NTA opens 12 bilingual typist and operations assistant posts; apply by 16 September

The National Testing Agency has invited contract applications for 12 Bilingual Typist and Operations Assistant posts, with applications due by email on 16.09.2026. Vacancy Notification Advertisement No. E-15326 dated 2 September 2026 says NTA invites applications from applicants on contract basis who are interested, eligible and suitable for the post. The engagement period is initially for five years, extendable based on performance and organisational requirement. Language-wise vacancy is one each for Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

Eligible candidates must submit applications in the format at Annexure-I with all required documents to dir-admin@nta.gov.in by 16/09/2026. The vacancy notification is signed by Akash Jain, Director (Admin), National Testing Agency. The detailed terms are attached to the same PDF hosted at https://nta.ac.in/Download/Notice/Notice_20260902173831.pdf.

Pay, age, languages and essential eligibility

Consolidated remuneration is Rs 75,000 per month, fixed, composite and all-inclusive, with applicable statutory deductions if any. Age limit is minimum 21 and maximum 62 years as on the date of application. Place of work is NTA premises. Reporting is to the Joint Director or any other competent authority as designated. The engagement is full-time; extended hours, including weekends or holidays, may be required. Leave is eight days per year on a pro-rata basis, plus public holidays observed by NTA.

Essential educational qualification is 12th Standard (Higher Secondary) or equivalent from a recognised Board or University. Candidates must possess proficiency in two of the 13 specified languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. The language against which the candidate applies is the primary language; the second language is chosen from the remaining 12. Both languages require demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing and typing. Candidates must provide valid documentary proof of typing speed of 40 WPM or more with more than 90% accuracy in both languages. Claimed typing proficiency is also subject to a practical skill test. Candidates who do not possess English typing proficiency at joining must acquire it within six months. Within six months they are also expected to acquire working knowledge of MathType and InDesign as required for assigned duties.

Desirable skills listed in the notice include working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; basic PDF handling, scanning, document conversion and file-format management; relevant typing, data entry or document-processing experience; proofreading or language-quality checking of multilingual content; and DTP, document composition, pagination or structured formatting. Experience in MIS, data compilation, reporting and administrative support is also listed among desirable attributes.

How to apply, selection steps and contract caveats

Candidates send applications to the email id in the vacancy notification, duly mentioning the primary language in the subject line. NTA will scrutinise applications against eligibility and experience. Shortlisted candidates may undergo a test or practical skill assessment and/or interview at designated premises. The practical assessment may cover typing speed and accuracy in the two claimed languages, reading and writing proficiency, proofreading, transcription and formatting, MS Office, basic PDF handling, MIS or report preparation, and familiarity with MathType and InDesign where applicable. Final selection is at the discretion of the competent authority. Mere fulfilment of eligibility does not confer a right to shortlisting or selection. NTA reserves the right to increase or decrease positions, modify language-wise deployment, or not fill any position.

The engagement is direct contractual engagement for a defined period and does not confer any right to regularisation, permanent absorption or appointment to any regular post. Either side may terminate with one month's written notice; NTA may terminate without notice for unsatisfactory performance, misconduct, breach of confidentiality or security, or violation of terms. Selected personnel must execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement before joining, work in a controlled environment, and keep all documents and data confidential during and after the engagement. Unauthorised disclosure can lead to termination, financial recovery and civil or criminal action as applicable.

Annexure-I is the application form titled Engagement of Bilingual Typists and Operations Assistants under Advertisement / Vacancy Notification No. E-15326. It captures primary language (tick one), personal details, language and typing proficiency for primary and second languages, English typing status, educational qualifications, desirable skills, work experience, and a document checklist covering photo ID, date of birth proof, educational certificates, category certificate if applicable, typing proof for both languages, experience certificates, resume and photograph. The declaration on the form states that the engagement is purely contractual and confers no right to regularisation.

NTA letterhead address on the notice is 5th Floor, Government India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi-110002, telephone +91-69095201, with Director (Admin) email akash.jain@gov.in for the signing officer. Applications for these 12 posts go to dir-admin@nta.gov.in by 16/09/2026 with the primary language in the subject and Annexure-I plus documents attached. Advertisement No. E-15326 dated 2 September 2026 is the recruitment notice; that email deadline, not any examination admit-card clock, is the story.