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NAGALAND Cadre Recruitment Notification

Official gazetted recruitment notification for NAGALAND Cadre Recruitment Notification administered by NAGALAND Authority (Manipur).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NAGALAND Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Manipur

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Official Domain: agriculture.nagaland.gov.in | Jurisdiction: Manipur

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Annexure I Checklist of Documents Assistant Professor	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-12-10
Annexure Vii Format of Obc Certificate	1 Openings	₹ 3 (Level-4)	2024-08-05
Annexure Viii Format of Ews Certificate	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2023-07-31
NAGALAND Cadre Recruitment Notification	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by NAGALAND

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Invitation for Expression of Interest Eoi for Design Development Mainte Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Invitation for Expression of Interest for Empanelment of Vendors for Ci Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Invitation for Expression of Interest for Setting Up Industrial Units a Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Inviting Quotation for Furniture for Teqip Cell Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for NAGALAND Cadre Recruitment Notification?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NAGALAND Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain agriculture.nagaland.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Nagaland Public Service Commission portal and complete the One Time Registration by providing basic personal details, a valid email, and an active mobile number.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring educational qualifications, cadre preferences, and reservation categories are accurately entered as per official certificates.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, indigenous inhabitant certificate, and educational transcripts, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format.

Remit the prescribed application fee online using integrated payment gateways such as net banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI, and download the generated e-receipt for future reference.

Monitor the portal for application status updates and download the generated Admit Card/Hall Ticket, which contains the exam venue, date, and shift timing, prior to the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for NAGALAND Cadre Recruitment Notification is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Screening)	200 Marks, 3 Hours	General Studies, Current Affairs (National and International), History of India and Indian National Movement, Geography of India and Nagaland, Indian Polity and Economy, General Science, and Mental Ability.
Stage 2: Mains Written Examination (Cadre Domain Specialization)	3 Papers (200 Marks each), 3 Hours per Paper	Paper I: General English and Essay; Paper II & III: General Studies (Indian History, Polity, Economy, Nagaland Administration, Socio-Economic Development, and Science & Technology).
Stage 3: Personality Test (Interview)	75 Marks, 30 Minutes	Assessment of candidate's personality, leadership traits, intellectual depth, awareness of local Naga culture, administrative aptitude, and current socio-political issues of the Northeast region.
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying, Non-Graded	Verification of original academic certificates, Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, age proof, and category certificates, followed by a comprehensive medical fitness assessment by a state-constituted medical board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

For the Nagaland Cadre (Junior Grade/Class-I Gazetted), the recruitment aligns with Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (corresponding to the Nagaland Services Revision of Pay Rules). The Entry Basic Pay is Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 29,733), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities like Kohima or Dimapur at 9% (Rs. 5,049), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), the Gross Monthly Salary totals approximately Rs. 96,390. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) comprise 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583), alongside professional tax and state insurance schemes totaling around Rs. 500. This results in an estimated Net In-Hand Monthly Salary of approximately Rs. 87,307. This structure provides a highly competitive compensation package, ensuring financial stability and aligning with the upcoming 8th CPC projections for state civil services.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies of the Government of Nagaland and Central DoPT guidelines. A 10% vertical quota is reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Scheduled Castes (SC), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Additionally, the state implements a dedicated reservation policy for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland and backward tribes. Women candidates are exempted from application fees, promoting gender diversity across all administrative and allied cadre services.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — NAGALAND Cadre Recruitment Notifica

How are the category-wise cutoff marks determined for the Nagaland Cadre exam?

Cutoff marks are calculated dynamically based on the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the papers, and the aggregate performance of candidates across different reservation categories.

Is there a normalization process applied to the written exam scores?

Yes, if the screening or written examinations are conducted across multiple sessions or shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method is applied to ensure equity.

Is there a mandatory service bond or minimum service agreement upon selection?

Selected candidates must execute a service bond agreeing to serve the Government of Nagaland for a minimum period of 3 to 5 years, failing which they must refund training costs.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly recruited officers?

Recruits undergo a mandatory probation period of 2 years, which includes foundational training at the Administrative Training Institute (ATI) Kohima and field training.

Can candidates choose optional subjects in the Mains examination?

The current scheme of the Nagaland Civil Services Examination focuses primarily on compulsory General Studies and General English papers, eliminating optional subjects to ensure a level playing field.

Where will the initial posting of selected officers be located?

Initial postings are typically as Assistant Commissioners or Extra Assistant Commissioners (EAC) in various district headquarters and administrative subdivisions across the state of Nagaland.