Nagaland Police Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026: 1,137 Vacancies Announced for Indigenous Naga Tribes
The Office of the Director General of Police, Kohima, Nagaland, operating under the Department of Home, Government of Nagaland, has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (Advt. No. PHQ (B-II)RECT/CONSTABLES(GD)/WP(C)/2026/819 dated 14 October 2026). This major direct recruitment drive aims to recruit 1,137 Constable (General Duty – GD) personnel across Nagaland Police and NAP Battalions through an open recruitment rally.
The total vacancy matrix comprises 1,053 regular posts ordered for fresh open recruitment pursuant to the judgment of the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court (Kohima Bench), along with 84 backlog vacancies carried over from the 2025 recruitment. Eligible candidates possessing minimum Class 6th Pass (for Backward Tribes) or Class 8th Pass (for other recognized Naga Tribes) and aged between 18 to 37 years can submit their applications online starting from 31 October 2026 until 30 November 2026 via police.nagaland.gov.in and nagalandpolicerecruitment.in.
Legal Background & High Court Mandate for 1,137 Constable Posts
Understanding the origin and judicial framework governing the 2026 Nagaland Police Constable recruitment rally:
The notification is issued strictly in compliance with directives passed by the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench in Writ Petition (Civil) matters concerning police constable appointments in Nagaland. The Court directed the state government to conduct an open, fair, and merit-based competitive recruitment rally for all eligible indigenous Naga youth.
1,053 Regular Posts
Posts governed under High Court directions, advertised for open selection with full reservation rules.
84 Backlog Vacancies
Unfilled vacancies from the 2025 recruitment drive carried forward for respective tribal quotas.
⚖️ Age Relaxation for Litigants / Incumbents: In accordance with the Court's rulings, incumbent constables whose earlier appointments were litigated or set aside, along with genuine petitioners in the corresponding writ petitions, are entitled to upper age relaxation beyond the general 37-year ceiling as specified in the recruitment rules.
Tribe-Wise Educational Qualifications & Domicile Mandate
Nagaland Police maintains specific educational cutoffs based on notified tribal classifications within the state:
Class 6th Pass (Backward Tribes)
Class VICandidates belonging to officially notified Backward Tribes of Nagaland must have passed a minimum of Class 6 (Sixth Standard) from any recognized government or private educational institution.
Covered Backward Tribes Include:
Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Sangtam, Yimkhiung, Chakhesang, Pochury, Zeliang, and Sumi of Kiphire district.
Class 8th Pass (Other Recognized Tribes)
Class VIIICandidates belonging to Other Recognized Naga Tribes of Nagaland must have passed a minimum of Class 8 (Eighth Standard) or higher secondary education from a recognized school board.
Recognized Naga Tribes Include:
Angami, Ao, Lotha, Sumi, Rengma, and other recognized indigenous tribal communities of Nagaland.
Strict Domicile & Indigenous Certificate Requirement
This recruitment is exclusively reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants belonging to Recognized Naga Tribes of Nagaland. Candidates must possess a valid Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate (IIC) and Schedule Tribe (ST) Certificate issued by the competent Deputy Commissioner (DC) or Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC). Non-indigenous residents are strictly not eligible to apply.
Physical Standard Test (PST) & Medical Screening (MST) Norms
PST and MST are strictly qualifying in nature. Candidates failing to meet minimum physical thresholds will be eliminated on the spot:
| Physical Standard Parameter | Male Candidates | Female Candidates | Nature of Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Height | 5 Feet 3 Inches (approx. 160.02 cm) | 5 Feet 0 Inches (approx. 152.4 cm) | Mandatory / Eliminatory |
| Chest (Unexpanded / Normal) | 31 Inches (approx. 78.74 cm) | Not Applicable | Mandatory / Eliminatory |
| Chest (Fully Expanded) | 33 Inches (min. 2 inches expansion) | Not Applicable | Mandatory / Eliminatory |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age as per standard medical body mass index (BMI) | Medical Standard | |
| Medical Deformities Screening | Free from knock knees, flat foot, squint eyes, varicose veins, color blindness, and hearing defects | Disqualification if detected | |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – 45 Marks Complete Scoring Scheme
Unlike central forces where PET is purely qualifying, the Nagaland Police Constable PET awards 45 marks that directly determine the final merit rank:
1. Running Race Event
20 MarksMale Candidates (3.0 Km Distance):
- Completed in ≤ 10 mins 30 secs: 20 Marks (Full Marks)
- Completed in 10:31 to 11:30 mins: 15 Marks
- Completed in 11:31 to 12:30 mins: 10 Marks
- Exceeding 12 mins 30 secs: Disqualified
Female Candidates (2.0 Km Distance):
- Completed in ≤ 10 mins 00 secs: 20 Marks (Full Marks)
- Completed in 10:01 to 11:00 mins: 15 Marks
- Completed in 11:01 to 12:00 mins: 10 Marks
- Exceeding 12 mins 00 secs: Disqualified
2. Chin-Ups / Pull-Ups
15 MarksMale Performance Tiers (Standard Pull-Ups):
- 15 Repetitions: 15 Marks (Full Marks)
- 12 Repetitions: 12 Marks
- 9 Repetitions: 9 Marks
- 6 Repetitions: 6 Marks
- Below 6 Repetitions: Disqualified
Female Performance Tiers (Modified Push/Chin Variant):
- Top Performance Tier (10 Reps): 15 Marks
- Proportionate marks down to 3 Reps; below 3 Reps leads to disqualification.
