NPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 27 Posts

Only OTR (One Time Registration) applications will be accepted for the Stenographer post, and only candidates eligible to appear for the Stenographer Exam-2026 may register.

NPSC has announced a total of 27 vacancies for the post of Stenographer (Grade-III), comprising 3 backlog vacancies (Backlog Vacancies: 2021) and 24 fresh vacancies across various departments of the Government of Nagaland. "B.T." refers to Backward Tribe categories under Nagaland's reservation policy. In the absence of PwBD candidates, the 3 backlog vacancies of 2021 shall be de-reserved.

Candidates must fulfil the following eligibility conditions to apply for all Item Nos. 1 to 12 under NPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026. Only those candidates who possess the requisite qualification acquired from a recognized university/institution at the time of applying are eligible. The required shorthand speed (w.p.m.) must be mentioned either on the mark sheet or in the completion certificate.

Selected candidates for the Stenographer (Grade-III) post will be placed in the following pay scale.

Age is reckoned as on 01.01.2026. Minimum Age: 21 years Maximum Age: 32 years Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates: Upper age limit relaxable by 5 years Serving Government employees: Age concession equal to the number of years in service, up to a maximum of 5 years

100% of the vacancies are reserved for candidates belonging to (a) Any Naga Tribe, (b) Kuki, (c) Kachari, (d) Garo, and (e) Mikir, provided such persons are Indigenous Inhabitants of the State of Nagaland. Implementation of reservation for Backward Tribes in the state is in accordance with Notification No. RCBT-5/87(pt-II) dated 14 April 2011, 15 June 2012 & 23 March 2022. Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disability, wherever applicable as sanctioned by the user department, is in accordance with Government Notification No. AR-3/Gen-9/97 dated 13 August 2020, No. AR-8/NSSB-9/2022/57 dated 5 May 2022, and No. AR-3/Gen-9/97(Vol-II) dated 8 December 2025. For availing reservation under Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (fresh vacancies), Form C, Form D and Form E are mandated as per Notification No. AR-3/GEN-9/97 dated 13 August 2020.

Candidates must produce attested/self-attested photocopies of documents to the Commission as and when called for, including HSLC/Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card for proof of Date of Birth (no other certificate accepted for age proof). Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, Scheduled Tribe Certificate, and Backward Tribe Certificate, as relevant and applicable, must be produced. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) must produce a certificate from a competent medical authority. Proof of educational qualification (mark sheets, pass certificates/provisional pass certificates from matriculation onwards) must be submitted; if not issued, a supporting letter/certificate from the Board/Institute/University is required. All relevant documents/certificates must have been issued by the concerned authority/institution/board/university on or before the last date of submission of the applicatio