Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent. A Master’s/Doctorate in the relevant field is desirable, not compulsory. Regular analogous post in the relevant area; OR three years’ regular grade service in Level 12 (₹78,800–₹2,09,200) or equivalent; OR five years’ regular grade service in Level 11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) or equivalent, in the parent cadre/department.

Required: Yes · Description: Regular analogous post in the relevant area; OR three years’ regular grade service in Level 12 (₹78,800–₹2,09,200) or equivalent; OR five years’ regular grade service in Level 11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) or equivalent, in the parent cadre/department.

Description: The notice specifies maximum age of 56 years on the closing date; no separate category-specific numerical age relaxation schedule is published in this notice.

Director (Group A) — 7 vacancies

Pay: Level 13 of the Seventh CPC, ₹123,100–₹215,900 in the pay matrix. Mode: deputation/foreign service; the appointment is initially three years. Upper age: 56 years on 1 December 2026. Posting: National Testing Agency headquarters, Government of India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi – 110002.

Qualifications and three-part eligibility assessment

Educational requirement. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent. A Master’s/Doctorate in the relevant field is desirable, not compulsory.

Regular parent-cadre service requirement. Regular analogous post in the relevant area; OR three years’ regular grade service in Level 12 (₹78,800–₹2,09,200) or equivalent; OR five years’ regular grade service in Level 11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) or equivalent, in the parent cadre/department.

Desirable background. Master’s/Doctorate in a relevant field; experience of large-scale assessments or assessment organisations.

Eligibility is determined from service records as on 1 December 2026. The governing circular excludes officers relying on a required pay level obtained through ACP/MACP or an ad hoc arrangement without substantive appointment to that grade. The candidate's parent organisation must certify the analogous regular post or the required period of grade service; an unsigned résumé is insufficient. The seven seats are not separate quotas for Director specialisations. The notice specifies seven Director posts without a category-wise vacancy distribution.

What is relevant to this posting

Directing complex national examination operations and interdepartmental coordination, using experience in senior-level administration, finance, education or examination management that matches the notified cadre and grade criteria.

• Produce parent-department records that establish the exact analogous-post or regular-grade service pathway for this designation.
• Where applicable, substantiate the desirable background cited for this post: Master’s/Doctorate in a relevant field; experience of large-scale assessments or assessment organisations.
• NTA expresses a general preference for experience in examination planning, coordination and execution; the notification does not prescribe post-wise daily duties.

How selection and application work

The prescribed NTA form is Annexure-V within the 13-page notice. The department must forward the signed application through proper channel by post to NTA, reaching by 1 December 2026 at 5:00 PM, and send an email copy to administration@nta.ac.in. Enclose Annexure-II employer experience certificate, Annexure-III department/vigilance certificate, Annexure-IV NOC, the five years of APARs (2021–22 to 2025–26), integrity, penalty and cadre clearances, educational records and required confirmations. The responsible officer must authenticate the packet.

There is no published competitive written paper or subject-specific examination syllabus for this job. NTA first shortlists eligible officers, verifies originals and calls only selected candidates for an interview. No interview date has been notified. The application is a deputation proposal; no direct online application has been advertised for this recruitment.

The advertisement publishes education, grade-service eligibility and desirable experience, but not a separate list of day-to-day functions for this designation.

NTA publishes no category-wise breakup for the notified 13 deputation positions. Cadre eligibility and regular-grade criteria, rather than any assumed open-market seat roster, govern this application.

Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university or equivalent; a relevant Master’s degree is desirable. Regular analogous post in the relevant area; OR three years’ regular service in Level 11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) or equivalent; OR five years’ regular service in Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) or equivalent, in the parent cadre/department.

Required: Yes · Description: Regular analogous post in the relevant area; OR three years’ regular service in Level 11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) or equivalent; OR five years’ regular service in Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) or equivalent, in the parent cadre/department.

Description: The notice specifies maximum age of 56 years on the closing date; no separate category-specific numerical age relaxation schedule is published in this notice.

Joint Director (Group A) — 3 vacancies

Pay: Level 12 of the Seventh CPC, ₹78,800–₹209,200 in the pay matrix. Mode: deputation/foreign service; the appointment is initially three years. Upper age: 56 years on 1 December 2026. Posting: National Testing Agency headquarters, Government of India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi – 110002.

