Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) invites online applications for the Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) 2026 for filling up 160+ vacancies under various departments of the Government of Nagaland. Posts include Regimental Medical Officer, Assistant Conservator of Forests, Economics & Statistics Officer, Inspector of Statistics, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Assistant Public Prosecutor, SDO (Civil/Electrical), Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/MIS), Junior Architect, Foreman, Food Safety Officer, Scientific Assistant, Pharmacist, Medical Officer, Junior Dental Surgeon, and many more . Interested and eligible candidates must first complete One-Time Registration (OTR) and then submit the online application through the NPSC portal. The OTR window will be active from 27 June 2026 to 15 July 2026 , and the online application can be submitted from 27 June 2026 to 17 July 2026 .
Nagaland PSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 – Over View Organization Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) Examination Type Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) 2026 Total Vacancies 160+ (across 49 Items) Application Mode Online (OTR + Application Form) Job Location Nagaland Category State Govt. (Nagaland) OTR Start Date 27 June 2026 (12:00 Noon) OTR Last Date 15 July 2026 (12:00 Noon) Online Application Start Date 27 June 2026 (12:00 Noon) Online Application Last Date 17 July 2026 (12:00 Noon) Official Website https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in Help Desk Number 9402988506
Nagaland PSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit Category Minimum Age Maximum Age All Candidates 21 years 32 years
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 yearsServing Government Employees: Equal number of years in service, subject to a maximum of 5 years.
Nagaland PSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates Event Date OTR (One Time Registration) Start 27 June 2026 (12:00 Noon) OTR (One Time Registration) Last Date 15 July 2026 (12:00 Noon) Online Application Start 27 June 2026 (12:00 Noon) Online Application Last Date 17 July 2026 (12:00 Noon)
Nagaland PSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee Category Fee All Candidates ₹ 300/- Convenience Fee ₹ 25/- Payment Gateway Charges As applicable
Note: OTR (One Time Registration) is free of cost . Examination fee is payable at the time of online application submission.
Nagaland PSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Item Post Essential Qualification 1 Regimental Medical Officer MBBS (MCI/NMC recognized) 2 Assistant Conservator of Forests Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Mathematics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering OR equivalent. Preference: B.Sc/M.Sc Forestry 3a Economics & Statistics Officer Master’s Degree in Statistics/Economics/Mathematics/Commerce OR Graduate with any one subject + 3 years experience 3b Inspector of Statistics Bachelor Degree with Honours in Statistics/Economics/Mathematics/Commerce OR Graduate with any one subject + 3 years experience 4 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon B.V.Sc & A.H./B.V.Sc + Registration Certificate5 Assistant Public Prosecutor Graduate + LLB + Registered with Bar Council + 2 years practice 6a SDO (Civil) Degree in Civil Engineering (AICTE recognized) 6b Junior Engineer (Civil) 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering (AICTE recognized) 6c Junior Engineer (Mechanical) 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 6d Junior Architect Degree or 3 years Diploma in Architecture (AICTE recognized) 7a SDO (Electrical) Graduate in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering 7b SDO (Civil) Graduate in Civil Engineering 7c Junior Engineer (Civil) Diploma in Civil Engineering 7d Junior Engineer (Electrical) Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering 