The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited applications from eligible candidates for various Group A and Group B posts on a deputation basis. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the vacancies through the proper channel before the deadline.According to the official vacancy notification, the recruitment drive will fill 13 posts across different positions in the organisation. The vacancies include Director, Joint Director, Research Scientist ‘C’, Deputy Director and Senior Superintendent/Sr. Superintendent (Accounts).Candidates should note that the recruitment will be conducted on a deputation basis. The maximum age limit for all the posts is 56 years as on the closing date of application.
NTA recruitment 2026 : Vacancy details
As mentioned in the notification, the agency has announced vacancies for the following posts:
| Name of the post | Number of vacancies |
|---|---|
| Director (Group A) | 7 |
| Joint Director (Group A) | 3 |
| Research Scientist ‘C’ (Group A) | 1 |
| Deputy Director (Group A) | 1 |
| Senior Superintendent/Sr. Superintendent (Accounts) (Group B) | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
NTA recruitment 2026: Eligibility criteria
The vacancies are open to officers and employees working in Central Government, State Government, Union Territory administrations, central or state autonomous and statutory organisations, and public sector undertakings.Candidates must meet the educational qualification and work experience requirements mentioned for their respective posts.The post-wise eligibility criteria are as follows:1. Director (Group A)
- Educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognised university or equivalent.
- Experience: Candidates must hold an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department.
Alternatively, candidates must have three years of regular service in Pay Level 12 or five years of regular service in Pay Level 11 in the relevant parent cadre or department.Desirable: Master’s degree in the relevant field and experience in working with large-scale assessments or assessment organisations.2. Joint Director (Group A)
- Educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognised university or equivalent.
- Experience: Candidates must hold an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department.
Alternatively, candidates must have three years of regular service in Pay Level 11 or five years of regular service in Pay Level 10.Desirable: Master’s degree in the relevant field and experience in working with an examination system of a university or board.3. Research Scientist ‘C’ (Group A)
- Educational qualification: PhD with a minimum of 55% marks in Psychology, Psychometrics, Statistics, Mathematics, Testing Methodology or Education.
- Experience: 10 years of post-qualification experience in assessment sectors or a relevant area.
- Candidates must also hold an analogous post on a regular basis or meet the prescribed service requirements in Pay Level 11 or Pay Level 10.
Desirable: At least two years of experience in assessment sectors. Candidates with experience in psychometric testing will be given preference.4. Deputy Director (Group A)
- Educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognised university or equivalent.
- Experience: Candidates must hold an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department.
Alternatively, candidates must have three years of regular service in Pay Level 10 or five years of regular service in Pay Level 9.Desirable: Master’s degree in the relevant field and experience in working with an examination system of a university or board.5. Senior Superintendent/Sr. Superintendent (Accounts) (Group B)
- Educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognised university.
- Candidates should have knowledge of financial procedures, rules, computer applications and secretarial practices.
- Experience: Candidates must hold an analogous post on a regular basis or have three years of regular service in Pay Level 6 or five years of regular service in Pay Level 5.
Desirable: Five years of relevant experience in areas such as accounts, audit, purchase, administration, establishment matters, legal matters, recruitment, academic matters, estate management and project management.Candidates should also have practical experience in using relevant software and working in a computer environment.The detailed eligibility conditions and pay scales for each post are available in the official notification.
How to apply for NTA recruitment 2026
Candidates interested in applying for the posts can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of the NTA at nta.ac.in.
- Open the NTA recruitment vacancy notification.
- Read the complete notification and check the eligibility criteria for the post.
- Download the prescribed application form provided in Annexure V.
- Fill in the application form with the required details.
- Attach the necessary certificates and supporting documents.
- Submit the completed application through the Cadre Controlling Authority or Parent Organisation.
- Ensure that the application reaches the concerned authority on or before December 1, 2026.
Candidates should ensure that their applications are complete and forwarded through the proper channel. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Read official notification here.For further details regarding educational qualifications, experience, pay scales and the application process, candidates are advised to visit the official NTA website.
