NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 178 PGT, Lecturer and More Posts

Government of India

Posts: Assistant Professor, Lecturer, PGT, Graduate Teacher, Research Associate, Librarian and various other educational posts Last Date: 02-06-2026 (Noon) Online

Short Information

The Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has officially announced the Common Educational Services Examinations (CESE) Recruitment 2026 with 178 openings. The detailed notification was published in April 2026 at npsc.nagaland.gov.in. Candidates who meet the age criteria of 21 to 32 years and hold qualifications such as Master’s Degree, B.Ed., or other relevant educational qualifications (as per post) can now submit their online applications from 12 May 2026 to 02 June 2026. Direct links to download the notification and apply online are shared below.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Date Of Advertisement	April 2026
Otr (One Time Registration) Opens	12-05-2026 (Noon)
Last Date To Apply	02-06-2026 (Noon)
Age Calculated As On	01-01-2026
Exam Date	11-07-2026 (tentatively)

Application Fee

St Fee	Free of Cost
Details	OTR (One Time Registration) is free of cost. Candidates are required to pay an examination fee as specified below. The fee can be paid through the payment gateway as applicable.

Age Limit

Age Details	21 to 32 years as on 01-01-2026
Details	A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and not exceed the age of 32 years as on 1st January 2026. The upper age limit is relaxed as follows:

Qualification / Eligibility

Details	Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (02-06-2026). Only those candidates who possess the requisite qualification acquired from a recognized university/institution at the time of applying will be eligible. Merely registering or appearing in the examination does not make a candidate eligible. The post-wise minimum educational qualification requirements are as follows: \| For Assistant Professors - Hr. Education Department: Master's Degree from a recognized University with at least 55% marks (relaxable by 5% for ST/SC). Candidates who have been awarded Ph.D. in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET requirement. NET/SLET/SET shall not be required for such Masters Degree Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET accredited test is not conducted. \| For Assistant Professors - CTE (Hr. Education Department): Master's Degree from a recognized University with at least 55% marks (relaxable by 5% for ST/SC/differently abled candidates). Candidates applying for CTE posts must appear for separate Optional Papers as per the examination pattern. \| For Lecturers - Technical Education Department: (i) Civil Engineering: B.E/B.Tech with minimum 60% aggregate or 1st Class. (ii) Electronics & Electrical Engineering: B.E/B.Tech with minimum 60% aggregate or 1st Class. (iii) M.Sc Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/English with 60% (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST). \| For Lecturers/WET/Research Associate (RA)/Training-Cum: Post Graduate with 50% Marks (relaxable by 5% for ST/SC category). \| For PGT - School Education Department: Post Graduate with 50% Marks (relaxable by 5% for ST/SC/differently abled candidates). \| For Graduate Teachers - School Education Department: Graduate/Post Graduate with 50% Marks (relaxable by 5% for ST/SC/differently abled candidates).

Details

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (02-06-2026). Only those candidates who possess the requisite qualification acquired from a recognized university/institution at the time of applying will be eligible. Merely registering or appearing in the examination does not make a candidate eligible. The post-wise minimum educational qualification requirements are as follows: | For Assistant Professors - Hr. Education Department: Master's Degree from a recognized University with at least 55% marks (relaxable by 5% for ST/SC). Candidates who have been awarded Ph.D. in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009 are exempted from NET/SLET/SET requirement. NET/SLET/SET shall not be required for such Masters Degree Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET accredited test is not conducted. | For Assistant Professors - CTE (Hr. Education Department): Master's Degree from a recognized University with at least 55% marks (relaxable by 5% for ST/SC/differently abled candidates). Candidates applying for CTE posts must appear for separate Optional Papers as per the examination pattern. | For Lecturers - Technical Education Department: (i) Civil Engineering: B.E/B.Tech with minimum 60% aggregate or 1st Class. (ii) Electronics & Electrical Engineering: B.E/B.Tech with minimum 60% aggregate or 1st Class. (iii) M.Sc Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/English with 60% (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST). | For Lecturers/WET/Research Associate (RA)/Training-Cum: Post Graduate with 50% Marks (relaxable by 5% for ST/SC category). | For PGT - School Education Department: Post Graduate with 50% Marks (relaxable by 5% for ST/SC/differently abled candidates). | For Graduate Teachers - School Education Department: Graduate/Post Graduate with 50% Marks (relaxable by 5% for ST/SC/differently abled candidates).

