Nagaland Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, PET Marks and District-Wise Posts
The Nagaland Police has invited applications for 1,137 Constable (GD) posts through an open rally. Of these, a court-ordered quota of 1,053 is being filled as ordered by the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, and 84 are backlog vacancies from the 2025 recruitment. The pay is Level 3 (Pay Band ₹5,200 – ₹20,200, Grade Pay ₹1,800), and the minimum is Class 8 pass (Class 6 for Backward Tribes).
This recruitment is only for indigenous Naga tribes of Nagaland. Online applications run from 31 October 2026 to 30 November 2026, so apply by 30 November. You can apply for one district only, so read the district rules below before you start. Read this guide on GovtJobsAlert.in and see more Nagaland government jobs.
What are the Key Highlights of Nagaland Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Nagaland Police (Police Headquarters, Kohima) |
| Post | Constable (GD) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,137 (1,053 court-ordered + 84 backlog) |
| Pay | Level 3, Pay Band ₹5,200 – ₹20,200, Grade Pay ₹1,800 |
| Who Can Apply | Male and female applicants of any indigenous Naga tribe of Nagaland |
| Application Window | 31 October 2026 to 30 November 2026 |
| Job Location | IR Battalions first; can serve within or outside Nagaland |
How Many Vacancies Are There in Nagaland Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026?
There is one post, Constable (GD), but seats are fixed by district and tribe as per the tribal ratio of the 2011 Census. Check the row for your own tribe and district. Total posts in a district are the tribal-ratio posts plus backlog posts, wherever backlog applies.
| District and Tribe | Male / Female | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland (all tribes) | 104 / 25 | 129 |
| Kiphire – Sangtam | 18 / 4 | 22 |
| Kiphire – Yimkhiung | 12 / 2 | 14 |
| Kiphire – Tikhir | 4 / 1 | 5 |
| Kiphire – Sumi | 3 / 1 | 4 |
| Kohima – Angami | 60 / 14 | 74 |
| Tseminyu – Rengma | 31 / 7 | 38 |
| Longleng – Phom | 24 / 6 | 30 |
| Mon – Konyak | 120 / 29 | 149 |
| Mokokchung – Ao | 95 / 23 | 118 |
| Mokokchung – Chang (named villages only) | 2 / 0 | 2 |
| Mokokchung – Sumi (named villages only) | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| Mokokchung – Phom (named villages only) | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| Peren – Zeliang | 36 / 9 | 45 |
| Phek – Chakhesang | 74 / 18 | 92 |
| Meluri – Pochury | 10 / 3 | 13 |
| Tuensang – Chang | 30 / 8 | 38 |
| Tuensang – Sangtam | 18 / 4 | 22 |
| Noklak – Khiamniungan | 31 / 7 | 38 |
| Shamator – Yimkhiung | 15 / 4 | 19 |
| Shamator – Tikhir | 4 / 2 | 6 |
| Shamator – Sumi (Sikiur B village only) | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| Wokha – Lotha | 80 / 19 | 99 |
| Wokha – Sumi (named villages only) | 2 / 0 | 2 |
| Zunheboto – Sumi | 72 / 19 | 91 |
| All districts (court-ordered posts) | 848 men / 205 women | 1,053 |
The 129 for Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland are shared among 15 tribes as below (Annexure II). The women’s quota follows Government policy as per Home Department notification dated 28 September 2016.
| Tribe (Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland) | Male / Female | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Angami | 13 / 3 | 16 |
| Ao | 21 / 5 | 26 |
| Chakhesang | 5 / 1 | 6 |
| Chang | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| Khiamniungan | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| Konyak | 2 / 0 | 2 |
| Lotha | 9 / 2 | 11 |
| Phom | 2 / 0 | 2 |
| Pochury | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| Rengma | 2 / 0 | 2 |
| Sangtam | 3 / 1 | 4 |
| Sumi | 40 / 11 | 51 |
| Tikhir | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| Yimkhiung | 1 / 1 | 2 |
| Zeliang | 2 / 1 | 3 |
| All 15 tribes | 104 / 25 | 129 |
Backlog Posts (84) from Recruitment 2025
Backlog posts are for tribes and districts whose seats were not filled last time. Add the backlog seats to your tribe’s seats above to get the full number for your district. The two lists together make 1,053 + 84 = 1,137 in all.
