New Delhi: As a part of the broader overhaul, the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday initiated fresh steps to strengthen its administrative infrastructure as it invited applications for 13 senior-level positions.
Announced recruitment drive includes positions such as Director, Joint Director, Research Scientist, Deputy Director and Senior Superintendent. These appointments are being offered on deputation for a period of three years.
According to the details in a public notice, the agency is seeking to fill three posts each of Director and Joint Director, besides positions of Research Scientist, Deputy Director and Senior Superintendent.
The newest steps come amid a series of measures being undertaken by the NTA to strengthen its examination management and operational capabilities.
Days ago, the agency also invited applications for empanelment of examination observers, who play an important role in monitoring the conduct of examinations and ensuring adherence to prescribed procedures.
Separately, NTA had also invited applications from eligible institutions and organisations to expand its network of examination centres for both computer-based tests (CBT) and pen-and-paper examinations. Agency is aiming to increase the availability of testing infrastructure across the country.
The testing agency is going through revamp after it faced intense scrutiny following repeated irregularities around examination processes, particularly the NEET-UG paper leak earlier this year.
The Centre had subsequently constituted a high-powered task force headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to suggest reforms to revamp the exam body. A report from the committee is expected to be released soon since the Union Govt had granted the taskforce three months time while announcing its formation on July 26.