By Mukesh 
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
NPSC CESE 2026 Recruitment Important Dates
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)
Other Departments – Lecturer, PGT, Graduate Teacher & Other Posts (CESE 2026)
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
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:
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.
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.