7e Junior Engineer-MIS Diploma/Degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Electrical & Communication/Computer Science/IT 7f Assistant Electrical Inspector Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering 8a Junior Engineer (Auto) Degree/Diploma (3 years) in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering 8b Foreman Degree/Diploma (3 years) in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering 9a Junior Engineer (Electrical) B.E/B.Tech (Electrical/Electrical & Electronics)/Diploma 9b Junior Engineer (Civil) B.E/B.Tech Civil / Diploma in Civil Engineering 10 Junior Engineer (Agri/Civil) B.E (Agri Engg.) / B.E (Civil) OR 3 years Diploma in Agri/Civil Engineering 11 Assistant Programme Officer B.E/B.Tech (IT/CS) OR B.Sc (IT) OR B.Sc Computer Science 12 Assistant Programmer B.E/B.Tech (IT/CS/Electronics & Telecommunication) OR MCA OR M.Sc in Computer Science 13 Planning Assistant M.A in Economics/Geography/Sociology OR Graduate in Civil/Architecture 14 Foreman 3 years Diploma in Printing Technology 15 Sectional Overseer Gr-I 3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering 16 Food Safety Officer Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Dairy Technology/Biotechnology/Oil Technology/Veterinary Sciences/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Chemistry/Medical Science/Food Technology/Agricultural Science 17 JSCO B.Sc Agri., Agri.Engg., B.Sc Horti, B.Sc Forestry18 Agriculture Officer B.Sc (Agri) & above19 Modeler Graduate Degree in Art OR Graduate Degree with Certificate of Fine Arts/Commercial Art/Sculpture OR 10+2 with Certificate in Clay Modelling/Preparatory Art 20a Vice-Principal Grade-II B.E or B.Tech (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Electronics) 20b Vocational Instructor WCS Matriculate with NTC/NAC in Workshop Calculator & Science OR Recognized Diploma in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electronics/Electrical) OR B.Sc (Mathematics) 20c Vocational Instructor MMV Diploma/Degree in Automobile Engg./Mechanical Engg. 21 Superintendent (Economic Plant) B.Sc (Agri.)22a SDO (Electrical) Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering 22b Junior Engineer (Electrical) Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering 23a Scientific Assistant (Chemistry) M.Sc with 50% in Forensic Science/Chemistry/Toxicology23b Scientific Assistant (Biology & Serology) M.Sc with 50% in Zoology/Botany/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Physical Anthropology/Molecular Biology/Forensic Science23c Scientific Assistant (Computer Science) B.E (Computer/IT) / MCA / M.Sc in IT 23d Scientific Assistant (Questioned Documents) M.Sc Forensic with 50% in Science/Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics23e Scientific Assistant (Narcotic/Toxicology) M.Sc with 50% in Forensic Science/Chemistry/Toxicology24 Draftsman Minimum Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering with 1st Class/Division 25a SDO (Civil) Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering 25b Junior Engineer (Civil) Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering
Physical Fitness Standards
Parameter Male Female Walking Test 25 kms in 4 hours 16 kms in 4 hours Height 163 cm (152 cm for Nagas, Mikirs, Garos, Kacharis, Nepalis etc.) 150 cm (145 cm for Nagas, Mikirs, Garos, Kacharis, Nepalis etc.) Chest 79 cm (normal) / 5 cm expansion 79 cm (normal) / 5 cm expansion
Note: Applicable for Item No. 2 – Assistant Conservator of Forests only. Physical measures will be taken prior to the walking test.
Nagaland PSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details Item No. 1: Regimental Medical Officer (Class-I Gazetted) – 03 Posts
Reservation Posts Unreserved 1 Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland 1 B.T. Phom 1
Item No. 2: Assistant Conservator of Forests (Class-I Gazetted) – 01 Post
