Published on : 28-10-2025 01:19 pm
NAGALAND
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
KOHIMA
NO.NPSC/EXAM-5/2025 Dated
Kohima, the 28th October, 2025
Advertisement No. NPSC-2/NCS-2025
Applications are invited for filling up the following vacancies under the Government of Nagaland:
Item No. 1: 6 (Six) posts of Extra Assistant Commissioner (Class-I Gazetted, Junior Grade) under Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms {(1 post Unreserved,3 posts reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post each reserved for B.T.Pochury and B.T.Yimchunger(Yimkhiung/Tikhir). Out of 6 posts, 1 post reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability of category (b) Partially Deaf}
Item No. 2: 3 (Three) posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Class-I Gazetted) under Home Department, Police Establishment Branch (1 post reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post each reserved for B.T.Chang and B.T.Khiamniungan)
Item No. 3: 6 (Six) posts of BDO/RDO/APO (Class-I Gazetted) under Rural Development Department {(1 post Unreserved,3 posts reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post each reserved for B.T.Chakhesang and B.T.Phom. Out of 6 posts, 1 post reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability of category (b) Partially Deaf}
Item No. 4: 1 (One) post of District Commandant (Class-I Gazetted, Junior Grade) under Home Guards & Civil Defence & SDRF. (Reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland)
Item No. 5: 2 (Two) posts of Inspector of Excise (Class-II Gazetted) under Excise & Prohibition Department (1 post Unreserved, 1 post reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland)
Item No. 6: 1 (One) post of Station Superintendent (Class-II Gazetted) under Transport Department (Reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland)
Item No. 7: 2 (Two) posts of Assistant Regional Transport Officer (General) (Class-II Gazetted) under Transport Department (1 post reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post reserved B.T.Sumis of Kiphire)
Item No. 8: 1 (One) post of Assistant Public Relations Officer (Class-II Gazetted) under Information & Public Relations Department (Unreserved)
Item No. 9: 2 (Two) posts of Assistant Research Officer (Class-II Gazetted) under Art & Culture Department (1 post each reserved for Pochury and Zeliang)
Item No. 10: 30 (Thirty) posts of Secretariat Assistant (Class-III Non Gazetted) under Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms. {(19 posts reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 3 posts reserved for B.T.Konyak, 1 post each reserved for B.T.Phom, B.T.Sangtam, B.T.Chakhesang, B.T.Zeliang, B.T.Yimchunger (Yimkhiung/Tikhir), B.T.Chang, B.T.Khiamniungan and B.T.Sumis of Kiphire) Out of 30 posts, 1 post reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability of category (a) Low Vision}
Item No.11: 2 (Two) posts of Project Assistant (Class-III Non Gazetted) under Tribal Affairs Department (1 post reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post reserved B.T.Chakhesang)
Item No.12: 20 (Twenty) posts of Inspector of Industries/Economic Investigator (Class-III Non Gazetted) under Industries & Commerce Department {(13 posts reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post each reserved for B.T.Chakhesang, B.T.Chang, B.T.Khiamniungan, B.T.Konyak, B.T.Sumis of Kiphire, B.T.Yimchunger (Yimkhiung/Tikhir) and B.T.Zeliang) Out of 20 posts, 1 post reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability of category (a) Low Vision}
Item No.13: 1 (One) post of Information Assistant (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Information & Public Relations Department (Reserved for Yimchunger-Yimkhiung)
Item No.14: 4 (Four) posts of Technical Assistant (Class-III Non Gazetted) under Labour &
Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Department {(2 posts
reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post each reserved for B.T.Zeliang
and B.T.Yimchunger(Yimkhiung/Tikhir)}
Item No.15: 1
(One) post of Social Study Instructor
(Allied Instructor) (Class-III Non Gazetted) under Labour &
Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Department. (Reserved
for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland)
Item No.16: 6 (Six) posts of Assistant Auditor
(Class-III Non Gazetted) under Treasuries & Accounts Department {(3
posts reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland,1 post each reserved for
B.T. Konyak, B.T.Phom, B.T.Sangtam) Out of 6 posts, 1 post reserved for Persons with Benchmark
Disability of category (b) Partially
Deaf}
Item No.17: 1 (One) post of Proof Reader
(Class-III Senior Grade) under Nagaland
District Gazetters Unit, Art &
Culture Department (Reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland)
Item No.18: 2 (Two) posts of Platoon Commander (Sub-Inspector) (Class-III Non Gazetted) under Home Guards, Civil Defense & SDRF(1 post reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post reserved for B.T.Konyak)
Item No.19: 2 (two) posts of Sub-Inspector (Class-III Non-Gazetted) under Home Department, Police Establishment Branch. (1 post reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post reserved for B.T.Sangtam)
Item No.20: 2(Two) posts of Assistant Jailor (Class-III Non Gazetted) under Directorate of Prisons (1 post reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post reserved for B.T.Phom)
Back log: 2021
Item No. 21: 1(One) post of Sub-Inspector (Class-III Non Gazetted) under Nagaland Lokayukta (Reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability of category Dwarfism/Leprosy Cured/Acid Attack Victims/Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Educational Qualifications : Item No. 1 to 21: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline, including Divinity from a recognized University. (A candidate should be in possession of all required documents in original which must be produced as and when called for, failing which his/her candidature will be automatically rejected)
1. Item No. 9: Assistant Research Officer (Class-II Gazetted) under Art & Culture Department (Preference will be given to candidates from one of the following subjects History/Anthropology/ Chemistry/ Geography/ Education/ Archaeology/ Biology)
2. Item No. 21: Sub-Inspector (Class-III Non Gazetted) under Nagaland Lokayukta (In the absence PwBD candidates, the post shall be de-reserved)
SCALE OF PAY:
Item No: 1,2,3 & 4 : Pay Level -13 of Pay Matrix
Item No: 5,6,7,8 & 9 : Pay Level -11 of Pay Matrix
Item No: 10 : Pay Level -10 of Pay Matrix
Item No: 11,12,13,14,15 ,16,17,18,19,20&21 : Pay Level - 8 of Pay Matrix
AGE AS ON 01-01-2025: (Minimum-21 years, Maximum-32 years)
Note:
1. The upper age is relaxable by:
(a) 5 (Five) years for SC/ST Candidates.
