Nagaland Police, Constable (GD) Recruitment - 2026 (1137 Vacancies)

Nagaland Police, Constable (GD) Recruitment - 2026 (1137 Vacancies)

Regular Recruitment

848

205

1053

Backlog Recruitment

84

0

84

Nagaland Police - Regular Recruitment - Details

Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland

104

25

129

Kiphire

37

8

45

Kohima

60

14

74

Tseminyu

31

7

38

Longleng

24

6

30

Mon

120

29

149

Mokokchung

99

23

122

Peren

36

9

45

Phek

74

18

92

Meluri

10

3

13

Tuensang

48

12

60

Noklak

51

13

64

Wokha

82

19

101

Zunheboto

72

19

91

Nagaland Police - Backlog Recruitment - Details

Mokokchung

Ao

47

Mokokchung

Phom - Specified Villages

1

Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland

Ao

8

Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland

Sumi

9

Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland

Chakhesang

3

Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland

Chang

1

Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland

Khiamniungan

1

Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland

Phom

2

Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland

Rengma

1

Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland

Sangtam

3

Dimapur / Chumoukedima / Niuland

Zeliang

3

Tseminyu

Rengma

3

Educational Qualifications & General Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

• For Backward Tribes : Class-6 Pass Mark Sheet or higher certificates.

• For Other Naga Tribes of Nagaland : Class-8 Pass Certificate or higher certificates from the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) or equivalent qualifications from any recognized Board of School Education in India.

• Note: If a pass certificate or provisional pass certificate is not issued by the board/institute/university for any reason, a letter or certificate to that effect from the authority must be submitted. All relevant documents must be issued on or before the last date of application submission.

2. General Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality/Tribes : Applicants must be indigenous male or female inhabitants belonging to any recognized Indigenous Naga Tribe of Nagaland. Non-Indigenous Tribe applicants are not eligible.

• Age Limit : Applicants must be between 18 and 37 years old as on the date of the notification (14th October 2026). (Age relaxations apply for serving government employees and specific court case respondents/petitioners).

• District Eligibility :

  • Applicants are eligible to apply against only one district.

  • Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland are considered a single district for this recruitment, operated jointly under the Commissioner of Police, Dimapur.

  • Candidates must apply for posts allotted either in their native district or in Dimapur/Chumoukedima/Niuland if they are natives or residents possessing a valid Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate from the respective district competent authority (not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner).

  • Candidates must appear for all tests (Physical, Medical, Written, and Interview) exclusively in the district they applied for.

• Physical Standards Test (PST) :

  • Male : Height: 5 Feet 3 Inches; Chest: Normal 31 Inches, Expanded 33 Inches.

  • Female: Height: 5.0 Feet; Chest: Normal 29 Inches, Expanded 31 Inches.

  • Weight : Must be proportionate to height as per medical standards.

• Medical Fitness & Disqualifications : Candidates must meet medical requirements, undergo drug screening (Opioid Test) and alcohol abuse tests, and clear standard vision, hearing, and physical deformity checks (e.g., no color blindness, flat feet, knocked knees, or varicose veins). Female candidates must undergo a pregnancy test.

How to Apply?

• Step 1 : Visit the Portal — Access the official Nagaland Police Registration Portal at [https://nagalandpollicerecruitment.in](https://nagalandpollicerecruitment.in) to file your application online.

• Step 2 : Enter Court Case Details (If Applicable) — If you are an incumbent Constable whose appointment was set aside or a Writ Petition Petitioner, provide the relevant case details on the portal.

• Step 3 : Fill and Submit Application — Complete the online application form with accurate details and submit it before the closing date of 30th November 2026.

• Step 4 : Pay Examination Fee — Pay the non-refundable examination fee of ₹300/- online through the registration portal. (Note: Community Service Centres (CSC) can also be utilized for submission on payment of applicable service fees.)

• Step 5 : Upload Mandatory Documents — Upload self-attested photocopies of your minimum educational qualification (Class-6 mark sheet for Backward Tribes or Class-8 pass certificate for other Naga Tribes), proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, or EPIC), Indigenous Inhabitant/ST/Backward Tribe certificate (signed by an Additional Deputy Commissioner or higher), and date of birth proof (Birth Certificate or Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card).

Selection Process

1. Physical/Medical Standards Test (PST) & Screening

• Purpose : Initial screening to check basic height, chest, and medical parameters to qualify for subsequent tests.

• Requirements to Bring : Admit Card generated from the portal, Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, proof of Date of Birth, and proof of Identity (the one uploaded on the portal).

• Disqualifications : Candidates not meeting the physical standards (Male: 5'3" height, 31"-33" chest; Female: 5'0" height, 29"-31" chest) or failing medical checks (such as vision, colour blindness, flat feet, knocked knees, or drug/alcohol screenings) are disqualified.

2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (Outdoors) — 45 Marks

• Purpose : Outdoor tests that precede the written exam; candidates must qualify in all components.

• Components & Breakup :

  • Running Race (20 Marks) : 3.0 Km for males (within 10 mins 30 secs for full marks) and 2.0 Km for females (within 10 mins for full marks). Beyond 12.5 minutes (male) or 12 minutes (female) results in disqualification.

  • Pull-Ups (15 Marks) : 15 times for males (15 marks); 10 times for females (15 marks). Below 06 times (male) or below 03 times (female) results in disqualification.

  • High Jump (05 Marks) : Up to 03 attempts to clear 04 feet (male) or 03 feet (female).

  • Long Jump (05 Marks) : Up to 03 attempts to clear 12 feet (male) or 10 feet (female).

• Merit Ratio : A merit list based on the PET is prepared in the ratio of 1:10 of the number of vacancies for each tribe/gender to proceed to the Written Test.

3. Written Examination — 40 Marks

• Eligibility : Only candidates fit in physical/medical standards and who cleared the PET are called.

• Format : Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) comprising 80 questions for 40 marks.

• Duration & Language : 02 hours duration, set in the English language only.

• Topics Covered : General Awareness, General Knowledge, Science, Indian History, Indian Polity, Social Sciences, Elementary Mathematics, Sports, Naga Culture and Heritage, Nagaland State/Tribes, and General Mental Aptitude.

4. Interview — 10 Marks

• Merit Ratio : A merit list drawn from aggregate marks in the Outdoors Test and Written Test in the ratio of 1:3 (03 candidates per 01 post) are called for the Interview.

5. NCC Certification Marks (Up to 5 Marks included here):

• NCC 'C' Certificate : 05 Marks

• NCC 'B' Certificate : 03 Marks

• NCC 'A' Certificate : 02 Marks

6. Final Merit List & Result

• Final Calculation : Drawn on the basis of aggregate marks obtained in the PET, Written Test, and Interview (including NCC certification).

• Offer of Appointment : The result declaration acts as the official offer letter.

Physical / Medical Standards Test

Qualifying

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

45

Written Examination

40

Interview

10

NCC Certification

5