Reservation Posts Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland 1
Item No. 3: Economics & Statistics Department
Post Total Reservation Economics & Statistics Officer (Class-I Gazetted) 6 UR-2, I.I.-3, B.T. Chang-1 Inspector of Statistics (Class-III Non-Gazetted) 7 I.I.-4, B.T. Pochury-1, B.T. Phom-1, B.T. Sangtam-1, PwBD (Low Vision)-1
Item No. 4: Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (Class-I Gazetted) – 06 Posts
Reservation Posts Unreserved 1 Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland 3 B.T. Chang & B.T. Khiamniungan 1 each
Item No. 5: Assistant Public Prosecutor (Class-I Gazetted) – 03 Posts
Reservation Posts Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland 2 B.T. Konyak 1
Item No. 6: Works & Housing Department
Post Total Reservation SDO (Civil Engineering) (Class-I Gazetted) 9 UR-2, I.I.-5, B.T. Zeliang-1, B.T. Yimchunger-1 Junior Engineer (Civil) (Class-II Gazetted) 20 UR-4, I.I.-10, B.T. Chang/Khiamniungan/Konyak/Phom/Sangtam/Pochury-1 each Junior Engineer (Mechanical) (Class-II Gazetted) 3 I.I.-2, B.T. Khiamniungan-1 Junior Architect (Class-II Gazetted) 1 I.I.-1
Item No. 7: Power Department
Post Total Reservation SDO (Electrical) (Class-I Gazetted) 3 UR-1, I.I.-1, B.T. Konyak-1 SDO (Civil) (Class-I Gazetted) 2 UR-1, B.T. Yimchunger-1 Junior Engineer (Civil) (Class-II Gazetted) 2 UR-1, I.I.-1 Junior Engineer (Electrical) (Class-II Gazetted) 9 UR-2, I.I.-4, B.T. Khiamniungan/Konyak/Sumi of Kiphire-1 each Junior Engineer-MIS (Class-II Gazetted) 1 I.I.-1 Assistant Electrical Inspector (Class-II Gazetted) 1 I.I.-1
Item No. 8: Transport Department
Post Total Reservation Junior Engineer (Auto) (Class-II Gazetted) 1 B.T. Konyak-1 Foreman (Class-III Non-Gazetted) 3 I.I.-2, B.T. Zeliang-1
Item No. 9: New & Renewable Energy Department
Post Total Reservation Junior Engineer (Electrical) (Class-II Gazetted) 1 B.T. Sumi of Kiphire-1 Junior Engineer (Civil) (Class-II Gazetted) 2 I.I.-1, B.T. Konyak-1
Item No. 10: Water Resources Department
Post Total Reservation Junior Engineer (Agri/Civil) (Class-II Gazetted) 1 I.I.-1
Item No. 11: State Institute of Rural Development
Post Total Reservation Assistant Programme Officer (Class-II Gazetted) 1 B.T. Konyak-1
Item No. 12: Election Department
Post Total Reservation Assistant Programmer (Grade-III) 3 I.I.-2, B.T. Chang-1
Item No. 13: Urban Development Department
Post Total Reservation Planning Assistant (Class-III Non-Gazetted) 1 B.T. Zeliang-1
Item No. 14: Home Department (Printing & Stationery)
Post Total Reservation Foreman (Class-III Non-Gazetted) 1 I.I.-1
Item No. 15: Rural Development Department
Post Total Reservation Sectional Overseer Gr-I (Class-III Non-Gazetted) 9 I.I.-6, B.T. Konyak/Sumi of Kiphire/Pochury-1 each
Item No. 16: Health & Family Welfare Department
Post Total Reservation Food Safety Officer (Grade II) 2 UR-1, I.I.-1
Item No. 17: Soil & Water Conservation Department
Post Total Reservation Junior Soil Conservation Officer (JSCO) (Class-II Gazetted) 4 I.I.-3, B.T. Zeliang-1
Item No. 18: Agriculture Department
Post Total Reservation Agriculture Officer (Class-II Gazetted) 1 B.T. Zeliang-1
Item No. 19: Art & Culture Department
Post Total Reservation Modeler (Class-III Non-Gazetted) 1 I.I.-1
Item No. 20: Labour & Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Department
Post Total Reservation Vice-Principal Grade-II 1 I.I.-1 Vocational Instructor (Workshop Calculation & Science) Grade-III 1 B.T. Zeliang-1 Vocational Instructor (Mechanic Motor Vehicle) Grade-III 1 B.T. Zeliang-1
Item No. 21: Industries & Commerce Department
Post Total Reservation Superintendent (Economic Plant) (Grade-II) 2 I.I.-2
Item No. 22: Home Department (Police Establishment Branch)
Post Total Reservation SDO (Electrical) (Class-I Gazetted) 2 I.I.-1, B.T. Konyak-1 Junior Engineer (Electrical) (Class-II Gazetted) 1 UR-1
Item No. 23: Home Department (Police Establishment Branch) – Scientific Assistant