(b) Age relaxation for serving Government Employees shall be allowed equal to the number of years they are in service, subject to a maximum of 5 (Five) years.
2. 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 & No.RCBT 5/87(pt-III) dated 23.03.2022.
3. Reservation for Person with Disability, wherever applicable as sanctioned by the user department in accordance with the Government Notification No.AR-3/Gen-9/97 dated 13th August 2020, No.AR-8/NSSB-9/2022/57 dated 5th April, 2022 and No.AR-3/Gen-9/97(Vol-I)/2025 dated 30th June 2025.
4. The physical standard requirements for uniformed services shall be in accordance with notification issued vide No. PHQ(B-1)/Combined Recruitment/2015 dated 18th September, 2018.
5. For
the Preliminary Examination, there will be one common paper of General Studies
only. Syllabus and Pattern of Examination can be downloaded from the
Commission’s website at https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in
6. Candidates
who possess degree qualification in any discipline (including Divinity) at the
time of applying shall be eligible to take the test.
7. For prelims, other documents (Mark Sheets, Pass Certificates etc) are not required. However, candidates must completely fill in the form by providing accurate information in all matters (Date of Birth, etc). In case, it is detected at any stage of recruitment that a Candidate does not fulfill the eligibility norms and/or that he/she has furnished incorrect or false information or has suppressed any material fact(s), his/her candidature shall be summarily be rejected.
8. Immediately on declaration of Mains result, candidates selected for the Interview must submit attested Photo copies of the following documents to the Commission:
(a) HSLC/ Matriculation/ Equivalent Admit Card for proof of Date of Birth. No other Certificate will be accepted for age proof.
(b) Mark Sheets from HSLC/Equivalent onwards till requisite qualification.
(c) Pass Certificate/ Provisional Pass Certificate of HSLC, HSSLC & Degree issued by Board/ Institute/ University. If for any reason Pass Certificate/ Provisional Pass Certificate is not issued by the Board/ Institute/ University a letter/certificate to that effect from the Board/ Institute/ University must be submitted.
(d) For Persons
with Benchmark Disability, certificate from competent medical authority
in the latest Format for Disability Certificate Form C,D and E should be
submitted.
(e) Indigenous Inhabitants Certificate (I.I.C.), S.C./S.T. & B.T. (if applicable) certificate. Indigenous Inhabitants Certificate, S.C./S.T. & B.T. certificates should be signed only by District Authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner strictly as per latest format.
(f) For candidates who are Government Employees “NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE” (format available on the website) should be produced duly signed by the Head of the Department, with Name and Office Seal, along with date of appointment.
(g) Candidates selected for Interview must bring the originals of Mark sheets and Pass Certificates of all educational qualifications from matriculation onwards till requisite qualification together with HSLC Admit Card for proof of age and all other relevant documents like S.T./I.I./B.T. Certificates etc. Failure to bring original documents will disqualify the candidate from appearing the interview.
(h) Candidates who wish to be considered against reserved vacancies/ Backward reservation and / or to seek age relaxation, must submit relevant certificates (ST/ BT/ PwBD/ IIC/ Educational/ Experience etc.) issued by the competent/ notified authority on or before the last date of submission otherwise their claim for any category will not be entertained and their application will be considered against un-reserved (UR) category vacancies, if eligible otherwise.
(i) Provision to exercise Post preference will be given after declaration of Mains Written Examination.
9. Only online applications shall be accepted. One Time Registration (OTR) is not mandatory for filling up the online form. Candidates have to pay examination fee of Rs. 300, convenience fee of Rs. 25 and payment gateway charges as applicable.
10. Candidates are advised in their own
interest to apply online much before the closing date and not to wait till the
last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/ inability/failure to log
on to the website on account of heavy load on internet or website jam.
11. Candidates can apply online through the Commission’s website at https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in or through any NagalandOne Common Service Center (CSC).
12. The online application form shall be available from 30th October 2025, 12:00 Noon till 12th November 2025 12:00 Noon.
13.
Any
issue/complaints must be settled on or before the last date of submission of
application. No complaints will be entertained thereafter. Candidates requiring
assistance may use the Helpdesk feature in the Commission’s website.
14. Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on 13-12-2025 (Saturday). Candidates can download their Admit Card from NPSC portal at https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in w.e.f. 6th December 2025 12:00 Noon onwards.
Secretary,
Nagaland Public Service Commission,
Nagaland, Kohima
