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NPSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 172 Junior Engineer, Foreman and More Posts

Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC)

Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has invited online applications for the Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) 2026. A total of 172 vacancies have been announced for Junior Engineer, Foreman, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Assistant Conservator of Forests and various other technical posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 27 June 2026 to 17 July 2026.

Vacancies
172
Salary
Selected candidates will be placed under Government of Nagaland Pay Matrix Levels 8, 11, 12 and 13 as per post.
Qualification
Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, B.E/B.Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.V.Sc, LLB, Master's Degree, MCA, M.Sc, Degree in relevant discipline
Last Date
17 July 2026

Vacancy Details

Organization NameNagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC)
Examination NameCombined Technical Services Examination 2026 (CTSE 2026)
Advertisement No.NPSC-2/CTSE-2026
Post Name
  • Regimental Medical Officer
  • Assistant Conservator of Forests
  • Economics & Statistics Officer
  • Inspector of Statistics
  • Veterinary Assistant Surgeon
  • Assistant Public Prosecutor
  • Junior Engineer (Civil Engineering) – Works & Housing
  • Junior Engineer (Electrical Engineering) – Power
  • Foreman (Transport)
  • Junior Engineer (Civil Engineering) – Public Health Engineering
  • Other Technical Posts
Total Vacancies172
Job TypeState Govt
Application ModeOnline
LocationNagaland

Important Dates

EventDate
NOTIFICATION_RELEASE25 June 2026
OTR_REGISTRATION_START27 June 2026
ONLINE_APPLICATION_START27 June 2026
OTR_REGISTRATION_LAST_DATE15 July 2026
APPLICATION_LAST_DATE17 July 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification: Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, B.E/B.Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.V.Sc, LLB, Master's Degree, MCA, M.Sc, Degree in relevant discipline

Regimental Medical Officer: MBBS degree from a recognized university approved by MCI/NMC. Assistant Conservator of Forests: Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Mathematics, Statistics or Mechanical Engineering. Economics & Statistics Officer: Master's Degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics or Commerce, or Graduate with relevant subject and 3 years' experience. Inspector of Statistics: Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics or Commerce. Veterinary Assistant Surgeon: B.V.Sc & A.H / B.V.Sc with registration certificate. Assistant Public Prosecutor: Graduate with LLB and minimum two years' practice at Bar. Junior Engineer (Civil Engineering): 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering recognized by AICTE. Junior Engineer (Mechanical Engineering): 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering recognized by AICTE. Junior Engineer (Electrical Engineering): Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Food Safety Officer: Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in relevant Food Technology and allied disciplines. Other Posts: Candidates should possess qualification prescribed for the respective post as mentioned in the official notification.

Age Limit & Relaxation

Minimum Age: 21 Years | Maximum Age: 32 Years (General)

CategoryAge Relaxation
SC/ST5 Years
Serving Government EmployeesUp to 5 Years based on service length
PwBDAs per Government Rules

Salary Structure

ComponentAmount
Pay Matrix Level 13Class-I Gazetted Posts
Pay Matrix Level 12Specified Grade-II Posts
Pay Matrix Level 11Junior Engineer and equivalent posts
Pay Matrix Level 8Class-III Non-Gazetted Posts

Application Fee

CategoryFee
Examination Fee₹300
Convenience Fee₹25
Payment Gateway ChargesAs Applicable
OTR RegistrationFree

Documents Required

  • HSLC/Matriculation Admit Card
  • Educational Mark Sheets and Certificates
  • Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate
  • Scheduled Tribe Certificate
  • Backward Tribe Certificate
  • Registration Certificate (where applicable)
  • PwBD Certificate
  • No Objection Certificate (for Government Employees)
  • Proof of Bar Registration and Practice
  • Recent Passport Size Photograph
  • Signature

Selection Process

  1. 1Written Competitive Examination
  2. 2Interview / Personality Test
  3. 3Document Verification
  4. 4Final Merit List

Exam Pattern

The NPSC CTSE 2026 selection process consists of a written competitive examination followed by an interview/personality test. The written examination includes a general paper and a post-specific elective subject paper. Detailed syllabus and examination scheme are available on the official NPSC website.

Syllabus

Candidates should prepare according to the elective subject relevant to the post applied for. The Commission has prescribed different elective subjects for different technical posts.

