NTA Recruitment 2026: 13 Director & Other Deputation Posts – Apply Offline

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Director: Officers/Employees of AIS/Central/State Govt/UT/PSUs with Bachelor's Degree in any field. Experience: Holding analogous post or 03 years in Level 12 or 05 years in Level 11. Desirable: Master's degree and experience in large scale assessments.
• Joint Director: Officers/Employees of AIS/Central/State Govt/UT/PSUs with Bachelor's Degree. Experience: Holding analogous post or 03 years in Level 11 or 05 years in Level 10. Desirable: Master's degree and experience in examination systems.
• Research Scientist 'C': Officers/Employees of Central/State Govt/UT/PSUs with PhD with PG (min 55% marks) in Psychology/Psychometrics/Statistics/Mathematics/Testing Methodology/Education. Experience: 10 years post-qualification in assessment sectors plus analogous post experience.
• Deputy Director: Officers/Employees of Central/State Govt/UT/PSUs with Bachelor's Degree. Experience: Holding analogous post or 03 years in Level 10. Desirable: Master's degree and experience in examination systems.
• Sr. Superintendent / Sr. Superintendent (Accounts): Officers/Employees of Central/State Govt/UT with Bachelor's Degree and knowledge of office procedures, rules, computer applications and secretarial practice. Experience: Holding analogous post or 03 years in Level 6 or 05 years in Level 5. Desirable: 05 years relevant experience in accounts, audit, etc.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• NTA reserves the right to fix criteria for screening/shortlisting the applications so as to reduce the number of candidates called for interview. Merely fulfilling eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to an interview or selection. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Candidates must submit documents in support of age, qualifications, service record/experience, and get originals verified at the time of interview. A candidate found ineligible during document verification will not be allowed to take the interview. The interview date is not specified in the notice. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Self-attested copy of the certificate/document in respect of claimed educational qualification.
• Experience Certificate in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) on the letterhead of the organisation.
• Certificate given by Head of Department including Vigilance/Administrative clearance (Annexure-III).
• No Objection Certificate by Head of Department (Annexure-IV).
• A passport size photo affixed on the application form.
• Attested photocopy of the complete and up-to-date APAR Dossier for the last 05 years (up to 2025-26).
• Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
• Integrity Certificate.
• A Statement of Major/Minor Penalty (if any) during the last 10 years.
• Cadre Clearance/No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Cadre Controlling/Parent organization.
• The application must be labeled "Application for the post of ______" and sent to: The Director (Administration), National Testing Agency, 5th Floor, Government of India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi – 110002.
• Send a copy of the application by email to [email protected].
• Applications not received through proper channel will not be considered.
• Applications received after the last date shall not be entertained.

What is the application fee for NTA Recruitment 2026?

• The official notification does not mention any application fee.

What is the salary structure for NTA Recruitment 2026?

• The salary ranges from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 2,15,900 per month, corresponding to Pay Level 7 to 13 of the 7th CPC, depending on the post.

Application and notification links supplied by the source

• You can download the NTA Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF from the official website. ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.