Vacancy Details

{'Item No.': '1', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Professor (Chemistry)', 'Total Posts': '14', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Chemistry with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '2', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Professor (English)', 'Total Posts': '8', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in English/English Literature with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '3', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Professor (Political Science)', 'Total Posts': '2', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Political Science with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '4', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Professor (Geology)', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Geology with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '5', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Professor (Mathematics)', 'Total Posts': '16', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Mathematics with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '6', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Professor (Physics)', 'Total Posts': '15', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Physics with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '7', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Professor (Zoology)', 'Total Posts': '15', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Zoology with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '8', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Professor (Botany)', 'Total Posts': '15', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Botany with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '9', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Professor (Commerce)', 'Total Posts': '8', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Commerce with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '10', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Professor (History)', 'Total Posts': '2', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in History with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '11', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Professor (Sociology)', 'Total Posts': '8', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Sociology with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '12', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof. (Geography)', 'Total Posts': '3', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Geography with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '13', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof. (Anthropology)', 'Total Posts': '3', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Anthropology with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '14', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof. (Comp. Science)', 'Total Posts': '2', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Computer Science with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '15', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof. (Ao)', 'Total Posts': '2', 'Educational Qualification': 'As per notification'}
{'Item No.': '16', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof. (Education)', 'Total Posts': '5', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Education with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '17', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof. (Economics)', 'Total Posts': '8', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Economics with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '18', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof. (Philosophy)', 'Total Posts': '2', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Philosophy with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '19', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof. (CTE) (Physical Science)', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': '(i) Masters in Physics/Chemistry (ii) M.A. in Education or M.Ed'}
{'Item No.': '20', 'Post Name': 'Lecturer (English) Technical Education', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'MA in English/English Literature'}
{'Item No.': '21', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof (English) Hr. Education 2024', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'M.A in English/English Literature with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '22', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof (English) Hr. Education 2024', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'M.A in English/English Literature with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '23', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof (Philosophy) Hr. Education 2024', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Philosophy with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '24', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof Education (Chemistry) Hr. Education 2024', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Organic Chemistry with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '25', 'Post Name': 'Lecturer (Psychology) SCERT 2024', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'M.A. (Psychology) with B.Ed'}
{'Item No.': '26', 'Post Name': 'Graduate Teacher (Science) School Edu. 2024', 'Total Posts': '3', 'Educational Qualification': 'B.Sc/M.Sc in Science subjects with B.Ed'}
{'Item No.': '27', 'Post Name': 'Graduate Teacher (Mathematics) School Edu. 2024', 'Total Posts': '9', 'Educational Qualification': '(i) B.Sc/M.Sc Mathematics with B.Ed (ii) B.Com/M.Com/B.E/B.Tech with B.Ed and Mathematics as optional subject in B.Ed'}
{'Item No.': '28', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof. (Botany) Hr. Edu. 2023', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Botany with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '29', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof. (Chemistry) Hr. Edu. 2023', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Chemistry with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '30', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof. (Zoology) Hr. Edu. 2023', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Zoology with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '31', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof (Performing Arts) CTE-Hr. Edu 2022', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Post Graduate degree in Theatre Arts with NET in Performing Arts or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '32', 'Post Name': 'Lecturer (Architecture) Tech. Edu 2022', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': '(i) B.Arch with minimum 1st Class/1st Division. (ii) Registration as an architect with the Council of Architecture.'}
{'Item No.': '33', 'Post Name': 'Lecturer (Interior Design) Tech Edu 2022', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': '(i) B.Arch with minimum 1st Class/1st Division. (ii) Registration as an architect with the Council of Architecture.'}
{'Item No.': '34', 'Post Name': 'PGT (Computer Science) School Edu 2022', 'Total Posts': '2', 'Educational Qualification': '(i) Post Graduate in Computer Science (ii) B.Ed'}
{'Item No.': '35', 'Post Name': 'PGT (Geography) School Edu. 2022', 'Total Posts': '2', 'Educational Qualification': '(i) Post Graduate in Geography (ii) B.Ed'}
{'Item No.': '36', 'Post Name': 'PGT (Maths) School Edu. 2022', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': '(i) Post Graduate in Mathematics (ii) B.Ed'}
{'Item No.': '37', 'Post Name': 'PGT (Chemistry) School Edu. 2022', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': '(i) Post Graduate in Chemistry (ii) B.Ed'}
{'Item No.': '38', 'Post Name': 'PGT (Physics) School Edu. 2022', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': '(i) Post Graduate in Physics'}
{'Item No.': '39', 'Post Name': 'PGT (Philosophy) School Edu. 2022', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': '(i) Post Graduate in Philosophy (ii) B.Ed'}
{'Item No.': '40', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof. (History) Hr. Edu. 2022', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in History/History & Archaeology with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '41', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof. (English) Hr. Edu. 2022', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in English/English Literature with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '42', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof. (Maths) Hr. Edu. 2022', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Mathematics with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '43', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof. (Physics) Hr. Edu. 2022', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Physics with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '44', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof (History) Hr. Education 2019', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in History/History & Archaeology with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '45', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof (EVS) Hr. Education 2019', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Environmental Science with NET'}
{'Item No.': '46', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof (Commerce) Hr. Education 2019', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Commerce with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '47', 'Post Name': 'Librarian Hr. Education 2019', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Library Science with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '48', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof (Statistics) Hr. Education 2019', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters Degree in Statistics with NET in Statistics/Population Studies or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '49', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof (Psychology Childhood Studies) (CTE) Hr. Education 2019', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': '(i) Post Graduate Degree in Psychology (ii) M.Ed/M.A. in Education (iii) NET in the Discipline or in Education or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '50', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof (Perspective in Education - Social Science) (CTE) Hr. Education 2019', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': '(i) Any Social Science discipline in History/Geography/Political Science/Economics (ii) M.Ed or M.A Education (iii) NET in Education or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '51', 'Post Name': 'Research Associate (Psychology) SCERT 2019', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': '(i) M.A (Psychology) (ii) With B.Ed (iii) Diploma in Guidance and Counselling'}
{'Item No.': '52', 'Post Name': 'Asst. Prof (Physics) Hr. Education 2018', 'Total Posts': '2', 'Educational Qualification': 'Masters in Physics with NET or Ph.D'}
{'Item No.': '53', 'Post Name': 'PGT (Hindi) School Edu. 2018', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Post Graduate in Hindi with B.Ed'}
{'Item No.': '54', 'Post Name': 'PGT (Physics) School Edu. 2016', 'Total Posts': '1', 'Educational Qualification': 'Post Graduate in Physics with B.Ed'}

