NAGALAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

KOHIMA

NO.NPSC/EXAM-3/2023                           Kohima Dated  the 29^th April, 2023

Advertisement No. NPSC-3/CTSE(Agri., Allied & Others)2023

Applications are invited for filling up the following current vacancies under the Government of  Nagaland in the manner prescribed below:

Item No. 1:     (a) 1(one) post of Assistant Conservator of Forest (Class-I Gazetted) under Environment , Forests & Climate Change (Reserved for B.T. Chang)

 (b) 3(three) posts of Forest Ranger (Class-II Gazetted) under Environment,  Forests & Climate Change (2 posts reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post reserved for B.T. Khiamniungan)

Item No. 2:     (a) 5(five) posts of Economics & Statistics Officer (ESO)  (Class-I Gazetted) under Economics & Statistics Department (1 post Unreserved, 3 posts reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post reserved for B.T. Zeliang)

 (b) 10 (ten) posts of Inspector of Statistics (ISO) (Class-III Non- Gazetted) under Economics & Statistics Department (6 posts reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post each reserved for B.T. Yimkhiung/Tikhir, B.T. Chang, B.T.  Khiamniungan and B.T. Konyak)

Item No. 3:     2(two) posts of District Sports Officer (DSO)  (Class-I Gazetted) under Youth Resources & Sports Department (1 post reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post reserved for B.T. Yimkhiung/Tikhir)

Item No. 4:     2(two) post of Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP)  (Class-I Gazetted) under Justice & Law Department (1 post Unreserved, 1 post reserved for B.T. Chang)

Item No. 5:     (a) 2(two) posts of Agriculture Officer (Class-II Gazetted)  under Agriculture Department (1 post reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post reserved for B.T. Phom, {1 post reserved for PwBDs either from I.I. or B.T.})

(b) 4(four) posts of Agriculture Inspector (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Agriculture Department (3 posts reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post reserved for B.T. Khiamniungan {1 post reserved for PwBDs either from I.I. or B.T.})

Item No. 6:     5(five) posts of Tourist Officer  (Class-II Gazetted)  under Tourism  Department

 (3 posts reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post each reserved for B.T. Yimkhiung/Tikhir and B.T. Zeliang)

Item No. 7:     3(three) posts of Junior Soil Conservation Officer (Class-II Gazetted)  under Soil & Water Conservation Department (1 post Unreserved, 1 post reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post reserved for B.T. Phom)

Item No. 8:     (a) 9(nine) posts of Assistant Planning Officer (Class-II Gazetted)  under Planning & Co-ordination Department (2 posts Unreserved, 4 posts reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post each reserved for B.T. Phom, B.T. Sangtam and  B.T. Chakhesang)

                        (b)  2(two) posts of Planning Assistant (Class-III Non-Gazetted)  under Planning & Co-ordination Department (1 post reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1  post reserved for B.T. Phom)

Item No. 9:     a) 4(four) posts of Deputy Librarian (Class-II Senior Gazetted) under  Art & Culture Department ( 1 post Unreserved, 2 posts reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post reserved for B.T Chakhesang)

                        b) 1 (one) post of Library Assistant  (Class–III Non-Gazetted) under Art & Culture  Department (1 post reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland)

Item No. 10:   8(eight) posts of Horticulture Inspector (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under  Horticulture Department (5 posts reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post each reserved for B.T. Zeliang, B.T. Chakhesang and B.T. Chang)

Item No. 11:   1 (one) post of Fishery Inspector (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Department  (Reserved for B.T. Sumi of Kiphire)

Item No. 12:   3 (three) posts of Extension Officer (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Sericulture Department (1 post reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post each reserved for B.T. Khiamniungan and B.T. Konyak)

Backlog Vacancy-2016

Item No. 13:   1 (one) post of Extension Officer (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Sericulture Department  (Reserved for B.T. Yimkhiung/Tikhir)  

Backlog Vacancy-2018

Item No. 14:   1(one) post of Extension Officer (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Sericulture Department  (Reserved for B.T. Chang)

Backlog Vacancy-2021

Item No. 15:   1(one) post of Artist (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Art & Culture Department. (Reserved for B.T. Konyak)

Educational Qualification:

Item No. 1(a)(b):        The candidate shall hold at least Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Mathematics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University OR equivalent foreign qualification.

