NHIDCL Associate Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The remuneration to be paid to the Associate(s), in the form of consultancy fees, shall be approved by the Competent Authority. The remuneration (consultancy fee) is inclusive of all applicable taxes, and no other facility or allowance is admissible, except that Associates deployed in any Regional Office (RO), Project Monitoring Unit (PMU), or Site Office (SO) located in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands shall be entitled to a Location Allowance at the rate of 20% of the prescribed consultancy fee, payable for the period of actual deployment, subject to NHIDCL’s terms and conditions. An annual enhancement of 5% in the consultancy fee shall be allowed. Monthly remuneration will be paid within 7 days after completion of the month, subject to periodic completion of work certified by the Controlling Officer. Income tax or any other applicable tax will be deducted at source as per prevailing rules, for which NHIDCL will issue TDS certificates. Individual consultants are liable to pay Goods and Services Tax (GST), as applicable. NHIDCL undertakes no liability for taxes or other contributions payable by the Associates on payments made under the contract.

The engagement is at 1 (one) level – Associate. The engagement is purely on a contractual basis . Associates have the legal status of an independent consultant vis-à-vis NHIDCL and shall not be regarded, for any purpose, as a staff member, official, or employee of NHIDCL. Nothing in the individual consultancy contracts or these guidelines establishes an employer-employee or principal-agent relationship between NHIDCL and the Associates. Associates will be engaged for a fixed period of 2 (two) years , which may be extended by 1 (one) year at a time up to a maximum tenure of 3 (three) years , i.e., 2+1 years, for providing high-quality services on specific projects as per the requirement of the verticals/divisions. Continuation beyond the first and subsequent years is contingent on the decision of the Consultants’ Review Committee (CRC).

The Terms of Reference (ToR) include the outputs to be delivered and the functions to be performed, which shall be specific, measurable, attainable, results-based, and time-bound. An indicative ToR for Associates (SSGS) is as follows; detailed ToR will be drawn up by the respective Regional Offices of NHIDCL for which Associates are selected, and this ToR is deemed part of the contract. Project Preparation & Design Appraisal: Assist in the review of feasibility studies, DPRs, alignment plans, and compliance with IRC/MoRTH standards. Construction Supervision & Project Monitoring: Undertake field visits, monitor physical/financial progress, and report on quality, safety, and adherence to specifications. Contract & Documentation Support: Assist in contract management, correspondence, technical notes, and maintenance of project records/MIS. Quality Assurance & Technical Compliance: Review test results, site practices, and ensure compliance with approved drawings and Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs). Post-Construction & O&M Support: Support completion documentation, punch-list closure, and monitoring during the defect liability period.

There will be an Induction Module of 3 (three) days , which each hired Associate must go through. The Competent Authority may prescribe "Competency Tests" at any time, periodic or otherwise, and Associates are expected to clear these as per the minimum qualifying marks prescribed. All engagements are subject to the successful completion of a Background Verification (BGV) process , which may include verification of the candidate's identity, address, educational and professional qualifications, character antecedents, and any other information deemed necessary by NHIDCL. If the outcome of the BGV is found unsatisfactory at any point – before or after appointment – NHIDCL reserves the right to withdraw or cancel the engagement.

The Hiring Notice directs eligible candidates to apply through the NHIDCL Resource Pool Portal; the notice does not detail a separate written test, and selection proceeds through NHIDCL shortlisting candidates from the Eligible Pool of Applicants for interview, assessment, or other stages, as decided by the Competent Authority based on vacancy availability and operational requirements.

Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and possess essential qualification recognized by AICTE/UGC/State Technical Boards. Furnishing inaccurate, wrong, incomplete, or misleading information may lead to rejection of the candidature. Candidates must keep their email ID active for one year; no change in the email ID would be allowed. Corrigendum, addendum, or errata will be posted only on NHIDCL's website at www.nhidcl.com , under the heading "Resource Portal". Canvassing or external influence will disqualify the candidate from selection. Candidates should avoid middlemen, recruitment agents/consultants, and fraudulent job promises. All disputes are subject to Delhi High Court jurisdiction, with the English version prevailing for interpretation. Personal information collected during the verification process shall be handled in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and NHIDCL's policies, and used only for the purpose of assessment and verification relevant to the engagement. For General Terms and Conditions of Engagement, candidates should refer to Section 5 of the Scheme for Young Professionals, Expert Professionals, and Empanelment of Persons of Eminence. Provisions of the Scheme shall apply and supersede any contradictory instructions in this Recruitment Notice.