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Nagaland Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026

Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026PHQ (B-II)/RECT/CONSTABLES(GD)/WP(C)/2026
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Total Vacancies
1137
Last Date
30 Nov
43 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open from 31 Oct 2026
Last date 30 Nov 2026
  1. Notification14 Oct
  2. Applications Open31 Oct

About Nagaland Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026

Nagaland Police, the state police force headed by the Office of the Director General of Police in Kohima, is recruiting Constable (General Duty) personnel, with 1137 posts in total, including regular and backlog vacancies. The recruitment is open to eligible male and female candidates from the Indigenous Inhabitant Tribes of Nagaland and is conducted district-wise through a Departmental Recruitment Board. Selected candidates begin their police career in India Reserve Battalions.

Job Overview

Organization
Nagaland Police
Advertisement No.
PHQ (B-II)/RECT/CONSTABLES(GD)/WP(C)/2026
Post Name
Constable (GD)
Job Location
Kohima, Nagaland
Who Can Apply
Only residents of Nagaland (Open only to eligible male and female applicants from Indigenous Inhabitant Tribes of Nagaland belonging to any Indigenous Naga Tribe of Nagaland. Non-Indigenous Tribes applicants shall not be eligible)
Job Type
Permanent
Age Limit
18–37 years
Gender
All
Nationality
Indian
Credentials Required
Certificate of Indigenous Inhabitant of Nagaland, Scheduled Tribe Certificate and Backward Tribe Certificate (where applicable), signed by a competent authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner
Pay Scale
Level 3, Grade Pay Rs. 1,800, Pay Band Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,200

Vacancy Breakdown

Constable (GD)
1137

Eligibility Details

Constable (GD) - Educational Qualification

Class-6 Pass Mark Sheet or higher certificates for Backward Tribes. Class-8 Pass Certificate or higher certificates for other Naga Tribes of Nagaland from NBSE or Equivalent Qualifications from any recognised Board of School Education in India. If a pass certificate or provisional pass certificate is not issued by the Board/Institute/University, a letter or certificate to that effect from the Board/Institute/University must be submitted.

Age Limit

18 to 37 years as on 14 October 2026 (date of advertisement)

Age Relaxation

Serving Government employees: age relaxation equal to years of service served, subject to a maximum of 5 years, as per existing Government policy. Incumbent Constables of Nagaland Police covered by the instant court cases and the Petitioners in those cases are given age relaxation as ruled by the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court.

Physical Standards

All categories
Gender: Male
Height: 5 Feet 3 Inches
Chest: 31 Inches normal / 33 Inches expanded
All categories
Gender: Female
Height: 5 Feet
Chest: 29 Inches normal / 31 Inches expanded

Weight: Proportionate to height as per medical standards

Physical Efficiency Test

Running Race 3 km
Standard: Within 10 minutes 30 seconds = 20 marks; 10:31 to 11:30 minutes = 15 marks; 11:31 to 12:30 minutes = 10 marks; beyond 12 minutes 30 seconds disqualified
Applies to: Male candidates
Running Race 2 km
Standard: Within 10 minutes = 20 marks; 10:01 to 11:00 minutes = 15 marks; 11:01 to 12:00 minutes = 10 marks; beyond 12 minutes disqualified
Applies to: Female candidates
Pull-Ups
Standard: Male: 15 times = 15 marks, 12 times = 12 marks, 9 times = 9 marks, 6 times = 6 marks; below 6 disqualified. Female: 10 times = 15 marks, 8 times = 12 marks, 6 times = 9 marks, 3 times = 6 marks; below 3 disqualified
Applies to: Male and Female candidates
High Jump
Standard: Male 4 Feet, Female 3 Feet; first attempt 5 marks, second attempt 3 marks, third attempt 1 mark; maximum 3 attempts allowed
Applies to: Male and Female candidates
Long Jump
Standard: Male 12 Feet, Female 10 Feet; first attempt 5 marks, second attempt 3 marks, third attempt 1 mark; maximum 3 attempts allowed
Applies to: Male and Female candidates

Application Fee

All candidates
Rs. 300

Selection Process

  1. 1
    Physical / Medical Standards Test

    Screening stage, qualifying only; candidates must produce the admit card, Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, date of birth proof and identity proof

  2. 2
    Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

    Outdoor running race, pull-ups, high jump and long jump carrying 45 marks; only candidates who clear all components proceed to the written test

  3. 3
    Written Examination

    Objective MCQ paper of 80 questions for 40 marks, 2 hours, set in English only

  4. 4
    Interview

    10 marks; candidates shortlisted at 1:3 on the aggregate of PET and written test marks

  5. 5
    NCC Certification

    Up to 5 marks: NCC 'C' 5 marks, NCC 'B' 3 marks, NCC 'A' 2 marks

Shortlisting ratio: 1:10 of vacancies for each tribe and gender for the Written Test; 1:3 (three candidates per post) for Interview

Exam Pattern

2 Hours

Salary Structure

Level 3, Grade Pay Rs. 1,800, Pay Band Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,200

Grade Pay: Rs. 1,800

How to Apply

  1. 1Visit the Nagaland Police website and open the online recruitment portal for Constable GD Recruitment 2026
  2. 2Read the official advertisement and the district-wise eligibility conditions
  3. 3Verify your educational qualification, age, Indigenous Inhabitant status and tribe eligibility
  4. 4Complete the online application with the required personal and contact information
  5. 5Select the single eligible district for which you wish to apply
  6. 6Upload self-attested copies of the prescribed documents
  7. 7Pay the Rs. 300 examination fee online
  8. 8Review the application details, submit the form and download the confirmation and admit card