Preference shall be given to those candidates who posses B.Sc/ M.Sc.(Forestry). 50% of the direct recruitment post shall be kept reserved for Forestry Graduates.

In the case of candidates who have a degree in pure Mathematics OR Statistics, they must have taken one of the following subjects in their Higher Secondary OR Matriculation OR equivalent examination: (i) Biology (ii) Physics (iii) Chemistry.

Physical Fitness:

A candidate who is successful in the competitive examination and interview held by the Commission must pass physical test and meet minimum physical standard as prescribed below:

(i)Male candidate who come out successful in the competitive examination must pass walking test covering a distance of 25(twenty five) kms. within four hours on foot and women candidates, 16 (sixteen) kms. within 4 hours on foot.

(ii)Minimum physical standard will be as follows:

For men                                                           For women

Chest 79cm (normal)                                      Chest 79cm(normal)

(Chest expansion 5 cm)                                  (Chest expansion 5cm)

Height-163cm                                                 Height-150 cm

(152cm in case of Nagas, Mikirs,                   (145cm in case of Nagas, Mikirs,

Garos, Kacharis, Nepalis etc.)                                    Garos, Kacharis, Nepalis etc.)                      

Item No. 2:     (a)        Master Degree in Statistics/Economics/Maths/ Commerce or a Graduate with any one of the above subjects with minimum 3 (three) years experience as Inspector of Statistics.

(b)       Bachelor Degree with Honours in Statistics/Economics/Maths/ Commerce or a Graduate with Statistics/Economics/Maths/ Commerce as one of the subjects with 3(three) years experience as SIS/Field Investigator.

Item No. 3:     B.P.Ed/B.P.E (preference for M.P.Ed/M.P.E.)

Item No. 4:     (i)        Graduate in any discipline with LLB.

                        (ii)       Registered as member  of any Bar Council

                        (iii)      2(two) years practiced at Bar.

Item No. 5(a)(b):        B.Sc (Agri) & above.

Item No. 6:     1)         University Degree in Hotel Management & Catering or any other Tourism related  subject (or)

2)         University Degree in any subject with a minimum of one year Diploma course  in Hotel Management &Catering/ Travel and Tourism Management/ any other Tourism related subject (or)

3)         Post Graduation in Travel and Tourism Management/ Hospitality.

Item No. 7:     B.Sc (Agri.)/ Agri.Engg./Horti./ S&WC Engg. or Forestry.

Item No. 8:     (a)        Post Graduate in Economics/ Statistics/ Mathematics/ Commerce/ Development Studies/ Agri. (Preference will be given to PhD/M.Phil in any of the subject indicated above)  

                        (b)       Graduate in Economics/ Statistics/ Mathematics/ Commerce/ Development Studies/ Agri. as one of the subjects. (One advance increment for Honours Degree on one of the above subjects)

Item No. 9:     a)         Degree in Library Science.

                        b)         Graduate in any discipline with Diploma in Library Science (preference will be given to M/Lib.)

Item No. 10:   B.Sc (Horti/Agri.){Incase of tie, candidate with B.Sc (Hort.) shall be given preference over B.Sc (Agri.)}

Item No. 11:   (i)        B.F.Sc

(ii)       B.Sc.(Zoology)/ its equivalent with 1(one) year P.G. Diploma in Fishery Science.

Item No 12,13 &14:   B.Sc PGDS/B.Sc. Sericulture/M.Sc Sericulture/ B.Sc(Agri) PGDS.

Item No. 15:   Diploma in Fine Arts/Commercial Art.

