NPSC CESE Faculty Recruitment 2026 Apply Now Online for 178 Posts
The Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has released the official notification for Common Educational Services Examinations (CESE) Recruitment 2026, announcing 178 vacancies. The detailed advertisement was published in April 2026 on the official website npsc.nagaland.gov.in. Eligible candidates aged between 21 and 32 years, possessing qualifications such as a Master’s Degree, B.Ed., or other relevant credentials (as per the post), can submit their online applications from 12 May 2026 to 30 May 2026. Direct links to download the notification and apply online are provided below.
The NPSC, Kohima, through Advertisement No. NPSC-1/CESE-2026 (NO.NPSC/EXAM-21/2023) dated April 2026, has invited Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for filling posts under the Government of Nagaland via CESE 2026. The official notification includes complete information regarding total vacancies, category-wise reservation, educational qualifications, subject specializations, pay scale, age criteria, and application process. The academic weightage score sheet will be released separately on the official website at a later stage. Applicants are advised to carefully read the complete notification before applying online. The notification PDF can be accessed through the official NPSC website.
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission Name | Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), Kohima |
| Advertisement No. | NPSC-1/CESE-2026 (NO.NPSC/EXAM-21/2023), April 2026 |
| Exam Name | Common Educational Services Examination (CESE) 2026 |
| Posts | Assistant Professor, Lecturer, PGT, Graduate Teacher, Research Associate, Librarian & other educational posts |
| Departments | Higher Education, Higher Education (Hr. Education), School Education, Technical Education, SCERT – Govt. of Nagaland |
| Total Vacancies | 178 (54 item numbers across multiple departments) |
| Application Mode | Online only (through NPSC official portal) |
| Selection Mode | Written Examination (CESE) |
| Age Limit | 21 to 32 years as on 01-01-2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹300 + ₹25 convenience fee + gateway charges (OTR free) |
| Official Website | https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in |
NPSC CESE Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
A candidate should be at least 21 years old and not more than 32 years as of 01 January 2026. Relaxations in the upper age limit are provided for certain categories as detailed below:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 21 to 32 years as on 01-01-2026 |
| SC / ST | Relaxation of 5 years (up to 37 years) |
| Government Employees | Relaxation equal to years of service, subject to a maximum of 5 years |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | Relaxation of 10 years |
NPSC CESE Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Release | April 2026 |
| OTR (One Time Registration) Start Date | 12-05-2026 (from Noon) |
| Last Date for OTR & Online Application | 30-05-2026 (till Noon) |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01-01-2026 |
| Written Examination (Tentative) | 11-07-2026 |
NPSC CESE Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
One Time Registration (OTR) is completely free for all candidates. However, applicants need to pay the examination fee as detailed below. Payments can be made through the available online payment gateway.
Fee Details:
- Examination Fee: Rs. 300/-
- Convenience Fee: Rs. 25/-
- Payment Gateway Charges: As applicable
- OTR (One Time Registration): Free of cost
NPSC CESE Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility
Candidates must meet all eligibility criteria as of the last date of application (30-05-2026). Only those who have obtained the required qualifications from a recognized university/institution before applying will be considered eligible. Simply registering or appearing in the examination does not guarantee eligibility.
The post-wise minimum educational qualifications are outlined below:
Assistant Professors – Higher Education Department:
Candidates must have a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks from a recognized university (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST candidates). Applicants holding a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009 are exempted from the NET/SLET/SET requirement. Additionally, NET/SLET/SET is not mandatory for subjects where such eligibility tests are not conducted.
Assistant Professors – CTE (Higher Education Department):
A Master’s Degree with a minimum of 55% marks is required (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST/differently-abled candidates). Candidates applying for CTE posts must also appear for separate optional papers as per the exam pattern.
