The Directorate of Horticulture, Government of Nagaland, Kohima has invited applications from eligible and indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland for 2 (two) Driver posts at Pay Matrix Level-3. Application forms are issued from the Directorate's office in Kohima from 17 November 2026 for ₹200 in cash, and applications must be received by 30 November 2026.
Directorate of Horticulture Nagaland Driver at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Government of Nagaland, Directorate of Horticulture, Nagaland: Kohima |
| Advertisement No. | HR/DTE/ESTT-15/INTRV/2025/ |
| Post(s) | Driver |
| Vacancies | 2 (two) posts |
| Pay | Pay Matrix Level-3 |
| Qualification | Class-VIII Passed, with a valid Driving License and minimum 2 (Two) years driving experience |
| Age Limit | 21 -32 years |
| Apply By | Application form issued from the Directorate office, Kohima |
| Last Date | 30th November 2026 (applications received after this date will not be entertained) |
About the Directorate of Horticulture, Nagaland
The Directorate of Horticulture is a department of the Government of Nagaland, with its office at Kohima. This advertisement is issued by the Director of Horticulture under an Administrative Approval dated 30 January 2026, P&AR Department clearance, Finance Department concurrence and a Government Letter dated 8 October 2026, all cited in the notice.
Where and How to Send
Application forms are issued from the Office of the Directorate of Horticulture, Nagaland, Kohima, from 17 November 2026 during office hours. The form fee is ₹200/- (Rupees two hundred only), paid in cash and non-refundable. The notice does not print a postal address, an email address or a mode of submission for the completed application. It states only that applications received after 30 November 2026 will not be entertained.
Applicants who applied under Advertisement No. HR/DTE/ESTT-15/INTRV/2025 dated Kohima the 20th March 2026 must apply afresh, but need not pay for the application form.
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 2 (two) posts | Pay Matrix Level-3 |
- Who can apply: eligible and indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland.
- Educational qualification: minimum Class-VIII Passed.
- Experience: valid Driving License with minimum 2 (Two) years driving experience.
- Age: 21 -32 years. The notice prints no age cut-off date.
- Age relaxation: the upper age limit is relaxable by 5 (five) years for candidates belonging to SC/ST.
- Serving Government employees: the upper age is relaxable equal to years of service served, subject to a maximum of 5 years.
- Reservation: 1 (one) post is reserved for Chakhesang Tribe as per the existing reservation policy of the Govt. of Nagaland.
The notice gives the pay only as Level-3 and prints no rupee amount. Candidates should check the official notification for any further eligibility detail.
Enclosures
- Valid Driving License with minimum 2 (Two) years driving experience
- Aadhar Card
- Educational Certificate
- ST/Indigenous Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Unemployment Card
- 2 (two) passport photos and contact number(s)
- For in-service candidates: "No Objection Certificate" duly counter-signed by the concerned Head of Department with Name & Office Seal, along with the initial date of appointment
Selection Process
Selection involves a Driving Test and an Oral Interview. The Driving Test includes knowledge on signage, MV rules and vehicle parts. The date, time and venue of both will be communicated individually to the eligible candidates.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisement | 16 November 2026 |
| Application forms issued from | 17 November 2026 |
| Last date for submission of applications | 30 November 2026 |
Important Instructions
- Applications with incomplete documents or an expired Driving License will be summarily rejected.
- Applications received after the last date will not be entertained.
- The application form fee of ₹200/- is non-refundable.
- Earlier applicants under the 20th March 2026 advertisement must apply afresh.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Advertisement No. HR/DTE/ESTT-15/INTRV/2025/ |
| Official Website | Official website of Government of Nagaland, Directorate of Horticulture, Nagaland: Kohima |
