Only serving officers of Government and public bodies can apply: the National Testing Agency (NTA), an autonomous organisation under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, is filling 13 posts on deputation basis/foreign service terms for an initial period of three years. The posts are 7 Director, 3 Joint Director, 1 Research Scientist 'C', 1 Deputy Director and 1 Sr. Superintendent / Sr. Superintendent (Accounts), at Pay Levels 7 to 13 of the 7th CPC, with a maximum age limit of 56 years. The application in the Annexure V format must reach NTA in New Delhi by post through the proper channel on or before 1 December 2026 (05:00 PM), with a copy sent by email to [email protected].
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| File No. | A-A102(1)/1/2025-PE1(13611) |
| Notice Date | 12 November 2026 |
| Mode of Recruitment | Deputation Basis/Foreign Service Terms |
| Tenure | Initially for three years |
| Post Name(s) | Director, Joint Director, Research Scientist 'C', Deputy Director, Sr. Superintendent / Sr. Superintendent (Accounts) |
| Vacancies | 13 (indicative, may increase or decrease) |
| Pay | Pay Level 7 to Pay Level 13 of 7th CPC (varies by post) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 56 years as on closing date of application |
| Application Mode | Offline – by post through proper channel, copy by email |
| Last Date to Apply | 01.12.2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Official Website | nta.ac.in |
The official notification does not mention an application fee.
The National Testing Agency describes itself on its letterhead as "An Autonomous Organization under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India", with the tagline "Excellence in Assessment". Its office is at the Fifth Floor, Government of India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi – 110002. The notice is signed by Akash Jain, Director (Adm/Estt).
The notice lists 13 vacancies across five posts. NTA states that the vacancies shown are indicative and may increase or decrease.
| Sl. No. | Post | Pay | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Director (Group A) | Pay Level -13 of 7th CPC, Rs.123100 – 215900 (pre revised PB-4 Rs. 37,400 – 67000 with GP 87000) | 07 |
| 2 | Joint Director (Group A) | Pay Level -12 of 7th CPC, Rs.78800 – 209200 (pre revised PB-3 Rs. 15,600-39,100 with GP 7600) | 03 |
| 3 | Research Scientist 'C' (Group A) | Pay Level -12 of 7th CPC, Rs.78800 – 209200 (pre revised PB-3 Rs. 15,600-39,100 with GP 7600) | 01 |
| 4 | Deputy Director (Group A) | Pay Level -11 of 7th CPC, Rs. 67700 – 208700 (pre revised PB-3 Rs. 15,600-39,100 with GP 6600) | 01 |
| 5 | Sr. Superintendent / Sr. Superintendent (Accounts) (Group B) | Pay Level -7 of 7th CPC, Rs.44900 – 142400 (pre revised PB-2 Rs. 9,300-34,800 with GP 4600) | 01 |
| Total | 13 |
All five posts are filled on deputation, so only officers already in regular service can apply. The officers having regular service in a substantive post in the pay levels required by the eligibility conditions of the recruitment rules are eligible. Officers getting the desired level of pay under ACP/MACP/Adhoc are not eligible. Educational qualifications, experience and other criteria must be met as on the closing date of application.
The maximum age limit for all posts is 56 years as on the closing date of application. The notice does not mention any age relaxation.
| Post | Who may apply | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Officers/Employees of All India Services/Central Govt/State Govt./UT Administration or Central/State autonomous/Statutory organizations/Public Sector Undertaking | Bachelor's Degree in any field from a recognized University or equivalent |
| Joint Director | Officers/Employees of All India Services/Central Govt/State Govt./UT Administration or Central/State autonomous/Statutory organizations/Public Sector Undertaking | Bachelor's Degree in any field from a recognized University or equivalent |
| Research Scientist 'C' | Officers/Employees of Central Govt./State Govt./UT Administration or Central/State autonomous/statutory organizations | PhD with PG (with a minimum of 55% marks) in Psychology/Psychometrics/Statistics/Mathematics/Testing Methodology/Education |
| Deputy Director | Officers/Employees of Central Govt./State Govt./UT Administration or Central/State autonomous/statutory organizations/Public Sector Undertaking | Bachelor's Degree in any field from a recognized University or equivalent |
| Sr. Superintendent (Accounts) | Officers/Employees of Central Govt./State Govt./UT Administration or Central/State Autonomous/Statutory Organizations | Bachelor's Degree in any field from a recognized University; knowledge of office procedures, rules, computer applications and secretarial practice |
Experience (any one):
Desirable: (1) Master's/Directorate degree in the relevant field; (2) Experience of working in large scale assessments/assessment organizations.
Experience (any one):
Desirable: (1) Master's degree in the relevant field; (2) Experience of working in an Examination System of a University/Board.
Experience: Post Qualification experience of 10 years in assessment sectors/relevant area; AND any one of the following:
Desirable: (1) Experience of at least two years in the assessment sectors; (2) Persons having experience in Psychometric Testing shall be given preference.
Experience (any one):
Desirable: (1) Master's degree in the relevant field; (2) Experience of working in an Examination System of a University/Board.
Experience (any one):
Desirable:
Preference shall be given to personnel possessing an academic/educational/technical/finance/administration/Legal background and having vast experience in the conduct and management of examination, including planning, coordination and execution of examination related process.
Candidates should check the official notification (Annexure-I (a) to (e)) for the full eligibility conditions of each post.
Each post carries the 7th CPC pay level shown in the vacancy table. The period of deputation/foreign service shall be initially for three years. The terms and conditions on deputation/Foreign Service shall be regulated as per the Instructions of DoP&T, vide OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17 June, 2010 as amended from time to time. The notice does not list allowances separately.
Applications go through the applicant's own employer, not directly. The application must reach by post through the proper channel on or before 01.12.2026 (05:00 PM).
Attached by the applicant with the application form (Annexure V):
Forwarded by the Cadre Controlling Authority/Parent Organization:
NTA reserves the right to fix criteria for screening/shortlisting the applications so as to reduce the number of candidates called for interview. Merely fulfilling the eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to an interview or selection. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview; they must submit documents in support of age, qualifications, service record/experience, etc. and get the originals verified at the time of interview. A candidate found ineligible during document verification shall not be allowed to take up the interview. The interview date is not specified in the notice.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 12 November 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application by post through proper channel | 01.12.2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| NTA Application Form (Annexure V) | Form to be sent through proper channel by 01.12.2026 |
| NTA Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Vacancy notification with eligibility annexures |
| NTA Official Website | nta.ac.in |
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