Lecturers – Technical Education Department:
- Civil Engineering / Electronics & Electrical Engineering: B.E./B.Tech with at least 60% marks or First Class
- Science/English Subjects: M.Sc in Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics or M.A in English with minimum 60% marks (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST candidates)
Lecturers / WET / Research Associate / Training-cum Posts:
Candidates should possess a Postgraduate degree with at least 50% marks (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST candidates).
PGT – School Education Department:
A Postgraduate degree with minimum 50% marks is required (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST/differently-abled candidates).
Graduate Teachers – School Education Department:
Applicants must have a Graduate or Postgraduate degree with at least 50% marks (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST/differently-abled candidates).
NPSC CESE Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
Department of Higher Education – Assistant Professor Posts (CESE 2026)
| Item No. | Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor (Chemistry) | 14 | Master’s in Chemistry with NET/Ph.D |
| 2 | Assistant Professor (English) | 8 | Master’s in English/English Literature with NET/Ph.D |
| 3 | Assistant Professor (Political Science) | 2 | Master’s in Political Science with NET/Ph.D |
| 4 | Assistant Professor (Geology) | 1 | Master’s in Geology with NET/Ph.D |
| 5 | Assistant Professor (Mathematics) | 16 | Master’s in Mathematics with NET/Ph.D |
| 6 | Assistant Professor (Physics) | 15 | Master’s in Physics with NET/Ph.D |
| 7 | Assistant Professor (Zoology) | 15 | Master’s in Zoology with NET/Ph.D |
| 8 | Assistant Professor (Botany) | 15 | Master’s in Botany with NET/Ph.D |
| 9 | Assistant Professor (Commerce) | 8 | Master’s in Commerce with NET/Ph.D |
| 10 | Assistant Professor (History) | 2 | Master’s in History with NET/Ph.D |
| 11 | Assistant Professor (Sociology) | 8 | Master’s in Sociology with NET/Ph.D |
| 12 | Assistant Professor (Geography) | 3 | Master’s in Geography with NET/Ph.D |
| 13 | Assistant Professor (Anthropology) | 3 | Master’s in Anthropology with NET/Ph.D |
| 14 | Assistant Professor (Computer Science) | 2 | Master’s in Computer Science with NET/Ph.D |
| 15 | Assistant Professor (Ao) | 2 | As per official notification |
| 16 | Assistant Professor (Education) | 5 | Master’s in Education with NET/Ph.D |
| 17 | Assistant Professor (Economics) | 8 | Master’s in Economics with NET/Ph.D |
| 18 | Assistant Professor (Philosophy) | 2 | Master’s in Philosophy with NET/Ph.D |
| 19 | Assistant Professor (CTE – Physical Science) | 1 | Master’s in Physics/Chemistry + M.Ed/M.A (Education) |
Other Departments – Lecturer, PGT, Graduate Teacher & More (CESE 2026)
| Item No. | Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Lecturer (English) – Technical Education | 1 | M.A in English/English Literature |
| 21–22 | Assistant Professor (English) – Hr. Education | 2 | M.A in English with NET/Ph.D |
| 23 | Assistant Professor (Philosophy) – Hr. Education | 1 | Master’s in Philosophy with NET/Ph.D |
| 24 | Assistant Professor (Chemistry) – Hr. Education | 1 | Master’s in Organic Chemistry with NET/Ph.D |
| 25 | Lecturer (Psychology) – SCERT | 1 | M.A (Psychology) with B.Ed |
| 26 | Graduate Teacher (Science) | 3 | B.Sc/M.Sc + B.Ed |
| 27 | Graduate Teacher (Mathematics) | 9 | B.Sc/M.Sc or B.Com/B.Tech + B.Ed (Maths) |
| 28–30 | Assistant Professor (Botany/Chemistry/Zoology) | 3 | Master’s with NET/Ph.D |
| 31 | Assistant Professor (Performing Arts) | 1 | PG in Theatre Arts with NET/Ph.D |
| 32 | Lecturer (Architecture) | 1 | B.Arch + COA Registration |
| 33 | Lecturer (Interior Design) | 1 | B.Arch + COA Registration |
| 34 | PGT (Computer Science) | 2 | PG in CS + B.Ed |
| 35 | PGT (Geography) | 2 | PG in Geography + B.Ed |
| 36 | PGT (Mathematics) | 1 | PG in Maths + B.Ed |
| 37 | PGT (Chemistry) | 1 | PG in Chemistry + B.Ed |