3. High Jump Event
5 MarksStandards: Male minimum 4 Feet | Female minimum 3 Feet
- Cleared on 1st Attempt: 5 Marks
- Cleared on 2nd Attempt: 3 Marks
- Cleared on 3rd Attempt: 1 Mark
- Failure in all 3 attempts: Disqualified
4. Long Jump Event
5 MarksStandards: Male minimum 12 Feet | Female minimum 10 Feet
- Cleared on 1st Attempt: 5 Marks
- Cleared on 2nd Attempt: 3 Marks
- Cleared on 3rd Attempt: 1 Mark
- Failure in all 3 attempts: Disqualified
Written Examination Pattern & Detailed Subject Syllabus
Candidates who qualify PST and PET will appear for the Written Examination carrying 40 marks:
Total Questions
80 MCQs
Total Marks
40 Marks
Question Value
0.5 Mark Each
Duration
2 Hours
Key Subject Modules Covered:
1. Naga Heritage, Culture & Nagaland GK
History of Nagaland statehood, tribal traditions, festivals (Hornbill, Moatsu, Sekrenyi, Tokhu Emong), geography, districts, rivers, and flora & fauna.
2. General Awareness & Current Affairs
National and Northeast events, government initiatives, important days, awards, honors, and basic Indian political structures.
3. Elementary Arithmetic / Mathematics
Number systems, basic calculation, percentages, ratio & proportion, simple interest, average, time & distance, and unitary method.
4. General Science & Mental Aptitude
Everyday science observations, human physiology basics, reasoning analogies, coding-decoding, number series, and logical deduction.
Final Selection Architecture – 100 Marks Distribution
Final appointment offers are issued strictly based on cumulative performance across the outdoor, written, and interview components:
| Stage / Component | Maximum Marks | Assessment Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | 45 Marks | Race (20 M), Pull-ups (15 M), High Jump (5 M), Long Jump (5 M) |
| Written Examination | 40 Marks | 80 Multiple Choice Questions (English Medium) |
| Personal Interview / Viva-Voce | 10 Marks | Personality, bearing, local knowledge, and suitability for police force |
| NCC Certificate Bonus Points | Up to 5 Marks | NCC 'C' = 5 Marks | NCC 'B' = 3 Marks | NCC 'A' = 2 Marks |
| Grand Total Merit Score | 100 Marks | District / Tribe Merit List Ranking |
Nagaland Police Constable Pay Scale, Allowances & Emoluments
Appointed constables are absorbed into the regular establishment under Nagaland Services (Revision of Pay) Rules:
Constables (General Duty) in Nagaland Police are placed in Pay Level 3 with a standard Pay Band of ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 and a Grade Pay of ₹1,800/-.
Basic Pay + GP
Level 3 (GP ₹1,800)
Under Nagaland ROP Rules
Allowances
DA + HRA + Kit/Ration
Uniform & Special Duty Perks
Approx. In-Hand Pay
₹22,000 – ₹26,000
Per month depending on posting
In addition to base salary, recruits are entitled to government quarters / House Rent Allowance (HRA), Dearness Allowance (DA), Medical Reimbursement, Ration Allowance, Uniform / Kit Maintenance Allowance, and defined contributory pension benefits.
Important Candidate Advisory: Application Verification & Rally Guidelines
- 1. Native District Selection: Candidates must apply strictly against their bona fide native district / tribal quota. Any attempt to claim an alternative district quota without genuine residency will lead to immediate cancellation of candidature and debarment.
- 2. Certificate Validity: Indigenous Inhabitant Certificates (IIC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates must be in original condition, clearly embossed with official seals of the DC / ADC. Photostat copies must be clear.
- 3. Rally Ground Protocol: Candidates must report to designated rally grounds (as allotted in their hall ticket) in proper athletic sports attire (running shoes, shorts/tracksuits) for PST/PET events.
- 4. Strict Prohibition of Canvassing: Any canvassing or external influence in any form will lead to immediate disqualification and legal action under the Nagaland Police Act.