Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | NTA Recruitment 2026 — 13 posts, pay up to Rs 2,15,900, last date 1 December 2026
There is good news for officers already serving in government — the National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited applications for 13 senior posts, including Director and Joint Director, with pay going up to Rs 2,15,900 per month.
The recruitment is on a deputation basis, and applications must reach the NTA by 1 December 2026, 5 PM. Applications have to be sent offline, through the proper channel — there is no direct online application form for this drive.
NTA Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Testing Agency (NTA), Ministry of Education |
| Total vacancies | 13 posts |
| Posts | Director (7), Joint Director (3), Research Scientist ‘C’ (1), Deputy Director (1), Sr. Superintendent (Accounts) (1) |
| Maximum pay | Rs 2,15,900 per month (Director, Level-13) |
| Mode of recruitment | Deputation / Foreign Service Terms (initially 3 years) |
| Maximum age | 56 years (as on the closing date) |
| Last date | 1 December 2026, 5 PM |
| How to apply | By post (through proper channel) + advance copy by email |
| Official website | nta.ac.in |
Vacancy Details and Pay Scale
| Post Name | Group | Vacancies | Pay Scale (Pay Level) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Group A | 7 | Level-13, Rs 1,23,100 – Rs 2,15,900 |
| Joint Director | Group A | 3 | Level-12, Rs 78,800 – Rs 2,09,200 |
| Research Scientist ‘C’ | Group A | 1 | Level-12, Rs 78,800 – Rs 2,09,200 |
| Deputy Director | Group A | 1 | Level-11, Rs 67,700 – Rs 2,08,700 |
| Sr. Superintendent (Accounts) | Group B | 1 | Level-7, Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400 |
| Total | 13 |
Who Can Apply?
This is a deputation-only recruitment. Only officers and employees working in Central Government, State Government, Union Territory administrations, autonomous or statutory organisations and public sector undertakings can apply, through the proper channel. Freshers and private-sector candidates are not eligible.
For Director, a Bachelor’s degree in any field with an analogous post, or 3 years of regular service in Level-12 / 5 years in Level-11, is required. For Joint Director, a Bachelor’s degree with an analogous post, or 3 years in Level-11 / 5 years in Level-10, is required. Research Scientist ‘C’ needs a PhD with a postgraduate degree (minimum 55% marks) in Psychology, Statistics, Mathematics or Education, plus 10 years of experience. Detailed eligibility conditions for Deputy Director and Sr. Superintendent (Accounts) are given in the official notification.
Age Limit and Deputation Period
The maximum age limit for all posts is 56 years as on the closing date of application (1 December 2026). The period of deputation or foreign service will initially be three years.
How to Apply
- Download the vacancy notification and the prescribed application form (Annexure-V) from the official website nta.ac.in.
- Fill in the form completely and attach all the required documents.
- Submit the completed application through your Cadre Controlling Authority / parent organisation (proper channel) — applications not received through the proper channel will not be considered.
- Send it by post to: The Director (Administration), National Testing Agency, 5th Floor, Government of India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi – 110002.
- Also email an advance copy to [email protected].
- The application must reach the NTA on or before 1 December 2026, 5 PM.
Documents Required
- Prescribed application form (Annexure-V), duly filled in
- No Objection Certificate from the parent organisation
- Certified copies of APARs for the last five years
- Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate
- Certificates of educational qualification and service
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 12 November 2026 |
| Applications open | 12 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 1 December 2026, 5 PM |
Application Fee and Selection Process
No application fee is mentioned in the notification. Selection will be as per deputation rules — the notification does not mention any examination or interview date. Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Also read about other deputation recruitments: NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026 — 50 posts on deputation and Central Water Commission Chief Draughtsman Recruitment 2026 — 39 posts. For the latest medical recruitment, see AIIMS Madurai Junior Resident Recruitment 2026 — 36 posts, Rs 56,100 pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How many vacancies are there in NTA Recruitment 2026?
There are 13 vacancies — Director 7, Joint Director 3, Research Scientist ‘C’ 1, Deputy Director 1 and Sr. Superintendent (Accounts) 1.
Q2: What is the last date to apply for NTA Recruitment 2026?
Applications must reach the NTA on or before 1 December 2026, 5 PM.
Q3: Can freshers apply for NTA Recruitment 2026?
No. This is a deputation-only recruitment, so only officers and employees of Central/State Government, autonomous bodies or PSUs can apply through the proper channel.
Q4: What is the salary of a Director in NTA?
The Director post is in Level-13, with a pay scale of Rs 1,23,100 – Rs 2,15,900.
Q5: How do I apply — online or offline?
Offline. Fill in the prescribed form, attach the required documents, send it by post through your department or parent organisation, and email an advance copy to [email protected].
Next Action
Download the official NTA vacancy notification (PDF), check the eligibility conditions for your post, and send your application through the proper channel before 1 December 2026, 5 PM.
