Experienced officers serving across central and state government departments, autonomous institutions, statutory bodies, and public sector undertakings have a timely opportunity to step into leadership and specialized assessment roles at the National Testing Agency (NTA). According to an official vacancy notification issued by the testing agency on November 12, 2026 (File No. A-A102(1)/1/2025-PE1), applications have been invited on a deputation / foreign service terms basis for 13 Group A and Group B positions at its New Delhi headquarters.

Eligible professionals from New Delhi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Unnao, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai can submit their applications through the proper channel up to Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (by 5:00 PM). With the deadline fixed firmly at December 1, prospective applicants are advised to initiate their departmental No Objection Certificate (NOC) and service-record clearances early.

Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown and Pay Matrix Levels

The recruitment drive spans five distinct administrative, academic assessment, and accounts roles across Pay Levels 7 to 13 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC):

Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualifications, Service Experience, and Age Limit

Because these positions are being filled on a deputation basis from All India Services, Central/State Government departments, Union Territory administrations, autonomous/statutory bodies, and PSUs, applicants must meet both academic and substantive pay-level service norms as of December 1, 2026:

• Maximum Age Limit: Candidates must not exceed 56 years of age as on the closing date of receipt of applications (December 1, 2026).

• Director, Joint Director, Deputy Director & Senior Superintendent: Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent, alongside regular service in an analogous post or prescribed years of substantive feeder-grade service in their parent cadre (e.g., 3 years in Level 12 or 5 years in Level 11 for Director; 3 years in Level 11 or 5 years in Level 10 for Joint Director; 3 years in Level 10 or 5 years in Level 9 for Deputy Director). Desirable qualifications include a Master’s degree and prior experience in university/board examination systems or large-scale assessments.

• Research Scientist ‘C’ (Group A): Candidates must hold a PhD alongside a Postgraduate degree (with at least 55% marks) in Psychology, Psychometrics, Statistics, Mathematics, Testing Methodology, or Education, supported by 10 years of post-qualification experience in assessment sectors and qualifying analogous or Level 10 regular service.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Offline and via Email Before December 1

Unlike student entrance registrations, this administrative recruitment follows a dual offline postal plus mandatory email submission workflow:

1. Download the Official Notification & Annexure-V Form: Visit the official NTA website at nta.ac.in, open the November 12 recruitment notice under the public notices/vacancy section, and download the prescribed Annexure-V application format.

2. Complete the Application & Attach Mandatory Dossiers: Fill in all personal, educational, and service details accurately. Attach self-attested copies of academic certificates along with your parent organization’s No Objection Certificate (NOC), Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, and attested APAR dossiers for the last five years (up to 2025–26).

3. Dispatch by Post Through Proper Channel: Ensure your Cadre Controlling Authority forwards the complete hard-copy application packet so that it reaches The Director (Administration), National Testing Agency, 5th Floor, Government of India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi – 110002 on or before December 1, 2026 (5:00 PM).

4. Send Mandatory Advance Copy via Email: In addition to postal dispatch, applicants must also email a scanned copy of the completed application form and supporting enclosures to [email protected] before the closing deadline. Shortlisted candidates will subsequently be invited for an interview and original document verification.