Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Recruitment announced for 1,137 Police Constable posts; applications to begin on October 31..
Police Constable Recruitment 2026: If you dream of becoming a police constable, here is a great opportunity for you. A recruitment drive has been announced for 1,137 vacant Police Constable (GD) posts in Nagaland, a state in the far northeast of the country. The online application process for this recruitment will begin on October 31, 2026, and will continue until November 30, 2026. Interested candidates can apply by visiting the official Nagaland Police website at police.nagaland.gov.in.
A total of 1,137 Constable (GD) posts will be filled through this recruitment drive. This includes 1,053 posts mandated by the Guwahati High Court, while 84 posts are backlog vacancies from the 2025 recruitment cycle. The recruitment process is being conducted by the Nagaland Police, under the Home Department of the Government of Nagaland.
Important Dates and Application Fee
Online applications for the Nagaland Police Constable recruitment will commence on October 31, 2026. The deadline for submitting applications is set for November 30, 2026. The application fee is ₹300, which is non-refundable. Candidates are advised to complete the application process in a timely manner rather than waiting until the final date.
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Only candidates who are indigenous to the recognized Naga tribes of Nagaland are eligible for this recruitment. Regarding educational qualifications, candidates from 'backward tribes' must have passed at least Class 6. For candidates from other recognized Naga tribes, the minimum educational qualification is set at passing Class 8.
The age limit is 18 to 37 years. Age will be calculated as of October 14, 2026. Certain existing constables and petitioners will be granted age relaxation in accordance with the High Court's orders.
Selection Process and Salary
Candidates will be selected based on a Physical Standard Test (PST), Medical Standard Test (MST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), written examination, and an interview. Selected candidates will receive a salary in accordance with Pay Level 3 of the 7th Pay Matrix, which includes a pay band of ₹5,200–₹20,200 and a grade pay of ₹1,800.
How to Apply?
Candidates can obtain information regarding the recruitment by visiting the official websites: police.nagaland.gov.in or nagalandpolicerecruitment.in. It is essential to read the official notification carefully before applying to ensure a clear understanding of the eligibility criteria, required documents, and the application process.
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