Archive · 24 Jul 2026
15 of 39 permanent NTA posts vacant
The National Testing Agency (NTA) in India has 15 out of 39 permanent posts vacant.
The government has hired 73 people on contract to fill in the gaps.
The opposition has been criticizing the government and the NTA for these vacancies and for problems in conducting exams.
Protesters are demanding the resignation of the Education Minister.
The NTA has conducted 12 exams this year, with over 65 lakh candidates registered.
In the financial year 2023-’24, the NTA had an income of Rs 1,116 crore and spent Rs 1,040 crore.
15 of 39 permanent posts in the National Testing Agency are vacant.
73 persons, including 44 consultants, are engaged on contract.
More than 120 roles, including data analysts and legal support, have been outsourced.
The NTA has conducted 12 exams, including NEET and CUET, with 65 lakh candidates registered.
The NTA had an income of Rs 1,116 crore and an expenditure of Rs 1,040 crore in 2023-’24.
- Who
- Union government, National Testing Agency, Opposition MP, Youth protesters
- What
- Vacancies in permanent posts and contract staff in NTA
- When
- Data provided on Wednesday
- Where
- India, Delhi, several cities
- Why
- To address criticism over alleged irregularities in competitive exams
Government's Response
Opposition's Criticism
Vacancies in NTA
Government's Response
The government has provided data on vacancies and contract staff to address concerns.
Opposition's Criticism
The opposition criticizes the government for the vacancies and alleged irregularities in exams.
- Vacant Posts
- 15 of 39 permanent posts
- Contract Staff
- 73 persons, including 44 consultants
- Outsourced Roles
- More than 120 roles, including data analysts and legal support
- Exams Conducted
- 12 exams, including NEET and CUET
- Candidates Registered
- 65 lakh candidates
- Income (2023-’24)
- Rs 1,116 crore
- Expenditure (2023-’24)
- Rs 1,040 crore