Overview
- The National Testing Agency issued the notification on Friday that it is hiring for 13 posts, including seven Directors, three Joint Directors, one Research Scientist 'C', one Deputy Director and one Senior Superintendent (Accounts).
- Post-wise pay levels under the 7th CPC are listed in the notice, with Director at Pay Level 13 and Joint Director and Research Scientist 'C' at Pay Level 12, signalling senior career-grade appointments.
- Only serving officers from Central and State governments, UT administrations, autonomous bodies and PSUs who meet feeder-grade requirements and are up to 56 years old may apply through their parent departments.
- Applications must reach the Director (Administration), NTA, by post through the proper channel and by email to administration@nta.ac.in with a No Objection Certificate, APARs, Vigilance Clearance and an Integrity Certificate by December 1, 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews where originals of age, qualification and service records will be verified, and the hires could change how the agency plans and runs high‑stakes national exams.