Post Total Reservation Scientific Assistant (Chemistry) 1 I.I.-1 Scientific Assistant (Biology & Serology) 1 I.I.-1 Scientific Assistant (Computer Science) 1 I.I.-1 Scientific Assistant (Questioned Documents) 1 B.T. Chakhesang-1 Scientific Assistant (Narcotic/Toxicology) 1 B.T. Sangtam-1
Item No. 24: Higher & Technical Education Department
Post Total Reservation Draftsman (Class-III Non-Gazetted) 1 I.I.-1
Item No. 25: Public Health Engineering Department
Post Total Reservation SDO (Civil) (Class-I Gazetted) 2 I.I.-1, B.T. Yimkhiung/Tikhir-1 Junior Engineer (Civil) (Class-II Gazetted) 11 UR-2, I.I.-5, B.T. Konyak-2, B.T. Phom-1, B.T. Sangtam-1, PwBD-1
Backlog Vacancies (2016-2025) – Items 26 to 49
Item Post Department Reservation 26 Foreman Home (Printing & Stationery) B.T. Konyak 27 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services B.T. Sumi of Kiphire 28 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services B.T. Yimchunger 29 Assistant Urban Development Officer (Gr-I) Urban Development B.T. Chang 30 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services B.T. Sangtam 31 Junior Engineer (Survey) Geology & Mining B.T. Konyak 32 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (2) Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services B.T. Yimchunger, B.T. Chang 33a Assistant Architect (Class-I Gazetted) Works & Housing B.T. Konyak 33b Junior Architect (Class-II Gazetted) Works & Housing B.T. Konyak 34 Junior Engineer (Mining) Geology & Mining B.T. Yimchunger 35 Assistant Urban Development Officer Urban Development B.T. Khiamniungan 36 Pharmacist (5) Health & Family Welfare B.T. Pochury, B.T. Sumi, B.T. Sangtam 37 Fishery Inspector Fisheries & Aquatic B.T. Sumi of Kiphire 38 Extension Officer Sericulture B.T. Sumi of Kiphire 39 Foreman Home (Printing & Stationery) B.T. Phom 40a Demonstrator (Welding Shop) Higher & Technical Education B.T. Phom 40b Demonstrator (Electrical Shop) Higher & Technical Education B.T. Zeliang 41 Vocational Instructor (Social Study) Labour & Employment B.T. Yimchunger/PwBD 42 Caretaker Rural Development I.I./PwBD 43 Pharmacist (3) Health & Family Welfare I.I., B.T. Sumi, B.T. Pochury, PwBD 44 Fishery Inspector Fisheries & Aquatic Resources B.T. Pochury 45 Agriculture Inspector Agriculture PwBD (I.I.) 46 Junior Engineer (Civil) Rural Development PwBD (Low Vision) 47 Foreman Home (Printing & Stationery) B.T. Sangtam 48a Medical Officer (Class-I Gazetted) Health & Family Welfare PwBD (OH/DW/LC/AAV) from I.I. 48b Junior Dental Surgeon (Class-I Gazetted) Health & Family Welfare B.T. Sumi of Kiphire 48c Pharmacist Gr.II (3) Health & Family Welfare B.T. Konyak, B.T. Sangtam, PwBD 49 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (2) Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services B.T. Pochury, B.T. Yimchunger
Nagaland PSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 – Reservation Reservation Category Details 80% Vacancies Reserved for (a) Any Naga Tribe (b) Kuki (c) Kachari (d) Garo (e) Mikir – provided they are Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland Backward Tribes As per notification NO.RCBT 5/87(pt-II) dated 14-04-2011, 15-06-2012 & 04.09.2015 & No.RCBT 5/87(pt-III) dated 23.03.2022 PwBD As per Government Notification NO.AR -3/Gen-9/97 dated 13th August 2020 & No.AR -8/NSSB-9/2022/57 dated 5th April, 2022
Nagaland PSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 – Salary Candidates selected through the NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) 2026 will be appointed under the Government of Nagaland Pay Matrix as prescribed in the official notification. The salary varies according to the post and pay level. Class-I Gazetted posts are placed at the highest Pay Matrix Level 13 , while Class-II Gazetted posts are generally offered at Level 11 or Level 12 . Class-III Non-Gazetted posts fall under Pay Matrix Level 8 . In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other benefits as per Government of Nagaland rules.
