Amid ongoing administrative and operational reforms aimed at strengthening India’s premier entrance examination infrastructure, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened a major recruitment drive to fill 13 senior and mid-level Group A and Group B positions at its headquarters in New Delhi. Issued officially in November 2026, the notification invites eligible serving officers to apply for roles spanning Director, Joint Director, Research Scientist ‘C’, Deputy Director, and Senior Superintendent / Senior Superintendent (Accounts) on a three-year deputation (foreign service terms) basis.

For experienced civil servants, academic administrators, finance specialists, and assessment professionals stationed across New Delhi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Unnao, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, the recruitment offers an opportunity to shape national-level testing operations. Interested candidates must complete the prescribed application process—available via the official portal nta.ac.in—on or before Tuesday, December 1, 2026, by 5:00 PM.

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution and 7th CPC Pay Scale Details

The 13 vacancies notified by the National Testing Agency span five distinct administrative, research, and accounting verticals, offering competitive remuneration under Levels 7 to 13 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix:

Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit, and Preferred Background

Because all 13 positions are being filled strictly on a deputation basis, fresh graduates or private-sector applicants without regular government/public-sector service are not eligible. To apply, candidates must already hold a regular post in Central or State Government departments, Union Territory administrations, autonomous organizations, statutory bodies, or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), either in an analogous grade or meeting the specified feeder-grade service requirements outlined in the detailed notification on nta.ac.in.

Applicants must also satisfy the following age and domain criteria:

• Maximum Age Limit: Candidates must be no older than 56 years as of the closing date for receipt of applications (December 1, 2026).

• Educational Qualifications: While administrative posts (Director, Joint Director, Deputy Director, and Senior Superintendent) require at least a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university alongside requisite pay-level experience, specialized roles such as Research Scientist ‘C’ require a PhD and Master’s degree in psychometrics, statistics, psychology, mathematics, or education, and Senior Superintendent (Accounts) prioritizes finance and auditing credentials.

• Preferred Experience: The NTA has specified that preference will be accorded to officers possessing strong academic, educational, technical, financial, administrative, or legal backgrounds, backed by hands-on experience in planning, coordinating, and executing large-scale examinations and confidential result processing.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Submit Your Application Correctly Before December 1

Unlike conventional online exam portals, this recruitment mandates a dual submission workflow combining proper-channel postal dispatch and advance electronic filing:

1. Download Form Annexure-V: Visit the official NTA website (nta.ac.in), navigate to the recruitment/public notice section, read the full eligibility rules, and download Form Annexure-V.

2. Compile Service Records and Clearances: Fill out the application form completely and attach self-attested copies of educational certificates along with your parent department’s No Objection Certificate (NOC), Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, and attested Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the preceding five years.

3. Send Hard Copy Through Proper Channel: Route the completed dossier through your Cadre Controlling Authority or parent organization so that it arrives on or before December 1, 2026 (5:00 PM) at the following address: The Director (Administration), National Testing Agency, 5th Floor, Government of India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi – 110002.

4. Email Mandatory Digital Copy: Simultaneously email a scanned PDF copy of the duly filled application and supporting documents to [email protected] prior to the 5:00 PM deadline on December 1 to ensure timely screening.