Nagaland Public Service Commission has officially released NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. NPSC-1/CESE-2026 dated April 2026 and if you hold a Master's Degree with NET/SLET/Ph.D or B.Ed qualification and you have been waiting for a Nagaland government teaching job then 178 vacancies across Assistant Professor, Lecturer, PGT, Graduate Teacher, Research Associate and Librarian posts are live right now at NPSC Official Website. covering Higher Education, School Education, Technical Education and SCERT departments with OTR.
Application Open from 12 May 2026 at noon and closing on 02 June 2026 at noon and written examination tentatively on 11 July 2026 and fee is just Rs.300 plus Rs.25 convenience charges — which means if your qualification matches any of the 54 item numbers and your age is between 21 and 32 years as on 01 January 2026 there is nothing left to wait for.
178 posts. 54 item numbers. Four departments. One common examination. OTR is free — examination fee Rs.300 only. Apply for one post only — check your item number carefully before submitting. Government employees must attach NOC from Head of Department at application stage. HSLC admit card is the only accepted proof of date of birth — no other certificate works. Open NPSC Apply Portal. today.
Also check — Nagaland Govt Jobs 2026 | Assistant Professor Govt Jobs 2026 | Teaching Jobs 2026 | Northeast India PSC Jobs 2026 — updated daily.
- NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026 — Overview
- Important Dates — NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026
- Department of Higher Education — Assistant Professor Posts
- Other Departments — Lecturer, PGT, Graduate Teacher and More
- Eligibility Criteria — NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026
- Pay Scale — NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026
- Age Limit — NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026
- Application Fee — NPSC CESE 2026
- How to Apply — NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026
- Documents to Carry When Called
- Final Words
NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026 — Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission | Nagaland Public Service Commission, Kohima |
| Advertisement No. | NPSC-1/CESE-2026 (NO.NPSC/EXAM-21/2023) dated April 2026 |
| Exam Name | Common Educational Services Examinations (CESE) 2026 |
| Posts | Assistant Professor, Lecturer, PGT, Graduate Teacher, Research Associate, Librarian |
| Departments | Higher Education, School Education, Technical Education, SCERT — Govt. of Nagaland |
| Total Vacancies | 178 (54 Item Numbers) |
| Application Mode | Online only — npsc.nagaland.gov.in |
| Selection Mode | Written Examination |
| Age Limit | 21 to 32 years as on 01-01-2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs.300 + Rs.25 Convenience Fee + Gateway charges. OTR free. |
| Official Website | npsc.nagaland.gov.in |
Important Dates — NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | April 2026 | Published |
| OTR and Application Opens | 12 May 2026 (Noon) | Live Now |
| Last Date to Apply | 02 June 2026 (Noon) | Upcoming |
| Age Calculated As On | 01 January 2026 | — |
| Written Examination (Tentative) | 11 July 2026 | Awaited |
02 June 2026 at noon — that is the hard cutoff. Complete OTR early — last minute technical issues will not be entertained by NPSC.
Vacancy Details — NPSC CESE 2026
178 posts across 54 item numbers. Four departments covered. Check your subject and item number carefully — one application per post.
Department of Higher Education — Assistant Professor Posts
| Item No. | Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asst. Professor (Chemistry) | 14 | Masters in Chemistry + NET or Ph.D |
| 2 | Asst. Professor (English) | 8 | Masters in English/English Literature + NET or Ph.D |
| 3 | Asst. Professor (Political Science) | 2 | Masters in Political Science + NET or Ph.D |
| 4 | Asst. Professor (Geology) | 1 | Masters in Geology + NET or Ph.D |
| 5 | Asst. Professor (Mathematics) | 16 | Masters in Mathematics + NET or Ph.D |
| 6 | Asst. Professor (Physics) | 15 | Masters in Physics + NET or Ph.D |
| 7 | Asst. Professor (Zoology) | 15 | Masters in Zoology + NET or Ph.D |
| 8 | Asst. Professor (Botany) | 15 | Masters in Botany + NET or Ph.D |
| 9 | Asst. Professor (Commerce) | 8 | Masters in Commerce + NET or Ph.D |
| 10 | Asst. Professor (History) | 2 | Masters in History + NET or Ph.D |
| 11 | Asst. Professor (Sociology) | 8 | Masters in Sociology + NET or Ph.D |
| 12 | Asst. Prof. (Geography) | 3 | Masters in Geography + NET or Ph.D |
| 13 | Asst. Prof. (Anthropology) | 3 | Masters in Anthropology + NET or Ph.D |
| 14 | Asst. Prof. (Computer Science) | 2 | Masters in Computer Science + NET or Ph.D |
| 15 | Asst. Prof. (Ao) | 2 | As per notification |
| 16 | Asst. Prof. (Education) | 5 | Masters in Education + NET or Ph.D |
| 17 | Asst. Prof. (Economics) | 8 | Masters in Economics + NET or Ph.D |
| 18 | Asst. Prof. (Philosophy) | 2 | Masters in Philosophy + NET or Ph.D |
| 19 | Asst. Prof. (CTE) (Physical Science) | 1 | Masters in Physics/Chemistry + M.A. in Education or M.Ed |
Other Departments — Lecturer, PGT, Graduate Teacher and More
| Item No. | Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Lecturer (English) Technical Education | 1 | MA in English/English Literature |
| 25 | Lecturer (Psychology) SCERT 2024 | 1 | M.A. Psychology + B.Ed |
| 26 | Graduate Teacher (Science) School Edu. 2024 | 3 | B.Sc/M.Sc Science + B.Ed |
| 27 | Graduate Teacher (Mathematics) School Edu. 2024 | 9 | B.Sc/M.Sc Mathematics + B.Ed |
| 32 | Lecturer (Architecture) Tech. Edu 2022 | 1 | B.Arch 1st Class + Council of Architecture Registration |
| 33 | Lecturer (Interior Design) Tech Edu 2022 | 1 | B.Arch 1st Class + Council of Architecture Registration |
| 34 | PGT (Computer Science) School Edu 2022 | 2 | PG Computer Science + B.Ed |
| 35 | PGT (Geography) School Edu. 2022 | 2 | PG Geography + B.Ed |
| 36 | PGT (Maths) School Edu. 2022 | 1 | PG Mathematics + B.Ed |
| 37 | PGT (Chemistry) School Edu. 2022 | 1 | PG Chemistry + B.Ed |
| 47 | Librarian Hr. Education 2019 | 1 | Masters in Library Science + NET or Ph.D |
| 51 | Research Associate (Psychology) SCERT 2019 | 1 | M.A. Psychology + B.Ed + Diploma in Guidance and Counselling |
| 53 | PGT (Hindi) School Edu. 2018 | 1 | PG Hindi + B.Ed |
| 54 | PGT (Physics) School Edu. 2016 | 1 | PG Physics + B.Ed |
Full 54-item vacancy breakdown available at NPSC Vacancy Notification — check your specific item number before applying.
