NHAI Joint Advisor (Environment & Plantation) Recruitment 2026 – 01 Post at RO-Vijayawada

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited applications for the position of Joint Advisor (Environment & Plantation) on contract basis to work in Regional Office-Vijayawada. Applications are to be submitted online only, by 18 September 2026 (6:00 PM).

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Degree of a recognized University/Institute in Science group subject. (Essential qualification not mandatory for officers retired from forest/agriculture/horticulture/social forestry departments with relevant experience.)
• Retired Officers: Retired officers from Central/State Govt./PSUs/Autonomous Bodies, not below the level of Conservator of Forests or Deputy Secretary/Director.
• Experience: 15 years' experience in the field of Forestry or Agricultural or Horticulture or Environment.
• Preference: Reasonable experience in Forest (including Wildlife) & Environment (including CRZ) Clearances and issues regarding Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)/Environment Management Plans (EMP).
• Age: Not exceeding 65 years.

Remuneration (per month)

For retired employees of Central/State Governments, Autonomous Bodies/PSUs: Monthly Remuneration = (Last Drawn Basic Pay – Pension + Transport Allowance) + Domain Specialization Charges, subject to maximum ceiling of Rs. 1,75,000/- as per EP/YP Guidelines dated 21.06.2017 (amended from time to time). Maximum limits: Domain Specialization Charges Rs. 80,000/-, Telephone Charges Rs. 2,500/-, Hospitality Charges Rs. 2,500/- per month.

Job Description

• Facilitation of Forest (including Wildlife) & Environment (including CRZ) Clearances and scrutiny of FC & EC proposals including EIA/EMP including Wildlife Mitigation Plan.
• Liaise and coordinate with Integrated Regional Offices of MoEF & CC, State Forests and Environment Departments including State Pollution Control Boards.
• Administrative matters pertaining to management of highways plantations, handling of database on tree cutting and plantations.
• Assessment of median & avenue plantation on National Highways, including monitoring, evaluation & reporting, and suggesting remedial measures.
• Develop action plan for project implementation and site-specific plantation/mitigation proposals.
• Consultation & coordination with State agencies (SFDs, Departments of Environment, Horticulture, Agriculture, Sericulture, rural development) for convergence of resources.
• Scrutinize ongoing & future DPRs/CAs for effective implementation of avenue & median plantations (Green Highways Policy & Guidelines).
• Coordinate with Project Implementing Agencies (Concessionaire, JFMC etc.) for implementation & monitoring of Green Highways Projects.
• Submit Fortnightly Progress Report, organize onsite training & awareness programs, and render other ancillary services as assigned.

How to Apply

1. Applications are to be submitted online only.
2. Visit the NHAI website: http://www.nhai.gov.in
3. Follow the procedure for filling up the online application as given on the online application portal.
4. Apply on the link provided on the NHAI website by 18 September 2026 (6:00 PM).

Official Links

• Official Notification PDF: Download PDF
• Apply Online: http://www.nhai.gov.in
• Official Website: https://nhai.gov.in