- The Nagaland Police Department has announced 1,137 Constable (General Duty) vacancies exclusively for Indigenous Inhabitant Tribes of Nagaland.
- The recruitment includes 1,053 regular vacancies allocated based on the approved tribal ratio and 84 backlog vacancies from previous recruitment.
- Applicants must belong to Indigenous Inhabitant Tribes of Nagaland and meet district-wise and tribe-wise eligibility criteria.
- The recruitment process is district-based, and candidates can apply for only one eligible district.
- The selected candidates will be deployed in India Reserve (IR) Battalions with service liability within or outside Nagaland.
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Nagaland Police Constable (General Duty) Recruitment 2026
Nagaland Police Department
Total Vacancies
1,137
Job Location
Nagaland (with service liability within or outside the state).
Apply Start
31 Oct 2026
Apply Deadline
30 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Nagaland Police Department (Nagaland Police) |
| Job Category | Police |
| Eligibility Qualification | 8th Pass (8th-pass), 10th Pass (Matric) (10th-pass) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1,137 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Pay Level 3 with Grade Pay Rs. 1,800 under the pay band of Rs. 5,200–20,200. |
| Age Limits | 18 to 37 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | Rs. 300 (non-refundable, to be paid online). |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Backward Tribes: Class 6 pass or higher recognized qualification.
- Other Eligible Naga Tribes: Class 8 pass or higher recognized qualification.
- Age Limit: 18 to 37 years as of 14 October 2026 (advertisement date).
- Age Relaxation: Serving government employees may receive upper-age relaxation equivalent to their qualifying service, up to a maximum of 5 years.
- Gender Eligibility: Both male and female candidates are eligible.
- Physical Standards:
- Male: Minimum height 5 feet 3 inches, chest 31 inches (normal) / 33 inches (expanded).
- Female: Minimum height 5 feet, chest 29 inches (normal) / 31 inches (expanded).
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Male: 3 km running test within 12 minutes 30 seconds.
- Female: 2 km running test within 12 minutes.
- Pull-ups: Male (15 times), Female (10 times).
- High Jump: Male (4 feet), Female (3 feet).
- Long Jump: Male (12 feet), Female (10 feet).
- Backward Tribes: Class 6 pass or higher recognized qualification.
- Other Eligible Naga Tribes: Class 8 pass or higher recognized qualification.
- Age Limit: 18 to 37 years as of 14 October 2026 (advertisement date).
- Age Relaxation: Serving government employees may receive upper-age relaxation equivalent to their qualifying service, up to a maximum of 5 years.
- Gender Eligibility: Both male and female candidates are eligible.
- Physical Standards:
- Male: Minimum height 5 feet 3 inches, chest 31 inches (normal) / 33 inches (expanded).
- Female: Minimum height 5 feet, chest 29 inches (normal) / 31 inches (expanded).
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Male: 3 km running test within 12 minutes 30 seconds.
- Female: 2 km running test within 12 minutes.
- Pull-ups: Male (15 times), Female (10 times).
- High Jump: Male (4 feet), Female (3 feet).
- Long Jump: Male (12 feet), Female (10 feet).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Physical and Medical Screening Test (Qualifying).
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) carrying 45 marks.
- Written Examination carrying 40 marks (80 multiple-choice questions, 2-hour duration, in English).
- Interview carrying 10 marks.
- NCC Certificate Marks carrying up to 5 marks (NCC 'C' Certificate: 5 marks, NCC 'B' Certificate: 3 marks, NCC 'A' Certificate: 2 marks).
- Total Merit Marks: 100.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) carrying 45 marks.
- Written Examination carrying 40 marks (80 multiple-choice questions, 2-hour duration, in English).
- Interview carrying 10 marks.
- NCC Certificate Marks carrying up to 5 marks (NCC 'C' Certificate: 5 marks, NCC 'B' Certificate: 3 marks, NCC 'A' Certificate: 2 marks).
- Total Merit Marks: 100.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
Indigenous Inhabitant Tribes of Nagaland (Backward Tribes and other eligible Naga Tribes).
📂 Required Documents
- Educational Certificate (Class 6 or Class 8 pass mark sheet or higher).
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, or EPIC).
- Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate of Nagaland.
- Tribe Certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Backward Tribe Certificate (where applicable).
- Date of Birth Proof (Birth Certificate, Matriculation Certificate, or equivalent).
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, or EPIC).
- Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate of Nagaland.
- Tribe Certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Backward Tribe Certificate (where applicable).
- Date of Birth Proof (Birth Certificate, Matriculation Certificate, or equivalent).
💳 Application Fee Details
Rs. 300 (non-refundable, to be paid online).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many total vacancies are available for Nagaland Police Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 1,137 vacancies available, including 1,053 regular vacancies and 84 backlog vacancies.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for Nagaland Police Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online for Nagaland Police Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026 is 30 November 2026.
Q.
What is the educational qualification required for Backward Tribes and other eligible Naga Tribes?
Candidates belonging to Backward Tribes must have passed Class 6, while candidates from other eligible Naga Tribes must have passed Class 8 or possess a higher recognized qualification.
Q.
What is the application fee for Nagaland Police Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026?
The application fee for Nagaland Police Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026 is Rs. 300, which is non-refundable and must be paid online.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to Nagaland Police Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026?
The age limit for applicants is between 18 and 37 years as of 14 October 2026, with age relaxation for serving government employees as per applicable policy.