Pay Matrix Level Posts Level 13 Regimental Medical Officer, Assistant Conservator of Forests, Economics & Statistics Officer, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Assistant Public Prosecutor, Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil/Electrical), Medical Officer, Junior Engineer (Civil) – Backlog 2021, Assistant Urban Development Officer (Backlog), Assistant Architect Level 12 Sub-Divisional Officer (Selected Posts), Superintendent (Economic Plant), Vice-Principal Grade-II Level 11 Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical), Assistant Programme Officer, Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) – Power Department, Food Safety Officer, Junior Soil Conservation Officer, Agriculture Officer, Junior Engineer (Civil) – PHE, Assistant Programmer, Junior Engineer (Survey), Junior Engineer (Mining), Junior Architect Level 8 Inspector of Statistics, Junior Architect (Works & Housing), Foreman, Planning Assistant, Sectional Overseer, Modeler, Draftsman, Vocational Instructor, Demonstrator, Pharmacist, Fishery Inspector, Agriculture Inspector, Caretaker, Assistant Electrical Inspector
The exact salary will depend on the Pay Matrix Level assigned to the post, along with applicable allowances and other service benefits under the Government of Nagaland.
Nagaland PSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 – How To Apply Step 1 – One-Time Registration (OTR):
Visit NPSC portal: https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in
OTR will be active from 27 June 2026 (12:00 Noon) to 15 July 2026 (12:00 Noon) .
Complete the OTR process (free of cost).
Only candidates eligible for CTSE-2026 may register for OTR.
Step 2 – Online Application:
After OTR, submit the online application form.
Online application window: 27 June 2026 (12:00 Noon) to 17 July 2026 (12:00 Noon) .
Fill all personal, educational, and other details.
Upload scanned copies of required documents.
Pay the examination fee of ₹ 300/- + ₹ 25/- convenience fee + payment gateway charges .
For Government employees, upload No Objection Certificate (NOC) signed by Head of Department.
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Nagaland PSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 – Important Web-Links Nagaland PSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process The selection process of Land Records Assistant (LRA) posts consist of following stages.
Competitive Written Examination
Skill Test
Nagaland PSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 – Important InstructionsS.No. Instruction 1 Only candidates possessing requisite qualification from recognized university/institution at the time of applying will be eligible. 2 All documents/certificates must have been issued by the concerned authority on or before the last date of submission of application. 3 Indigenous Inhabitant, SC, ST & BT Certificates must be signed by competent authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner . 4 If it is detected at any stage that a candidate does not fulfil eligibility norms or has furnished incorrect/false information, candidature shall stand cancelled. 5 The decision of the Commission in all matters regarding eligibility, conduct of examination, other tests and selection would be final and binding. 6 No offline Exam Application Form will be issued from the Commission’s Office.7 Candidates are advised to download the Pattern of Examination and Syllabus from the Commission’s website.
Nagaland PSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 – Documents Required
HSLC/Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card (Date of Birth proof)
Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate (for I.I. candidates)
Scheduled Tribe Certificate / Backward Tribe Certificate (as applicable)
PwBD Certificate (from competent medical authority)
Educational Qualification Certificates & Mark Sheets (Matriculation onwards)
Pass Certificates / Provisional Pass Certificates
No Objection Certificate (NOC) – for Government employees
Registration Certificate (for Veterinary/Medical/Law candidates)
Experience Certificates (where applicable)
Assam Career Assam Career (Assamcareer) is a trusted platform for the latest Assam government jobs and updates.Nagaland PSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 – FAQs Q1. What is the last date for OTR registration?
The OTR window closes on 15 July 2026 (12:00 Noon) .
Q2. What is the last date for online application submission?
The online application can be submitted till 17 July 2026 (12:00 Noon) .
Q3. How many total vacancies are available?
160+ vacancies across 49 items.
Q4. What is the application fee?
₹ 300/- + ₹ 25/- convenience fee + payment gateway charges.
Q5. What is the age limit for this examination?
21 to 32 years as on 01.01.2026 (with relaxations as applicable).
Q6. What is the reservation for Indigenous Inhabitants?
80% of the vacancies are reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland.
Q7. What is the educational qualification for Regimental Medical Officer?
MBBS from a recognized University duly recognized by MCI/NMC.
Q8. What is the physical fitness requirement?
Walking test: 25 kms (male) / 16 kms (female) in 4 hours + minimum height and chest standards.
Q9. Is there any age relaxation for SC/ST candidates?
Yes, 5 years relaxation for SC/ST candidates.
Q10. Do I need to upload NOC?
Yes, for Government employees, NOC signed by Head of Department must be uploaded.
Q11. Where can I download the syllabus?
From the Commission’s website: https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in
Q12. What is the helpdesk number?
9402988506 (10:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs during office hours).
