IHMCL Systems Engineer (ITS) Recruitment 2026 — 30 Vacancies
Organization: Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL) — An initiative of NHAI
Post: Systems Engineer (ITS — Intelligent Transport Systems)
Total Vacancies: 30
Pay Scale: E-2 Grade — ₹50,000–1,60,000/month
Indicative Monthly Salary: ~₹1,00,000/month (including DA, Cafeteria Allowance, HRA in X Class Cities)
Selection Basis: Valid GATE 2026 Score (CS / EC / DA disciplines)
Application Opens: 4th July 2026
Last Date to Apply: 2nd August 2026 (6:00 PM)
Apply Online: Click Here to Apply Online
Official PDF: Download Notification PDF
🚨 Key Highlights
- NHAI initiative — prestigious central govt company managing Electronic Toll Collection across India
- Salary ~₹1,00,000/month at starting basic pay of ₹50,000 in E-2 IDA Grade
- Selection purely on GATE 2026 Score — no separate written exam
- Eligible GATE streams: CS (Computer Science) / EC (Electronics) / DA (Data Science & AI)
- Final year engineering students can also apply — result by 31 Aug 2026
- Service bond: ₹3 lakhs for minimum 3 years of service
- All India service liability — must be willing to serve anywhere in India
📋 Vacancy Details — Category Wise
| Post | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineer (ITS) | 14 | 08 | 04 | 01 | 03 | 30 |
Note: 01 post reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Number of posts may increase or decrease as per IHMCL requirement.
💰 Salary & Pay Scale
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Grade | E-2 IDA Pattern |
| Basic Pay Range | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹50,000/month |
| Indicative Total Monthly Salary | ~₹1,00,000/month |
| Includes | DA + Cafeteria Allowance + HRA (X Class Cities) |
| Excludes | EPF contribution, Income Tax deductions |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in any of the following disciplines:
- Information Technology (IT)
- Computer Science (CS)
- Electronics and Communications (ECE)
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Combination of any of the above branches
- From a recognized University/Institute
- Final year students can apply — must submit degree/provisional certificate by 31 August 2026
GATE Requirement
- Must have a valid GATE 2026 Score in one of:
- CS — Computer Science & Information Technology
- EC — Electronics and Communications Engineering
- DA — Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Age Limit (as on 2 August 2026)
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 30 years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Serviceman | Military service period + 3 years |
| Jammu & Kashmir domicile (1980–1989) | 5 years |
🏢 About IHMCL
Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL) is jointly promoted by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) along with Concessionaires and Financial Institutions. It implements and manages India’s Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) / FASTag system across national highways and deploys Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to improve highway management and traffic conditions. It is a non-government company following IDA pay pattern — offering competitive salaries comparable to PSU standards.
📝 Selection Process
- GATE 2026 Score Based Merit List — purely on valid GATE 2026 score
- IHMCL may shortlist candidates and call for interview based on GATE score cutoffs
- In case of tie: older candidate ranked higher in merit list
- Document verification before final appointment
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 4th July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 2nd August 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Final Year Result Deadline | 31st August 2026 |
📄 How to Apply
- Visit IHMCL official website: www.ihmcl.co.in
- Go to Careers → New Openings
- Click on Systems Engineer (ITS) advertisement → Click “Online Application”
- Fill form with all required details
- Upload required documents (see below)
- Submit before 2nd August 2026 (6:00 PM)
- Save the “Application Acknowledgement” with Unique Reference Number
Direct Apply Link: Click Here to Apply Online
📂 Documents Required
- ✅ Passport size photograph (JPG/PNG/GIF, max 1 MB)
- ✅ Signature scan (JPG/PNG/GIF, max 1 MB)
- ✅ Class X certificate (proof of date of birth) — PDF, max 2 MB
- ✅ Engineering Degree certificate in relevant discipline — PDF, max 2 MB
- ✅ GATE 2026 Score Card — PDF, max 2 MB (enter score as on official scorecard, range 0–1000)
- ✅ Caste/Category certificate — SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/Ex-Servicemen as applicable — PDF, max 2 MB
⚠️ Important Terms & Conditions
- All India service liability — willing to serve anywhere in India is mandatory
- Service bond of ₹3 lakhs for minimum 3 years — must be executed at time of joining
- Only last application considered if multiple applications submitted
- OBC (NCL) certificate must be of Financial Year 2026–2027
- EWS certificate based on income for FY 2025–2026, issued after 01.04.2026
- All disputes subject to Delhi Courts jurisdiction only
- Corrigendum/addendum published on IHMCL website only — check regularly
- Online mode only — no other mode of application accepted
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is GATE stream required for IHMCL Systems Engineer 2026?
A: Valid GATE 2026 score in CS (Computer Science), EC (Electronics & Communication), or DA (Data Science & AI) is required.
Q2: Can final year B.Tech students apply?
A: Yes. Final year students can apply but must submit degree/provisional certificate by 31 August 2026 failing which candidature is cancelled.
Q3: What is the salary for IHMCL Systems Engineer?
A: Indicative monthly salary is approximately ₹1,00,000/month at starting basic pay of ₹50,000 in E-2 IDA Grade including DA, Cafeteria Allowance and HRA.
Q4: Is there a written test apart from GATE?
A: Selection is primarily based on valid GATE 2026 score. IHMCL may additionally call candidates for an interview based on GATE score cutoffs.
Q5: What is the service bond for IHMCL?
A: ₹3 lakhs service bond for minimum 3 years. If you resign before 3 years, you must pay ₹3 lakhs to IHMCL.
Q6: Is IHMCL a government company?
A: IHMCL is a non-government company promoted by NHAI (National Highways Authority of India). It follows IDA pay pattern like PSUs and offers competitive government-equivalent salaries.
Q7: What does ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) mean?
A: ITS includes Electronic Toll Collection (FASTag), traffic management systems, highway monitoring, and smart transport technologies deployed across India’s national highways.
📢 Apply by 2nd August 2026 (6:00 PM) — Don’t miss this NHAI initiative opportunity with ₹1,00,000/month salary!
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