Category Wise Vacancy

Post Name	PGT (Physics) School Edu. 2016
Total Posts	1

Salary / Pay Scale

Post Category	Item Numbers
Assistant Professor	Item No. 1-19, 21-24, 28-31, 40-50, 52
Lecturer	Item No. 20, 25, 32, 33
Item No. 13 15, 37 38 & Item No. 16 21	As per notification
Pgt	Item No. 27, 39-44
Graduate Teacher	Item No. 26-27

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online only through the NPSC portal at https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in. No hard copy applications will be accepted. The OTR (One Time Registration) starts from 12-05-2026 (Noon) and closes on 02-06-2026 (Noon). Candidates who have previously completed the OTR process may directly submit the online application. Candidates are requested to complete OTR at the earliest to avoid online traffic/complications due to last-minute submission.
Only those candidates with requisite qualification for CESE-2026 may register. Government employees must submit a "NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE" signed by the Head of the Department at the time of submission of the online application form. For any assistance/clarification, candidates may refer to FAQs from the Commission's website or call the Helpdesk No. +91 9402988506 on working days (10:00 AM to 03:00 PM). Any issues/complaints must be settled on or before the last date of submission - no issues/complaints will be entertained thereafter.
Documents to be Submitted when Called by Commission:
HSLC/Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card for proof of Date of Birth (no other certificate will be accepted for age proof)
Educational Qualification Certificates - Mark Sheets & Pass certificates/provisional pass certificates from matriculation onwards till requisite qualification
Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, Scheduled Tribe Certificate, Backward Tribe Certificate (as applicable) - signed only by District Authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner
For PwBDs - certificate from competent medical authority in Form C, D & E as mandated in No.NPSC/EXAM-2/2025 dt 07.08.2025
SC/ST & B.T. Certificates as relevant
All documents/certificates must be duly signed by the concerned authority
Apply Online at: https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in

