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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 1 | Rs. 150 | 2026-08-11 |
| 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 UPSC or MoRTH recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal details, active email address, and mobile number to generate login credentials.
Log in using OTR credentials, select the specific MoRTH recruitment notification, and fill out the detailed application form with academic qualifications, professional experience, and preferred exam centers.
Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate for age proof, degree certificates, category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature in specified formats.
Pay the requisite application fee online through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, ensuring that women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates avail of the statutory fee exemption.
Submit the finalized application form, download the system-generated confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card prior to the examination.
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 Screening Test (Objective Type) | 500 Marks, 4 Hours | General Ability Test (General English and General Studies) and Civil/Mechanical Engineering Discipline Paper-I covering structural analysis, building materials, and design. |
| Stage 2: Conventional Written Examination | 600 Marks, 6 Hours | Engineering Discipline Paper-II and Paper-III focusing on geotechnical engineering, fluid mechanics, environmental engineering, highway planning, and bridge design. |
| Stage 3: Personality Test and Interview | 200 Marks, 45 Minutes | Assessment of leadership qualities, intellectual curiosity, mental alertness, integrity, and suitability for a public service career in highway infrastructure. |
| Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination | Qualifying | Verification of original academic and caste certificates, followed by a rigorous medical fitness test conducted by a designated Central Standing Medical Board. |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) recruits Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil) at Pay Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53%, the DA amounts to Rs. 29,733. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities is calculated at 30% of basic pay, totaling Rs. 16,830 (Class Y is 20%, Class Z is 10%). Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. Therefore, the gross monthly salary for a Level 10 officer in a Class X city is approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After mandatory deductions like the National Pension System (NPS) contribution (10% of Basic + DA, which is Rs. 8,583) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,03,000.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
Recruitment to MoRTH strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. 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-NCL), 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 compliance with DoPT mandates, all female candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are exempted from paying the application fee.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Morth N/A Recruitment
Cutoffs are determined based on the difficulty level of the exam, the total number of vacancies, and the ratio of candidates called for the personality test, calculated separately for each category.
Yes, if the screening or written examination is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization method is applied to ensure equity.
Yes, selected candidates must execute a service surety bond to serve the Ministry for a minimum period of three years, or refund a specified training cost.
Newly appointed officers undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which they must successfully complete foundational and departmental training.
Yes, the technical papers emphasize transportation engineering, highway materials, pavement design, traffic engineering, and bridge superstructure design, aligned with IRC standards.
Initial postings are typically at MoRTH Headquarters in New Delhi, Regional Offices (ROs), or on deputation to executing agencies like NHAI and NHIDCL across India.