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NTA announces 13 Group A and B posts, apply by December 1
The Story in Brief
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced 13 vacancies for Director, Joint Director, Research Scientist ‘C’, Deputy Director and Senior Superintendent posts. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2026. Central and state government employees, along with personnel from autonomous bodies, PSUs and UT administrations, are eligible if they hold analogous posts or meet feeder-grade requirements. The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date.
Vacancies include seven Director posts at pay level 13 (Rs 1,23,100 to 2,15,900) and three Joint Director posts at pay level 12 (Rs 78,800 to 2,09,200). Applications with a No Objection Certificate, APARs and vigilance clearance must reach the NTA’s New Delhi office by post through the proper channel and by email by December 1. Hindustan Times reports that shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Both sources factually report the NTA's 13 vacancies across Group A and B posts, with near-identical figures, eligibility, and the December 1 deadline. Hindustan Times published two hours later and adds an online application link (nta.ac.in) and a selection process detail: shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Times Now's earlier report carries the identical vacancy table and email submission address, but omits the interview reference and any mention of the website. The difference is negligible: Hindustan Times provides a marginally more complete how-to-apply guide, while Times Now leads with the deadline. The coverage is uniform straight reporting with no discernible slant. No state can be applied, as both stick to wire-service style prose with no editorial framing. Applicants should check the December 1 postal deadline and verify whether interview is the only selection stage.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): timesnownews.com (neutral report), hindustantimes.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
Update, 13 November 2026: this story now draws on 2 sources.
