NTA Recruitment 2026 — 13 Posts (Deputation)

NTA Recruitment 2026 — 13 Posts on Deputation

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited applications from serving officers for 13 posts on deputation or foreign service, for an initial period of 3 years. The notice (File No. A-A102(1)/1/2025-PE1(13611)) is dated 12 November 2026. Applications must reach NTA by 01 December 2026 at 5:00 PM, through proper channel.

Vacancies

Director (Group A), Level-13, Rs. 1,23,100 to Rs. 2,15,900 — 7 posts. Joint Director (Group A), Level-12, Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 — 3 posts. Research Scientist 'C' (Group A), Level-12, Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 — 1 post. Deputy Director (Group A), Level-11, Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 — 1 post. Senior Superintendent / Senior Superintendent (Accounts) (Group B), Level-7, Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 — 1 post. The total is 13 posts.

Who can apply

Only serving officers in regular service in the required pay levels are eligible. Officers on ACP, MACP or adhoc pay are not eligible. Detailed post-wise eligibility is given in Annexures I(a) to I(e) of the notification — candidates must check the annexure for the post they are applying for before sending the application.

The maximum age is 56 years as on the closing date. No minimum age is stated in the notice.

Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the notice. There is no fee to pay.

How to apply

Applications must be sent by post through proper channel (through the Cadre Controlling Authority) to The Director (Administration), National Testing Agency, 5th Floor, Government of India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi – 110002, with the NOC, APARs for the last 5 years, and vigilance and integrity certificates. An email copy is to be sent to administration@nta.ac.in. The envelope must be labelled "Application for the post of ___" with the post name filled in. Applications must reach NTA by 01 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.