Nagaland Govt Jobs 2026
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Nagaland created a Staff Selection Board in 2022 to take Group C recruitment out of direct departmental hiring, while NPSC continues to recruit for officer posts. Reservation benefits are for indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland.
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- Last updated 16 Oct 2026
Latest Nagaland Govt Jobs
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- Office of the Director General of Police, Government of Nagaland
Nagaland Police Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026
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Nagaland Government Jobs at a Glance
- Public Service Commission
- Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC)
- Other main recruiters
- Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB)
- Language of administration
- English
- Capital
- Kohima
- High Court
- Gauhati High Court, Guwahati, with a bench at Kohima
- Teacher eligibility
- Nagaland TET
Who Recruits in Nagaland
NPSC · Nagaland Public Service Commission
Nagaland Civil Services and other Group A and B posts.
npsc.co.in (official website, opens in a new tab)NSSB · Nagaland Staff Selection Board
Group C posts in state departments.
Nagaland Police
Constables and other police posts.
Gauhati HC · Gauhati High Court (Kohima bench)
Court staff.
Main Exams in Nagaland
| Exam | Conducted by | Leads to | Stages |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPSC Combined Civil Services | NPSC | NCS, NPS and allied services | Preliminary, main written exam, interview |
| NSSB Combined Technical / Non-technical exams | NSSB | Group C posts | Written test, skill test where required |
| Combined Competitive Examination | NPSC | Nagaland Civil Service, Police Service and allied officers | Per notice |
| Police recruitment | Nagaland Police | Constables and other ranks | Per notice |
Rules Specific to Nagaland Notifications
Language: English is the official language of Nagaland, and NPSC and NSSB papers are set in English.
Residence and reservation: Reservation is for indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland with the relevant certificate.
Preparing for Nagaland Exams
State GK covers Naga tribes, history, the Hornbill Festival and geography.
General papers overlap with SSC and railway exams.
Things Candidates Often Miss in Nagaland
- Group C posts now come through NSSB; departmental notices for the same posts are rare.
- NSSB exams such as CETSE have been open only to indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland, so keep that certificate ready.
- NPSC changed the pattern of its Combined Technical Services Examination from 2025, so prepare from the current syllabus.
Popular Government Posts in Nagaland
| Post | Usually recruited by | Usual minimum qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk / junior assistant | NSSB | 12th pass or graduate, with typing |
| Police constable | Nagaland Police | 10th or 12th pass |
| Patwari / revenue posts | NPSC | 12th pass or graduate, by state rules |
| Junior engineer | NSSB | Diploma or degree in engineering |
| Staff nurse | Health department | B.Sc. Nursing or GNM |
| Nagaland civil services officer | NPSC | Graduate |
How State Recruitment Works
The usual path is notification, application, written test, any skill or physical test, then documents.
Read the full guide to groups, selection, pay and documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who recruits Group C posts in Nagaland?
The Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB).
What is CETSE?
CETSE is the Combined Educational and Technical Services Examination run by NSSB for Group C posts in Nagaland government departments, with a written exam and, for some posts, an interview.
Where are NSSB notices published?
On the board's website, nssb.nagaland.gov.in.