Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has officially announced the direct recruitment drive for the Combined Technical Services Examination 2026.
This recruitment cycle includes various technical, medical, and engineering vacancies distributed across multiple government departments in Nagaland.
Eligible indigenous candidates can complete their mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) and submit their profiles online before the final deadline.
| NPSC Nagaland CTSE 2026 Overview | |
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| Commission Name | Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | NPSC/ADVT-1/04(VOL-1)/NPSC-2/CTSE-2026 |
| Examination Name | Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) 2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 49 Distinct Items |
| Department Roster | Works & Housing, Power, Home (Police), Health & Family Welfare, and others |
| Application Mode | Online Mode Only (No offline forms accepted) |
| Important Allocation Timelines | |
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| Notification Release Date | 25.06.2026 |
| One Time Registration (OTR) | 27.06.2026 (12:00 PM) to 15.07.2026 (12:00 PM) |
| Online Application Deadline | 17.07.2026 (Until 12:00 Noon) |
| Prominent Vacancy | |
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| Designation & Department Frame | Posts Allocated |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) - Works & Housing | 20 Posts |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) - Public Health Engineering | 11 Posts |
| SDO (Civil Engineering) - Works & Housing | 09 Posts |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) - Power Dept | 09 Posts |
| Inspector of Statistics - Economics & Statistics | 07 Posts |
| Veterinary Assistant Surgeon - AH & Veterinary Services | 06 Posts |
| Regimental Medical Officer - Home Department | 03 Posts |
| Total Spectrum | 49 Vacancy Items |
*Note: Post distribution contains strict internal reservations for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, Backward Tribes (B.T.), and PwBD candidates.
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| Physical Fitness Standards (For Assistant Conservator of Forests) | ||
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| Parameter | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
| Height Standard | 163 cm (152 cm for Nagas/local tribes) | 150 cm (145 cm for Nagas/local tribes) |
| Chest Parameter | 79 cm (Normal with 5 cm expansion) | 79 cm (Normal with 5 cm expansion) |
| Walking Endurance Test | 25 Kms on foot within 4 hours | 16 Kms on foot within 4 hours |
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Salary Structure: Selected cadres will be allocated within the official government Pay Matrix Levels (ranging between Level 8 to Level 13) as per their specific item designation.
Age Parameters: Minimum qualifying age is 21 Years and maximum parameter limit is capped at 32 Years as on 01.01.2026. Upper limits are relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST categories.
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| Application Fees & Process Charges |
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Processing Charge Structure: While the fundamental One Time Registration (OTR) profile tracking setup remains completely free of cost, the examination structure mandates an application fee of ₹300/- alongside a convenience processing cost of ₹25/- plus minor applicable gateway charges.
Selection Layout Strategy: Selection follows competitive technical written examinations based on specific elective subjects chosen, subsequently leading to personal interview rounds and rigorous physical standard evaluations where specified.
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| How to Apply Online? |
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| Important Useful Links | |
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| Official Online Portal | Click Here |
| Official CTSE Notification | View Advertisement |
NPSC CTSE 2026 - FAQs
What is the absolute deadline to apply for NPSC CTSE 2026?
The centralized online examination form submission portal closes directly at 12:00 Noon on 17 July 2026.
Is One Time Registration (OTR) completely mandatory?
Yes, completing your profile configuration via OTR is strictly mandatory and will remain active from 27 June 2026 until 15 July 2026 (12:00 Noon).
What is the overall application fee for participating in this drive?
While OTR profile building is free, submitting the core application form requires an examination fee of ₹300/- alongside a processing convenience parameter of ₹25/-.
What is the specified age parameters bracket for applicants?
Candidates must be between 21 and 32 Years of age computed on the baseline standard of 01.01.2026. SC/ST communities get standard extensions of up to 5 additional years.
Can I send my application forms offline to the NPSC office desk?
No, physical document applications are completely suspended. The commission mandates online registration workflows exclusively through their electronic domain portal.
