NPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2025 – Overview

The Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has released the official notification (Advertisement No.NPSC-1/CTSE-2025) for the Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill numerous current and backlog vacancies across various departments under the Government of Nagaland. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the NPSC portal. One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory and will be active from April 8th, 2025, to May 8th, 2025, with online applications accepted from April 9th, 2025, to May 9th, 2025.

Organization Details

Hiring Organization: Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC)
Examination: Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) 2025
Location: Nagaland
Total Posts: The notification details numerous posts across various departments, including both current and backlog vacancies. A detailed breakdown is provided below.

Vacancy Breakdown (Current Vacancies – CTSE 2025)

Here’s a summary of the current vacancies advertised under Advertisement No.NPSC-1/CTSE-2025:

Item No.	Post Title	Department	Vacancies
1	Dy.SP NPTO (Class-I Gazetted)	Home (Police Estt. Branch)	1
2(a)	J.E (Electrical Engg.) (Class-II Gazetted)	Power	6
2(b)	J.E (Civil Engg.) (Class-II Gazetted)	Power	1
3	J.E (Civil Engg.) (Class-II Gazetted)	Rural Development	4
4(a)	SDO (Civil Engg.) (Class-I Gazetted)	Works & Housing	9
4(b)	J.E (Civil Engg.) (Class-II Gazetted)	Works & Housing	4
4(c)	J.E (Mech. Engg.) (Class-II Gazetted)	Works & Housing	2
5	J.E (Agri/Civil Engg.) (Class-II Gazetted)	Water Resources	6
6	Foreman (Grade-III Non-Gazetted)	Home (Printing & Stationery)	2
7(a)	Junior Scientific Officer (Class-I Gazetted)	Science and Technology	1
7(b)	Assistant Analyst (Class-III Non-Gazetted)	Science and Technology	1
8	District Land Records & Survey Officer	Land Revenue	1
9(a)	Medical Officer (Class-I Gazetted)	Health & Family Welfare	30
9(b)	Junior Dental Surgeon (Class-I Gazetted)	Health & Family Welfare	5
9(c)	Asst. Entomologist (NVBDCP) (Non-Gazetted)	Health & Family Welfare	1
9(d)	Staff Nurse (Grade-III Non-Gazetted)	Health & Family Welfare	35
9(e)	Drug Control Officer (Class-II Gazetted)	Health & Family Welfare	3
10	Veterinary Asst. Surgeon (Class-I Gazetted)	Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services	11
11	Asst. Conservator of Forests (Class-I Gazetted)	Environment, Forests & Climate Change	1
12	Junior Soil Conservation Officer (Class-II Gazetted)	Soil & Water Conservation	6
13	Inspector of Factories & Boilers (Non-Gazetted)	Labour & Employment, Skill Dev. & Entrepreneurship	1
14(a)	Assistant Geologist (Class-I Gazetted)	Geology & Mining	1
14(b)	Asst. Drilling Engineer (Class-I Gazetted)	Geology & Mining	1
14(c)	JE (Drilling) (Class-II Gazetted)	Geology & Mining	1
15	Assistant Programmer (Class-III Non-Gazetted)	Chief Electoral Office	4
16(a)	SDO (Civil Engg) (Class-I Gazetted)	Public Health Engineering	6
16(b)	J.E (Civil Engg) (Class-II Gazetted)	Public Health Engineering	11
17	Tourist Officer (Class-II Gazetted)	Tourism	4

(Note: The notification also lists numerous Backlog Vacancies from 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023 (Engg., Medical & Allied, Agri. Allied & Others), and 2024 under Item Nos. 18 to 41. Please refer to the official notification for detailed breakdown of these backlog posts.)

