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Vacancy Details
- Director (Group A): 7 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any field from a recognized University or equivalent - Joint Director (Group A): 3 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any field from a recognized University or equivalent - Research Scientist ‘C’ (Group A): 1 vacancies
Qualification: PhD with PG (minimum 55%) in Psychology/Psychometrics/Statistics/Mathematics/Testing Methodology/Education - Deputy Director (Group A): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any field from a recognized University or equivalent - Sr. Superintendent / Sr. Superintendent (Accounts) (Group B): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any field from a recognized University; knowledge of office procedures, rules, computer applications and secretarial practice
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 56 years
Selection Process
- Screening/Shortlisting: NTA may fix criteria for screening or shortlisting to reduce the number of candidates called for interview.
- Shortlist: Only candidates who are shortlisted after screening will be invited to the interview.
- Document verification: Shortlisted candidates must submit and get originals of age, qualifications, service record and experience documents verified at the time of interview.
- Interview: Only eligible and shortlisted candidates who clear document verification will be interviewed; selection is based on interview and eligibility.
How to Apply
- Download the Vacancy Notification/Advertisement from nta.ac.in and check eligibility.
- Fill in the application form given as Annexure V and attach required documents.
- Submit the duly filled application to your Cadre Controlling Authority/Parent Organization for forwarding to NTA with its certificates.
- Label the envelope ‘Application for the post of ______’ with post name.
- Send the application by post through proper channel 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 the specified email address.
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Important Dates
- Notice date:
- Last date for receipt of application by post through proper channel:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the basic eligibility and qualification criteria?
Most posts require a Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university. Research Scientist ‘C’ requires a PhD with a postgraduate degree (minimum 55%) in Psychology/Psychometrics/Statistics/Mathematics/Testing Methodology/Education, and additional experience conditions apply for each post.
How should applicants apply for these NTA posts?
Applicants must apply through their employer; the completed Annexure V application should be sent by post through proper channel to NTA and a copy emailed to the specified email address. The envelope must be clearly labelled with the post name.
What is the last date to apply?
The application must reach NTA by post through proper channel on or before 01-12-2026 (05:00 PM).
How will candidates be selected?
NTA may screen or shortlist applications and only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents for verification at the time of interview.
What are the pay scales for the posts?
Pay levels range from Pay Level-7 to Pay Level-13 of the 7th CPC depending on the post, for example Director: Rs.123100–215900 (Pay Level-13) and Sr. Superintendent (Accounts): Rs.44900–142400 (Pay Level-7).