Qualifications and three-part eligibility assessment

Educational requirement. Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university or equivalent; a relevant Master’s degree is desirable.

Regular parent-cadre service requirement. Regular analogous post in the relevant area; OR three years’ regular service in Level 11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) or equivalent; OR five years’ regular service in Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) or equivalent, in the parent cadre/department.

Desirable background. Master’s degree in relevant field; experience of university or board examination systems.

Eligibility is determined from service records as on 1 December 2026. The governing circular excludes officers relying on a required pay level obtained through ACP/MACP or an ad hoc arrangement without substantive appointment to that grade. The candidate's parent organisation must certify the analogous regular post or the required period of grade service; an unsigned résumé is insufficient. The three Joint Director posts share a common notified recruitment mode. A job holder whose Level 11 pay is received solely through MACP does not automatically qualify for the regular-grade route.

What is relevant to this posting

Exam-system coordination and management, with senior service experience and evidence of working across public institutional processes.

• Produce parent-department records that establish the exact analogous-post or regular-grade service pathway for this designation.
• Where applicable, substantiate the desirable background cited for this post: Master’s degree in relevant field; experience of university or board examination systems.
• NTA expresses a general preference for experience in examination planning, coordination and execution; the notification does not prescribe post-wise daily duties.

How selection and application work

The prescribed NTA form is Annexure-V within the 13-page notice. The department must forward the signed application through proper channel by post to NTA, reaching by 1 December 2026 at 5:00 PM, and send an email copy to administration@nta.ac.in. Enclose Annexure-II employer experience certificate, Annexure-III department/vigilance certificate, Annexure-IV NOC, the five years of APARs (2021–22 to 2025–26), integrity, penalty and cadre clearances, educational records and required confirmations. The responsible officer must authenticate the packet.

There is no published competitive written paper or subject-specific examination syllabus for this job. NTA first shortlists eligible officers, verifies originals and calls only selected candidates for an interview. No interview date has been notified. The application is a deputation proposal; no direct online application has been advertised for this recruitment.

The advertisement publishes education, grade-service eligibility and desirable experience, but not a separate list of day-to-day functions for this designation.

NTA publishes no category-wise breakup for the notified 13 deputation positions. Cadre eligibility and regular-grade criteria, rather than any assumed open-market seat roster, govern this application.

Completed Ph.D. with postgraduate qualification securing at least 55% marks in Psychology, Psychometrics, Statistics, Mathematics, Testing Methodology or Education. The doctorate and related postgraduate qualification are BOTH essential. Ten years’ post-qualification experience in assessment sectors/relevant area, AND a regular analogous position in the parent cadre/department; OR three years’ regular service in Level 11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) or equivalent; OR five years’ regular service in Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) or equivalent. The grade pathways do not replace the separately printed ten-year assessment-experience criterion.

Required: Yes · Description: Ten years’ post-qualification experience in assessment sectors/relevant area, AND a regular analogous position in the parent cadre/department; OR three years’ regular service in Level 11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) or equivalent; OR five years’ regular service in Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) or equivalent. The grade pathways do not replace the separately printed ten-year assessment-experience criterion. For Research Scientist C the separate ten-year relevant post-qualification assessment experience must also be met. · Minimum Years: 10

Description: The notice specifies maximum age of 56 years on the closing date; no separate category-specific numerical age relaxation schedule is published in this notice.

Research Scientist ‘C’ (Group A) — 1 vacancy

Pay: Level 12 of the Seventh CPC, ₹78,800–₹209,200 in the pay matrix. Mode: deputation/foreign service; the appointment is initially three years. Upper age: 56 years on 1 December 2026. Posting: National Testing Agency headquarters, Government of India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi – 110002.

Qualifications and three-part eligibility assessment

Educational requirement. Completed Ph.D. with postgraduate qualification securing at least 55% marks in Psychology, Psychometrics, Statistics, Mathematics, Testing Methodology or Education. The doctorate and related postgraduate qualification are BOTH essential.

Regular parent-cadre service requirement. Ten years’ post-qualification experience in assessment sectors/relevant area, AND a regular analogous position in the parent cadre/department; OR three years’ regular service in Level 11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) or equivalent; OR five years’ regular service in Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) or equivalent. The grade pathways do not replace the separately printed ten-year assessment-experience criterion.

Desirable background. At least two years’ assessment-sector exposure (as printed, alongside a ten-year essential experience requirement); experience in psychometric testing receives preference.

