NTA Recruitment 2026: 13 Vacancies Released For Director, Joint Director and Other Posts; Apply By December 1
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a notification for 13 vacancies, including Director, Joint Director, Research Scientist ‘C’, Deputy Director and Senior Superintendent, under various groups. Interested and eligible candidates can apply to the posts through the prescribed mode by December 1, 2026, by 5 pm. However, the advertisement clarifies that this is not a standard direct recruitment opportunity for recently graduated candidates and other general job seekers. The vacancies will be filled through deputation or foreign service terms only.
Eligible employees and officers of various state and central government departments, statutory and other organisations, and public sector undertakings can apply for these vacancies. The NTA notification states that the initial appointment through deputation will be for a period of three years. The upper age limit for all the posts is 56 years as on the last date for submission of the applications.
NTA Recruitment 2026: Post-Wise Vacancy Details
The notification mentions five categories of posts having pay scales from Level 7 to Level 13 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
|
Post |
Vacancies |
Pay Level |
|
Director (Group A) |
7 |
Level 13: ₹1,23,100–₹2,15,900 |
|
Joint Director (Group A) |
3 |
Level 12: ₹78,800–₹2,09,200 |
|
Research Scientist ‘C’ (Group A) |
1 |
Level 12: ₹78,800–₹2,09,200 |
|
Deputy Director (Group A) |
1 |
Level 11: ₹67,700–₹2,08,700 |
|
Senior Superintendent / Senior Superintendent (Accounts) (Group B) |
1 |
Level 7: ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 |
|
Total |
13 |
— |
The number of vacancies mentioned is indicative and may vary, as per the notification.
NTA Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is for officers/ employees of All India Services, Central and State Governments/Union Territory Administrations, Central and State Autonomous/Statutory organizations and Public Sector Undertakings.
Candidates must possess the requisite educational qualification and regular service for the post applied for.
1. Director
Applicants must have a minimum degree from a recognized university or its equivalent. They must also have an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre/department, or must have a regular service of 3 years in pay level 12 or 5 years in pay level 11. Preference will be given to candidates with post graduate degree and experience in large scale assessment/assessment organizations.
2. Joint Director
A degree from a recognized University is required. Candidates are also required to meet the analogous-post requirement or possess 3 years of regular service in Pay Level 11 or 5 years in Pay Level 10. A Master’s Degree in the relevant field and experience in the examination system of a University or Board is desirable.
3. Research Scientist ‘C’
Applicants must possess a postgraduate degree in Psychology/ Psychometry/ Statistics/ Mathematics/ Testing Methodology/ Education. They must also possess 10 years of post-qualification experience in assessment sectors/ related field and meet the analogous-post/ regular service condition. Experience in psychometric assessment and psychometric testing is desired, with preference to candidates with other testing related experience.
4. Deputy Director
A degree from a recognized University is required and candidates must also meet the analogous regular post or possess 3 years of regular service in Pay Level 10. A Master’s Degree in the relevant field and experience in the examination system of a University or Board is desired.
5. Senior Superintendent/ Senior Superintendent (Accounts)
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and be aware of office procedures, rules, computer applications and secretarial practices. They must meet the analogous-post requirement or have 3 years of regular service in Pay Level 6 or 5 years in Pay Level 5. Relevant professional experience in administration, accounts, audit, procurement, recruitment is desired.
Applicants should check the eligibility criteria for the different posts in the official notification.
Application Procedure for NTA Recruitment 2026?
Eligible officers must download the vacancy notification and prescribed application form (Annexure V) from the NTA website. Applications, however, must be routed through the respective Cadre Controlling Authority or parent organization. Direct applications will not be accepted.
The application dossier must be accompanied by educational and experience certificates, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, No Objection Certificate (NOC) and cadre clearance. The applicant must also submit the details of the ACR/APAR for the last 5 years. In case major or minor penalties have been imposed upon the applicant in the last 10 years, these must also be disclosed.
Information to be considered prior to Applying
The number of applicants considered for the next stage of the selection process will be determined by NTA. Incomplete applications or applications without the required documents will not be considered. It is within the jurisdiction of NTA to amend or cancel the recruitment process.
The most important eligibility consideration is the deputation requirement. These posts are exclusively for those officers who meet the stipulated regular service, pay-level and experience conditions. It is advisable for applicants to refer to the relevant annexure, rather than consider the notification as an open recruitment.
FAQs
1. What is the number of vacancies released by NTA Recruitment 2026?
NTA released 13 vacancies in five post categories namely: Director, Joint Director, Research Scientist ‘C’, Deputy Director and Senior Superintendent.
2. What is the deadline for submitting applications for NTA Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply for NTA Recruitment 2026 is 1st December 2026, by 5:00 PM.
3. Is NTA Recruitment 2026 open to fresh graduates?
No, the vacancies are through Deputation and Foreign Service Terms. Only regular employees and officers who meet the service and other conditions can apply.
4. What is the maximum age limit for NTA Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit for all the posts is 56 years as on 1st December 2026.
5. What is the pay scale for the posts in NTA Recruitment 2026?
The posts in this recruitment drive are in Pay Levels 7 to 13 of 7th CPC. Therefore, the salary range is between ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 to ₹1,23,100 to ₹2,15,900.
6. What is the educational qualification for NTA Research Scientist ‘C’?
Applicants should have Post Graduation in Psychology, Psychometry, Statistics, Mathematics, Testing Methodology or Education with a minimum of 55% marks. The notification also requires 10 years of post qualification relevant experience and the prescribed service conditions.
7. In what format should candidates apply for the NTA deputation vacancies?
The eligible candidates should apply through their parent Cadre or controlling authority and attach required certificates along with their service records. A PDF copy of the application should also be sent to NTA.
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