Nagaland Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1,137 Posts

Nagaland Police has officially released the notification for Constable (General Duty) recruitment for 1,137 vacancies.

Key Details & Overview

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 14 October 2026

• Online Application Starts: 31 October 2026

• Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 30 November 2026

Nagaland Police Constable District-wise Vacancy 2026

The 1,053 regular recruitment vacancies are distributed among participating districts according to the approved tribal ratio based on the 2011 Census. The district allocation also includes separate male and female vacancies.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Domicile & Tribe Restriction

• Strictly for Indigenous Naga Tribes: Only eligible indigenous inhabitants belonging to recognized Naga tribes of Nagaland can apply.

2. Educational Qualification

• Backward Tribes: Class 6 pass or higher recognized qualification.

• Other Recognized Naga Tribes: Class 8 pass from NBSE or equivalent.

3. Age Limit (as on 14 October 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years

• Maximum Age: 37 years (Age relaxation applies to incumbent constables/petitioners as per High Court orders).

Nagaland Police Constable Salary 2026

The advertised Constable GD posts carry Pay Level 3, with Grade Pay Rs. 1,800 under the specified pay-band structure of Rs. 5,200–20,200.

These are the pay particulars stated in the official advertisement and should not be confused with monthly in-hand salary.

Physical Measurement Standards

• Height: Minimum 5 ft 3 inches (Male) | 5 ft (Female)

• Chest (Male): 31 inches (Unexpanded) | 33 inches (Expanded)

• Weight: Proportionate to height

Selection Process

1. Physical Standard & Medical Test (PST/MST) (Qualifying)

2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (45 Marks)

3. Written Examination (40 Marks)

4. Interview (10 Marks)

5. NCC Bonus Marks (Up to 5 Marks)

Nagaland Police Constable Physical Efficiency Test 2026

The Physical Efficiency Test carries 45 marks and includes running, pull-ups, high jump and long jump. Male and female candidates have separate qualifying standards.

Nagaland Police Constable Running Test

Disqualification: Male candidates taking longer than 12 minutes 30 seconds and female candidates taking longer than 12 minutes will be disqualified.

Nagaland Police Constable Pull-ups Test

Male candidates completing fewer than six pull-ups and female candidates completing fewer than three pull-ups will be disqualified.

Nagaland Police Constable High Jump

A maximum of three attempts is permitted.

Nagaland Police Constable Long Jump

Candidates who fail to meet the required qualifying standard in any of the outdoor tests will not be permitted to continue in the recruitment process.

Nagaland Police Constable Written Exam Pattern 2026

The Nagaland Police Constable written examination will consist of 80 multiple-choice questions carrying 40 marks. Candidates will receive two hours to complete the question paper, which will be set in English.

Nagaland Police Constable Interview and NCC Marks 2026

After the PET and written examination, candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on the aggregate marks obtained in these two stages. The shortlisting ratio is three candidates for each available post.

NCC Certificate Marks

The interview carries 10 marks, and NCC certification may contribute up to 5 additional marks to the overall merit assessment.

How to Apply

1. Visit the recruitment portal at nagalandpolicerecruitment.in starting 31 October 2026.

2. Register as a new user and fill in your educational and district details.

3. Select your eligible district for application.

4. Upload necessary certificates (Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, Tribal Certificate, Marksheets).

5. Pay the ₹300 fee via UPI, Credit, or Debit card and submit.