Recruitment for 13 posts at NTA; a great opportunity to become a Director or Scientist—apply by December 1..

NTA Recruitment 2026: If you are already employed in a government job or a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), this news is highly relevant to you. The National Testing Agency (NTA)—the country’s largest examination agency—has announced recruitment for various positions. The NTA has released an official notification for new recruitment for the year 2026. Through this recruitment drive, the NTA will appoint qualified candidates to 13 key positions.

Often, when people hear about government job openings, they assume the vacancies are for freshers. However, this recruitment is specifically intended for experienced officials. The application process is now live on the official website, nta.ac.in. Interested candidates may submit their applications until 5:00 PM on December 1, 2026. Read on to learn about the available positions at the NTA, the eligibility criteria, and the correct procedure for applying.

What are the vacancies at the NTA?
This recruitment drive by the National Testing Agency includes 5 distinct categories of senior-level and administrative positions. The highest number of vacancies—7—is for the post of Director. Additionally, there are 3 positions for Joint Director. Furthermore, there is 1 vacancy each for the roles of Research Scientist ‘C’, Deputy Director, and Senior Superintendent (Accounts). In total, 13 positions are to be filled.

Position    Number of Vacancies
Director    7
Joint Director    3
Research Scientist ‘C’    1
Deputy Director    1
Senior Superintendent (Accounts)    1
Total Positions    13
Who is eligible to apply for recruitment at the NTA?

Not everyone is eligible to apply for this NTA recruitment. These vacancies are primarily intended for individuals on deputation or for experienced government personnel.

Current employees of the Central or State governments are eligible to apply. Additionally, officers working in the administrations of Union Territories (UTs), autonomous bodies, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) are also eligible to apply.

A prerequisite is that candidates must either be holding an analogous post or meet the eligibility criteria for the specified feeder-grade service.
NTA Recruitment 2026: The NTA has also shared recruitment details on the social media platform 'X'.

What is the correct procedure to apply for NTA recruitment?

For NTA recruitment, it is mandatory to follow a prescribed process rather than simply submitting an online form. Candidates must download the designated application form—referred to as 'Annexure-V'—from the official website, nta.ac.in. Once filled, the form, along with all required documents, must be submitted through the 'proper channel'—that is, via the candidate's current department. Applications sent directly or without departmental approval will not be considered.

Pay close attention to the deadline.
The deadline for submitting applications for positions at the NTA is 5:00 PM on December 1, 2026. Since it takes time to have the form forwarded through your current office, do not wait until the last minute. For detailed notification and terms and conditions, please visit the official NTA website at nta.ac.in.

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