NPSC Stenographer Grade-III 2026 Notification: Eligibility, Salary and Application Guide
The Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has released the Stenographer Recruitment Examination 2026 notification — 26 vacancies for Stenographer (Grade-III) across 12 items covering 11 departments of the Government of Nagaland. Know this before you read further: 100% of the vacancies are reserved for candidates belonging to any Naga Tribe, Kuki, Kachari, Garo or Mikir who are also Indigenous Inhabitants of the State of Nagaland. If you fit that condition, this is a solid chance among Nagaland government jobs.
The online application window opens at noon on 21 August 2026 and closes at noon on 3 September 2026. Note one important trap — the One Time Registration (OTR) closes a full day earlier, at noon on 2 September 2026. The pay band is ₹28,700 – ₹91,300 (Level 8). Below, GovtJobsAlert.in explains the eligibility, age limit, fee, dates and application process simply.
Key Highlights — NPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Stenographer (Grade-III) |
| Total Vacancies | 26 posts — 23 fresh and 3 backlog vacancies of 2021 kept for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) |
| Who Can Apply | 100% reserved for Naga Tribe, Kuki, Kachari, Garo or Mikir candidates who are Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland |
| Salary / Pay Band | ₹28,700 – ₹91,300 (Level 8) |
| Job Location | Nagaland — 12 items across 11 departments under the Government of Nagaland; Labour and Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship appears twice, which is why that name is on two rows of the vacancy table |
| One Time Registration Closes | 2 September 2026 (till noon) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 3 September 2026 (till noon) |
| Exam Pattern | Not published in this notification |
How Many Vacancies in NPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026? Department-Wise Posts
Here is the department-wise list of all 26 vacancies. Read the middle column carefully — of the 23 fresh posts only 13 are open on the general Indigenous Inhabitant quota, and the other 10 are reserved for named Backward Tribes. Do remember — if no suitable PwBD candidate is found, the three backlog posts will be de-reserved.
| Department | Reserved For | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Commissioner, Nagaland, Kohima | Indigenous Inhabitants | 5 |
| Office of the Commissioner, Nagaland, Kohima | B.T. Zeliang | 1 |
| Office of the Commissioner, Nagaland, Kohima | B.T. Yimchunger (Yimkhiung/Tikhir) | 1 |
| Office of the Commissioner, Nagaland, Kohima | B.T. Chang | 1 |
| Higher & Technical Education Department | Indigenous Inhabitants | 3 |
| Higher & Technical Education Department | B.T. Zeliang | 1 |
| Labour and Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Department | Indigenous Inhabitants | 1 |
| Labour and Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Department | B.T. Phom | 1 |
| Labour and Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Department | B.T. Sangtam | 1 |
| Excise & Prohibition Department | Indigenous Inhabitants | 1 |
| Excise & Prohibition Department | B.T. Konyak | 1 |
| Economics & Statistics Department | Indigenous Inhabitants | 1 |
| Economics & Statistics Department | B.T. Sumi of Kiphire | 1 |
| Horticulture Department | Indigenous Inhabitants | 1 |
| Sericulture Department | Indigenous Inhabitants | 1 |
| Soil & Water Conservation Department | B.T. Yimchunger (Yimkhiung/Tikhir) | 1 |
| Nagaland Information Commission | B.T. Sangtam | 1 |
| Power Department | Backlog 2021 — Persons with Benchmark Disability | 1 |
| Home Department, Police Establishment Branch | Backlog 2021 — Persons with Benchmark Disability | 1 |
| Labour and Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship | Backlog 2021 — Persons with Benchmark Disability | 1 |
| Total | All departments | 26 |
NPSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria 2026: Who Can Apply?
Read this section very carefully. The most important condition comes first, because the fee is not refundable.
Domicile and tribe condition: 100% of the vacancies are reserved for candidates belonging to any Naga Tribe, Kuki, Kachari, Garo or Mikir, provided such persons are Indigenous Inhabitants of the State of Nagaland. If you do not meet this condition, you are not eligible, so please do not spend ₹300 on the fee.
Your Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, and your SC, ST or Backward Tribe certificate wherever it applies, must be signed by a District Authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner. A certificate signed by any lower authority will not be accepted.
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | What You Must Have |
|---|---|
| Degree | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university — a good opening for graduates looking for government jobs |
| Computer | A 6-month Diploma in Computer Operation — compulsory, not optional |
| Shorthand | A 1-year course in Shorthand with a speed of 80 words per minute |
| Proof of speed | The 80 w.p.m. speed must be printed on your mark sheet or course completion certificate |
| Result status | Only those who already hold the qualification when applying; those awaiting a result cannot apply |
| Pass certificate not issued | If your board or university has not issued the pass or provisional pass certificate, you must submit a letter to that effect from that board or university |
Many candidates are rejected only because their certificate does not show the shorthand speed — check yours today. The notification gives no separate typing speed figure, so do not worry about that. If you enjoy shorthand and computer work, also explore other computer and IT government jobs.