| District and Tribe | Male / Female | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mokokchung – Ao | 47 / 0 | 47 |
| Mokokchung – Phom (Anaki Old and Anaki C villages only) | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland – Ao | 8 / 0 | 8 |
| Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland – Sumi | 9 / 0 | 9 |
| Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland – Chakhesang | 3 / 1 | 4 |
| Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland – Chang | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland – Khiamniungan | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland – Phom | 2 / 0 | 2 |
| Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland – Rengma | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland – Sangtam | 3 / 1 | 4 |
| Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland – Zeliang | 3 / 0 | 3 |
| Tseminyu – Rengma | 3 / 0 | 3 |
| All districts (backlog posts) | 82 men / 2 women | 84 |
What is the Eligibility for Nagaland Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Candidate | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Backward Tribes | Class 6 pass mark sheet or higher certificate |
| Other Naga tribes | Class 8 pass certificate or higher, from NBSE or an equivalent recognised board |
If your board has not issued a pass certificate, you must upload a letter from the board saying so. The notification does not list which tribes count as Backward Tribes, so check your Backward Tribe Certificate.
Who Can Apply
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tribe | Only indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland belonging to an indigenous Naga tribe. Non-indigenous tribes applicants shall not be eligible |
| Court-case candidates | Serving Constables whose appointments were set aside, and the petitioners, can apply if they meet every other condition, and must give writ petition details on the portal. Set-aside Constables also need an original NOC from the Head of Department |
| One district | You can apply against only one district. Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland count as one district |
| Native or resident | Apply in your native district, or in those three districts if you are a native or resident of one of them. For those three districts you need an Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate and ST Certificate issued by the authority of Dimapur, Chumoukedima or Niuland, not below Additional Deputy Commissioner |
| Named villages | Chang, Sumi and Phom from the named Mokokchung villages, Sumi from the named Wokha villages and Sumi from Sikiur B village (Shamator) must apply only from that district. Others of these tribes apply from their native district. Mokokchung – Chang: Yaongyimti Old, Yaongyimti New, Chakpa and Phangsang. Mokokchung – Sumi: Shihaphu, Atuphu and Vikuto. Mokokchung – Phom: Anaki (Old) and Anaki C. Wokha – Sumi: Akuhaiqa, Khakuthato, Sumito, Azuhoto, Wozhu (New), Wozhu (Old), Zuxushe, Amboto (New), Amboto (Old), Aghautito, Mithihe, Akhahuto, Roni (New) and Roni (Old) |
| Test district | Every test is only in the district you applied for. Appearing in another district means rejection |
Age Limit
| Category | Age Rule |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | 37 years |
| Serving Government employees | Relaxation equal to years of service, maximum 5 years |
| Serving Constables and petitioners in the court cases | Relaxation as ruled by the High Court (years not stated) |
Age is counted on the date of the notification, 14 October 2026. No relaxation is stated for any other category.
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Physical Standards (PST)
| Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches | 5 feet |
| Chest (normal / expanded) | 31 / 33 inches | 29 / 31 inches |
| Weight | In proportion to height | In proportion to height |
Anyone who does not meet the physical standards will be disqualified at any stage. The Board can also re-conduct the PST.
Medical Conditions That Disqualify You
| Condition | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eyesight | Distant vision worse than 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye (corrected) |
| Eyes and ears | Colour blindness (partial or total), squint eye, deaf or hard of hearing |
| Body | Varicose veins, amputated limb, physical deformities, flat feet, knocked knees, bend elbows |
| Tests | A positive opioid test or alcohol abuse test |
What is the Salary for Nagaland Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 3 |
| Pay Band | ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 |
| Grade Pay | ₹1,800 |
The notification gives no basic pay figure or list of allowances, so do not trust any “in-hand salary” number you see elsewhere. After selection you serve 2 years on probation. A woman who tests positive in the pregnancy test is trained in the next batch, and her salary starts only from the first day of training.
