NTA has inducted four senior government officers, including two joint secretary-level officers and two director-level officers, PTI reported. The joint secretary-level officers will serve as additional director generals under Radhakrishnan Committee recommendations.

New Delhi, May 19: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has inducted four senior government officers and invited applications for three specialist leadership positions as part of measures to strengthen its institutional framework.

Two joint secretary-level officers, who will serve as additional director generals, and two director-level officers have been posted to the NTA. The agency has also advertised vacancies for the posts of chief technology officer (CTO), chief finance officer (CFO) and general manager (HR).

The move comes in pursuance of the recommendations of the high-level expert committee constituted by the government for reforming examination conduct.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the NTA said the measures are aimed at "enhancing the integrity, transparency and operational excellence of the high-stakes examinations conducted by the agency".