NPSC CESE 2026: Nagaland’s Combined Educational Services Exam Brings 154 Teaching Posts
The Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has issued the Common Educational Services Examination (CESE) 2026 notification — a single combined exam for 154 teaching and lecturer posts across Higher Education, Technical Education, School Education, SCERT and Colleges of Teacher Education in Nagaland. This is one of the most comprehensive teaching recruitments of 2026, with Assistant Professor pay starting at ₹57,700 per month under UGC Pay Level 10.
Online application begins on 12 May 2026 and closes on 30 May 2026. The combined written examination is tentatively scheduled for 11 July 2026. If you hold a Master’s degree with NET/SLET/SET (or Ph.D under UGC Regulations 2009/2016), this is a clean route into Nagaland’s state academic cadre. Detailed vacancy break-up, eligibility, fees and apply steps are below — also browse other Nagaland government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights — NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026
NPSC, headquartered at Kohima, recruits for state government cadres in Nagaland. CESE 2026 covers regular vacancies plus carry-forward backlog from earlier years (2016, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024) for several subjects.
- Posts: Assistant Professor (multiple subjects), Lecturer, PGT and Graduate Teacher
- Total Vacancies: 154 posts
- Salary: ₹57,700 entry pay (Asst Professor, UGC Level 10) up to ₹2,18,200
- Eligibility: Post Graduate + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D
- Job Location: Across Nagaland
- Last Date to Apply: 30 May 2026
NPSC CESE Vacancy Breakdown 2026
The 154 posts span four post categories. Subject-wise allotment is published in the official notification — Assistant Professor in subjects like Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Sociology and others.
| Post Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Higher Education + CTE) | 130 |
| Lecturer (Tech Education + SCERT) | 4 |
| PGT (Computer Sci, Geography, Maths, Hindi) | 8 |
| Graduate Teacher (Science, Maths) | 12 |
| Total | 154 |
Reservation follows Nagaland state rules — UR + Indigenous Inhabitant (I.I) + Backward Tribes (Pochury / Phom / Sangtam / Yimchunger / Chakhesang / Chang / Khiamniungan / Konyak / Zeliang / Sumi-Kiphire) + PwBD horizontal reservation.
NPSC CESE Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
- Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (50% for Lecturer / PGT) from a recognised university
- AND NET / SLET / SET (UGC or CSIR) qualified, OR Ph.D under UGC Regulations 2009 / 2016
- OR Ph.D from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 (QS / THE / ARWU)
- 5% relaxation in marks for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates
- Specific posts also require B.E. / B.Tech (Civil / Electronics / Electrical with 60%), B.Arch with Council registration, B.Ed or M.Ed
- Ao language posts need ADT or PGDT proficiency certification
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years (as on 1 January 2026)
- Maximum age: 32 years
- Relaxation: SC / ST 5 years; serving government employees 5 years (max); PwBD 10 years; Ph.D holders for specific items 5 years extra
What is the Salary for NPSC CESE 2026?
CESE 2026 covers four pay bands depending on the post.
- Assistant Professor: UGC Pay Level 10 Grade A — entry pay ₹57,700 per month
- Lecturer (Tech Edu, SCERT): Pay Matrix Level 13 — Scale ₹15,600 – 39,100, GP ₹5,400
- PGT: Pay Matrix Level 11 — ₹40,800 – 1,29,200, GP ₹4,400
- Graduate Teacher: Pay Matrix Level 9 — Scale ₹9,300 – 34,800, GP ₹3,400
Assistant Professor in-hand pay including DA, HRA and other allowances starts at roughly ₹78,000 to ₹85,000 per month at entry level.
State allowances, NPS contributions and leave benefits apply as per Nagaland service rules. Postings will be across district colleges, technical institutes and SCERT facilities.
What is the Selection Process for NPSC CESE 2026?
NPSC has notified a clean two-stream selection — academic weightage on the score sheet plus a single written examination on 11 July 2026.
- Score Sheet Evaluation — academic weightage based on marks across qualifying degrees
- Combined Written Examination — held on 11 July 2026 across Nagaland centres
- Optional Papers — separate papers for CTE Assistant Professor candidates
- Document Verification — final stage before appointment
Notes on the Written Test
- The score sheet methodology will be published separately on the NPSC website
- Backlog posts will use the same combined exam infrastructure
- Optional paper subjects depend on the candidate’s discipline
- Practice through previous papers and review the exam calendar before booking your slot
How to Apply Online for NPSC CESE 2026?
Applications are accepted only through the NPSC online portal. Begin with the One Time Registration (OTR), which is free.
- Visit the apply portal listed in Essential Links below
- Complete OTR with mobile, email and Aadhaar verification — OTR is free
- Choose CESE 2026 from the active examinations list
- Fill subject preferences, personal and academic details exactly as in your degree certificates
- Upload scanned photo, signature, qualification certificates and category certificates
- Pay the examination fee online (Net Banking, Card, UPI)
- Submit the form and download the application acknowledgement
Important Dates — NPSC CESE 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| One Time Registration Begins | 12 May 2026 (Noon) |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 May 2026 (Noon) |
| Tentative Written Exam Date | 11 July 2026 |
| Admit Card | A few days before exam |
NPSC CESE Application Fees 2026
The OTR step is free. Examination fee plus a convenience fee apply at submission stage.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| One Time Registration (OTR) | Free |
| Examination Fee | ₹300 |
| Convenience Fee | ₹25 |
Payment is online only. Bank gateway charges, where applicable, are extra. No category-wise fee exemption is mentioned in the notification.
Essential Links — NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for NPSC CESE 2026
- Visit NPSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Nagaland Govt Jobs
If you have a Master’s plus NET or Ph.D and want a stable academic posting in the North-East, NPSC CESE 2026 is one of the most consolidated openings of the year. Submit your form well before 30 May to avoid OTR rush. For more state-level opportunities, see Other Govt Jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.