NTA Recruitment 2026: Apply for 13 Group A and B Positions
New Delhi, November 14: NTA Recruitment 2026 invites applications for various positions in Group A and Group B, totaling 13 vacancies. This recruitment is not open to everyone, as the maximum age limit for applicants is set at 56 years. Notably, the recruitment will be conducted through deputation rather than direct hiring. Interested and eligible candidates can apply until December 1, 2026. The NTA has released a notification detailing all the necessary information. Candidates should verify the educational qualifications and work experience requirements according to the position they are applying for.
Details of Vacancies
According to the notification released by NTA, the 13 positions include 12 in Group A and 1 in Group B. The breakdown of vacancies is as follows:
| Position | Group | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Group A | 7 |
| Joint Director | Group A | 3 |
| Research Scientist ‘C’ | Group A | 1 |
| Deputy Director | Group A | 1 |
| Senior Superintendent (Accounts) | Group B | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria
Officials and employees working in the central government, state governments, and union territories are eligible to apply. Additionally, employees from central and state autonomous and statutory organizations, as well as public sector undertakings (PSUs), can also apply. Candidates must not exceed the age limit of 56 years as of the application deadline, December 1, 2026.
Educational Qualifications and Experience
- Director (Group A): Graduation degree in any subject from a recognized university, with experience in a similar position in regular service. Candidates with a Master’s degree and experience in conducting large-scale examinations are preferred.
- Joint Director (Group A): Graduation degree required, with regular service experience in a similar position or 3 years in pay level-11 or 5 years in pay level-10. Experience in examination systems is necessary.
- Research Scientist ‘C’ (Group A): PhD in Psychology, Psychometrics, Statistics, Mathematics, Testing Methodology, or Education with at least 55% marks, along with 10 years of relevant experience.
- Deputy Director (Group A): Graduation degree required, with regular service experience in a similar position or 3 years in pay level-10 or 5 years in pay level-9. Experience in examination systems is necessary.
- Senior Superintendent (Accounts) (Group B): Graduation degree from a recognized university, with knowledge of financial regulations, computer applications, and office management. 5 years of experience in accounts, audit, administration, recruitment, and project management is required.
How to Apply
Candidates can view the recruitment notification on the official NTA website, nta.ac.in. To apply, they must download the prescribed form from Annexure V of the notification, fill in the required information, and compile the necessary certificates and documents. Applications must be submitted through the candidate’s cadre controlling authority or original organization, ensuring they reach the relevant authority by December 1, 2026.