How To Apply

Visit the official website https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in. Click on the OTR (One Time Registration) link. Complete the OTR process before 15 July 2026. Log in using registered credentials. Open the CTSE-2026 application form. Fill in personal, educational and post-related details carefully. Upload required documents, photograph and signature. Pay the prescribed application fee online. Submit the application form before 17 July 2026. Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Instructions

Only online applications will be accepted. OTR registration is mandatory before submitting the application form. Applications submitted after 12:00 Noon on the last date will not be accepted. Government employees must upload a valid NOC from their department. Only HSLC/Matriculation Admit Card will be accepted as proof of date of birth. Candidates should ensure that all certificates are issued before the last date of application. Incomplete or incorrect applications are liable to be rejected. Candidates must verify reservation eligibility before applying.

Job Description

Introduction Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has invited online applications for the Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) 2026. The recruitment aims to fill technical vacancies across multiple departments under the Government of Nagaland. Vacancy Overview A total of 172 vacancies have been announced under NPSC CTSE Recruitment 2026. The vacancies include Junior Engineer, Foreman, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Assistant Conservator of Forests, Assistant Public Prosecutor, Economics & Statistics Officer and several other technical posts. Eligibility Candidates must possess the educational qualification prescribed for the respective post. Qualifications range from Diploma and Bachelor's Degree to Master's Degree, MBBS, B.V.Sc, B.E/B.Tech, MCA and other specialized qualifications. Age Limit Applicants should be at least 21 years old and should not exceed 32 years of age as on 01 January 2026. Relaxation in upper age limit is available for reserved category candidates according to Government rules. Salary Selected candidates will receive salary according to the Government of Nagaland Pay Matrix. Depending upon the post, candidates may be placed under Pay Matrix Level 8, 11, 12 or 13. Selection Process Selection will be based on a Written Competitive Examination followed by an Interview or Personality Test. Final merit will be prepared considering overall performance in both stages. Application Process Candidates need to complete OTR registration first and then fill out the online CTSE application form through the official website. All required documents should be uploaded and the prescribed fee must be paid online. Important Dates Notification Date: 25 June 2026 OTR Registration Start Date: 27 June 2026 OTR Last Date: 15 July 2026 Last Date to Apply Online: 17 July 2026 Conclusion NPSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 provides a valuable opportunity for qualified candidates seeking technical government jobs in Nagaland. Interested applicants should complete the online application process within the prescribed dates and prepare thoroughly for the examination.

Frequently Asked Questions

About this Recruitment

Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) 2026 to recruit candidates for various technical positions under different departments of the Government of Nagaland. The recruitment drive offers a total of 172 vacancies for Junior Engineer, Foreman, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Assistant Conservator of Forests, Economics & Statistics Officer and several other technical posts. According to the official notification, the online registration process for NPSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 will commence on 27 June 2026 and interested candidates can submit their applications up to 17 July 2026. Before applying for the examination, candidates are required to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process, which remains open until 15 July 2026. The entire application procedure is conducted through the official NPSC website. The NPSC CTSE 2026 notification includes vacancies in multiple departments such as Works & Housing, Power Department, Agriculture Department, Health & Family Welfare Department, Home Department, Rural Development Department and several others. Candidates possessing Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, MBBS, B.V.Sc, LLB, MCA, B.E/B.Tech or equivalent qualifications in relevant disciplines can apply for suitable posts. For Junior Engineer positions, candidates should possess a diploma in the concerned engineering discipline. Candidates applying for Regimental Medical Officer must hold an MBBS degree recognized by MCI/NMC, while Veterinary Assistant Surgeon applicants should possess B.V.Sc qualification along with registration certificates. Assistant Public Prosecutor applicants must hold an LLB degree and have minimum professional practice experience as specified in the notification. The age limit prescribed for NPSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 is 21 to 32 years as on 01 January 2026. Reserved category candidates including SC and ST candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per Government norms. Serving Government employees are also entitled to additional age relaxation based on their service period. Selected candidates will be appointed under various Pay Matrix Levels of the Government of Nagaland. Class-I Gazetted posts are placed under Pay Matrix Level 13, whereas Junior Engineer and equivalent posts fall under Level 11. Certain Grade-II posts are categorized under Level 12 and several non-gazetted posts are placed under Level 8. The selection process for NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026 consists of a written competitive examination followed by an Interview or Personality Test. Candidates qualifying in the written examination will be called for the interview stage. Final selection will be made on the basis of overall performance in both stages. Interested applicants should carefully read the official notification, verify eligibility criteria, complete OTR registration, upload required documents and submit the online application before the deadline. NPSC CTSE Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for technically qualified candidates seeking government jobs in Nagaland.