Eligibility is determined from service records as on 1 December 2026. The governing circular excludes officers relying on a required pay level obtained through ACP/MACP or an ad hoc arrangement without substantive appointment to that grade. The candidate's parent organisation must certify the analogous regular post or the required period of grade service; an unsigned résumé is insufficient. The annexure prints 10 years’ relevant post-qualification experience as a requirement and separately gives cadre/grade service paths. Do not omit either requirement. The 55% figure belongs to the postgraduate qualification; it is not a category-wise selection cut-off.

What is relevant to this posting

Technical assessment science, quantitative and psychometric methods and research-oriented assessment practice; not a laboratory trainee or a fresher research assistant position.

• Produce parent-department records that establish the exact analogous-post or regular-grade service pathway for this designation.
• Where applicable, substantiate the desirable background cited for this post: At least two years’ assessment-sector exposure (as printed, alongside a ten-year essential experience requirement); experience in psychometric testing receives preference.
• NTA expresses a general preference for experience in examination planning, coordination and execution; the notification does not prescribe post-wise daily duties.

How selection and application work

The prescribed NTA form is Annexure-V within the 13-page notice. The department must forward the signed application through proper channel by post to NTA, reaching by 1 December 2026 at 5:00 PM, and send an email copy to administration@nta.ac.in. Enclose Annexure-II employer experience certificate, Annexure-III department/vigilance certificate, Annexure-IV NOC, the five years of APARs (2021–22 to 2025–26), integrity, penalty and cadre clearances, educational records and required confirmations. The responsible officer must authenticate the packet.

There is no published competitive written paper or subject-specific examination syllabus for this job. NTA first shortlists eligible officers, verifies originals and calls only selected candidates for an interview. No interview date has been notified. The application is a deputation proposal; no direct online application has been advertised for this recruitment.

The advertisement publishes education, grade-service eligibility and desirable experience, but not a separate list of day-to-day functions for this designation.

NTA publishes no category-wise breakup for the notified 13 deputation positions. Cadre eligibility and regular-grade criteria, rather than any assumed open-market seat roster, govern this application.

Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university or equivalent. Relevant Master’s degree is desirable. Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department in a relevant area; OR three years’ regular grade service in Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) or equivalent.

Required: Yes · Description: Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department in a relevant area; OR three years’ regular grade service in Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) or equivalent.

Description: The notice specifies maximum age of 56 years on the closing date; no separate category-specific numerical age relaxation schedule is published in this notice.

Deputy Director (Group A) — 1 vacancy

Pay: Level 11 of the Seventh CPC, ₹67,700–₹208,700 in the pay matrix. Mode: deputation/foreign service; the appointment is initially three years. Upper age: 56 years on 1 December 2026. Posting: National Testing Agency headquarters, Government of India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi – 110002.

Qualifications and three-part eligibility assessment

Educational requirement. Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university or equivalent. Relevant Master’s degree is desirable.

Regular parent-cadre service requirement. Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department in a relevant area; OR three years’ regular grade service in Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) or equivalent.

Desirable background. Master’s degree in the relevant field; experience of a university or board examination system.

Eligibility is determined from service records as on 1 December 2026. The governing circular excludes officers relying on a required pay level obtained through ACP/MACP or an ad hoc arrangement without substantive appointment to that grade. The candidate's parent organisation must certify the analogous regular post or the required period of grade service; an unsigned résumé is insufficient. For Deputy Director, the annexure does NOT list a five-year Level 9 alternative. The available qualifying route is an analogous regular post or three years in Level 10.

What is relevant to this posting

Supporting the coordination and management of examination administration at the deputy-director level, dependent upon confirmed parent-cadre service.

• Produce parent-department records that establish the exact analogous-post or regular-grade service pathway for this designation.
• Where applicable, substantiate the desirable background cited for this post: Master’s degree in the relevant field; experience of a university or board examination system.
• NTA expresses a general preference for experience in examination planning, coordination and execution; the notification does not prescribe post-wise daily duties.

How selection and application work

The prescribed NTA form is Annexure-V within the 13-page notice. The department must forward the signed application through proper channel by post to NTA, reaching by 1 December 2026 at 5:00 PM, and send an email copy to administration@nta.ac.in. Enclose Annexure-II employer experience certificate, Annexure-III department/vigilance certificate, Annexure-IV NOC, the five years of APARs (2021–22 to 2025–26), integrity, penalty and cadre clearances, educational records and required confirmations. The responsible officer must authenticate the packet.