| 38 | PGT (Physics) | 1 | PG in Physics |
| 39 | PGT (Philosophy) | 1 | PG in Philosophy + B.Ed |
| 40–43 | Assistant Professor (Various Subjects) | 4 | Master’s with NET/Ph.D |
| 44–48 | Assistant Professor / Librarian | 5 | Master’s with NET/Ph.D |
| 49 | Assistant Professor (Psychology – CTE) | 1 | PG + M.Ed + NET/Ph.D |
| 50 | Assistant Professor (Education – Social Science) | 1 | PG + M.Ed + NET/Ph.D |
| 51 | Research Associate (Psychology) | 1 | M.A Psychology + B.Ed + Diploma |
| 52 | Assistant Professor (Physics) | 2 | Master’s with NET/Ph.D |
| 53 | PGT (Hindi) | 1 | PG in Hindi + B.Ed |
| 54 | PGT (Physics) | 1 | PG in Physics + B.Ed |
NPSC CESE Faculty Recruitment 2026 – How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the NPSC official portal. No offline or hard copy applications will be accepted. The One Time Registration (OTR) process will begin on 12 May 2026 (Noon) and will close on 30 May 2026 (Noon). Candidates who have already completed OTR can directly proceed to fill out the online application form. Applicants are advised to complete their OTR well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues or heavy traffic on the portal.
Only candidates possessing the required qualifications for CESE-2026 are eligible to apply. Government employees must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by their Head of Department while submitting the online application. For any help or clarification, candidates can check the FAQs section on the Commission’s website or contact the Helpdesk at +91 9402988506 on working days between 10:00 AM and 03:00 PM. All queries or complaints must be resolved before the final submission date, as no requests will be entertained afterward.
Documents to be produced when required by the Commission:
- HSLC/Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card as proof of Date of Birth (no other document will be accepted)
- Educational qualification documents, including mark sheets and pass/provisional certificates from matriculation up to the required qualification
- Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, Scheduled Tribe Certificate, or Backward Tribe Certificate (if applicable), issued by a District Authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner
- For PwBD candidates: valid disability certificate issued by a competent medical authority in the prescribed format (Form C, D, and E)
- SC/ST and Backward Tribe certificates, wherever applicable
- All certificates/documents must be properly signed by the concerned issuing authority
Candidates can apply online through the official website: https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in
NPSC CESE Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Important Web-Links
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NPSC CESE Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Pay Scale
- Assistant Professor: Covers Item Nos. 1–19, 21–24, 28–31, 40–50, and 52. Pay is as per UGC Pay Level 10 (Grade A) with an entry salary of Rs. 57,700/-.
- Lecturer: Includes Item Nos. 20, 25, 32, and 33. Salary is under Grade A, Pay Matrix Level 13, with a scale of Rs. 15,600–39,100/- and Grade Pay Rs. 5,400/-.
- Selected Items (13–15, 37–38, and 16–21): Pay structure will be as specified in the official notification and according to the applicable pay matrix.
- PGT (Post Graduate Teacher): Covers Item Nos. 27 and 39–44. Pay ranges from Rs. 40,800 to Rs. 1,29,200/- under Level 11, with a Grade Pay of Rs. 4,400/-.
- Graduate Teacher: Includes Item Nos. 26–27. Salary falls under Level 9 of the Pay Matrix, with Grade Pay Rs. 3,400/- and a scale of Rs. 9,300–34,800/-.
NPSC CESE Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions
- Only candidates who hold the required qualification from a recognized university/institution at the time of application are eligible.
- Applications will be accepted online only; no offline or hard copy submissions will be considered.
