The entrance to the NAPTC within the Nagaland Police Complex in Chümoukedima, as seen on January 6, where the recruitment for filling 1,176 vacancies in the state police constabulary will be conducted from January 7 to 13. (Morung Photo)
• 32,000 candidates for 1176 posts total
• Drive to be held simultaneously in all districts
• 3377 for 144 in Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Niuland
Morung Express News
Chümoukedima | January 6
The process for recruitment into the Nagaland Police constabulary, announced in September 2025, will begin on January 7, 2026. Around 32,000 candidates have applied for filling 1,176 Constable (General Duty) posts, in response to an advertisement published by the Nagaland Police Headquarters on September 30.
The recruitment process, spread over a week, from January 7 to 13, will be held simultaneously in all the districts.
For candidates from the districts of Dimapur, Chümoukedima, and Niuland combined, the recruitment process will be conducted at the Nagaland Armed Police Training Centre (NAPTC) within the Nagaland Police Complex in Chümoukedima. The Presiding Officer of the District Level Screening Committee for the three districts, Commissioner of Police, Aotula T Imchen, informed that a total of 3377 applications were received for 144 vacancies allocated to these three districts.
Imchen told a press conference at the recruitment venue, on January 6 that the vacancies for the three districts are divided into 127 posts for male candidates and 17 for female candidates, distributed among 14 recognised tribes of Nagaland.
While informing that scrutiny of documents was conducted on January 5 and 6, she said that the recruitment sequence will begin with physical standard measurements, including height, weight, and chest measurements for both male and female candidates. This will be followed by medical screening. Candidates who pass these stages will proceed to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which includes four events— running, pull-ups, high jump and long jump.
As notified, she said that each stage of the recruitment functions as a disqualification round. Candidates who fail to meet the criteria, or fail the mandatory tests, at any point will be removed from the process immediately. Following the physical tests, qualified candidates will sit for a written examination at a 1:10 ratio relative to the number of posts. The tests will culminate with an interview conducted at a 1:3 ratio to determine the merit list.
According to Imchen, the department is utilising standardised score charts and registers as provided by the Departmental Recruitment Board (DRB). Results will be displayed publicly according to the DRB schedule.
She said that steps taken for enhancing transparency include strategically placed CCTV coverage of all stages and events of the recruitment process. In addition, she said that a grievance redress mechanism and help desk have been established at the venue, and representatives from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) for observing the daily proceedings.
The rally is organised into two daily shifts starting at 6:00 am and 10:00 am. On January 7, the first shift is reserved for all female candidates regardless of tribe. Subsequent shifts are allocated tribe-wise— Angami candidates on January 7; Ao and Chang on January 8; Lotha and Rengma on January 9; and Sumi candidates on January 10 and 12.
On the final day of the rally, January 13, the first shift will cover male candidates from the Chakhesang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, and Phom. The second shift will be for the Pochury, Sangtam, Tikhir, Yimkhiung, and Zeliang.
Candidates are required to carry their Admit Card and a valid identity card.
Mobile phones and electronic gadgets are prohibited inside the venue. The Presiding Officer, Imchen said that any form of malpractice, impersonation, or external influence will result in immediate disqualification.
