The Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has officially announced the Common Educational Services Examinations (CESE) Recruitment 2026 with 178 openings. The detailed notification was published in April 2026 at npsc.nagaland.gov.in. Candidates who meet the age criteria of 21 to 32 years and hold qualifications such as Master’s Degree, B.Ed., or other relevant educational qualifications (as per post) can now submit their online applications from 12 May 2026 to 30 May 2026. Direct links to download the notification and apply online are shared below.
Nagaland PSC CESE 2026 Recruitment Notification PDF
The Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), Kohima has officially released Advertisement No. NPSC-1/CESE-2026 (NO.NPSC/EXAM-21/2023) dated April 2026 inviting Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for filling up vacancies by direct recruitment under the Government of Nagaland through Common Educational Services Examinations (CESE) 2026. The notification includes complete details on vacancies, post-wise reservation, educational qualifications, specialization preferences, pay scale, age limit, and application instructions. The Score Sheet for Academic weightage will be notified and uploaded on the website at a later date. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the full notification before applying online. The notification PDF is available on the official NPSC website.
Nagaland PSC CESE 2026 Recruitment Overview
| Commission Name | Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), Kohima |
| Advertisement No. | NPSC-1/CESE-2026 (NO.NPSC/EXAM-21/2023) dated April 2026 |
| Exam Name | Common Educational Services Examinations (CESE) 2026 |
| Posts | Assistant Professor, Lecturer, PGT, Graduate Teacher, Research Associate, Librarian and various other educational posts |
| Department | Higher Education, Higher Education (Hr. Education), School Education, Technical Education, SCERT - Govt. of Nagaland |
| Total Vacancies | 178 (54 Item Numbers covering multiple posts across departments) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via NPSC portal - https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in) |
| Selection Mode | Common Educational Services Examination (Written Examination) |
| Age Limit | 21 to 32 years as on 01-01-2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 300/- (Examination Fee) + Rs. 25/- (Convenience Fee) + Payment Gateway charges. OTR is free of cost. |
| Official Website | https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in |
NPSC CESE 2026 Recruitment Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | April 2026 |
| OTR (One Time Registration) Opens | 12-05-2026 (Noon) |
| Last Date for OTR / Online Application Submission | 30-05-2026 (Noon) |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-01-2026 |
| Written Examination Date (Tentative) | 11-07-2026 (tentatively) |
NPSC CESE 2026 Recruitment - Vacancy Details
A total of 120+ vacancies have been announced across 54 item numbers under various departments of the Government of Nagaland. Reservation is applicable as per Nagaland state government norms including UR (Unreserved), I.I. (Indigenous Inhabitant), and various Backward Tribe (B.T.) categories. The post-wise and department-wise vacancy details are as follows:
Department of Higher Education - Assistant Professor Posts (CESE 2026)
| Item No. | Post Name | Total Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asst. Professor (Chemistry) | 14 | Masters in Chemistry with NET or Ph.D |
| 2 | Asst. Professor (English) | 8 | Masters in English/English Literature with NET or Ph.D |
