Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Recruitment 2026 — Official Vacancy Notification
Official recruitment notice issued by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) for the post of Administrative & Technical Staff Cadre. 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. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 150 | 2026-07-17 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 150 | 2026-08-11 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 150 | 2026-08-11 |
| 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 UPSC or MoRTH recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal, academic, and contact details to generate unique login credentials.
Log in with OTR credentials, select the MoRTH recruitment notification, and fill out the detailed application form with specific educational qualifications and preferred exam center choices.
Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, caste/category certificates, passport-sized photograph, and signature in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats and sizes.
Pay the application fee of Rs. 200 (exempt for SC/ST/PwBD/Women) online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, and submit the final application form.
Download and print the system-generated application confirmation page, and regularly check the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card approximately three weeks before the exam.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Morth N/A 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: Written/Computer Based Screening Test | 200 Marks, 120 Minutes | General Ability Test, General English, General Studies, and basic Engineering/Administrative aptitude. |
| Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization (Paper I & II) | 400 Marks, 180 Minutes each | Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Highway Planning, Traffic Engineering, Bridge Engineering, and Project Management. |
| Stage 3: Personal Interview and Personality Test | 100 Marks, 30-45 Minutes | Assessment of leadership, intellectual depth, technical competence, communication skills, and suitability for public service in infrastructure. |
| Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination | Qualifying | Verification of original academic, caste, and experience certificates, followed by a comprehensive medical fitness test as per Group A standards. |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
Recruitment to this cadre in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is positioned at Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry-level Basic Pay of Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 29,733) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated at 30% for Class X cities (Rs. 16,830), the compensation package is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is provided at Rs. 7,200 plus DA (totaling Rs. 11,016). This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 1,03,000, offering a highly lucrative start for Group A officers.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
In accordance with the consolidated guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, this recruitment enforces a strict reservation policy. It provides a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, in line with central mandates, women candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Morth N/A Recruitment
Cutoffs are calculated dynamically based on the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam papers, and the overall performance distribution of candidates across different reservation categories.
Yes, if the screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization method is applied to ensure equity among all candidates.
Selected candidates must execute a service surety bond to serve the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for a minimum period of three years from their date of joining.
Direct recruits undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which they receive specialized foundational and on-the-job training at designated national academies.
The comprehensive, topic-wise syllabus is officially annexed to the recruitment notification published on the UPSC or MoRTH portal and remains fixed for the current cycle.
Initial postings are typically at the MoRTH Headquarters in New Delhi, Regional Offices across state capitals, or National Highway authority project units nationwide.