Nagaland Police Constable – 1137 Posts Recruitment 2026

Introduction

Nagaland Police Constable Recruitment 2026: The Nagaland Police Department has announced 1,137 Constable (General Duty) vacancies for eligible male and female candidates belonging to Indigenous Inhabitant Tribes of Nagaland. The recruitment includes 1,053 posts allocated according to the approved tribal ratio and 84 backlog posts from the previous recruitment. Online applications will be accepted from 31 October to 30 November 2026 through the official Nagaland Police recruitment portal. Under this recruitment, candidates belonging to notified Backward Tribes require a Class 6 pass qualification, while applicants from other eligible Naga tribes must have passed Class 8 or possess a higher recognized qualification. The prescribed age limit is 18 to 37 years, and the posts carry Pay Level 3 with Grade Pay Rs. 1,800 under the stated pay structure. Selection involves physical and medical screening, a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), written examination, interview and NCC certificate marks. Candidates must carefully check their district and tribe eligibility before applying because applications are restricted to one eligible district.

Vacancy & Eligibility

The educational qualification for Nagaland Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026 depends on the applicant's tribe classification. Candidates must also possess valid documents establishing their Indigenous Inhabitant and tribal eligibility. Nagaland Police Constable Educational Qualification Applicant Category | Minimum Qualification Backward Tribes | Class 6 Pass Mark Sheet or Higher Recognized Qualification Other Eligible Naga Tribes | Class 8 Pass Certificate or Higher Recognized Qualification The educational qualification must be from a recognized board or educational authority. Where a pass certificate or provisional pass certificate has not been issued, the notification requires an appropriate certificate or letter from the concerned educational institution or authority. Who Can Apply for Nagaland Police Constable Recruitment 2026? The recruitment is open to eligible male and female candidates from Indigenous Inhabitant Tribes of Nagaland who meet the prescribed age, education, district and physical fitness requirements. Applicants must possess an Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate and relevant tribal certificates issued by the competent authority. Nagaland Police Constable District Eligibility Candidates may apply for only one district. Applicants can generally apply against posts allocated to their native district, subject to the exceptions and special provisions in the advertisement. Eligible natives or residents of Dimapur, Chumoukedima and Niuland can apply under the combined allocation for these three districts, provided they possess the prescribed supporting certificates. The notification also provides specific arrangements for members of the Chang, Sumi and Phom tribes from identified villages in Mokokchung, Wokha and Shamator districts. Candidates affected by these provisions should refer to the detailed conditions in the official notification.

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