NTA Recruitment 2026 – Director (Group A) & Other Posts (13)

Overview

Vacancies

13 vacancies

Pay

₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200

About this recruitment

National Testing Agency is hiring for 13 vacancies across posts including Director, Joint Director, Research Scientist C, Deputy Director, and Sr. Superintendent / Sr. Superintendent (Accounts) on a deputation basis. The pay scales range from Pay Level 7 to Pay Level 13 of the 7th CPC. Essential qualifications vary by post from a Bachelor's Degree to a PhD with PG, with a maximum age limit of 56 years. Applications must be sent through proper channel by post and email latest by 1st December 2026.

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Quick answers

How many vacancies are there?

13 vacancies across 5 posts.

What is the salary?

Director (Group A): Pay Level -13 of 7th CPC Rs.123100 — 215900; Joint Director (Group A): Pay Level -12 of 7th CPC Rs.78800 — 209200; Research Scientist “C” (Group A): Pay Level -12 of 7th CPC Rs.78800 — 209200; Deputy Director (Group A): Pay Level -11 of 7th CPC Rs. 67700 — 208700; Sr. Superintendent / Sr. Superintendent (Accounts) (Group B): Pay Level -7 of 7% CPC Rs.44900 — 142400

What is the age limit?

Up to 56 years.

What qualification is needed?

Any Graduate.

Posts (5)

• Director (Group A)

  Vacancies

  7

  Qualification

  Bachelor's Degree in any field from a recognized University or equivalent

  Max age

  56 years

  Pay

  Pay Level -13 of 7th CPC Rs.123100 — 215900

• Joint Director (Group A)

  Vacancies

  3

  Qualification

  Bachelor's Degree in any field from a recognized University or equivalent

  Max age

  56 years

  Pay

  Pay Level -12 of 7th CPC Rs.78800 — 209200

• Research Scientist “C” (Group A)

  Vacancies

  1

  Qualification

  PhD with PG (with a minimum of 55% marks) in Psychology/ Psychometrics/ Statistics/ Mathematics/Testing Methodology/Education

  Max age

  56 years

  Pay

  Pay Level -12 of 7th CPC Rs.78800 — 209200

• Deputy Director (Group A)

  Vacancies

  1

  Qualification

  Bachelor's Degree in any field from a recognized University or equivalent

  Max age

  56 years

  Pay

  Pay Level -11 of 7th CPC Rs. 67700 — 208700

• Sr. Superintendent / Sr. Superintendent (Accounts) (Group B)

  Vacancies

  1

  Qualification

  Bachelor's Degree in any field from a recognized University. Knowledge of office procedures, rules, computer applications and secretarial practice

  Max age

  56 years

  Pay

  Pay Level -7 of 7% CPC Rs.44900 — 142400

How to apply

The duly filled in Application Form must be submitted to NTA through Cadre Controlling Authority/ Parent Organization along-with necessary certifications as well as required documents by post to The Director (Administration), National Testing Agency, 5th Floor, Government of India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi — 110002 and by email to administration@nta.ac.in.

Eligibility

Age

Varies by post: see Posts above

Experience

Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre/ department in relevant area, or required years of service in specific pay levels depending on the post. Research Scientist 'C' requires Post Qualification experience of 10 years in assessment sectors/relevant area.

Eligibility shown here is our reading of the official notification. Confirm every requirement against the official notification before applying.

Selection process

Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for Interview