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Vacancy Details
- Constable (General Duty): 1137 vacancies
Qualification: Backward Tribes: Class 6 Pass; Other Naga Tribes: Class 8 Pass or Higher- Regular Recruitment: 1053
- Backlog Recruitment: 84
- Male Vacancies (Total): 932
- Female Vacancies (Total): 205
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 37 years
Application Fees
- All Applicants: ₹300
Selection Process
- Physical and Medical Standards Test: Qualifying physical and medical screening to ensure candidates meet prescribed height, chest, vision, hearing and other medical standards.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Outdoor physical tests (running, pull-ups, high jump, long jump) carrying a maximum of 45 marks; candidates must qualify PET to proceed.
- Written Examination: Objective-type written exam of 80 multiple-choice questions for 40 marks, duration 2 hours, in English.
- Interview: Interview carrying 10 marks; shortlisting for interview is based on aggregate marks in PET and written exam (ratio three candidates per post).
- NCC Certificate Marks: NCC certificate may add up to 5 marks (C:5, B:3, A:2) to the overall merit.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Nagaland Police website at https://police.nagaland.gov.in/.
- Open the online recruitment portal for Constable GD Recruitment 2026.
- Read the official advertisement and district-wise eligibility conditions.
- Verify your educational qualification, age, Indigenous Inhabitant status and tribe eligibility.
- Complete the online application with the required personal and contact information.
- Select the single eligible district for which you wish to apply.
- Upload self-attested copies of the prescribed documents.
- Pay the Rs. 300 examination fee online.
- Review the application details and submit the form.
- Download and retain the generated admit card and application confirmation as instructed by the portal.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date:
- Online Application Start Date:
- Online Application Last Date:
- Age Calculation Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
Candidates from notified Backward Tribes must have a Class 6 pass, while applicants from other eligible Naga tribes must have passed Class 8 or possess a higher recognised qualification. Qualifications must be from a recognised board or authority and appropriate certificates are required if a pass certificate is not available.
How do I apply for the Nagaland Police Constable recruitment?
Apply online via the Nagaland Police recruitment portal on https://police.nagaland.gov.in/ between 31 October and 30 November 2026. Complete the online form, upload required documents, select one eligible district, pay the Rs. 300 fee online and submit the application.
What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 30 November 2026. Online registration begins on 31 October 2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection involves qualifying physical and medical screening, a Physical Efficiency Test (45 marks), a written examination (40 marks), an interview (10 marks) and NCC certificate marks (up to 5). Candidates must qualify the physical/medical standards and PET to proceed to the written exam.
What is the pay scale for the Constable (GD) posts?
The posts carry Pay Level 3 with Grade Pay Rs. 1,800 under the pay band of Rs. 5,200–20,200 as stated in the advertisement. These are pay particulars and not the monthly in-hand salary.