| 3 | Asst. Professor (Political Science) | 2 | Masters in Political Science with NET or Ph.D |
| 4 | Asst. Professor (Geology) | 1 | Masters in Geology with NET or Ph.D |
| 5 | Asst. Professor (Mathematics) | 16 | Masters in Mathematics with NET or Ph.D |
| 6 | Asst. Professor (Physics) | 15 | Masters in Physics with NET or Ph.D |
| 7 | Asst. Professor (Zoology) | 15 | Masters in Zoology with NET or Ph.D |
| 8 | Asst. Professor (Botany) | 15 | Masters in Botany with NET or Ph.D |
| 9 | Asst. Professor (Commerce) | 8 | Masters in Commerce with NET or Ph.D |
| 10 | Asst. Professor (History) | 2 | Masters in History with NET or Ph.D |
| 11 | Asst. Professor (Sociology) | 8 | Masters in Sociology with NET or Ph.D |
| 12 | Asst. Prof. (Geography) | 3 | Masters in Geography with NET or Ph.D |
| 13 | Asst. Prof. (Anthropology) | 3 | Masters in Anthropology with NET or Ph.D |
| 14 | Asst. Prof. (Comp. Science) | 2 | Masters in Computer Science with NET or Ph.D |
| 15 | Asst. Prof. (Ao) | 2 | As per notification |
| 16 | Asst. Prof. (Education) | 5 | Masters in Education with NET or Ph.D |
| 17 | Asst. Prof. (Economics) | 8 | Masters in Economics with NET or Ph.D |
| 18 | Asst. Prof. (Philosophy) | 2 | Masters in Philosophy with NET or Ph.D |
| 19 | Asst. Prof. (CTE) (Physical Science) | 1 | (i) Masters in Physics/Chemistry (ii) M.A. in Education or M.Ed |
Other Departments - Lecturer, PGT, Graduate Teacher & Other Posts (CESE 2026)
| Item No. | Post Name | Total Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Lecturer (English) Technical Education | 1 | MA in English/English Literature |
| 21 | Asst. Prof (English) Hr. Education 2024 | 1 | M.A in English/English Literature with NET or Ph.D |
| 22 | Asst. Prof (English) Hr. Education 2024 | 1 | M.A in English/English Literature with NET or Ph.D |
| 23 | Asst. Prof (Philosophy) Hr. Education 2024 | 1 | Masters in Philosophy with NET or Ph.D |
| 24 | Asst. Prof Education (Chemistry) Hr. Education 2024 | 1 | Masters in Organic Chemistry with NET or Ph.D |
| 25 | Lecturer (Psychology) SCERT 2024 | 1 | M.A. (Psychology) with B.Ed |
| 26 | Graduate Teacher (Science) School Edu. 2024 | 3 | B.Sc/M.Sc in Science subjects with B.Ed |
| 27 | Graduate Teacher (Mathematics) School Edu. 2024 | 9 | (i) B.Sc/M.Sc Mathematics with B.Ed (ii) B.Com/M.Com/B.E/B.Tech with B.Ed and Mathematics as optional subject in B.Ed |
| 28 | Asst. Prof. (Botany) Hr. Edu. 2023 | 1 | Masters in Botany with NET or Ph.D |
| 29 | Asst. Prof. (Chemistry) Hr. Edu. 2023 | 1 | Masters in Chemistry with NET or Ph.D |
| 30 | Asst. Prof. (Zoology) Hr. Edu. 2023 | 1 | Masters in Zoology with NET or Ph.D |
| 31 | Asst. Prof (Performing Arts) CTE-Hr. Edu 2022 | 1 | Post Graduate degree in Theatre Arts with NET in Performing Arts or Ph.D |
| 32 | Lecturer (Architecture) Tech. Edu 2022 | 1 | (i) B.Arch with minimum 1st Class/1st Division. (ii) Registration as an architect with the Council of Architecture. |
| 33 | Lecturer (Interior Design) Tech Edu 2022 | 1 | (i) B.Arch with minimum 1st Class/1st Division. (ii) Registration as an architect with the Council of Architecture. |
| 34 | PGT (Computer Science) School Edu 2022 | 2 | (i) Post Graduate in Computer Science (ii) B.Ed |
| 35 | PGT (Geography) School Edu. 2022 | 2 | (i) Post Graduate in Geography (ii) B.Ed |
| 36 | PGT (Maths) School Edu. 2022 | 1 | (i) Post Graduate in Mathematics (ii) B.Ed |
| 37 | PGT (Chemistry) School Edu. 2022 | 1 | (i) Post Graduate in Chemistry (ii) B.Ed |
| 38 | PGT (Physics) School Edu. 2022 | 1 | (i) Post Graduate in Physics |
| 39 | PGT (Philosophy) School Edu. 2022 | 1 | (i) Post Graduate in Philosophy (ii) B.Ed |