What is the Selection Process for Nagaland Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Physical and Medical Standards Test | Qualifying only |
| Outdoor Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | 45 |
| Written Examination | 40 |
| Interview | 10 |
| NCC Certification | 5 |
The PET comes before the written test, so start running and pull-up practice now, not after the admit card arrives. A candidate who fails any one PET item is out of the process. The Board then draws a PET merit list of 10 candidates per vacancy for each tribe and gender for the written test. After the written test, 3 candidates per post are called for interview. The final merit list is made from PET, written test and interview marks, including NCC marks.
| PET Item | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Running (20 marks) | 3 km: 20 marks within 10 min 30 sec, 15 within 11 min 30 sec, 10 within 12 min 30 sec | 2 km: 20 marks within 10 min, 15 within 11 min, 10 within 12 min |
| Running cut-off | Beyond 12 min 30 sec is disqualified | Beyond 12 min is disqualified |
| Pull-ups (15 marks) | 15 / 12 / 9 / 6 times = 15 / 12 / 9 / 6 marks | 10 / 8 / 6 / 3 times = 15 / 12 / 9 / 6 marks |
| Pull-ups cut-off | Below 6 times is disqualified | Below 3 times is disqualified |
| High jump (5 marks) | 4 feet | 3 feet |
| Long jump (5 marks) | 12 feet | 10 feet |
In both jumps you get 3 attempts, and marks fall with each try: 5 on the first, 3 on the second and 1 on the third.
| Written Test | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | MCQ, 80 questions for 40 marks |
| Time | 2 hours |
| Language | English only |
| Topics | General awareness, general knowledge, science, Indian history and polity, social sciences, elementary mathematics, sports, Naga culture and heritage, Nagaland and Naga tribes, mental aptitude |
NCC marks: C certificate 5, B certificate 3, A certificate 2. Interview dates and venues will come through local newspapers and the Nagaland Police website. For preparation, use our syllabus page. The result declaration is treated as your offer letter. If you do not want the job, tell the department in writing within 10 days. A waiting list of 10% of posts or 5 persons, whichever is higher, is kept per district and tribe for 45 days after the final result.
How to Apply Online for Nagaland Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the Nagaland Police Registration Portal (link in Essential Links below) between 31 October and 30 November 2026 |
| 2 | Choose your one district and fill in the application form. Serving Constables and petitioners add their writ petition details |
| 3 | Upload self-attested copies of your documents |
| 4 | Pay the ₹300 fee online |
| 5 | Submit, then download your Admit Card straight away and keep it safe |
| 6 | At the PST, carry a copy of your Admit Card, Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, date of birth proof and the identity proof you uploaded |
Keep these ready: education certificate, Aadhaar, PAN, Driving Licence or EPIC for identity, birth certificate or matriculation admit card (no other certificate is accepted as age proof), and your Indigenous Inhabitant, Scheduled Tribe and Backward Tribe certificates signed by an officer not below Additional Deputy Commissioner. Government and PSU employees need an original No Objection Certificate from the Head of Department. Every certificate must be issued on or before the last date. Forms are not given at any police office, and the department is not responsible for applications sent to any other office. Fake or forged documents lead to summary rejection, with no representation entertained.
What are the Important Dates for Nagaland Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 14 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 31 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 30 November 2026 |
| PST, PET, written test and interview | To be announced |
What is the Application Fee for Nagaland Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All applicants | ₹300 |
The fee is paid online and is not refundable. No fee exemption is mentioned for any category. If you use a Community Service Centre to apply, you pay its charges on top of the exam fee.
Rules That Can Cancel Your Candidature
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Fake or forged documents | Application is rejected, and you can be disqualified at any stage, even after selection. No representation is entertained. You are also barred from future police recruitments |
| Not meeting any eligibility rule | Candidature is cancelled if checking before or after the written test or medical shows you do not qualify |
| Failing medical later | Passing PET, written test or interview gives no right to selection if you are found unfit later |
| Original documents | Without originals, you will not be allowed to appear for the interview |
| Canvassing | Canvassing or outside influence disqualifies you |
| Cheating or impersonation | Disqualification, criminal action and a ban from future police recruitment |
| Mobile phones and gadgets | Banned at venues. Having one means your candidature is cancelled |
| Travel and stay | You bear your own cost. No TA or DA is given |
| Accident or injury | The Department is not responsible for any accident, injury or loss during the tests |
| Reservations | State reservation policy and disability reservation do not apply |
| Basic training | A selected candidate who cannot continue training will be terminated as per service rules |
Fresh recruits are first posted to IR Battalions and can be sent within or outside Nagaland. The decision of the Board is final and binding.
Nagaland Police Constable GD 2026 Essential Links
- Download Nagaland Police Constable GD Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online on Nagaland Police Registration Portal
- Visit Nagaland Police Constable GD Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Nagaland Government Jobs Telegram Channel
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If you belong to an indigenous Naga tribe and meet the height and fitness standards, start training for the 3 km or 2 km run today. Collect your tribe and inhabitant certificates early, and apply well before 30 November 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the latest police and other government jobs.