NTA Recruitment: 13 Vacancies Announced For Director, Joint Director And Other Posts; Apply By December 1

Last Updated:November 13, 2026, 12:20 IST

NTA Recruitment 2026: Eligible and interested candidates can apply for these positions through the prescribed procedure by December 1, 2026.

NTA recruitment details and eligibility criteria at nta.ac.in. (File/Representative image)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited applications for 13 vacancies across five categories of posts, including Director, Joint Director and Research Scientist C. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for these positions through the prescribed procedure by December 1, 2026.

The recruitment drive is primarily aimed at experienced officers working in government departments, autonomous bodies and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). The appointments will be made on a deputation basis or under foreign service terms.

NTA Recruitment 2026: Post-Wise Vacancies

The agency has announced vacancies for the following positions:

Director: 7 posts

Joint Director: 3 posts

Research Scientist C: 1 post

Deputy Director: 1 post

Senior Superintendent (Accounts): 1 post

A total of 13 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive.

Who Can Apply For NTA Recruitment 2026?

The recruitment is open to eligible officers and employees working under the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territory administrations, autonomous or statutory organisations and Public Sector Undertakings.

The maximum age limit for applicants is 56 years as on the closing date of applications.

Candidates are advised to cross-check the educational qualification and experience details before applying for the posts.

How To Apply For NTA Recruitment 2026?

Eligible applicants need to download the prescribed application form, Annexure-V, from the official NTA website. The completed form, along with the required supporting documents, must be submitted through the proper channel, that is, through the candidate’s current department or parent organisation.

The application must reach the Director (Administration), National Testing Agency, Fifth Floor, Government of India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi – 110002, through the proper channel on or before December 1, 2026, by 5 pm.

Candidates should complete the process well before the deadline to allow sufficient time for forwarding the application through their respective departments. For detailed information on eligibility, qualifications, experience, service conditions and the application process, candidates should refer to the official recruitment notification available on the NTA website, nta.ac.in.

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What are the key details and post-wise breakdown for the NTA recruitment drive?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced 13 vacancies across five post categories, including 7 for Director, 3 for Joint Director, 1 for Research Scientist C, 1 for Deputy Director, and 1 for Senior Superintendent (Accounts).

Who is eligible to apply for the NTA recruitment positions?

The recruitment is open to eligible officers and employees currently working under the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territory administrations, autonomous or statutory organisations, and Public Sector Undertakings, with a maximum age limit of 56 years.

What is the application deadline and submission procedure for NTA roles?

Eligible candidates must download Annexure-V from the official NTA website and submit their completed forms through their proper departmental channel to the Director (Administration) in New Delhi by December 1, 2026, at 5 pm.

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