Recruitment for Pharmacist and Scientific Assistant under Public Service Commission

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.

Applications are invited for filling up the following vacancies under the Government of Nagaland in the manner prescribe below

Item No.23 : (a) 1(one) post of Scientific Assistant (Chemistry) under Home Department : Police Establishment Branch.(Reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland)
Essential Educational Qualification
(a) M.Sc with 50% in forensic Science/Chemistry/Toxicology (Preference will be given to M.Sc Forensic Science)
(b) M.Sc with 50% in Zoology/Botany/Bio-Chemistry/ Micro-Biology/Bio-Technology/Physical Anthropology/Molecular Biology/Forensic Science (Preference will be given M.Sc Forensic Science)
(c) Bachelor Engineering in Computer/ Bachelor Engineering in IT/Master of Computer Application (MCA)/ M.Sc in Information Technology.
(d) M.Sc forensic with 50% in Science/Chemistry/Physics/mathematics (Preference will be given to M.Sc forensic Science)
(e) M.Sc with 50% in forensic Science/Chemistry/Toxicology (Preference will be given M.Sc Forensic Science)

BACKLOG VACANCIES 2023 (Medical & Allied)
Item No.36 : 5 (five) posts of Pharmacist (Grade II) under Health & Family Welfare Department. (1 post each reserved for B.T.Pochury, B.T.Sumi of Kiphire, & 3 posts reserved for B.T.Sangtam)
Essential Educational Qualification : Degree/Diploma course in Pharmacy from a recognized University and registered in the State Pharmacy Council.

BACKLOG VACANCIES-2024
Item No.43 : 3 (three) posts of Pharmacists under Health & Family Welfare Department. (1 post reserved for Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland, 1 post each reserved for B.T. Sumi of Kiphire, B.T.Pochury, 1 post reserved for PwBD from I.I/B.T.)
Essential Educational Qualification : Degree/Diploma course in Pharmacy from a recognized University and registered in the State Pharmacy Council.

Age as on 01.01.2026 (Minimum-21 years, maximum-32 years)

Note :
The upper age limit is relaxable by:
(a) 5(five) years for candidates belonging to SC/ST.
(b) Age concession for serving Government employees will be allowed, the equal number of years they are in service subject to a maximum of 5(five) years.
2. 80% of the vacancies are reserved for the candidates belonging to (a) Any Naga Tribe (b) Kuki (c) Kachari (d) Garo and (e) Mikir provided such persons are Indigenous Inhabitant of the State of Nagaland.
3. Implementation of reservation for backward tribes in the state shall be in accordance with the notification issued vide NO.RCBT 5/87(pt-II) dated14-04-2011, 15-06-2012 & 04.09.2015 & No.RCBT 5/87(pt-III) dated 23.03.2022.
4. Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disability, wherever applicable as sanctioned by the user department in accordance with the Government Notification NO.AR-3/Gen-9/97 dated 13th August 2020 & No.AR-8/NSSB-9/2022/57 dated 5th April, 2022.

Terms & conditions :
i. Only those candidates who possess the requisite qualification acquired from recognized university/institution at the time of applying will be eligible to apply for the post(s).
ii. Candidates must produce attested/self-attested photocopies of the following documents/materials to the Commission as and when called for:
a) HSLC/Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card for proof of Date of Birth. No other Certificate will be accepted for age proof.
b) Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, Scheduled Tribe Certificate, Backward Tribe Certificates as relevant and applicable.
c) For physically handicapped candidate, certificate from competent medical authority is required.
d) Proof of Educational Qualifications: Mark Sheets & Pass Certificates/Provisional Pass certificates from matriculation onwards till requisite qualification. If for any reason pass certificates/ provisional pass certificates is not issued by the Board/ Institute/University, a letter/certificate to that effect from the Board/Institute/University must be submitted.
f) No Objection Certificate from the Head of Department/Public Undertaking to be furnished in case the applicant is an employee of the Government or Public Undertaking.
g) All relevant documents/certificates to be submitted should have been issued by the concerned authority/institution/board/university on or before the last date of submission of application form.
h) All original documents are also to be produced as and when called for and also during interview without which candidates will not be allowed to appear the interview.
6. Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, S.C, S.T & B.T Certificates should be signed only by competent authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner.
7. In case it is detected at any stage of recruitment that a candidate does not fulfil the eligibility norms and/or that he/she has furnished incorrect/false information or has suppressed any material fact(s), his/her candidature shall stand cancelled.
8. The decision of the Commission in all matters regarding eligibility, conduct of examination, other tests and selection would be final and binding on all candidates. No representation or correspondence shall be entertained by the Commission in this regard.
9. Application forms will not be issued from the office of the Commission.
10. For any queries / assistance candidates can call the NPSC helpdesk number : 9402988506 during office hours (10:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs)
11. OTR (One Time Registration) will be mandatory for filling up of online application for Combined Technical Services Examination-2025 and future online application.
12. a) OTR (One Time Registration) will be active from 12:00 noon of 27th June,2026 till 12:00 noon of 15th July, 2026. Only those candidates who are eligible to appear CTSE-2026 may register for OTR.
b) No offline Exam Application Form will be issued from the Commission’s Office. Online Exam Application Form can be submitted at the NPSC portal i.e https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in which will be available from 27th June, 2026 12:00 till 12:00 Noon of 17th July, 2026.
15. For candidates who are Government employees, “No OBJECTION CERTIFICATE” signed by the Head of Department should be uploaded while submitting online application.
16. OTR (One Time Registration) will be free of cost, Candidates have to pay examination fee of Rs.300, convenience fee of Rs. 25 and payment gateway charges as applicable.
17. Candidates are advised to download Pattern of Examination and Syllabus from the Commission’s website.

OTR (One Time Registration) will be active from 12:00 noon of 27th June,2026 till 12:00 noon of 15th July, 2026. Only those candidates who are eligible to appear CTSE-2026 may register for OTR.

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