| 40 | Asst. Prof. (History) Hr. Edu. 2022 | 1 | Masters in History/History & Archaeology with NET or Ph.D |
| 41 | Asst. Prof. (English) Hr. Edu. 2022 | 1 | Masters in English/English Literature with NET or Ph.D |
| 42 | Asst. Prof. (Maths) Hr. Edu. 2022 | 1 | Masters in Mathematics with NET or Ph.D |
| 43 | Asst. Prof. (Physics) Hr. Edu. 2022 | 1 | Masters in Physics with NET or Ph.D |
| 44 | Asst. Prof (History) Hr. Education 2019 | 1 | Masters in History/History & Archaeology with NET or Ph.D |
| 45 | Asst. Prof (EVS) Hr. Education 2019 | 1 | Masters in Environmental Science with NET |
| 46 | Asst. Prof (Commerce) Hr. Education 2019 | 1 | Masters in Commerce with NET or Ph.D |
| 47 | Librarian Hr. Education 2019 | 1 | Masters in Library Science with NET or Ph.D |
| 48 | Asst. Prof (Statistics) Hr. Education 2019 | 1 | Masters Degree in Statistics with NET in Statistics/Population Studies or Ph.D |
| 49 | Asst. Prof (Psychology Childhood Studies) (CTE) Hr. Education 2019 | 1 | (i) Post Graduate Degree in Psychology (ii) M.Ed/M.A. in Education (iii) NET in the Discipline or in Education or Ph.D |
| 50 | Asst. Prof (Perspective in Education - Social Science) (CTE) Hr. Education 2019 | 1 | (i) Any Social Science discipline in History/Geography/Political Science/Economics (ii) M.Ed or M.A Education (iii) NET in Education or Ph.D |
| 51 | Research Associate (Psychology) SCERT 2019 | 1 | (i) M.A (Psychology) (ii) With B.Ed (iii) Diploma in Guidance and Counselling |
| 52 | Asst. Prof (Physics) Hr. Education 2018 | 2 | Masters in Physics with NET or Ph.D |
| 53 | PGT (Hindi) School Edu. 2018 | 1 | Post Graduate in Hindi with B.Ed |
| 54 | PGT (Physics) School Edu. 2016 | 1 | Post Graduate in Physics with B.Ed |
NPSC CESE 2026 Recruitment - Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (30-05-2026). Only those candidates who possess the requisite qualification acquired from a recognized university/institution at the time of applying will be eligible. Merely registering or appearing in the examination does not make a candidate eligible. The post-wise minimum educational qualification requirements are as follows:
For Assistant Professors - Hr. Education Department: Master's Degree from a recognized University with at least 55% marks (relaxable by 5% for ST/SC). Candidates who have been awarded Ph.D. in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET requirement. NET/SLET/SET shall not be required for such Masters Degree Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET accredited test is not conducted.
For Assistant Professors - CTE (Hr. Education Department): Master's Degree from a recognized University with at least 55% marks (relaxable by 5% for ST/SC/differently abled candidates). Candidates applying for CTE posts must appear for separate Optional Papers as per the examination pattern.
For Lecturers - Technical Education Department: (i) Civil Engineering: B.E/B.Tech with minimum 60% aggregate or 1st Class. (ii) Electronics & Electrical Engineering: B.E/B.Tech with minimum 60% aggregate or 1st Class. (iii) M.Sc Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/English with 60% (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST).
For Lecturers/WET/Research Associate (RA)/Training-Cum: Post Graduate with 50% Marks (relaxable by 5% for ST/SC category).
For PGT - School Education Department: Post Graduate with 50% Marks (relaxable by 5% for ST/SC/differently abled candidates).
For Graduate Teachers - School Education Department: Graduate/Post Graduate with 50% Marks (relaxable by 5% for ST/SC/differently abled candidates).