- OTR (One Time Registration) is free. However, candidates must pay an examination fee of Rs. 300/-, along with a Rs. 25/- convenience fee and applicable gateway charges.
- Candidates who have already completed OTR can directly proceed with the online application.
- Government employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by their Head of Department while applying online.
- The HSLC/Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card is the only valid proof of date of birth; no other document will be accepted.
- Indigenous Inhabitant, ST, SC, and Backward Tribe certificates must be issued by a District Authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner.
- Providing false information or concealing facts will result in cancellation of candidature at any stage of the recruitment process.
- The score sheet for academic weightage will be released later on the official website.
- Candidates are strongly advised to complete the OTR process early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
- For assistance, candidates can contact the Helpdesk at +91 9402988506 on working days between 10:00 AM and 03:00 PM.
- Applicants should regularly check the official website for updates and notifications.
- All decisions made by the Commission regarding eligibility, examination, and selection will be final and binding, and no further representation will be entertained.
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NPSC CESE Faculty Recruitment 2026– FAQs
Q1. What is NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026?
NPSC CESE Recruitment 2026 refers to the Common Educational Services Examination conducted by the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), Kohima. It is organized to recruit candidates for teaching and academic roles such as Assistant Professor, Lecturer, PGT, Graduate Teacher, Research Associate, and Librarian across various education departments of the Government of Nagaland. The recruitment is released under Advertisement No. NPSC-1/CESE-2026 (No. NPSC/EXAM-21/2023) in April 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are announced and for which posts?
The CESE 2026 notification announces approximately 178 vacancies distributed across 54 item numbers in departments like Higher Education, School Education, Technical Education, and SCERT. Major posts include Assistant Professor (in subjects like Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Commerce, Sociology), along with Lecturer, PGT, Graduate Teacher, Librarian, and Research Associate positions.
Q3. What are the important dates for application and exam?
The One Time Registration (OTR) and online application process begins on 12 May 2026 (Noon) and ends on 30 May 2026 (Noon). The written examination is tentatively scheduled for 11 July 2026. Candidates should regularly visit the official website for updates on the exam schedule and admit card release.
Q4. What is the age limit and relaxation?
Applicants must be between 21 and 32 years as of 1 January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories such as SC/ST (usually up to 5 years), Government employees, PwBD candidates, and Ph.D. holders for certain Assistant Professor posts, as per official norms.
Q5. What are the qualifications for Assistant Professor posts?
Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks (with relaxation for reserved categories). Additionally, they should have qualified NET/SLET/SET, or possess a Ph.D. degree as per UGC regulations. In some cases, NET may not be required if it is not conducted for that discipline.
Q6. What are the qualifications for PGT and Graduate Teacher posts?
- PGT: Postgraduate degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks along with a B.Ed.
- Graduate Teacher: Graduate/Postgraduate degree with 50% marks in the concerned subject plus B.Ed.
Relaxations are applicable for reserved categories as per rules.
Q7. What is the application fee and is OTR free?
Yes, OTR is completely free. However, candidates must pay an examination fee of ₹300, along with a ₹25 convenience fee and applicable payment gateway charges during application submission.
Q8. How to apply online for NPSC CESE 2026?
Candidates need to first complete their OTR on the official NPSC portal. After that, they can log in, fill out the CESE 2026 application form, upload required documents, pay the application fee online, and submit the form. It is advisable to download and keep a printout for future reference.
Q9. What documents are required during verification?
Candidates must produce the following documents when called:
- HSLC/Matriculation admit card (for date of birth proof)
- Educational certificates and mark sheets from HSLC onwards
- Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, ST/Backward Tribe certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate in prescribed format (if applicable)
- NOC for government employees
All documents must be issued by competent authorities.
Q10. Where to download notification and updates?
The official notification PDF, corrigenda, exam schedule, admit card, and results will be available on the NPSC official website. Candidates should regularly check the site for updates, as no separate offline communication will be provided.