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

Direct link to the NPSC official notification: Click Here The notification covers all 49 item numbers including fresh vacancies (2026) and backlog vacancies from 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Candidates should check the specific reservation category against each item number before deciding which posts to apply for.

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) 135 Posts

Fresh Vacancies (Items 1–25)

Fresh Vacancies (Items 1–25) 135 Posts

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

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)

Educational Qualification - Key Posts

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 .

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 . Candidates sit for a written exam that includes both a general paper and an elective subject paper specific to the post they have applied for. Each item number has a designated elective subject - for example, Item 1 (Regimental Medical Officer) requires Medical Science as the elective, Item 4 (Veterinary Assistant Surgeon) requires Veterinary Science, and Item 6(a) (SDO Civil Engineering) requires Civil Engineering (Degree). The exact syllabus and examination pattern are available on the NPSC portal for download. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the written examination are called for an interview conducted by the Commission. All original documents must be produced at the time of the interview; candidates who fail to bring originals will not be permitted to appear. 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.

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)

Candidates applying for NPSC CTSE 2026 frequently make errors that result in rejection even after appearing in the examination. Being aware of these pitfalls before applying saves time, effort, and the ₹325 fee. Confusing OTR deadline with application deadline: The OTR closes on 15 July 2026, two days before the application deadline of 17 July 2026. Candidates who miss OTR cannot submit the application - complete OTR first and immediately. Applying for the wrong reservation category: Each item number has specific reservation tags (Unreserved, Indigenous Inhabitant, specific Backward Tribes). Carefully check whether your tribe or category matches the reservation for the post before applying. Using wrong age proof documents: The notification explicitly states that only the HSLC/Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card is accepted for date of birth proof. Any other certificate - including a birth certificate - will not be accepted. Not having Council registration ready: Posts like Veterinary Assistant Surgeon and Pharmacist require a valid registration certificate from the relevant State Council. Apply only if you already hold this registration. Government employees not uploading NOC: Serving government employees who submit their application without uploading the Head of Department's NOC risk disqualification even if they pass the exam. Submitting an application after 12:00 noon on the last day: The portal closes at exactly 12:00 noon on 17 July 2026, not at midnight. Last-minute submissions after noon will not be accepted. Missing elective subject match: Each item number specifies an elective subject for the exam. Ensure the elective subject listed for your chosen item matches your qualification - for instance, Item 6(a) requires Civil Engineering (Degree), not Diploma. Incorrect or incomplete tribe certificates: Tribe and Indigenous Inhabitant certificates must be signed by an authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner. Certificates signed by lower-ranking officials are invalid.