The National Testing Agency has announced a fresh round of recruitment for 13 senior positions. The vacancies cover key administrative and technical roles that support the agency’s work in conducting large-scale entrance examinations across the country.

Applications must reach the agency by 1 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. The posts are being filled on deputation or foreign service terms for an initial period of three years.

The vacancies include seven posts of Director at Pay Level 13, three posts of Joint Director at Pay Level 12, one Research Scientist ‘C’ also at Pay Level 12, one Deputy Director at Pay Level 11, and one Senior Superintendent or Senior Superintendent (Accounts) at Pay Level 7. Pay scales range from approximately Rs 44,900 to Rs 2,15,900 depending on the post and level.

These positions are open only to serving officers from central or state governments, Union Territory administrations, autonomous bodies, and public sector undertakings. Candidates must hold analogous posts or meet the prescribed feeder-grade service requirements in their parent organisation. The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date of applications.

For most posts a bachelor’s degree is the basic educational requirement. The Research Scientist ‘C’ post requires a PhD along with a postgraduate degree in relevant fields such as psychology, psychometrics, statistics, mathematics, testing methodology or education.

Interested officers need to submit the prescribed application form, known as Annexure-V, along with supporting documents through the proper channel. A copy should also be sent by email. The complete application must reach the Director (Administration) at the National Testing Agency’s New Delhi office by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

The agency has advised candidates to download the full vacancy notification from its official website and carefully check the detailed eligibility criteria, experience requirements and other conditions before applying. Vacancies are indicative and may increase or decrease.

This recruitment comes as the National Testing Agency continues to handle high-stakes examinations such as JEE Main, NEET and CUET. Strengthening its senior leadership and administrative capacity is expected to support smoother operations and better coordination for the large number of students who appear for these tests every year.

Eligible officers looking for a role in the education testing ecosystem now have a clear window to apply. Those interested should act promptly to complete the paperwork through their parent departments before the December deadline.