Class 6th-8th Pass Eligible as Applications Open October 31 Under Gauhati High Court Directive

In a landmark recruitment drive offering an accessible gateway to permanent government service, the Department of Home, Government of Nagaland, has officially announced the hiring of 1,137 Police Constable (General Duty) personnel. Released under the mandate of the Gauhati High Court to resolve longstanding appointment procedures, this major drive reserves posts strictly for indigenous Naga youth, setting unique minimum educational qualifications at Class 6 and Class 8. Designed to strengthen the state's security apparatus and replenish the ranks of the Indian Reserve (IR) battalions, the official registration window opens on October 31, 2026, and will remain active until November 30, 2026.

Vacancy Structure: High Court Mandate and District-Wise Tribal Quotas

The distribution of the 1,137 sanctioned posts follows strict judicial rulings and demographic balance:

• High Court Orders and Backlog Posts: Of the total 1,137 Constable GD openings, 1,053 regular positions are covered directly under directions issued by the Gauhati High Court, while 84 openings represent carried-over backlog vacancies from earlier recruitment cycles.

• Exclusive Indigenous Reservation: The recruitment is strictly reserved for indigenous inhabitants belonging to recognized Naga tribes of Nagaland; non-indigenous applicants are entirely ineligible.

• District and Tribe Allocation: All vacancies are divided based on district boundaries and the approved tribal ratio determined by census records. Consequently, an eligible applicant is permitted to apply only for their designated home district and tribe quota.

• Initial Deployment: Recruited personnel will be inducted and initially posted across designated Indian Reserve (IR) battalions operating in Nagaland.

Eligibility Criteria: Relaxed Education Benchmarks and Wide Age Window

The recruitment norms feature accessible qualifications tailored to support backward regions and long-waiting candidates:

• Educational Qualifications by Tribe: For applicants belonging to recognized Backward Tribes, the minimum requirement is a Class 6 pass certificate or equivalent. For candidates from other recognized Naga tribes, the baseline requirement is passing Class 8.

• Age Bracket: Candidates must be between 18 and 37 years of age as of the notification benchmark date, October 14, 2026.

• Judicial Age Relief: Existing incumbent constables whose prior appointments were affected, alongside petitioners before the High Court, are entitled to special age relaxation under court orders.

Selection Process and Marks Distribution: From Physical Drills to Written Tests

Induction into the force will involve a structured, multi-tier evaluation system totaling 100 marks:

• Physical Efficiency Test (PET - 45 Marks): Candidates who clear standard physical and medical screenings will undergo outdoor athletic evaluations, including running, pull-ups, high jump, and long jump, which carry a significant weightage of 45 marks.

• Written Examination (40 Marks): Shortlisted applicants from the PET stage will sit for an objective multiple-choice question (MCQ) written examination worth 40 marks, evaluating general knowledge, aptitude, and basic reasoning.

• Personal Interview & NCC Bonus (15 Marks): The final evaluation includes a formal personal interview carrying 10 marks, alongside up to 5 additional marks awarded for valid National Cadet Corps (NCC) certification.

• Pay Scale & Benefits: Selected recruits will be placed in Pay Level 3 (Pay Band ₹5,200 to ₹20,200 with Grade Pay of ₹1,800), drawing an estimated gross monthly salary between ₹21,000 and ₹32,000 alongside standard government allowances.

Step-by-Step Online Application Guide on Official Portals

The application process is entirely online, and no offline or paper forms will be accepted:

• Access the Official Portals: Candidates must visit the authorized recruitment gateways at nagalandpolicerecruitment.in or police.nagaland.gov.in.

• Complete Registration: Create a user account on the portal by entering basic details, contact information, and demographic status.

• Select District & Upload Documents: Select the eligible district based on indigenous tribal residency, fill out academic credentials, and upload scanned copies of Class 6/8 marks cards, indigenous inhabitant certificates, and recent passport-size photographs.

• Pay Examination Fee & Submit: Complete the non-refundable examination fee payment of ₹300 via online banking, UPI, or debit/credit card, and download the confirmation slip before the final deadline on November 30, 2026.