Important Instructions

Only those candidates who possess the requisite qualification from a recognized university/institution at the time of applying will be eligible. No hard copy/offline applications will be accepted - online submission only. OTR (One Time Registration) is free of cost; examination fee of Rs. 300/- + Rs. 25/- convenience fee + gateway charges is payable. Candidates who have previously completed OTR may directly submit the online application. Government employees must produce NOC signed by Head of Department at the time of online application submission. HSLC/Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card is the only accepted proof of date of birth - no other certificate will be accepted. Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, ST, SC and B.T. Certificates must be signed by District Authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner. Suppression of facts or furnishing false/incorrect information will lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage of the recruitment process. The Score Sheet for Academic weightage will be notified and uploaded on the website at a later date. Candidates are advised to complete OTR at the earliest to avoid last-minute technical issues. For assistance, call Helpdesk: +91 9402988506 (working days, 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM). Candidates are advised to visit https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in regularly for all recruitment updates. All decisions of the Commission regarding eligibility, conduct of examination, and selection will be final and binding - no representation shall be entertained.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026?

Nagaland PSC CESE Recruitment 2026 is a Common Educational Services Examination conducted by the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), Kohima to fill teaching and academic posts like Assistant Professor, Lecturer, PGT, Graduate Teacher, Research Associate and Librarian under various education departments of the Government of Nagaland. Recruitment is being conducted through Advertisement No. NPSC‑1/CESE‑2026 (No.NPSC/EXAM‑21/2023) published in April 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are announced under NPSC CESE 2026 and for which posts?

The CESE 2026 notification covers around 178 vacancies clubbed into 54 item numbers across Higher Education, School Education, Technical Education and SCERT. These include a large number of Assistant Professor posts in subjects like Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Commerce and Sociology, along with Lecturer, PGT, Graduate Teacher, Librarian and Research Associate posts.

Q3. What are the application dates and exam date for NPSC CESE 2026?

The online One Time Registration (OTR) and application process for NPSC CESE 2026 opens on 12 May 2026 (noon) and closes on 02 June 2026 (noon). The written examination for CESE 2026 is tentatively scheduled for 11 July 2026, and candidates should regularly check the official website for final exam routine and admit‑card dates.

Q4. What is the age limit and age relaxation for NPSC CESE 2026?

Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years of age as on 1 January 2026 to be eligible for CESE 2026. Upper‑age relaxations are available for SC/ST candidates (typically 5 years), Government employees, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and Ph.D. holders for specified Assistant Professor posts, as per norms indicated in recent CESE notifications.

Q5. What are the essential educational qualifications for Assistant Professor posts under CESE 2026?

For most Assistant Professor posts, candidates must have a Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST and some categories) from a recognized university. In addition, candidates should have cleared NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations, in which case NET/SLET/SET may be exempted as per rules; for disciplines where NET is not conducted, NET is not mandatory.

Q6. What is the qualification requirement for PGT and Graduate Teacher posts?

For PGT posts under the School Education Department, the minimum qualification is a Post Graduate degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks (relaxable for SC/ST/differently abled candidates) along with a B.Ed. For Graduate Teacher posts, a Graduate/Post Graduate degree with 50% marks in the relevant subject and B.Ed is required, again with similar relaxations for reserved categories.

Q7. What is the application fee for NPSC CESE 2026 and is OTR chargeable?

One Time Registration (OTR) is free of cost for all candidates on the NPSC portal. For CESE 2026, candidates must pay an examination fee of ₹300 plus a convenience fee of ₹25 and applicable payment‑gateway charges at the time of submitting the online application.

Q8. How can I apply online for NPSC CESE 2026?

Candidates must first complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the NPSC portal npsc.nagaland.gov.in and then proceed to fill the CESE 2026 online application form using their OTR profile. They need to enter personal and educational details, upload required documents, pay the examination fee online, submit the form, and download/print the final application for future reference.

About Government of India Recruitment

Government of India ne NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 178 PGT, Lecturer and More Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul Assistant Professor, Lecturer, PGT, Graduate Teacher, Research Associate, Librarian and various other educational posts posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 02-06-2026 (Noon) hai.

Application Online mode mein ki ja sakti hai. Selection process ke liye official notification dekhein.