NTA Recruitment 2026: NTA Announces 13 Vacancies, Including Director Posts – Who Is Eligible to Apply?
The NTA has announced 13 vacancies. This recruitment drive includes positions for Director, Joint Director, Research Scientist, Deputy Director, and Senior Superintendent (including Senior Superintendent - Accounts).
NTA Recruitment 2026: The NTA has been undergoing a process of transformation for some time. As part of this ongoing process, the NTA has now released 13 vacancies across various roles. The recruitment drive covers positions such as Director, Joint Director, Research Scientist, Deputy Director, and Senior Superintendent (including Senior Superintendent - Accounts). Candidates may apply for these posts until December 1, 2026. To apply, candidates must visit the official NTA website at http://nta.ac.in to download the application form.
Vacancy Breakdown by Post
The NTA is filling these positions on a 3-year deputation basis (under foreign service terms). The vacancies include 7 posts for Director, 3 for Joint Director, 1 for Research Scientist, 1 for Deputy Director, and 1 for Senior Superintendent (including Senior Superintendent - Accounts).
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Since all these positions are to be filled on a deputation basis, only officers currently in regular service are eligible to apply. This includes employees of the Central or State governments, university administrations, autonomous bodies, PSUs, or individuals working in equivalent roles who meet the specified feeder-grade service requirements. Please note that the required qualifications vary for each position. Candidates can visit the official NTA website to check the educational qualifications required for each position.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced its 2026 recruitment drive. 13 vacancies are available across various roles including Director, Joint Director, and more. Applications close December 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Check the details at https://t.co/qjlxb2UR60 and apply now. #NTA #NayaNTA
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What is the age limit?
According to the notification issued by the NTA for this recruitment, the maximum age limit for applicants—as of the final date for submission—is 56 years. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in academics, education, technical fields, finance, administration, or law, and who possess significant experience in the conduct and management of examinations. This includes the planning, coordination, and execution of processes related to examinations.
What is the salary?
Salaries for these positions vary by role. For 'Director' (Group A) posts, the salary will be in accordance with Pay Level 13 of the 7th CPC, ranging from approximately ₹1,23,100 to ₹2,15,900. For the position of 'Joint Director,' the salary will range from ₹78,800 to ₹2,09,200. For 'Research Scientist' roles, the salary will also be between ₹78,800 and ₹2,09,200, while for 'Deputy Director' (Group A) positions, it will range from ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700. For the posts of 'Senior Superintendent' and 'Senior Superintendent (Accounts),' the salary will range from ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400.
How to submit an application correctly?
For this NTA recruitment, applicants must follow a specific procedure rather than applying online. Candidates are required to download 'Form Annexure V' from the official NTA website and submit it along with the necessary documents as specified in the form. The form must be filled out carefully. Once completed, it must be submitted by 5:00 PM on December 1, 2026, to the Director (Administration), National Testing Agency, 5th Floor, Government of India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi - 110002. The submission should be routed through the proper channels (i.e., the cadre controlling authorities or the respective parent organization) and sent both by post and via email to administration@nta.ac.in.
