The Nagaland Public Service Commission was set up in 1965 with a composition of one Chairman and two Members. The composition was revised in 1985 by addition of more Member. In 2007 the strength of members of the Commission was increased to 4 nos. Presently there are 1(one) Chairman and 4 (four) Members. NPSC(Nagaland Public service commission) has given an employment notification for the recruitment of 70 Secretariat Asst, Extra Asst Commissioner, Inspector of Taxes & Other vacancies. NPSC has disclosed 59 vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online from December 11, 2017 to January 20, 2018.
NPSC Technical Exam 2017-18
Applications are invited for filling up the following current vacancies under the Government of Nagaland. Candidates can check the schedule related to NPSC Technical Exam 2017-18 from below.
| Events | Dates |
| Application Forms can be downloaded from | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Last date for submission of application form | 20 Jan 2018 |
Official Website: www.npsc.co.in
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Application Form
The candidate can download the application form (including Syllabus, pattern of examination & self-certification) from the Commission’s website at www.npsc.co.in. Commission Office will not issue the Application form. The candidate must complete all the prescribed documents as instructed in the application form. The candidate must have copy of recent passport photograph, original Examination fee receipt issued by the Commission/Bank Draft and a self-addressed envelope (9”x4”).Any application which is not fulfilling the instructions will be rejected. If a candidate submits the application form after the last date then the form will be rejected.
Note: For application submitted by registered post, a relaxation of 7 (seven) days will be granted provided it is address to the Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission and posted on or before the last date for submission of application.
Application Fee
Fees for the examination is Rs. 300/- and there are two methods for submitting the application fee :
- By Demand Draft:
Send the application form by registered post along with demand draft in favor of Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission, Kohima, payable at Kohima, as fees for examination. - By Cash:
The candidate can submit the application form personally in the Commission’s Office.
Vacancy Details
| Item No. | Name Of The Post | Pay Scale | Grade | Vacancy |
| 1.(a) | Medical Officer(class-I Gazetted)under Health & Family Welfare Department | 15600-39100 | 5400 | 7 |
| (b) | Medical Officer(class-I Gazetted) under Home Department | 15600-39100 | 5400 | 1 |
| (c) | Medical Physicist (class-I Gazetted) under Health & Family Welfare Department | 15600-39100 | 5400 | 2 |
| 2. | Veterinary Asst. Surgeon (class-I Gazetted) | 15600-39100 | 5400 | 5 |
| 3. | Asst. Director (Engg)(class-I Gazetted) | 15600-39100 | 5700 | 1 |
| 4.(a) | Asst. Geologist (class-I Gazetted) | 15600-39100 | 5400 | 3 |
| (b). | J.E (Drilling) (class-II Gazetted) | 9300-34800 | 4400 | 1 |
| 5. | Project Manager (class-I Gazetted) | 15600-39100 | 5400 | 1 |
| 6. | SDO (class-I Gazetted)(Civil Engineering) | 15600-39100 | 5400 | 3 |
| 7.(a) | SDO (class-I Gazetted)(Agri./Civil Engineering) | 15600-39100 | 5400 | 1 |
| (b) | J.E (class-II Gazetted) (Agri./Civil Engineering) | 9300-34800 | 4400 | 1 |
| 8. | Vice-Principal (class-II Gazetted) | 9300-34800 | 4600 | 1 |
| 9. | Lecturer (Computer) (Grade-II) | 15600-39100 | 5700 | 1 |
| 10. | J.E (Mechanical) (class-II Gazetted) | 9300-34800 | 4400 | 2 |
| 11.(a) | Economics & Statistical Officer (class- I Gazetted) | 15600-39100 | 5400 | 2 |
| (b) | Inspector of Statistics (Grade-III Non-Gazetted) | 5200-20200 | 2800 | 2 |
| 12.(a) | Jr. Lecturer (class-II Gazetted) | 9300-34800 | 4400 | 2 |
| (b) | Asst. Research Officer (class-II Gazetted) | 9300-34800 | 4400 | 1 |
| 13. | Planning Assistant (Class-III Non-Gazetted) | 52500-20200 | 2800 | 1 |
| 14. | Inspector Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection (Class-III Non-Gazetted) | 5200-20200 | 2800 | 1 |
| 15. | Fishery Inspector (Class-III Non-Gazetted) | 5200-20200 | 2800 | 3 |
| 16. | Veterinary Asst. Surgeon (Class-I Gazetted) | 15600-39100 | 5400 | 2 |
| 17. | JE(Class-II Gazetted)(Agri./Civil Engineering) under Irrigation & Flood Control Department | 9300-34800 | 4400 | 1 |
| 18. | JE(Class-II Gazetted) (Civil Engineering) under PHE Department. | 9300-34800 | 4400 | 1 |
| 19. | JE(Class-II Gazetted) (Civil Engineering) under Work & Housing Department | 9300-34800 | 4400 | 1 |
| 20. | JE (Class-II Gazetted) (Electrical) | 9300-34800 | 4400 | 1 |
| 21. | Agriculture Inspector (Class-III Non-Gazetted) | 5200-20200 | 2800 | 2 |
| 22. | Agri. Marketing Inspector (Class-III Non-Gazetted) | 5200-20200 | 2800 | 2 |
| 23. | Foreman (Class-III Non-Gazetted) | 5200-20200 | 2800 | 1 |
| 24. | Asst. Entomologist (Class-III Non-Gazetted) | 5200-20200 | 2800 | 1 |
| 25. | Demonstrator (Grade-III) (Chemistry) | 9300-39100 | 4200 | 1 |
| 26. | Extension Officer (Class-III Non-Gazetted) | 5200-20200 | 2800 | 2 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check eligibility criteria for various post from below.