Documents to Carry / Upload

•Educational Certificate (Class 6 or Class 8 as applicable)
•Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card
•PAN Card
•Driving Licence or EPIC)
•Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate of Nagaland
•Scheduled Tribe Certificate
•Backward Tribe Certificate where applicable
•Date of Birth Proof (Birth Certificate or Matriculation or equivalent admit card)
•No Objection Certificate for applicants already serving in Government departments or Public Undertakings

Important Details

  • The recruitment is restricted to eligible Indigenous Inhabitant Tribes of Nagaland and applicants from non-Indigenous tribes are not eligible.
  • State reservation policy does not apply and posts are filled as per the approved tribal ratio; reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disability does not apply to these posts.
  • Each applicant may apply for only one district, and must appear for the Physical/Medical Standards Test, PET, Written Test and Interview only in the district applied for; appearing in any other district results in rejection of candidature.
  • Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland are treated as one district for this recruitment.
  • The result declaration is deemed to be the offer letter, and a candidate who does not accept must submit non-acceptance in writing within 10 days of the result declaration.
  • A waiting list of 10% or 5 persons, whichever is higher, is kept for each district and tribe and remains valid for 45 days from publication of final results.
  • Candidates may use Community Service Centres to submit the online application on payment of the applicable fees.

District-wise Regular Vacancies (1,053 Posts)

Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland
Male Posts: 104
Female Posts: 25
Total: 129
Kiphire
Male Posts: 37
Female Posts: 8
Total: 45
Kohima
Male Posts: 60
Female Posts: 14
Total: 74
Tseminyu
Male Posts: 31
Female Posts: 7
Total: 38
Longleng
Male Posts: 24
Female Posts: 6
Total: 30
Mon
Male Posts: 120
Female Posts: 29
Total: 149
Mokokchung
Male Posts: 99
Female Posts: 23
Total: 122
Peren
Male Posts: 36
Female Posts: 9
Total: 45
Phek
Male Posts: 74
Female Posts: 18
Total: 92
Meluri
Male Posts: 10
Female Posts: 3
Total: 13
Tuensang
Male Posts: 48
Female Posts: 12
Total: 60
Noklak
Male Posts: 51
Female Posts: 13
Total: 64
Wokha
Male Posts: 82
Female Posts: 19
Total: 101
Zunheboto
Male Posts: 72
Female Posts: 19
Total: 91
Total
Male Posts: 848
Female Posts: 205
Total: 1053

Backlog Vacancy Distribution (84 Posts)

Mokokchung
Tribe: Ao
Backlog Vacancies: 47
Mokokchung
Tribe: Phom - Specified Villages
Backlog Vacancies: 1
Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland
Tribe: Ao
Backlog Vacancies: 8
Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland
Tribe: Sumi
Backlog Vacancies: 9
Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland
Tribe: Chakhesang
Backlog Vacancies: 3
Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland
Tribe: Chang
Backlog Vacancies: 1
Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland
Tribe: Khiamniungan
Backlog Vacancies: 1
Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland
Tribe: Phom
Backlog Vacancies: 2
Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland
Tribe: Rengma
Backlog Vacancies: 1
Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland
Tribe: Sangtam
Backlog Vacancies: 3
Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland
Tribe: Zeliang
Backlog Vacancies: 3
Tseminyu
Tribe: Rengma
Backlog Vacancies: 3
Total
Backlog Vacancies: 84

Written Examination Syllabus

  • General Awareness and General Knowledge
  • General Science
  • Indian History
  • Indian Polity
  • Social Sciences
  • Elementary Mathematics
  • Sports
  • Naga Culture and Heritage
  • Nagaland State and Naga Tribes
  • General Mental Aptitude

Medical Fitness and Disqualifying Conditions

  • Eye sight or vision with distant vision worse than 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worst eye (corrected vision) is summarily rejected
  • Colour blindness, both partial and total
  • Deafness or hard of hearing
  • Varicose veins
  • Squint eye condition
  • Amputated limb or physical extremities
  • Physical deformities
  • Other physical deformities including flat feet, knocked knees and bend elbows
  • Positive opioid or alcohol abuse test
  • Female candidates testing positive in the pregnancy test undergo Basic Training in the next batch, with salary effective from the date of commencement of training

Reservation and Waiting List

State reservation policy shall not apply and recruitment is as per the approved tribal ratio. Women reservation applies as per Government policy vide Home Department Notification No. POL-1/ESTT3/20/2014 dated 28 September 2016. Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disability does not apply. The Board keeps a waiting list of 10% or 5 persons, whichever is higher, of the total posts advertised for each district and tribe; it operates only on non-acceptance, resignation, desertion or discharge of selected candidates, is valid for 45 days from publication of final results and carries no preferential right in any future recruitment.

Probation and Posting

Appointees are on probation for 2 years. On completion of probation they are considered for service confirmation on the recommendation of the Medical Board and verification of antecedents, subject to the service rules in force. All fresh recruits are initially deployed in the IR Battalions and are liable to serve within or outside the State of Nagaland.

Contact

Phone: 0370-2240027

Frequently Asked Questions

Can candidates who are not from Nagaland apply for this recruitment?

No. The recruitment is open only to eligible male and female applicants belonging to the Indigenous Inhabitant Tribes of Nagaland. Applicants from non-Indigenous tribes are not eligible.

Can I apply for more than one district?

No. Each applicant may apply against only one district and must appear for the Physical/Medical Standards Test, PET, Written Test and Interview in that district. Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland are treated as one district for this recruitment.

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