Nagaland Police Department will recruit eligible candidates from all indigenous Naga tribes of Nagaland for 1176 General Duty Constable posts. The recruitment process will be carried out by the Departmental Recruitment Board (DRB) along with the District Screening Committees (DSC) at all district headquarters. Candidates who are Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland are only eligible to apply for the Nagaland Police Recruitment 2025.
Nagaland Police Recruitment 2025 Notification Out
The Nagaland Police Department has released the notification for the recruitment of Constable (GD) in an employment newspaper on 30th September 2025. Candidates can check all the important details in the Nagaland Police Notification 2025, as mentioned in the official notice attached below.
The notification contains the information related to the Nagaland Police Constable Recruitment, such as the number of vacancies, pay scale, age limit, educational qualifications, and other eligibility criteria.
Nagaland Police Recruitment 2025 Summary
Candidates must have passed 6th grade for Backward Tribes and 8th grade for Naga Tribes. The selection includes physical standards, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), written exam, and interview.
| Nagaland Police Recruitment 2025 Overview | |
| Conducting Body | Nagaland Police Department |
| Post Name | Constable GD |
| Advertisement Number | PHQ (B-1)1/Recruitment/Constables/2023 |
| Vacancies | 1176 |
| Registration Dates | 6th October to 7th November 2025 |
| Educational Qualifications | 6th pass for Backward tribes and 8th pass for Naga tribes |
| Age Limit | 18 to 38 years |
| Selection Process | Physical Standards, PET, Written Exam and Interview |
| Salary | Level 3 (Grade Pay- 1800) |
| Official website | https://nagalandpolicerecruitment.in/ |
Nagaland Police Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
The Nagaland Police announced a big recruitment drive for 1176 General Duty (GD) Constable posts. The application process will be conducted online and no physical applications will be accepted. The application window will be opened from 6th October to 7th November 2025 at https://nagalandpolicerecruitment.in/.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 30th September 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 6th October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7th November 2025 |
Nagaland Police Vacancy 2025
The total vacancies for General Duty Constable posts for Nagaland Police has been announced with the official notification. This year, 1176 vacant seats has been notified to be filled. The category-wise vacancies are not yet released.
Nagaland Police Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates must hold the minimum eligibility criteria as set by the recruitment body. Check the eligibility for education qualification and age from below section.
| Parameters | Eligibility |
| Education Qualification | 6th pass for Backward Tribes and 8th pass for Naga Tribes |
| Age Limit (as on 30/09/2025) | Lower age limit is 18 years and upper age limit is 38 years |
Nagaland Police Constable Application Form 2025
To apply for the Nagaland Police Constable Recruitment 2025, candidates must submit their applications online. The online application process will begin on 6th October 2025 at 12 noon and will remain open till 7th November 2025 at 3 pm. Interested and eligible candidates will follow the steps to apply for the constable posts as mentioned below.
Nagaland Police Application Fee 2025
Candidates must pay a non-refundable examination fee of Rs. 300, which is to be paid online during the application process.
| Nagaland Police Application Fee 2025 | |
| All categories | Rs. 300 |
Steps to Apply for Nagaland Police Constable Recruitment 2025
Candidates can follow these steps to apply for Nagaland Police Recruitment 2025. Candidates must submit the application before the last date.
- Applications must be submitted online through nagalandpolicerecruitment.in.
- Complete the registration by submitting the name, mobile number, email, address and other details
- Candiadets can upload the following documents
- Class 6 pass or above for Backward Tribes
- Class 8 pass or above for other Naga Tribes
- From NBSE or any recognized board in India.
- If certificate not issued, a letter from the board/institute is required.
- Birth Certificate / Matric Admit Card
- No other document will be accepted for age proof.
- Proof of Identity: (Any one of the following)
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Driving License
- Caste & Tribe Certificates:
- Indigenous Inhabitant of Nagaland
- Scheduled Tribe or Backward Tribe Certificate
- Must be signed by an authority not below the Additional Deputy Commissioner.
- Pay the application fee and complete the form.
- Download and save the application form for future reference.
Nagaland Police Constable Selection Process 2025
The selection for constables in the Nagaland Police will be based on the following stages:
- Physical/Medical Standards: Only for screening to qualify for the next stage.
| Parameter | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 5.3 feet / 162 cm | Minimum 5.0 feet / 152 cm |
| Chest (Normal) | 78 cm | Not applicable |
| Chest (Expanded) | 83 cm | Not applicable |
| Weight | Proportionate to height (as per medical standards) | Proportionate to height (as per medical standards) |
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): 45 marks
Candidates who meet the required Physical and Medical Standards will be allowed to take part in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The PET will include Running Race, Pull-Ups, Long Jump, and High Jump.
Outdoor Test
Only candidates who pass the Physical/Medical Standards can take part in the PET. You must clear all parts of PET to qualify for the written test.
| Male | Female | |
| Running Race (20 marks)- 3 kilometres | Male (3 km)
More than 12 minutes = disqualified |
Female (2.0 Km)
More than 12 minutes = disqualified |
| Pull-Ups (Total Marks: 15) |
Less than 8 = disqualified |
Less than 3 = disqualified |
| High Jump (Total Marks: 5) | Male: 4 Feet
1st attempt – 5 marks |
Female : 3 Feet
1st attempt – 5 marks |
|  Long Jump (Total Marks: 5) | Male – 12 Feet
1st attempt – 5 marks |
Female – 10 Feet
1st attempt – 5 marks |
- Written Examination: 40 marks
- Interview: 10 marks
Nagaland Police Constable Exam Pattern 2025
The exam pattern for Constables under Nagaland Police Recruitment 2025 is as follows:
- Candidates who clear PST and PET will be called for the written exam.
- The paper will have 80 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for a total of 40 marks.
- The duration of the exam is 2 hours.
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Time |
| General Awareness & Knowledge Science, Indian History & Polity Social Science, Mathematics Sports, Naga Culture & Heritage Nagaland State & Tribes Mental Aptitude |
80 | 40 | 2 hours |
| Total | 80 | 40 |
Nagaland Police Constable Salary 2025
The post of Constable (GD) in the Nagaland Police Department falls under Pay Level-3 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 1800.
| Constable Salary | |
| Grade Pay | Rs. 1800 |
| Pay Level | 3 |
