates of birth are identical, merit will be determined by the first letter of the candidate's initial name in English alphabetical order.
- NHAI reserves the right to select fewer candidates than advertised based on merit.
- Final selection subject to document verification and NHAI's discretion.
- In case of a tie in CLAT scores, merit will be determined by date of birth (older candidates ranked higher).
- If dates of birth are identical, merit will be determined by the first letter of the candidate's initial name in English alphabetical order.
- NHAI reserves the right to select fewer candidates than advertised based on merit.
- Final selection subject to document verification and NHAI's discretion.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD
📂 Required Documents
- Scanned color passport-size photograph (jpg/jpeg/png/gif, max 1 MB).
- Scanned signature (jpg/jpeg/png/gif, max 1 MB).
- Class X certificate for date of birth proof (pdf, max 1 MB).
- Degree certificate in Law (pdf, max 1 MB).
- CLAT (PG) 2026 scorecard (pdf, max 1 MB).
- Caste/Category certificate (OBC-NCL) in prescribed format (pdf, max 1 MB).
- Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates, max 2 MB).
- Any other supporting documents as required (e.g., experience certificate, NOC from employer).
- Scanned signature (jpg/jpeg/png/gif, max 1 MB).
- Class X certificate for date of birth proof (pdf, max 1 MB).
- Degree certificate in Law (pdf, max 1 MB).
- CLAT (PG) 2026 scorecard (pdf, max 1 MB).
- Caste/Category certificate (OBC-NCL) in prescribed format (pdf, max 1 MB).
- Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates, max 2 MB).
- Any other supporting documents as required (e.g., experience certificate, NOC from employer).
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned; candidates are advised to check the official notification for updates.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the eligibility criteria for the Young Professional (Legal) position?
Candidates must hold a Degree in Law from a recognized University/National Law School/Institute and have a valid CLAT (Post Graduate) Score for 2026.
Q.
How will the selection be made for the Young Professional (Legal) position?
Selection will be based on the merit of the CLAT (Post Graduate) Score 2026. The higher the score, the better the chances of selection.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to this position?
The candidate should be below 32 years of age as on the closing date of online applications.
Q.
What is the remuneration for the Young Professional (Legal) position?
The initial consolidated remuneration is Rs. 60,000 per month, inclusive of all allowances. This amount will increase by 5% each year subject to satisfactory performance.
Q.
Is there any reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)?
Yes, out of the total 5 positions, 1 position is reserved for PwBD as per NHAI Policy Circular No.1.3.1.24/2021 dated 04th March 2021.