Amid operational overhaul, NTA announces recruitment drive 2026 for 13 vacancies

Amid operational overhaul and allegations of security breaches in the national-level exams, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced its NTA recruitment drive 2026 for 13 vacancies, available across various roles including director, joint director, and more. The NTA recruitment drive 2026 application process will close on December 1. 

NTA is also creating a permanent pool of independent observers, including retired armed forces and paramilitary personnel and retired state and central government officers, as part of the overhaul. 

NTA was at the centre of controversy following the NEET UG paper leak earlier this year, and is also seeking applications from eligible institutions and organisations that own or operate suitable infrastructure and wish to be empanelled as exam centres. 

In two separate Expressions of Interest (EOIs) rolled out earlier this week, the agency has sought applications from eligible persons and institutions for the purpose.

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NTA Recruitment Drive 2026: Vacancies, steps to apply 

The list of vacancies offered for the NTA recruitment drive is shown in the table below. 

NTA Recruitment Drive 2026: How to apply?

Applicants are advised to download the NTA recruitment drive 2026 notice from the official website at nta.ac.in, and read all the details and instructions to ensure that they fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria for the post. The duly filled-in application form, along with the necessary certificates and supporting documents, must be submitted to NTA through the cadre controlling authority/parent organisation. The envelope containing the application form should be clearly labelled with the application for the post and sent to the NTA’s admin. 01