NTA: Recruitment for various Group A and Group B posts – who is eligible to apply? Learn about the complete process..
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to various Group A and Group B posts. A total of 13 positions are to be filled under this recruitment drive, including the roles of Director, Joint Director, Research Scientist 'C', Deputy Director, and Senior Superintendent (or Senior Superintendent - Accounts). This recruitment will be conducted on a deputation basis rather than through direct appointment. In other words, employees currently working in central or state government departments, as well as certain other government institutions, are eligible to apply. The last date for the submission of applications is December 1, 2026.
NTA Recruitment 2026: Details of Vacancies by Post
S. No. Name of Post Pay Level (7th CPC) Pay Scale Number of Posts
1 Director (Group A) Level-13 ₹1,23,100–2,15,900 7
2 Joint Director (Group A) Level-12 ₹78,800–2,09,200 3
3 Research Scientist 'C' (Group A) Level-12 ₹78,800–2,09,200 1
4 Deputy Director (Group A) Level-11 ₹67,700–2,08,700 1
5 Senior Superintendent / Senior Superintendent (Accounts) (Group B) Level-7 ₹44,900–1,42,400 1
Total Posts 13
Who is eligible to apply?
Officers currently employed with the Central Government, State Governments, administrations of Union Territories, central or state autonomous and statutory bodies, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) are eligible to apply for this recruitment. Advertisement
Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualifications and work experience requirements for the respective positions.
For posts such as Director, Joint Director, and Deputy Director, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is mandatory.
Additionally, candidates must fulfill the requirement of either holding a similar position on a regular basis in their parent department or having completed the prescribed duration of service at the pay level specified in the notification.
What are the qualifications for the positions of Research Scientist and Accounts-related roles?
For the post of Research Scientist 'C', a PhD degree in Psychology, Psychometrics, Statistics, Mathematics, Testing Methodology, or Education—with at least 55% marks—is required. Furthermore, 10 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field is mandatory. Preference will be given to those with at least two years of experience in the field of examination evaluation. For the post of Senior Superintendent (Accounts), a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is required. Candidates must possess knowledge of financial regulations, computer operations, and office-related tasks. Experience in relevant areas is also required.
How and by when should one apply?
Interested candidates should first visit the official NTA website: nta.ac.in.
Access the recruitment-related information there and carefully review the eligibility and experience requirements.
Next, download the application form available in 'Appendix V' (Annexure 5) provided along with the notification.
Fill in all the required information in the form and attach copies of the necessary certificates.
The application must be submitted through the candidate's parent department or the relevant cadre-controlling authority, rather than being sent directly.
The completed application must reach the concerned authority by December 1, 2026.
Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be considered.
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