NPSC CESE 2026 Recruitment - Pay Scale
| Post Category | Item Numbers | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Item No. 1-19, 21-24, 28-31, 40-50, 52 | UGC Pay Level 10, Grade-A, Entry Pay Rs. 57,700/- |
| Lecturer | Item No. 20, 25, 32, 33 | Grade-A Pay Matrix Level-13, Scale Pay Rs. 15,600-39,100/-, GP-5400/- |
| Item No. 13-15, 37-38 & Item No. 16-21 | As per notification | As per respective pay matrix |
| PGT | Item No. 27, 39-44 | Rs. 40,800-1,29,200/-, Level 11, Grade Pay Rs. 4,400/- |
| Graduate Teacher | Item No. 26-27 | Level 9 of Pay Matrix, Grade Pay Rs. 3,400/-, Scale Pay Rs. 9,300-34,800/- |
NPSC CESE 2026 Recruitment - Age Limit
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and not exceed the age of 32 years as on 1st January 2026. The upper age limit is relaxed as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 21 to 32 years as on 01-01-2026 |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation (max 37 years) |
| Government Employees | Relaxation equal to years of service, subject to maximum 5 years |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | 10 years relaxation |
| Ph.D holders (Item No. 1-19, 21-24, 28-31, 40-46, 48-50, 52) | 5 years relaxation on upper age limit |
NPSC CESE 2026 Recruitment - Application Fee
OTR (One Time Registration) is free of cost. Candidates are required to pay an examination fee as specified below. The fee can be paid through the payment gateway as applicable.
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Examination Fee | Rs. 300/- |
| Convenience Fee | Rs. 25/- |
| Payment Gateway Charges | As applicable |
| OTR (One Time Registration) | Free of Cost |
How to Apply for NPSC CESE 2026 Recruitment
Applications must be submitted online only through the NPSC portal at https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in. No hard copy applications will be accepted. The OTR (One Time Registration) starts from 12-05-2026 (Noon) and closes on 30-05-2026 (Noon). Candidates who have previously completed the OTR process may directly submit the online application. Candidates are requested to complete OTR at the earliest to avoid online traffic/complications due to last-minute submission.
Only those candidates with requisite qualification for CESE-2026 may register. Government employees must submit a "NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE" signed by the Head of the Department at the time of submission of the online application form. For any assistance/clarification, candidates may refer to FAQs from the Commission's website or call the Helpdesk No. +91 9402988506 on working days (10:00 AM to 03:00 PM). Any issues/complaints must be settled on or before the last date of submission - no issues/complaints will be entertained thereafter.
Documents to be Submitted when Called by Commission:
- HSLC/Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card for proof of Date of Birth (no other certificate will be accepted for age proof)
- Educational Qualification Certificates - Mark Sheets & Pass certificates/provisional pass certificates from matriculation onwards till requisite qualification
- Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, Scheduled Tribe Certificate, Backward Tribe Certificate (as applicable) - signed only by District Authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner
- For PwBDs - certificate from competent medical authority in Form C, D & E as mandated in No.NPSC/EXAM-2/2025 dt 07.08.2025
- SC/ST & B.T. Certificates as relevant
- All documents/certificates must be duly signed by the concerned authority
Apply Online at: https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in
Important Instructions for NPSC CESE 2026 Recruitment Candidates
- Only those candidates who possess the requisite qualification from a recognized university/institution at the time of applying will be eligible.
- No hard copy/offline applications will be accepted - online submission only.
- OTR (One Time Registration) is free of cost; examination fee of Rs. 300/- + Rs. 25/- convenience fee + gateway charges is payable.
- Candidates who have previously completed OTR may directly submit the online application.
- Government employees must produce NOC signed by Head of Department at the time of online application submission.
- HSLC/Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card is the only accepted proof of date of birth - no other certificate will be accepted.
- Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, ST, SC and B.T. Certificates must be signed by District Authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner.
- Suppression of facts or furnishing false/incorrect information will lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage of the recruitment process.
- The Score Sheet for Academic weightage will be notified and uploaded on the website at a later date.
- Candidates are advised to complete OTR at the earliest to avoid last-minute technical issues.
- For assistance, call Helpdesk: +91 9402988506 (working days, 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM).
- Candidates are advised to visit https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in regularly for all recruitment updates.
- All decisions of the Commission regarding eligibility, conduct of examination, and selection will be final and binding - no representation shall be entertained.
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