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following general and specific eligibility criteria:

Educational Qualification:

Must possess the requisite qualification from a recognized university/institution at the time of applying.
Specific qualifications vary significantly by post. Examples include:
- Dy.SP NPTO: Degree in Telecommunication/Electrical Communication/Electronics/Computer Engineering OR PG Degree in Physics with Electronics/Wireless.
- JE (Electrical): Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- JE (Civil – Power): Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- JE (Civil – RD): Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- SDO (Civil – W&H): Degree in Civil Engineering.
- JE (Civil – W&H): 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- JE (Mech. – W&H): 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- JE (Agri/Civil – WR): B.E (Agri. Engg./Civil Engg.) OR 3-year Diploma (Agri./Civil Engg.). (Min 50% posts reserved for Agri. Engg. degree/diploma holders).
- Foreman: 3-year Diploma in Printing Technology.
- Medical Officer: MBBS from MCI/NMC recognized University.
- Junior Dental Surgeon: BDS.
- Staff Nurse: GNM or B.Sc./M.Sc. Nursing from INC recognized school with NNC registration.
- Veterinary Asst. Surgeon: B.V.Sc & A.H / B.V.Sc.
- Asst. Conservator of Forests: Bachelor’s Degree in specified science/engineering fields (Preference for Forestry graduates). Also requires passing a physical fitness test (walking test) and meeting minimum physical standards.
- Assistant Programmer: B.E/B.Tech in IT/CSE/E&TC Engg. or MCA or M.Sc in Computer Science.
- Tourist Officer: Degree in Hotel Management/Tourism OR Degree + Diploma in related field OR PG in Travel/Tourism Management.
- Pharmacist: Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy and registered with State Pharmacy Council.
(Please refer to the Official Notification PDF linked below for detailed educational qualifications for all posts, including backlog vacancies).

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025):

Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 32 years
Relaxation:
- 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
- For serving Government employees: Equal to the number of years in service, up to a maximum of 5 years.

Other Requirements:

Candidates must be Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland for posts reserved as such. Relevant certificates (Indigenous Inhabitant, SC, ST, BT) issued by competent authority (not below Addl. Deputy Commissioner) are required.
PwBD candidates require a certificate from a competent medical authority.
Reservation for Backward Tribes and PwBD applies as per government notifications.
Government employees need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their Head of Department.

Important Dates

Notification Date: April 7, 2025
OTR Start Date: April 8, 2025 (12:00 Noon)
OTR End Date: May 8, 2025 (12:00 Noon)
Online Application Start Date: April 9, 2025 (12:00 Noon)
Online Application End Date: May 9, 2025 (12:00 Noon)
Exam Date: To be notified by NPSC later.

Salary & Benefits (Pay Matrix Level)

The Pay Matrix Level varies depending on the post. Some examples include:

Level 13: Dy.SP NPTO, SDO (Civil), Medical Officer, Jr. Dental Surgeon, VAS, Asst. Conservator of Forests, Asst. Geologist, Asst. Drilling Engineer, SDO (Civil – PHE), Asst. Urban Dev. Officer, Asst. Architect.
Level 12: Drug Control Officer, Tourist Officer.
Level 11: JE (Electrical/Civil), SDO (Agri./Civil), JSCO, JE (Drilling), JE (Civil – PHE), Jr. Architect, JE (Survey), JE (Mining).
Level 10: Assistant Programmer.
Level 8: Foreman, Asst. Analyst, Asst. Entomologist, Staff Nurse, Inspector of Factories & Boilers, Pharmacist, Agri. Inspector, Fishery Inspector, Extension Officer, Vocational Instructor, Caretaker, Demonstrators.
(Refer to the Official Notification PDF provided below for the Pay Matrix Level corresponding to each specific post).

Selection Process

The selection process will follow the New Pattern of Examination as notified vide Notification No.NPSC/EXAM-1/2015 dated 3rd February, 2025 and Corrigendum dated 26th March, 2025.
Candidates are advised to download the updated syllabus from the NPSC website.
The process generally involves a written examination followed by an interview for successful candidates. Document verification is mandatory at the interview stage.
Specific details regarding the exam pattern (subjects, marks, duration) for each post will be available in the syllabus.

How to Apply

One Time Registration (OTR): Complete the OTR process on the NPSC portal npsc.nagaland.gov.in between April 8th (Noon) and May 8th, 2025 (Noon). OTR is mandatory.
Fill Application Form: After OTR registration (or if already registered), log in and fill the online application form for CTSE-2025 between April 9th (Noon) and May 9th, 2025 (Noon).
Upload Documents: Upload necessary documents, including NOC if applicable. Ensure all certificates are issued on or before the application closing date.
Pay Fees: Pay the examination fee online.
Submit: Review and submit the final application form before the deadline.