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Nagaland Police has opened online applications for 1,137 Constable (GD) posts, filled through an open rally in every district. Only candidates from indigenous Naga tribes of Nagaland can apply. The last date is 30 November 2026.
If you belong to an indigenous Naga tribe, have passed Class 8 (Class 6 if you are from a backward tribe) and are between 18 and 37, this is one of the bigger police openings in the state this year. The form is online only, the fee is Rs 300, and the window closes on 30 November 2026.
Below you will find the dates, the post split, the physical standards, the marking scheme for each stage and the steps to apply. Everything here comes from the Director General of Police’s advertisement dated 19 October 2026, which we read in full.
Should you apply?
This recruitment is narrow by design, so check this before you spend the fee.
- You can apply if you are from any indigenous Naga tribe of Nagaland and hold a valid Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate.
- You can apply if you are 18 to 37 years old on the date of the advertisement and meet the height and chest standards below.
- You can apply if you are one of the constables whose appointment the Gauhati High Court set aside, or a petitioner in those cases. You also get age relaxation.
- You cannot apply if you are not from an indigenous Naga tribe, however long you have lived in Nagaland.
Non-Indigenous Tribes applicants shall not be eligible.Nagaland Police advertisement, 19 October 2026
One more thing: you can apply for only one district, and every test (physical, written and interview) happens in that district. Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland count as one district for this round.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 19 October 2026 |
| Online application opens | 31 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 30 November 2026 |
| Physical tests, written test, interview | To be announced in local newspapers and on the police website |
Vacancy details
The 1,137 posts come from two sources. Most of them (1,053) are being filled again after the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, ordered earlier appointments to be set aside. The other 84 are backlog posts left unfilled in Recruitment-2025, and those are open only to certain tribes in certain districts.
| Type of post | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (GD), court-ordered posts | 848 | 205 | 1,053 |
| Constable (GD), backlog posts | 82 | 2 | 84 |
| Total | 930 | 207 | 1,137 |
Posts are shared out by tribal ratio based on the 2011 Census. The district and tribe-wise list sits in Annexures I, II and III of the advertisement, so open the PDF and find your own district’s number before you apply. The backlog posts cover Mokokchung, the Dimapur/Chumoukedima/Niuland group and Tseminyu only.
Pay is Level 3, in the pay band Rs 5,200-20,200 with grade pay Rs 1,800. New recruits are first posted to the IR Battalions and can be sent to serve outside Nagaland.
Application fee and age limit
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination fee | Rs 300 (online, non-refundable) |
| Minimum age | 18 years on the date of the advertisement |
| Maximum age | 37 years on the date of the advertisement |
| Serving government employees | Relaxation equal to years of service, up to 5 years |
If you use a Common Service Centre to fill the form, the CSC can charge its own service fee on top of the Rs 300.
Eligibility and physical standards
Education
- Backward tribes: Class 6 pass or higher.
- Other Naga tribes: Class 8 pass or higher from NBSE or any recognised board.
Height and chest
| Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches | 5 feet |
| Chest (normal / expanded) | 31 / 33 inches | 29 / 31 inches |
Medical rules are strict
Colour blindness, flat feet, knock knees, varicose veins, squint and hearing loss all disqualify you, even after you clear the written test. There is also a drug and alcohol screening. If you know you have one of these conditions, think twice before paying the fee.
Selection process
The total is 100 marks: 45 for the physical efficiency test, 40 for the written test, 10 for the interview and up to 5 for an NCC certificate (C = 5, B = 3, A = 2).
- Physical and medical standardsHeight, chest and medical checks. This stage only screens you in or out; it carries no marks.
- Physical efficiency test (45 marks)A 3 km run for men (best band within 10 min 30 sec) or 2 km for women (within 10 min), plus pull-ups, high jump and long jump. Missing the minimum in any event ends your attempt.
- Written test (40 marks)80 MCQs in 2 hours, English only. Topics include general knowledge, elementary maths, Indian polity and history, and Naga culture and tribes. Ten candidates per vacancy are called, based on PET marks.
- Interview (10 marks)Three candidates per post are called on combined PET and written marks.
- Merit listFinal merit is drawn district, tribe and gender-wise. The result itself counts as the offer letter.
Our take: the run carries 20 of the 45 PET marks, so start timing your 3 km or 2 km now. Pull-ups are where many candidates drop out; men need at least 6, women at least 3.
How to apply
- Get your documents readyClass 6 or 8 marksheet, Aadhaar or another ID, Indigenous Inhabitant and ST certificate (and BT certificate if relevant), and birth certificate or matric admit card for age proof.
- Register on the portalGo to nagalandpolicerecruitment.in and create your account. Choose your district carefully; you cannot change it at the test stage.
- Fill and uploadEnter your details and upload self-attested copies. Court-case respondents and petitioners must enter their writ petition details.
- Pay Rs 300Pay the fee online and save the receipt.
- Download your admit cardThe admit card is generated as soon as the application is complete. Print it; you need it at the physical test.
Check your certificate’s signature
The Indigenous Inhabitant, ST and BT certificates must be signed by an officer not below Additional Deputy Commissioner. If yours is signed by someone junior, get it reissued before 30 November.
Important links
Official advertisementPDF with district-wise annexures
Recruitment noticepolice.nagaland.gov.in
For help, call the Nagaland Police Recruitment Cell at PHQ on 0370-2240027 during office hours, or visit the helpdesk at your district SP office.
FAQ
What is the last date for Nagaland Police Constable GD 2026?
30 November 2026. Applications are accepted only through the online portal.
Can a non-Naga resident of Nagaland apply?
No. The advertisement limits these posts to applicants from indigenous Naga tribes of Nagaland.
Is there negative marking in the written test?
The advertisement does not mention negative marking. Check the official notice and any later updates on the police website.
Can I apply in more than one district?
No. You can apply against one district only, and all tests are held in that district.
Sources: Nagaland Police advertisement No. PHQ(B-III)/RECT/CONSTABLES(GD)/2026, dated 19 October 2026; Nagaland Police official website; Nagaland Police Registration Portal.