Elective Subject(s) to be opted :

Scale of Pay:

Age on 01-01-2023                             Minimum                    Maximum

                                                            21 Years                      30 Years

Note:

1.         The upper age limit is relaxable by:

(a)        5(five) years for candidates belonging to SC/ST.

(b)       Age concession for serving Government employees will be allowed, the equal number of years they are in service subject to a maximum of 5(five) years.

(c)        Reference to OM NO.AR-5/ASSO/98(Vol-I) dt. 28^th Feb,2022 relaxation of age for entry into Govt. Service for period of 2 years with effect from 22^nd April 2021 shall be admissible.

2.         80% of the vacancies are reserved for the candidates belonging to (a) Any Naga Tribe (b) Kuki (c) Kachari (d) Garo and (e) Mikir provided such persons are Indigenous Inhabitant of the State of Nagaland.

3.         Implementation of reservation for backward tribes in the state shall be in accordance with the notification issued vide NO.RCBT 5/87(pt-II) dated14-04-2011, 15-06-2012 & 04.09.2015.

4.         Reservation for Person with Benchmark Disability, wherever applicable as sanctioned by the user department in accordance with the Government Notification NO.AR-3/Gen-9/97 dated 13^th August 2020.

5.         Terms & conditions:

i.          Only those candidates who possess the requisite qualification acquired from recognized university/institution at the time of applying will be eligible to apply for the post(s).

ii.         Candidates must produce attested/self-attested photocopies of the following documents/materials to the Commission as and when called for:

a)         HSLC/Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card for proof of Date of Birth. No other Certificate will be accepted for age proof.

b)         Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, Scheduled Tribe Certificate, Backward Tribe Certificates as relevant and applicable.

c)         For Persons with Benchmark Disability candidate, certificate from competent medical authority is required.

d)         Proof of Educational Qualifications: Mark Sheets & Pass Certificates/Provisional Pass certificates from matriculation onwards till requisite qualification. If for any reason pass certificates/ provisional pass certificates is not issued by the Board/ Institute/University, a letter/certificate to that effect from the Board/Institute/University must be submitted.

e)         No Objection Certificate from the Head of Department/Public undertaking to be furnished in case the applicant is an employee of the Government or Public Undertaking.

f)          All relevant documents/certificates to be submitted should have been issued by the concerned authority/institution/board/university on or before the last date of submission of application form.

g)         All original documents are also to be produced as and when called for and also during interview without which candidates will not be allowed to appear the interview.

6.         Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, S.C, S.T & B.T Certificates should be signed only by competent authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner.

7.         In case it is detected at any stage of recruitment that a candidate does not fulfil the eligibility norms and/or that he/she has furnished incorrect/false information or has suppressed any material fact(s), his/her candidature shall stand cancelled.

8.         The decision of the Commission in all matters regarding eligibility, conduct of examination, other tests and selection would be final and binding on all candidates. No representation or correspondence shall be entertained by the Commission in this regard.

9.         Application forms will not be issued from the office of the Commission.

10.       OTR (One Time Registration) is mandatory for filling up of online application for CTSE (Medical & Allied)-2023.

11.       OTR (One Time Registration) will be available from noon of 3^rd May, 2023 till noon of                 27^th May, 2023. ONLY  those candidates who are eligible to appear CTSE (Agri., Allied & Others)-2023 may register.

12.       Online application can be submitted through NPSC portal i.e https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in from noon of 3^rd May,2023 till noon of 31^st May,2023.

13.       For candidates who are Government employees, “No Objection Certificate” should be uploaded while submitting online application.

14.       OTR (One Time Registration) will be free of cost. Candidates have to pay examination fee of Rs. 300/-, convenience fee of Rs. 25/- and payment gateway charges as applicable.

15.       Any issue/complaints must be settled on or before the last date of submission of application form. No complaints will be entertained thereafter. For any queries / assistance candidates can call the NPSC helpdesk number : 9402988506 during office hours (10:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs)

 (KELHOUSETO NAKHRO)

Deputy Secretary,

Nagaland Public Service Commission,

Kohima