NET qualified candidates also check — SGGU Godhra Self-Finance College Recruitment 2026 has 820 Assistant Professor posts open until 25 May 2026 at sggu.ac.in. And Coal India Limited Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 has 276 Engineering posts open until 07 June 2026 at coalindia.in for GATE-2025 holders.
Eligibility Criteria — NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026
All qualifications must be in hand on or before 02 June 2026. Merely appearing in the exam does not make you eligible — qualification must be confirmed before applying.
| Post Category | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Higher Education) | Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D as per UGC Regulations 2009 |
| Assistant Professor CTE (Higher Education) | Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D |
| Lecturer (Technical Education) | B.E/B.Tech with minimum 60% or 1st Class OR M.Sc with 60% in relevant subject (55% for SC/ST) |
| Lecturer/WET/Research Associate | Post Graduate with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
| PGT (School Education) | Post Graduate with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) + B.Ed |
| Graduate Teacher (School Education) | Graduate/Post Graduate with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) + B.Ed |
Ph.D holders under UGC Regulations 2009 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET for Assistant Professor posts. For disciplines where NET is not conducted, NET is not mandatory.
Pay Scale — NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026
| Post Category | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | UGC Pay Level 10, Grade-A, Entry Pay Rs.57,700/- |
| Lecturer | Grade-A Pay Matrix Level-13, Scale Pay Rs.15,600–39,100/-, GP Rs.5,400/- |
| PGT | Rs.40,800–1,29,200/-, Level 11, Grade Pay Rs.4,400/- |
| Graduate Teacher | Level 9 Pay Matrix, Grade Pay Rs.3,400/-, Scale Pay Rs.9,300–34,800/- |
Age Limit — NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026
Age calculated as on 01 January 2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 21 to 32 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation — up to 37 years |
| Government Employees | Relaxation equal to years of service — max 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years relaxation |
| Ph.D holders (specified item numbers) | 5 years relaxation on upper age limit |
Application Fee — NPSC CESE 2026
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| OTR (One Time Registration) | Free of Cost |
| Examination Fee | Rs.300/- |
| Convenience Fee | Rs.25/- |
| Payment Gateway Charges | As applicable |
OTR is completely free. Examination fee of Rs.325 plus gateway charges payable online at time of application submission.
How to Apply — NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026
Steps by Steps
Online only.NPSC Online Application Portal. OTR first — then application. No hard copies accepted.
- Visit npsc.nagaland.gov.in — complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done. OTR is free.
- Log in with OTR credentials — find CESE 2026 notification and click Apply.
- Select your item number carefully — check qualification match before proceeding.
- Fill personal details — name, date of birth, category, qualification, specialization.
- Upload required documents — photograph, signature, educational certificates, category certificate if applicable.
- Government employees — attach NOC signed by Head of Department before submission.
- Pay Rs.300 + Rs.25 convenience fee + gateway charges online.
- Review every field. Submit before 02 June 2026 at noon.
- Download and print confirmation — keep it safe for document verification.
Helpdesk: +91 9402988506 — working days, 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM only. Any issues must be resolved before last date — no complaints entertained after 02 June 2026.
Documents to Carry When Called
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Proof | HSLC/Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card only — no other certificate accepted |
| Educational Certificates | Mark sheets and pass certificates from HSLC onwards till requisite qualification |
| Community Certificate | Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, ST, SC, BT certificates signed by District Authority not below rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner |
| PwBD Certificate | Form C, D and E from competent medical authority as per NPSC notification |
| NOC | Government employees — signed by Head of Department |
Final Words
NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026 — 178 posts across 54 item numbers under Nagaland government, Assistant Professor pay starting at Rs.57,700 Entry Pay UGC Level 10, OTR free, examination fee Rs.300 only, written exam tentatively 11 July 2026 and the portal at npsc.nagaland.gov.in. stays open only until 02 June 2026 at noon — which means if your Master's degree, NET/Ph.D, and documents are ready there is one task left today. Check your item number, complete OTR early, do not wait for last day. Also check SGGU Godhra Recruitment 2026 — 820 Assistant Professor posts open till 25 May at sggu.ac.in — and SSB Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 — 404 Constable GD posts open till 07 June at recruitment.ssb.gov.in. 178 posts. Nagaland government teaching jobs. Apply at npsc.nagaland.gov.in. before 02 June. Don't wait.
For more Northeast India and teaching government jobs visit Nagaland PSC Recruitment 2026 and Assistant Professor Govt Jobs 2026 — updated daily.