‘Build New NTA’ Initiative: Four Senior Positions Open As Agency Moves To Strengthen Exam Systems

Published 27 July 2026 · education

‘Build New NTA’ Initiative: Four Senior Positions Open As Agency Moves To Strengthen Exam Systems Published By, Last Updated: July 27, 2026, 12:52 IST Announcing

‘Build New NTA’ Initiative: Four Senior Positions Open As Agency Moves To Strengthen Exam Systems Published By, Last Updated: July 27, 2026, 12:52 IST Announcing the recruitment drive on LinkedIn, the NTA said, “We are hiring for four senior leadership roles. And we are looking for the best India has to offer.” Rapid Read The NTA conducts several major entrance examinations, including NEET, JEE and CUET. The Testing Agency (NTA) has started a major restructuring exercise aimed at strengthening its examination systems, improving security measures and rebuilding trust in the country’s competitive examination framework. Under its “Build New NTA" initiative, the agency has invited applications for four senior leadership positions focusing on assessment, operations, cyber security and investigation. The overhaul comes months after widespread protests over the alleged NEET paper leak, which triggered demands for accountability and led to the resignation of then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Centre has since announced several measures to improve examination security, including an anti-paper leak law and the creation of fast-track courts for related cases. Announcing the recruitment drive on LinkedIn, the NTA said, “We are hiring for four senior leadership roles.

And we are looking for the best India has to offer." The agency said the initiative aims to rebuild an institution responsible for conducting examinations taken by millions of students every year. “Every year, more than 1 crore young Indians take a Testing Agency examination," the NTA said, adding that the future of candidates depends on the “integrity, fairness and quality" of its examination process as the results shape their education, careers and future opportunities. Rebuilding Examination Framework Highlighting the need for reforms, the agency said, “It is a responsibility we take very seriously. And it is a responsibility we are rebuilding NTA to be worthy of." The NTA said the restructuring process is based on recommendations made by the High-Level Committee of Experts (HLCE) headed by K Radhakrishnan. “Across academic rigour, technology, security, operations and governance, we are rebuilding the Agency to serve crores of candidates with the credibility they deserve," the agency added. Four Senior Roles Open As part of the restructuring plan, the NTA is looking to appoint candidates for four senior roles General Manager, Assessment R&D and Psychometrics General Manager, Test Centre Network & Operations General Manager, Information Security (Chief Information Security Officer) General Manager, Vigilance, Investigation & Forensics The agency said the head of vigilance and forensics will be responsible for handling investigations into examination malpractice, coordinating with agencies such as the CBI, IB, ED and state police, and working under the provisions of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.