| Advt No | – |
| Recruitment Board | Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) |
| Post Name | Stenographer |
| Vacancies | 27 |
| Last Date | 02-09-2026 |
| Official Website | npsc.nagaland.gov.in |
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has released the NPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 notification for filling up 27 posts of Stenographer (Grade-III) under various departments of the Government of Nagaland. This recruitment is issued under Advertisement No. NPSC/EXAM-18/2023 (Advt. No. NPSC-3/STENO-2026), dated 19.08.2026.
Candidates looking for NPSC Stenographer Vacancy 2026 details, eligibility, application fee, age limit, and how to apply online can check the complete information below, based directly on the official NPSC notification.
Quick facts: Nagaland Public Service Commission is recruiting for 27 Stenographer (Grade-III) posts – 3 backlog vacancies (reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability) and 24 fresh vacancies across 9 different government departments. Graduates with a 6-month Diploma in Computer Operation and a 1-year Shorthand course (80 wpm speed) can apply. OTR (One Time Registration) opens at noon on 21.08.2026 and closes at noon on 02.09.2026, while online applications can be submitted from noon of 21.08.2026 till noon of 03.09.2026 through the NPSC portal, https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in.
NPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) |
| Post Name | Stenographer (Grade-III) |
| Advertisement No. | NPSC/EXAM-18/2023 (NPSC-3/STENO-2026) |
| Notification Date | 19.08.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 27 (Backlog: 3, Fresh: 24) |
| Job Location | Various Government of Nagaland departments, Kohima and across the state |
| Application Mode | Online (via OTR) |
| OTR Registration Period | 21.08.2026 (noon) to 02.09.2026 (noon) |
| Online Application Period | 21.08.2026 (noon) to 03.09.2026 (noon) |
| Official Website | https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in |
NPSC Stenographer Important Dates
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Publish Date | 19.08.2026 |
| OTR (One Time Registration) Start | 21.08.2026 (noon) |
| OTR (One Time Registration) End | 02.09.2026 (noon) |
| Online Application Start Date | 21.08.2026 (noon) |
| Online Application Closing Date | 03.09.2026 (noon) |
| Date of Examination | Not specified in the notification (to be notified on the Commission website) |
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 Stenographer Vacancy 2026
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.
| S. No. | Post Name / Department | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Item 1 | Stenographer (Grade-III) – Power Department | 1 (Reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability – Backlog) |
| Item 2 | Stenographer (Grade-III) – Home Department, Police Establishment Branch | 1 (Reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability – Backlog) |
| Item 3 | Stenographer (Grade-III) – Labour and Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Development | 1 (Reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability – Backlog) |
| Item 4 | Stenographer (Grade-III) – Excise & Prohibition Department | 2 (Indigenous Inhabitant-1, B.T. Konyak-1) |
| Item 5 | Stenographer (Grade-III) – Labour and Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Department | 3 (Indigenous Inhabitant-1, B.T. Phom-1, B.T. Sangtam-1) |
| Item 6 | Stenographer (Grade-III) – Office of the Commissioner, Nagaland, Kohima | 8 (Indigenous Inhabitant-5, B.T. Zeliang-1, B.T. Yimchunger/Yimkhiung/Tikhir-1, B.T. Chang-1) |
| Item 7 | Stenographer (Grade-III) – Higher & Technical Education Department | 4 (Indigenous Inhabitant-3, B.T. Zeliang-1) |
| Item 8 | Stenographer (Grade-III) – Horticulture Department | 1 (Indigenous Inhabitant-1) |
| Item 9 | Stenographer (Grade-III) – Economics & Statistics Department | 2 (Indigenous Inhabitant-1, B.T. Sumi of Kiphire-1) |
| Item 10 | Stenographer (Grade-III) – Sericulture Department | 1 (Indigenous Inhabitant-1) |
| Item 11 | Stenographer (Grade-III) – Soil & Water Conservation Department | 1 (B.T. Yimchunger/Yimkhiung/Tikhir-1) |
| Item 12 | Stenographer (Grade-III) – Nagaland Information Commission | 1 (B.T. Sangtam-1) |
| – | Total | 27 (Backlog-3, Fresh-24) |
“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.
NPSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the following eligibility conditions to apply for all Item Nos. 1 to 12 under NPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution |
| Additional Qualification | 6 (six) months Diploma in Computer Operation |
| Shorthand Requirement | 1 (one) year course in Shorthand with a speed of 80 words per minute |
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.
NPSC Stenographer Salary 2026
Selected candidates for the Stenographer (Grade-III) post will be placed in the following pay scale.
| Item Nos. | Pay Band | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 12 | 28700-91300 | 8 |
NPSC Stenographer Application Fee
| Fee Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| OTR (One Time Registration) | Free of cost |
| Examination Fee | Rs. 300/- |
| Convenience Fee | Rs. 25/- |
| Payment Gateway Charges | As applicable |
NPSC Stenographer Age Limit
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
NPSC Stenographer Reservation Policy
- 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.
How to Apply for NPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official NPSC portal: https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in
- Complete OTR (One Time Registration), available from noon of 21.08.2026 till noon of 02.09.2026 (free of cost) – only eligible candidates for the Stenographer Exam-2026 should register.
- After completing OTR, submit the online application form for the Stenographer post between noon of 21.08.2026 and noon of 03.09.2026.
- Government employees must upload a “No Objection Certificate” while submitting the online application.
- Pay the applicable examination fee (Rs. 300/-), convenience fee (Rs. 25/-), and payment gateway charges online.
Note: Application forms will not be issued from the office of the Commission; applications must be submitted only through the online OTR process on the NPSC portal.
NPSC Stenographer Important Instructions
- 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 application form.
- Indigenous Inhabitant, S.C., S.T. & B.T. Certificates should be signed only by a District Authority not below the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner.
- If it is detected at any stage of recruitment that a candidate does not fulfil the eligibility norms, or has furnished incorrect/false information or suppressed material facts, the candidature shall stand cancelled.
- 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 will be entertained in this regard.
- Any issue/complaint must be settled on or before the last date of submission of the application form; no complaints will be entertained thereafter.
- The date of examination will be notified separately on the Commission’s website.
NPSC Stenographer Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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