Morth Director Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Morth for the post of Director. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
M.Tech / M.E, MBBS / Medical Degree. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Screening / Shortlisting of Applications, 2. Academic / Research Performance Evaluation, 3. Personal Interview & Document Verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 150 | 2026-07-17 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 150 | 2026-08-11 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 150 | 2026-07-17 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 150 | 2026-08-11 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Morth (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | 2026-07-17 |
| Tender Notice - Morth (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | 2026-08-11 |
| Tender Notice - Morth (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Access the official MoRTH or UPSC recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing essential personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number.
Log in using the generated OTR credentials, select the MoRTH Director recruitment notification, and fill out the detailed application form with academic, administrative, and professional experience details.
Upload scanned copies of required documents, including matriculation certificates, engineering or postgraduate degrees, detailed experience certificates, caste certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph in the prescribed format.
Pay the non-refundable application fee of INR 200 online using Net Banking, Credit/Debit cards, or UPI, ensuring that fee-exempt categories correctly claim their waiver before final submission.
Submit the completed application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and regularly check the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card before the exam.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Morth Director Recruitment is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.
| Selection Phase / Exam Paper | Weightage & Duration | Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) | 300 Marks / 120 Minutes | Highway Engineering, Infrastructure Financing, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Models, General Administration, and Current Affairs of National Importance. |
| Stage 2: Written Descriptive Examination | 200 Marks / 180 Minutes | Transport Planning, Contract Management (EPC, HAM, BOT), National Highway Acts, Motor Vehicles Act, and Environmental Impact Assessment protocols. |
| Stage 3: Personal Interview and Document Verification | 100 Marks / 45 Minutes | Leadership capabilities, policy formulation, administrative acumen, dispute resolution in infrastructure projects, and verification of original academic and experience credentials. |
| Stage 4: Final Merit List and Medical Examination | Qualifying / Standard Medical Test | Comprehensive physical and medical fitness standards as prescribed by the Central Civil Services rules for Group A gazetted officers. |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The Director position in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is recruited under Level 13 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay for this high-level administrative cadre is Rs. 1,23,100 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 65,243), the gross salary is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities is calculated at 30% of the basic pay (Rs. 36,930), while Class Y and Z cities receive 20% and 10% respectively. Transport Allowance (TA) is fixed at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary in a Class X city to approximately Rs. 2,36,289. After mandatory deductions including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) (Rs. 18,834) and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 2,15,000.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
In accordance with the statutory guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, reservation benefits are strictly implemented for this recruitment. Upper age limit relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. Furthermore, in line with DoPT directives, all female candidates and applicants belonging to SC/ST/PwBD categories are fully exempted from paying the application fee.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Morth Director Recruitment
The minimum qualifying marks for the interview and written stages are 50% for General/EWS, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, subject to change based on the overall performance of the cohort.
Yes, if the Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization method is applied to ensure equity.
There is no service bond for direct recruits, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before being permanently confirmed in the cadre.
The selected candidates will be on probation for a period of one year, during which their administrative performance and conduct are closely evaluated.
The detailed syllabus and sample question papers are hosted officially on the MoRTH and UPSC recruitment portals under the active examinations tab.
Initial postings are typically at the MoRTH Headquarters in New Delhi, though officers are liable to be posted to regional offices across India as per administrative requirements.