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The Centre has since announced a series of measures to strengthen examination systems, including the introduction of an anti-paper leak law and the establishment of fast-track courts to hear related cases.In a LinkedIn post announcing the recruitment drive, 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 was aimed at rebuilding an institution that conducts examinations affecting millions of students every year.”Every year, more than 1 crore young Indians take a National Testing Agency examination,” the NTA said.It added that the future of candidates depends on the “integrity, fairness and quality” of its examination process, as the results influence their education, careers and future opportunities.Emphasising the need for reform, the agency wrote, “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 exercise follows the recommendations of the High-Level Committee of Experts (HLCE), chaired by K Radhakrishnan.It added, “Across academic rigour, technology, security, operations and governance, we are rebuilding the Agency to serve crores of candidates with the credibility they deserve.”As part of the overhaul, the NTA is seeking candidates for four senior positions:General Manager, Assessment R&D and PsychometricsGeneral Manager, Test Centre Network & OperationsGeneral Manager, Information Security (Chief Information Security Officer)General Manager, Vigilance, Investigation & ForensicsThe agency said the vigilance and forensics head would oversee investigations into examination malpractice, coordinate with agencies including the CBI, IB, ED and state police, and operate under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.The NTA conducts several major entrance examinations, including Neet, Jee and Cuet.Highlighting the broader purpose of the reforms, the NTA said, “The candidates who write NTA examinations are the future of India. They are the engineers who will build our infrastructure, the doctors who will care for our people, the teachers who will educate the next generation, and the researchers who will drive our discovery.”The agency has also invited applications for Young Professionals through the UPSC’s Pratibha Setu portal, with 12 positions in Academic Research, two in Legal Research and two in Finance & Accounts Research.According to the NTA, applications for the senior leadership positions can be submitted by email to dir-admin@nta.gov.in, with the deadline set at 30 days from July 25, 2026.The recruitment drive notification comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a high-powered committee headed by Nandan Nilekani to recommend measures for leak-proof and technology-driven examinations.Later, home minister Amit Shah said on X, “The Modi govt follows the principle of constant reform to safeguard the future of our new generation.”Shah added, “We will impose exemplary punishment on the culprits of paper leak and ensure that no one ever dares to commit this crime.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Instead, deadly attacks and brutality are being unleashed on them.”Rahul also referred to the July 20 students’ march to Parliament from Jantar Mantar, during which clashes were reported between protesters and police. He alleged, “In Delhi, pellet guns were fired at students, and in Bihar, AK-47s. Whether it’s Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, or Delhi—the pattern is the same everywhere.”Questioning the Modi government’s efforts to address irregularities in examinations, Rae Bareli MP said, “I’ve said it before: this government is dishonest. Real reform is beyond their capability. They’ll backtrack on their words and use every trick in the book to suppress students’ voices.”He added, “Mr Modi, apologize to the country’s students. 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