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.

Key Details

• Vacancies: 1,137 (1,053 regular + 84 backlog)
• Application Period: 31 Oct 2026 – 30 Nov 2026 (online portal)
• Age Limit: 18 – 37 years
• Pay: Pay Level 3, Grade Pay ₹1,800
• Selection Process: Physical & medical screening, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), written exam, interview, NCC certificate marks
• District‑based Recruitment: Applications restricted to one eligible district; check district and tribe eligibility before applying.

Eligibility

Tribe Category	Minimum Qualification
Notified Backward Tribes	Class 6 pass
Other eligible Naga tribes	Class 8 pass or higher recognized qualification

Note: All applicants must provide valid documents proving Indigenous Inhabitant and tribal eligibility.

Backlog Vacancies

• 84 backlog posts reserved for specific tribes and districts.
• All backlog vacancies are for male candidates.
• The single Phom backlog vacancy in Mokokchung is restricted to eligible members of the Phom tribe from Anaki (Old) and Anaki 'C' villages.

Application Process

1. Register online on the official Nagaland Police recruitment portal (starting 31 Oct 2026).
2. Fill the application form and upload required documents.
3. Pay the examination fee before the closing date (30 Nov 2026).
4. Admit Card will be generated after successful application submission.
5. Exam & Interview schedules will be announced on the official website and local newspapers.

Important Dates

• Application Start: 31 Oct 2026
• Application End: 30 Nov 2026
• Admit Card Release: After application confirmation
• Exam & Interview: Dates to be announced

Contact

• Office: Office of the Director General of Police, Kohima
• Website: Nagaland Police Recruitment