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].
About NTA
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).
Vacancy Details
The notice lists 13 vacancies across five posts. NTA states that the vacancies shown are indicative and may increase or decrease.
Who Can Apply
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.
Director (Group A) – Experience and Desirable
Experience (any one):
- Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre/department in relevant area; OR
- 03 years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in pay Level 12: ₹78800-209200 or equivalent in the parent cadre/department in relevant area; OR
- 05 years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level 11: ₹67700-208700 or equivalent in the parent cadre/department in relevant area.
Desirable: (1) Master's/Directorate degree in the relevant field; (2) Experience of working in large scale assessments/assessment organizations.
Joint Director (Group A) – Experience and Desirable
Experience (any one):
- Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre/department in relevant area; OR
- 03 years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in pay Level 11: ₹67700-208700 or equivalent in the parent cadre/department in relevant area; OR
- 05 years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level 10: ₹56100-177500 or equivalent in the parent cadre/department in relevant area.
Desirable: (1) Master's degree in the relevant field; (2) Experience of working in an Examination System of a University/Board.
Research Scientist 'C' (Group A) – Experience and Desirable
Experience: Post Qualification experience of 10 years in assessment sectors/relevant area; AND any one of the following:
- Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; OR
- 03 years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in pay Level 11: ₹67700-208700 or equivalent in the parent cadre/department; OR
- 05 years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level 10: ₹56,100-1,77,500 or equivalent in the parent cadre/department.
Desirable: (1) Experience of at least two years in the assessment sectors; (2) Persons having experience in Psychometric Testing shall be given preference.
Deputy Director (Group A) – Experience and Desirable
Experience (any one):
- Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre/department in the relevant area; OR
- 03 years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level 10 of ₹56100-177500 or equivalent in the parent cadre/department in relevant area.
Desirable: (1) Master's degree in the relevant field; (2) Experience of working in an Examination System of a University/Board.
Sr. Superintendent / Sr. Superintendent (Accounts) (Group B) – Experience and Desirable
Experience (any one):
- Holding analogous posts on regular basis; OR
- 03 years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level 6 or equivalent or higher in the parent cadre/department; OR
- 05 years' regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Level 5 pay matrix or equivalent or higher in the parent cadre/department.
Desirable:
- 05 years relevant experience in one or more of these areas: accounts, audit, purchase and import, establishment matter, legal, recruitment, academics matter, estate management, hospitality, administrative matters including legal, labour law, project management, intellectual property rights, contacts & MoUs relevant to research etc., material management, procurement of materials, store, stock verification etc.
- Practical experience of using relevant software's in related areas.
- Should have experience of working in a computer environment.
Preference for All Posts
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.
Pay and Tenure
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.
How to Apply for NTA Recruitment 2026
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).
- Download the Vacancy Notification/Advertisement from nta.ac.in and check that you meet the eligibility criteria of the post.
- Fill in the application form given as Annexure V and attach the documents listed below.
- Submit the duly filled application to your Cadre Controlling Authority/Parent Organization, which forwards it to NTA with its certificates and documents.
- The envelope must be clearly labelled "Application for the post of ______" (with the post name).
- The application is sent to: The Director (Administration), National Testing Agency, 5th Floor, Government of India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi – 110002.
- Send a copy of the application by email to [email protected].
Documents named in the notice
Attached by the applicant with the application form (Annexure V):
- Self-attested copy of the certificate/document in respect of claimed educational qualification.
- Experience Certificate in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II), as applicable, on the letterhead of the organisation.
- Certificate given by Head of Department including Vigilance/Administrative clearance (Annexure-III).
- No Objection Certificate by Head of Department (Annexure-IV).
- A passport size photo affixed on the application form.
Forwarded by the Cadre Controlling Authority/Parent Organization:
- Copy of the application form (Annexure V) duly filled by the applicant, with the certificates of the Cadre Controlling Authority/Parent Organization.
- Attested photocopy of the complete and up-to-date APAR Dossier for the last 05 years (up to 2025-26); a No Report Certificate (NRC) where an APAR was not written for a year or a part (less than 03 months) of a year.
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
- Integrity Certificate.
- A Statement of Major/Minor Penalty (if any) during the last 10 years.
- Cadre Clearance/No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Cadre Controlling/Parent organization.
Selection and Interview
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.
Important Instructions
- Applications not received through proper channel will not be considered.
- Applications received without proper channel and/or without the requisite documents will be summarily rejected.
- Applications not meeting the eligibility criteria or found incomplete/deficient will be summarily rejected.
- Applications received after the last date shall not be entertained.
- Candidates must not furnish false, tampered or fabricated particulars or suppress any material information.
- The decision of NTA in all matters of eligibility, scrutiny stages, documents for the interview and selection shall be final.
- NTA reserves the right to amend/change/delete/cancel any condition at any stage, and to cancel the recruitment process for any post without prior notice or reason.
- Enquiries: Telephone 011 40759000; e-mail [email protected] (printed on the letterhead).
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