Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL) — a company jointly promoted by NHAI along with its concessionaires and financial institutions — is hiring for the post of Systems Engineer (ITS) to strengthen its Electronic Toll Collection and Intelligent Transport Systems operations across national highways. This is a direct recruitment role with an all-India service liability, so candidates should be willing to serve anywhere in the country.
Post Details and Vacancies
| Post |
Pay Scale |
Total Vacancies |
Age Limit |
| Systems Engineer (ITS) |
E-2 Grade, ₹50,000–1,60,000 (IDA Pattern) |
30 |
21 to 30 years |
The indicative monthly salary at the starting basic pay of ₹50,000 works out to approximately ₹1,00,000, once Dearness Allowance, Cafeteria Allowance, and House Rent Allowance (for X Class Cities) are included. This figure excludes statutory deductions like EPF and Income Tax. One out of the 30 posts is reserved for candidates with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Category |
UR |
OBC (NCL) |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
Total |
| Vacancies |
14 |
08 |
04 |
01 |
03 |
30 |
The number of posts may increase or decrease depending on IHMCL’s requirements at the time.
Eligibility
| Requirement |
Details |
| Educational Qualification |
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Information Technology / Computer Science / Electronics and Communications / Data Science / Artificial Intelligence, or a combination of these branches, from a recognized University or Institute |
| Recruitment Criteria |
Based on a valid GATE score in Computer Science and Information Technology (CS), Electronics and Communications Engineering (EC), or Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) |
| Final-year students |
Can apply, but must submit proof of passing (degree or provisional certificate) by 31 August 2026, or their candidature will be cancelled |
Age Relaxation
| Category |
Relaxation |
| SC/ST |
5 years |
| OBC |
3 years |
| 3 years continuous service in Central Govt (same/allied cadre) |
5 years |
| Domiciled in J&K (01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989) |
5 years |
| Persons with disabilities – SC/ST |
15 years |
| Persons with disabilities – OBC |
13 years |
| Persons with disabilities – General |
10 years |
| Ex-servicemen |
Period of military service + 3 years |
Only one relaxation applies even if a candidate qualifies for more than one — whichever gives the highest permissible limit. The cut-off date for calculating age and eligibility is the last date for online applications.
Selection Process
| Stage |
Details |
| Primary criterion |
Merit based on valid GATE Score (2026) |
| Interview |
IHMCL reserves the right to call candidates for interview based on category-wise cut-offs decided later |
| Shortlisting |
If applications are high in number, IHMCL may apply its own shortlisting method to keep interview numbers manageable |
| Tie-breaker |
If two or more candidates in the same category have equal scores, the older candidate ranks higher in the merit list |
Documents Required for Upload
| Document |
Format & Size Limit |
| Photograph |
Colour passport-size photo — jpg/jpeg/png/gif, max 1 MB |
| Signature |
jpg/jpeg/png/gif, max 1 MB |
| Class X Certificate (for date of birth) |
PDF, max 2 MB |
| Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/Ex-servicemen, if applicable) |
PDF, max 2 MB |
| Engineering Degree Certificate |
PDF, max 2 MB |
| GATE 2025 Score Card |
PDF, max 2 MB |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Opening date for online registration |
04 July 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date for online application |
02 August 2026, 06:00 PM |
| Deadline for final-year students to submit passing proof |
31 August 2026 |
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online only, through the IHMCL website. Visit www.ihmcl.co.in, go to Careers → New Openings, select the relevant advertisement, and click “Online Application.” Once you fill in the form and upload the required documents, you’ll get a preview screen where you can edit before final submission. After submitting, you’ll receive a Unique Reference Number and an “Application Acknowledgement” by email — keep this safe, since you may need to produce it later along with your supporting documents.
A Few Things Worth Knowing
| Point |
Detail |
| Service liability |
All-India; only apply if willing to serve anywhere in the country |
| Application edits |
No changes allowed after submission — entries in the form are final for the selection process |
| Multiple applications |
Only the last submitted application is considered; earlier ones get rejected |
| Jurisdiction |
Any disputes fall under Delhi Courts only |
| Service Bond |
Selected candidates must execute a ₹3 lakh service bond for a minimum 3-year commitment; early exit or termination for misconduct within 3 years requires depositing this amount |
| Corrigendum/Addendum |
Published only on the IHMCL website, not in newspapers — check regularly |
| Canvassing |
Any attempt to canvass or influence the process will disqualify the candidature |