Educational Qualification:
| Item No. | Name of posts | Qualification |
| 1.(a) | Medical Officer(class-I Gazetted) | MBBS from a recognized university duly recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). |
| (b) | Medical Officer(class-I Gazetted) | MBBS from a recognized university duly recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). |
| (c) | Medical Physicist (class-I Gazetted) | (i)B.sc/M.sc (physics) with Diploma in Radiological Physics recognized by BARC or from recognized University.
(ii) M.Sc(Medical Physics) recognized by BARC or from any recognized university. |
| 2. | Veterinary Asst. Surgeon (class-I Gazetted) | B.V.Sc & A.H/M.V.Sc/G.B.VC/G.M.VC/G.V.Sc or Equivalent. |
| 3. | Asst. Director (Engg)(class-I Gazetted | B.E in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Electronics & Telecommunication / B.Tech/ B.Sc in Industrial Engineering. |
| 4.(a) | Asst. Geologist (class-I Gazetted) | Master Degree in Geology from any recognized university or M.Tech in applied Geology or its equivalent. |
| (b) | J.E (Drilling) (class-II Gazetted) | Minimum 3years Diploma in Drilling/Mining/Mechanical/Automobile Engineering. |
| 5. | Project Manager (class-I Gazetted) | B.E/B.Tech in Information Technology/Computer Science & Engineering/Electronics & Telecommunication Engg. or MCA or M.Sc in Computer Science from a university recognized by AICTE/UGC. |
| 6. | SDO (class-I Gazetted)(Civil Engineering) under PHE Department. | Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or Equivalent qualification from a recognized university. |
| 7.(a) | SDO (class-I Gazetted)(Agri./Civil Engineering) ( under Irrigation & Flood Control Department. | (i) B.E (Agri. Engg)
(ii)B.E(Civil Engg), |
| (b) | J.E (class-II Gazetted) | (i) B.E (Agri. Engg)
(ii) B.E(Civil Engg) or 3years Diploma course in Agri. Engineering/Civil Engineering from a recognized universities. However, Minimum 50% of these posts shall be reserved for persons possessing degree/diploma in Agriculture Engineering. |
| 8. | Vice-Principal (class-II Gazetted) | B.EMech/Elect/Civil/Electronics or its equivalent from any recognized university. |
| 9. | Lecturer (Computer) (Grade-II) | Master Degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Application with 50% marks. |
| 10. | J.E (Mechanical) (class-II Gazetted | 3(three) years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/or its equivalent or above from a university/Board recognized by AICTE. |
| 11.(a) | Economics & Statistical Officer (class- I Gazetted) | Master Degree in Statistics/Economics/Maths & Commerce or a graduate with any one of the subjects with minimum three years experience as Inspector of Statistics. |
| (b) | Inspector of Statistics (Grade-III Non-Gazetted) | Bachelor Degree with honors in Statistics / Economics/Maths & Commerce or a graduate with Statistics/Economics/Maths & Commerce as one of the subjects with three years Experience as sub-Inspector of Statistics(SIS). |
| 12.(a) | Jr. Lecturer (class-II Gazetted) | B.Sc (Agri). Agri. Engineering. Horti S&WC Engg. or Forestry. |
| (b) | Asst. Research Officer (class-II Gazetted) | B.Sc (Agri). Agri. Engineering. Horti S&WC Engg. or Forestry. |
| 13. | Planning Assistant (Class-III Non-Gazetted) | B.A with Eco, Maths, Statistics & Commerce as one of the major subjects. |
| 14. | Inspector Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection (Class-III Non-Gazetted) | Graduate in Science with Physics as one of the subjects or Degree in Engineering. |
| 15. | Fishery Inspector (Class-III Non-Gazetted) | (i) B.F.Sc.
