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

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• Updated June 25, 2026 04:25 PM
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• The Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has released the NPSC CTSE 2026 notification (Advertisement No. NPSC-2/CTSE-2026, dated 25 June 2026) for filling up vacancies across 49 item numbers covering multiple technical posts under the Government of Nagaland. Candidates aged 21 to 32 years can register online from 27 June 2026 (12:00 noon) to 17 July 2026 (12:00 noon). The examination fee is ₹300 plus ₹25 convenience fee and applicable payment gateway charges.

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Important Dates for NPSC CTSE 2026

• Candidates planning to apply for the NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026 must track these deadlines carefully, as the application and OTR windows close at 12:00 noon sharp and not at midnight. The OTR (One Time Registration) closes two days before the application deadline, so candidates should register early. Missing the OTR window means being unable to submit the main application form.

NPSC CTSE 2026 Vacancy Breakdown - Post-wise Details

• The NPSC CTSE Vacancy 2026 spans a wide range of technical disciplines, from medical and engineering to forestry, law, and allied sciences. Posts are distributed across fresh vacancies (Items 1–25) and backlog vacancies from years 2016 through 2025 (Items 26–49). Each post carries specific tribal and category reservations as per Government of Nagaland rules, with 80% of vacancies reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland and specified Backward Tribes.

Fresh Vacancies (Items 1–25)

• Fresh Vacancies (Items 1–25) 135 Posts

Backlog Vacancies (Items 26–49, from 2016 to 2025) 37 Posts

• Also read: Jharkhand JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

Eligibility Criteria for NPSC Combined Technical Services Exam 2026

• Every candidate applying for the NPSC CTSE 2026 must meet both the age limit and the post-specific educational qualification as on 1 January 2026. The qualifications must have been obtained from a recognised university or institution at the time of applying - degrees in progress are not accepted. Candidates claiming tribal or indigenous inhabitant reservations must hold the appropriate certificates signed by an authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner.

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

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Application Fee - NPSC CTSE 2026

• The application fee for the NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026 is straightforward and uniform. The OTR (One Time Registration) itself is completely free of cost - candidates only pay at the examination application stage. The total payable amount is ₹300 as examination fee plus ₹25 as convenience fee, along with applicable payment gateway charges.

How to Apply Online - NPSC CTSE 2026 Apply Online

• The NPSC CTSE Apply Online process is entirely web-based, and no offline application form will be issued from the Commission's office. Candidates must first complete the OTR (One Time Registration), which is mandatory for all applicants. Only after OTR is confirmed can candidates proceed to submit the examination application form. The online application portal is available at https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in from 27 June 2026.
• Step-by-step application process:
• Visit the official NPSC portal at https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in
• Click on the OTR (One Time Registration) link - available from 27 June 2026 at 12:00 noon
• Complete the One Time Registration (OTR is free of charge) - the OTR window closes on 15 July 2026 at 12:00 noon
• After OTR confirmation, log in and navigate to the CTSE-2026 online application form
• Fill in all required personal and educational details and select the relevant item number(s) for which you are eligible
• Upload all required documents - educational certificates, caste/tribe certificate, Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, photograph, and NOC if applicable
• Pay the examination fee of ₹300 + ₹25 convenience fee plus gateway charges through the online payment gateway
• Submit the application form before 17 July 2026 at 12:00 noon
• Download and save the confirmation/printout of the submitted application form for future reference
• Government employees must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) signed by their Head of Department while submitting the online application.
• Also read: CCRUM Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 179 Staff Nurse, MTS and More Posts

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Pay Scale - NPSC CTSE 2026 Salary

• Selected candidates for NPSC CTSE 2026 posts are placed on the Government of Nagaland's Pay Matrix levels as specified in the notification. Class-I Gazetted posts (such as Regimental Medical Officer, Assistant Conservator of Forests, SDO posts, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon) are placed at Pay Matrix Level 13, which represents the highest pay tier in this recruitment. Class-II Gazetted posts are generally at Level 11 or 12, while Class-III Non-Gazetted posts are at Level 8.

Selection Process - NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026

• The NPSC CTSE selection process consists of two stages: a written competitive examination and an interview/personality test. Candidates are assessed first on the written exam, and only those who qualify are called for the interview stage. The exact exam pattern and syllabus for CTSE-2026 can be downloaded from the Commission's website at https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in.

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Final Selection

• The final merit list is prepared based on combined performance in the written examination and interview. NPSC's decision on all matters relating to eligibility, conduct of examination, and selection is final and binding.

Documents Required for NPSC CTSE 2026

• Candidates must have all necessary documents ready both at the time of online application and when called for interview. Missing or invalid documents at any stage - including discovered suppression of information - will lead to cancellation of candidature. The Commission has specified that all certificates submitted must have been issued by the concerned authority on or before the last date of application.
• The following documents are required:
• HSLC/Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card (for Date of Birth proof - no other certificate accepted for age)
• Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate (if applicable)
• Scheduled Tribe Certificate (if applicable)
• Backward Tribe Certificate (if applicable - signed by authority not below rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner)
• Mark Sheets and Pass Certificates from Matriculation through the requisite qualification
• Registration Certificate (for Veterinary Assistant Surgeon and similar posts requiring Council registration)
• Certificate from competent medical authority (for PwBD candidates)
• No Objection Certificate from Head of Department (for serving Government employees, to be uploaded at application stage)
• Proof of Bar registration and practice (for Assistant Public Prosecutor)

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Q2. How many vacancies are notified in NPSC CTSE 2026?

• The NPSC CTSE 2026 notification covers 49 item numbers containing multiple posts across fresh vacancies (2026) and backlog vacancies from 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025 under various departments of the Government of Nagaland.

Q3. What is the age limit for NPSC CTSE 2026?

• The age limit for NPSC CTSE 2026 is a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 32 years, calculated as on 01 January 2026. SC/ST candidates get a relaxation of 5 years, making their upper limit 37 years. Serving government employees also get age relaxation equal to their years of service, up to a maximum of 5 years.

Q4. What is the application fee for NPSC CTSE 2026?

• The examination fee is ₹300 plus a convenience fee of ₹25, along with applicable payment gateway charges. The OTR (One Time Registration) is free of cost.

Q5. What is the selection process for NPSC CTSE 2026?

• The selection process consists of two stages: a written competitive examination followed by an interview/personality test. Candidates who qualify the written exam are called for the interview. NPSC's decisions on all selection matters are final.

Q8. What documents are needed for NPSC CTSE 2026?

• Required documents include the Matriculation/HSLC Admit Card for age proof, Indigenous Inhabitant/ST/BT certificates (signed by an authority not below Additional Deputy Commissioner rank), educational mark sheets and pass certificates, and an NOC from the Head of Department for government employees. PwBD candidates also need a certificate from a competent medical authority.

Q9. What pay level do NPSC CTSE 2026 selected candidates get?

• Selected candidates are placed on the Government of Nagaland Pay Matrix. Class-I Gazetted posts such as Regimental Medical Officer, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, and SDO posts are at Pay Matrix Level 13. Junior Engineer posts are generally at Level 11, and Class-III non-gazetted posts such as Foreman, Pharmacist, and Sectional Overseer are at Level 8.