Last updated: 5 June 2026
Nagaland PSC NCS, NPS & Allied Services 2025-26
Nagaland PSC Prelims result is declared. Mains was held on 20 April 2026 — check npsc.nagaland.gov.in for Mains result and interview updates.
Latest NPSC Updates
- Nagaland PSC Prelims result has been declared on the official website.
- The Nagaland Civil Services Exam (NCS) 2025-26 is ongoing for 96 vacancies across 21 posts.
- NPSC NCS Prelims was held on 13 December 2025; provisional answer key was released on 22 December 2025.
- Mains examination was held on 20 April 2026 — await Mains result and Interview dates on npsc.nagaland.gov.in.
- Selection process: Prelims (screening) → Mains (600 marks) → Interview / Viva Voce.
- Check syllabus, exam pattern, cut-off and salary guides for preparation.
Nagaland PSC NCS, NPS & Allied Services 2025-26 — Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) |
| Exam Name | NCS, NPS & Allied Services Examination 2025-26 |
| Total Vacancies | 96 |
| Application Window | 30 October – 12 November 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 13 December 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | 20 April 2026 |
| Qualification | Graduation (any discipline) |
| Age Limit | 21 – 30 years (category relaxations apply) |
| Application Fee | ₹300 + ₹25 convenience fee + payment gateway charges |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Interview / Viva Voce |
| Exam Help Desk | 9402988506 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) |
| Exam Name | Authority | Eligibility | Last Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagaland PSC NCS, NPS & Allied Services 2025-26 | NPSC | Graduation (any discipline); final-year candidates may apply | 12 November 2025 |
Nagaland Public Service Commission · 96 vacancies · Apply by 12 November 2025
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Vacancies
96
Last Date
12 November 2025
Age Limit
21–30 yrs
Qualification
Graduation (any discipline); final-year candidates may apply
How to Apply Online
Visit the official NPSC website at npsc.nagaland.gov.in.
Open the NCS, NPS & Allied Services 2025-26 notification and click Apply Online.
Register with name, email and mobile number; verify OTP if required.
Fill personal, educational and category details accurately.
Upload photograph, signature and required certificates as per notification.
Pay ₹300 examination fee plus convenience and gateway charges online.
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page for records.
You can apply to only one recruitment cycle per notification — duplicate applications may be rejected.
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Important Dates & Exam Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification & Apply Online | 30 Oct – 12 Nov 2025 |
| Prelims Exam | 13 December 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key | 22 December 2025 |
| Answer Key Objections | 5 – 9 January 2026 |
| Prelims Result | Declared (official website) |
| Mains Exam | 20 April 2026 |
| Interview / Viva Voce | To be announced |
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Assistant Commissioner | 6 | Personnel & Administrative Reforms |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | 3 | Home (Police) |
| BDO / RDO / APO | 6 | Rural Development |
| District Commandant | 1 | Home Guards, Civil Defence & SDRF |
| Inspector of Excise | 2 | Excise & Prohibition |
| Station Superintendent | 1 | Transport |
| Assistant Regional Transport Officer | 2 | Transport |
| Assistant Public Relations Officer | 1 | Information & Public Relations |
| Assistant Research Officer | 2 | Art & Culture |
| Secretariat Assistant | 30 | Personnel & Administrative Reforms |
| Project Assistant | 2 | Tribal Affairs |
| Inspector of Industries / Economic Investigator | 20 | Industries & Commerce |
| Information Assistant | 1 | Information & Public Relations |
| Technical Assistant | 4 | Labour & Employment / Skill Development |
| Social Study Instructor (Allied) | 1 | Labour & Employment |
| Assistant Auditor | 6 | Treasuries & Accounts |
| Proof Reader | 1 | Art & Culture |
| Platoon Commander (Sub-Inspector) | 2 | Home Guards |
| Sub-Inspector | 2 | Home (Police) |
| Assistant Jailor | 2 | Directorate of Prisons |
| Sub-Inspector (Backlog 2021) | 1 | Nagaland Lokayukta |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination — 200 MCQs (OMR), screening only; marks not counted in final merit
- Mains Examination — 3 papers totalling 600 marks (Essay + GS-I objective + GS-II descriptive)
- Interview / Viva Voce — personality and suitability assessment
- Document Verification & Medical
Exam Pattern 2026
Nagaland PSC uses a three-stage pattern: Prelims (screening), Mains (merit), and Interview. Prelims marks do not count toward final selection.
- Prelims: 200 objective questions, 200 marks, 3 hours (OMR sheet)
- Negative marking: 0.33 mark deducted per wrong answer in Prelims and GS Paper-I (Mains)
- Prelims is qualifying/screening — marks not added to final merit
- Mains total: 600 marks across three papers
Subject-wise Breakdown
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims — General Studies (all sections combined) | 200 | 200 |
| Total (Prelims) | 200 | 200 |
Mains Examination — 7 Papers
| Paper | Subject | Format | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Essay, Comprehension and Grammar | Descriptive | 200 |
| Paper 2 | General Studies Paper-I | Objective (MCQ) | 200 |
| Paper 3 | General Studies Paper-II | Descriptive | 200 |
Syllabus Highlights
- Prelims syllabus — General Science, History, Nagaland, Geography, Polity, Economy, National Movement, Mental Ability, Current Events
- Mains Paper I — Essay, comprehension and grammar (descriptive, 200 marks)
- Mains Paper II — General Studies objective (200 marks, 0.33 negative marking)
- Mains Paper III — General Studies descriptive short & long answers (200 marks)
Important Details
- Department: Nagaland Public Service Commission
- Application window: 30 October 2025 – 12 November 2025
- Age cut-off date: 12 November 2025
- Salary / Pay Scale: ₹81,460 – ₹2,07,839 per month (in-hand, post-wise)
- Tentative exam date: 13 December 2025
- Note: NPSC NCS/NPS & Allied Services — 96 vacancies. Prelims held 13 Dec 2025; Mains on 20 Apr 2026. Prelims result declared.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nagaland PSC age limit for 2026? ▼
General candidates must be 21–30 years as on the cut-off date in the notification. Category relaxations apply for ST and other reserved categories per Nagaland rules.
How many vacancies are there in NPSC NCS/NPS 2025-26? ▼
NPSC has announced 96 vacancies across 21 posts including EAC, DSP, Secretariat Assistant and allied services.
When is Nagaland PSC Mains 2026? ▼
Mains is scheduled for 20 April 2026. Admit card will be released about 7 days before the exam on npsc.nagaland.gov.in.
Is there negative marking in Nagaland PSC Prelims? ▼
Yes. A penalty of 0.33 marks is deducted for each wrong answer in the Prelims MCQ paper (200 questions, 200 marks).