There is no published competitive written paper or subject-specific examination syllabus for this job. NTA first shortlists eligible officers, verifies originals and calls only selected candidates for an interview. No interview date has been notified. The application is a deputation proposal; no direct online application has been advertised for this recruitment.

The advertisement publishes education, grade-service eligibility and desirable experience, but not a separate list of day-to-day functions for this designation.

NTA publishes no category-wise breakup for the notified 13 deputation positions. Cadre eligibility and regular-grade criteria, rather than any assumed open-market seat roster, govern this application.

Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university, with knowledge of office procedures, rules, computer applications and secretarial practice. Holding an analogous post on a regular basis; OR three years’ regular service in Level 6 or equivalent/higher; OR five years’ regular service in Level 5 or equivalent/higher in the parent cadre/department.

Required: Yes · Description: Holding an analogous post on a regular basis; OR three years’ regular service in Level 6 or equivalent/higher; OR five years’ regular service in Level 5 or equivalent/higher in the parent cadre/department.

Description: The notice specifies maximum age of 56 years on the closing date; no separate category-specific numerical age relaxation schedule is published in this notice.

Senior Superintendent / Senior Superintendent (Accounts) (Group B) — 1 vacancy

Pay: Level 7 of the Seventh CPC, ₹44,900–₹142,400 in the pay matrix. Mode: deputation/foreign service; the appointment is initially three years. Upper age: 56 years on 1 December 2026. Posting: National Testing Agency headquarters, Government of India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi – 110002.

Qualifications and three-part eligibility assessment

Educational requirement. Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university, with knowledge of office procedures, rules, computer applications and secretarial practice.

Regular parent-cadre service requirement. Holding an analogous post on a regular basis; OR three years’ regular service in Level 6 or equivalent/higher; OR five years’ regular service in Level 5 or equivalent/higher in the parent cadre/department.

Desirable background. Five years’ experience in accounts, audit, procurement/import, establishment, legal/recruitment, academic administration, estate, hospitality, administrative matters, labour law, project administration, intellectual property, materials or stock handling; practical knowledge of relevant software and computer-based office work.

Eligibility is determined from service records as on 1 December 2026. The governing circular excludes officers relying on a required pay level obtained through ACP/MACP or an ad hoc arrangement without substantive appointment to that grade. The candidate's parent organisation must certify the analogous regular post or the required period of grade service; an unsigned résumé is insufficient. This is ONE combined vacancy described as Senior Superintendent / Senior Superintendent (Accounts), not one seat for each designation. Level-6 3-year and Level-5 5-year are alternative service pathways.

What is relevant to this posting

Office management and administrative/accounts support, including record keeping, procurement or audit-related work where assigned.

• Produce parent-department records that establish the exact analogous-post or regular-grade service pathway for this designation.
• Where applicable, substantiate the desirable background cited for this post: Five years’ experience in accounts, audit, procurement/import, establishment, legal/recruitment, academic administration, estate, hospitality, administrative matters, labour law, project administration, intellectual property, materials or stock handling; practical knowledge of relevant software and computer-based office work.
• NTA expresses a general preference for experience in examination planning, coordination and execution; the notification does not prescribe post-wise daily duties.

How selection and application work

The prescribed NTA form is Annexure-V within the 13-page notice. The department must forward the signed application through proper channel by post to NTA, reaching by 1 December 2026 at 5:00 PM, and send an email copy to administration@nta.ac.in. Enclose Annexure-II employer experience certificate, Annexure-III department/vigilance certificate, Annexure-IV NOC, the five years of APARs (2021–22 to 2025–26), integrity, penalty and cadre clearances, educational records and required confirmations. The responsible officer must authenticate the packet.

There is no published competitive written paper or subject-specific examination syllabus for this job. NTA first shortlists eligible officers, verifies originals and calls only selected candidates for an interview. No interview date has been notified. The application is a deputation proposal; no direct online application has been advertised for this recruitment.

The advertisement publishes education, grade-service eligibility and desirable experience, but not a separate list of day-to-day functions for this designation.

NTA publishes no category-wise breakup for the notified 13 deputation positions. Cadre eligibility and regular-grade criteria, rather than any assumed open-market seat roster, govern this application.