Nagaland Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026

Introduction

The Government of Nagaland, Office of the Director General of Police, has released a significant recruitment notification for 1137 Constable (GD) posts in the Nagaland Police. This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies arising from court orders and backlog positions, ensuring fair representation based on tribal ratios and census data. Applications are invited from eligible Male and Female candidates who are Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland and belong to any Indigenous Naga Tribe. The application process will be conducted entirely online, with a clear window for submission. Candidates are advised to carefully review all eligibility criteria, required documents, and the application procedure outlined in the official notification before proceeding. The official notification contains the definitive details for this recruitment.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 1137 vacancies are available for the post of Constable (GD) in the Nagaland Police. These vacancies comprise:

• 1053 posts in compliance with the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench judgments and orders.
• 84 Backlog vacancies arising from the preceding Recruitment-2025.

The distribution of posts is based on tribal ratio as per the 2011 Census and is allocated district-wise. Applicants are eligible to apply against only one district. Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland are considered as one district for this recruitment.

Educational Qualifications and Eligibility

To be eligible for the Constable (GD) post, candidates must meet the following educational and residency requirements:

• Educational Qualification:
  • For Backward Tribes: Class-6 Pass Mark Sheet or higher certificates.
  • For other Naga Tribes of Nagaland: Class-8 Pass Certificate or higher certificates from NBSE or equivalent qualifications from any recognised Board of School Education in India.

  If a pass certificate is not issued, a letter from the Board/Institute/University confirming this must be submitted.

• Mandatory Condition: Applicants must be Indigenous Inhabitants Tribes of Nagaland belonging to any Indigenous Naga Tribe. Non-Indigenous Tribes applicants are not eligible.
• District Eligibility: Applicants can apply for posts in their Native District or in Dimapur/Chumoukedima/Niuland districts, provided they are native or residents of these districts and possess a valid Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The specific minimum and maximum age limits are not specified in the supplied notification. However, age relaxations are provided as follows:

• Age relaxation for serving Government employees will be allowed equal to years of service served, subject to a maximum of 5 years.
• Incumbent Constables of Nagaland Police who are subject to specific court cases and orders will receive age relaxation as ruled by the Hon'ble High Court.

Application Fee

An examination fee of ₹300/- (Rupees Three Hundred only) is applicable for all candidates. This fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.

Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates for the Constable (GD) post will be placed at LEVEL -3 with a Grade Pay (GP) of 1800 in the Pay Band (PB).

Selection Process

The recruitment process will involve the following stages:

• Physical/Medical Standards Test
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
• Written Test
• Interview

Candidates will appear for these tests only in the district for which they have applied.

Application Procedure

The application process is strictly online:

1. Visit the official Nagaland Police Registration Portal.
2. Fill out the online Application Form accurately. Applicants are responsible for the details provided.
3. If you are an incumbent Constable or a Petitioner in the mentioned Writ Petitions, you will need to provide the details of the relevant Writ Petition on the portal.
4. Upload self-attested photocopies of all required documents.
5. Pay the examination fee online.
6. Upon successful completion, an Admit Card will be generated and can be downloaded.

Applications submitted through any other means or offices will not be accepted.

Required Documents

Candidates must upload self-attested photocopies of the following documents online:

• Minimum Educational Qualification Certificate (Class-6/8 Pass Mark Sheet or Certificate).
• Proof of Identity (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, or EPIC).
• Certificate of Indigenous Inhabitant of Nagaland, Scheduled Tribe Certificate, and Backward Tribe Certificate (signed by a competent authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner).
• Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card).

All submitted documents must have been issued on or before the last date of application submission. Original documents will be required during the interview.

Important Instructions and Common Mistakes

• Indigenous Inhabitant Status: Ensure you meet the criteria of being an Indigenous Inhabitant Tribe of Nagaland. Non-indigenous applicants are ineligible.
• District Application: You can apply for only one district. Carefully choose the district based on your native place or residency and eligibility.
• Document Validity: All uploaded documents must be valid and issued by the competent authority on or before the application deadline.
• Fake Documents: Submitting forged or fake documents will lead to disqualification at any stage, including future recruitments.
• Online Portal: Only applications submitted through the official Nagaland Police Registration Portal will be considered.
• Age Proof: Only Birth Certificate or Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card will be accepted for age proof.

Official Notification and Application Links

• Official Notification PDF: Download Notification
• Official Website/Application Portal: Nagaland Police

Relevant FAQs

Q1: Who can apply for the Nagaland Police Constable GD recruitment?
A1: Only Male and Female candidates who are Indigenous Inhabitants Tribes of Nagaland belonging to any Indigenous Naga Tribe are eligible. Non-Indigenous Tribes applicants are not eligible.

Q2: What is the last date to apply for the Constable (GD) posts?
A2: The last date for submission of online applications is 30th November 2026.

Q3: What is the application fee?
A3: The application fee is ₹300/- (Rupees Three Hundred only), which must be paid online.

Q4: What are the minimum educational qualifications?
A4: For Backward Tribes, Class-6 pass is required. For other Naga Tribes, Class-8 pass from NBSE or equivalent is required.

Q5: Can I apply for more than one district?
A5: No, applicants are eligible to apply against only one district.