Age Limit
Your age is counted as on 1 January 2026. The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 32 years.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| Serving Government employees | Equal to years in service, maximum 5 years |
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What is the Salary for NPSC Stenographer Grade-III 2026?
The pay for this post is fixed and clearly stated in the notification, so there is no confusion here.
| Pay Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Pay Band | ₹28,700 – ₹91,300 |
| Pay Level | Level 8 |
| Applicable to | Item numbers 1 to 12, that is all 26 posts in this advertisement |
The notification lists no allowance percentages and no in-hand figure, so we will not guess one. Whatever allowances the Government of Nagaland grants to Level 8 employees will apply as per the rules in force when you join.
What is the Selection Process for NPSC Stenographer 2026?
Be careful here, because a lot of wrong information will float around on social media. The Commission has not published the exam pattern in this notification — no subjects, no number of questions, no marks, no duration, no negative marking and no syllabus. Do not trust any pattern copied from SSC or another state; it will only waste your preparation time.
| Stage | What Happens | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Recruitment Examination | Stenographer Recruitment Examination 2026 conducted by the Commission, which may also hold other tests besides the written examination | Pattern and syllabus to be notified separately |
| 2. Document Verification | Attested or self-attested photocopies produced whenever the Commission calls you | Indigenous inhabitant, tribe and PwBD certificates plus every mark sheet and pass certificate from matriculation onwards. PwBD claimants must also give Form C, Form D and Form E as per the 2020 notification, besides the medical certificate |
| Exam Date | To be announced on the Commission’s website | Not printed anywhere in this notification |
| Commission’s decision | Final and binding on eligibility, conduct of the examination and selection | No representation or correspondence on it is entertained |
| Candidature | If it is found at any stage that you do not meet the eligibility norms, or gave incorrect or false information, or suppressed a material fact | Your candidature stands cancelled |
We will update this page as soon as the pattern and date are out. Keep checking our admit card updates page too.
How to Apply Online for NPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026?
Every certificate must be issued on or before the last date of submission.
| Step | What To Do |
|---|---|
| Keep ready | HSLC or Matriculation admit card as date of birth proof — no other certificate is accepted for age proof, so a birth certificate or Aadhaar will be refused, Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, ST or Backward Tribe certificate as relevant, PwBD certificate where applicable, and all mark sheets from matriculation onwards |
| 1 | Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the official NPSC portal (link in Essential Links below) between noon of 21 August 2026 and noon of 2 September 2026. The OTR is free of cost |
| 2 | Log in and submit the online application between noon of 21 August 2026 and noon of 3 September 2026. Only OTR applications made for Stenographer will be accepted |
| 3 | Fill in personal, educational and category details exactly as they appear on your certificates |
| 4 | Upload the scanned documents, including your shorthand certificate showing the 80 w.p.m. speed |
| 5 | If you are already a Government employee, upload a No Objection Certificate with your application |
| 6 | Pay the examination fee of ₹300 plus the convenience fee of ₹25 and the applicable gateway charges |
| 7 | Submit the form and save a printout or PDF copy for your record |
| Note | The Commission does not issue any application form from its office. The online OTR route is the only way to apply |
One more warning from us: settle any issue or complaint on or before the last date of submission. Complaints raised after that date will not be entertained.
What are the Important Dates for NPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 19 August 2026 |
| One Time Registration Opens | 21 August 2026 (from noon) |
| One Time Registration Closes | 2 September 2026 (till noon) |
| Online Application Start Date | 21 August 2026 (from noon) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 3 September 2026 (till noon) |
| Exam Date | To be notified on the Commission website |
Note that both deadlines close at noon, not midnight, and the OTR closes one day before the application window. If you begin your OTR on 3 September, you will be locked out. Finish it by 1 September to stay safe.
NPSC Stenographer Application Fee 2026: How Much to Pay?
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| One Time Registration (OTR) | Free of cost |
| Examination fee (all candidates) | ₹300 |
| Convenience fee | ₹25 |
| Payment gateway charges | As applicable |
The fee is paid online while submitting the application. The notification prints no category-wise fee split or exemption — every applicant pays the same ₹300 examination fee plus ₹25 convenience fee.
Essential Links — NPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online on the NPSC Official Portal
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Nagaland Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you meet the tribe and indigenous inhabitant condition and already hold the graduation, computer diploma and 80 w.p.m. shorthand certificate, do not wait for the last day. Finish your OTR early and submit the form well before noon on 3 September 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the exam date, pattern and more state and other government job updates.