(ii) B.Sc (Zoology) it equivalent to 1(one) year P.G Diploma in Fishery Science. |
| 16. | Veterinary Asst. Surgeon (Class-I Gazetted) | B.V.Sc & A.H/M.V.Sc/G.B.VC/G.M.VC/G.V.Sc or Equivalent. |
| 17. | JE(Class-II Gazetted)(Agri./Civil Engineering) under Irrigation & Flood Control Department. | (i) B.E (Agri. Engg)
(ii) B.E(Civil Engg) or 3years Diploma course in Agri. Engineering/Civil Engineering from a recognized universities. However, Minimum 50% of these posts shall be reserved for persons possessing degree/diploma in Agriculture Engineering. |
| 18. | JE(Class-II Gazetted) (Civil Engineering) under PHE Department | Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or the equivalent Qualification of a recognized university. Or 3 (three) years Diploma in Civil Engg. from a recognized board of Technical Education. |
| 19. | JE(Class-II Gazetted) (Civil Engineering) under Work & Housing Department. | 3 (three) years Diploma in Civil Engg./ its equivalent or above from a university/ Board recognized by AICTE. |
| 20. | JE (Class-II Gazetted) (Electrical) | Diploma/ Degree (Electrical/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering) |
| 21. | Agriculture Inspector (Class-III Non-Gazetted) | B.Sc (Agri) & above. |
| 22. | Agri. Marketing Inspector (Class-III Non-Gazetted) | Degree in Agriculture or agriculture Engineering with Additional degree / Diploma in marketing or MBA |
| 23. | Foreman (Class-III Non-Gazetted) | 3(three) years Diploma in Printing Technology from recognized institute/university. |
| 24. | Asst. Entomologist (Class-III Non-Gazetted) | B.Sc Zoology |
| 25. | Demonstrator (Grade-III) (Chemistry) | B.Sc in Chemistry with honors. |
| 26. | Extension Officer (Class-III Non-Gazetted) | B.sc PGDS/M.sc Sericulture/ B.sc (Agri) with PGDS. |
Age Limit:
The age on January 01, 2017 should be minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years.
Examination Pattern
- There will be one combined paper on General English and General knowledge, and Paper-I & II(MCQ) in the Technical subject.
- The assignment of marks and time will be as follows:
| Paper | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| General English & General Knowledge (Combined) |
100 | 3 Hours |
| Technical Subject Paper-I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Technical Subject Paper-Il | 200 | 3 Hours |
- The components of the combined paper on General English and General knowledge shall be as follows :
| Component | Marks |
| Essay | 20 |
| Precis writing | 10 |
| Amplification | 10 |
| Construction of sentence & Grammar | 10 |
| General Knowledge, comprising of currents events, general science, mental ability, Indian history, Indian Polity, Indian economy, Geography, with combination of objective type and short descriptive answers. |
50 |
| Total | 100 |
Syllabus
- Click here to check the syllabus of NPSC Technical Examination.
Documents Submission
- Candidates must submit attested/self-attested photocopies of the following documents/materials to the Commission:
- For the age proof candidate must have Adhar Card.
Candidate should have Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate/Scheduled Tribe Certificate/Backward Tribe Certificates as relevant and applicable.
Physically handicapped candidate must have the certificate from competent medical authority.
Candidate must have marksheets related to the respective University as the proof for the Educational Qualifications.
Veterinary candidate should have registration certificates issued by Indian Veterinary Council/Nagaland Veterinary Council.
If the candidate is an employee of the Government or Public Undertaking then there should not be any Objection Certificate from the Head of Department/Public Undertaking.
Previous Year Question Paper
Practicing previous years’ question papers is one of the significant steps in NPSC exam preparation. So it is important to have some practice before you go to for the exam. This is a previous NPSC question paper and not a sample paper. This paper is a test of how quickly you can grasp the question and respond. Candidate can check the previous year’ question paper from the link below :
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