CRPF opens 300 Constable (GD) posts for ST candidates in Nagaland; applications via open rally in October, tests through November.
Applications, dates, and venues
The Central Reserve Police Force has invited native tribal men and women from all districts of Nagaland to apply for 300 Constable (General Duty) posts through an open rally across three centres—Mokokchung, Kohima, and Dimapur—between October 3 and 14, 2025, with daily application collection from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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Physical tests will run from October 21 to November 6, 2025, starting 5:00 am (except GH and Sundays), and the written examination is scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2025.
- Recruitment mode: Open rally (in-person application submission)
- Eligible districts: All districts of Nagaland (ST candidates only)
- PST/PET: October 21–November 6, 2025 (start 5:00 am; no GH/Sundays)
- Written exam: November 22, 2025 (Saturday); centres/time to be displayed locally and on CRPF notice boards
- Final selection: District-wise merit after medicals and verification
| Centre | Coverage (Districts) | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Assam Rifles, Mokokchung (CO 99 APO) | Mon, Longleng | Oct 3, 4, 6, 7 | 08:00–16:00 |
| 12 Assam Rifles, Mokokchung (CO 99 APO) | Mokokchung, Zunheboto, Tuensang, Noklak, Shamator | Oct 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 | 08:00–16:00 |
| 4th NAP Battalion, Thizama, Kohima (797004) | Kohima, Tseminyu, Wokha | Oct 3, 4, 6, 7 | 08:00–16:00 |
| 4th NAP Battalion, Thizama, Kohima (797004) | Kiphire, Phek, Meluri | Oct 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 | 08:00–16:00 |
| Nagaland Police Training School, Chumoukedima, Dimapur (797103) | Dimapur, Chumoukedima, Niuland | Oct 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 | 08:00–16:00 |
| Nagaland Police Training School, Chumoukedima, Dimapur (797103) | Peren | Oct 10, 11, 13, 14 | 08:00–16:00 |
Who can apply, vacancies, and pay level
Only Scheduled Tribe candidates domiciled in Nagaland can apply, and both male and female candidates are eligible. The minimum educational qualification is Class 10 pass, along with the ability to speak and write a local language. Applicants must be Indian citizens and aged 18–28 years as on August 1, 2025, including 5 years’ relaxation applicable to ST candidates.
- Total vacancies: 300 (Male 255; Female 45)
- Category: Exclusively for ST candidates of Nagaland
- Nature of posts: Temporary, likely to become permanent
- Border district earmarking: 25% seats across Phek, Kiphire, Mon, Tuensang/Noklak/Shamator
- Female seats: If 15% female ST quota remains unfilled, remaining seats shift to male
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District-wise vacancy breakup
| District/Cluster | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 61 | 52 | 9 |
| Tuensang/Noklak/Shamator | 46 | 39 | 7 |
| Mokokchung | 24 | 20 | 4 |
| Zunheboto | 18 | 15 | 3 |
| Wokha | 21 | 18 | 3 |
| Phek/Meluri | 38 | 32 | 6 |
| Kohima/Tseminyu | 30 | 26 | 4 |
| Dimapur/Chumoukedima/Niuland | 27 | 23 | 4 |
| Peren | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Kiphire | 17 | 15 | 2 |
| Longleng | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 300 | 255 | 45 |
Pay and benefits
- Pay Level-3: ₹21,700–69,100
- Allowances: DA and ration money as admissible, free accommodation and medical facilities, annual leave pass
- Pension: National Pension System (from 01.01.2004)
- Liability: Service anywhere within or outside India
Selection process, tests, and documents
The selection will follow PST, PET, written exam (two papers), medical examination, and district-wise merit based on written scores. Tie-breakers will consider higher age first, then alphabetical order of first name.
- Physical Standards (PST):
- Height: Male 157 cm (ST NE states); Female 147.5 cm (ST NE states)
- Chest (male): 77 cm unexpanded with 5 cm expansion
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Male: 5 km in 24 minutes
- Female: 1.6 km in 8 minutes 30 seconds
- Written Examination:
- Paper-I: Objective, 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours; English and Hindi (Devanagari); includes General Awareness, GK, regional history/culture, elementary mathematics, analytical aptitude; minimum qualifying 20
- Paper-II: Local language; 50 marks total—Part I descriptive (5 questions, 25 marks), Part II speaking test (25 marks); 1 hour 30 minutes; minimum qualifying 40
- Medical requirements:
- Vision without correction: 6/6 (better eye) up to 6/9 (worse eye)
- Disqualifications: Colour blindness, knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins, squint
- Mandatory tests: Chest X-ray (PA), haemoglobin, urine routine/microscopy
Documents to carry (originals + photocopies)
- Class 10 certificate (education and date of birth)
- ST certificate (prescribed format)
- Domicile Certificate/PRC (Nagaland)
- Valid ID: Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID/Ration Card
- Two recent passport-size photos (one pasted on application; one with name and signature on reverse)
- Any additional qualification certificates
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Important conditions
- Application: Submit Appendix-A form at rally centre; forms available on-site; fill in block letters with blue/black pen
- Fee: No application fee
- Appeals: On-the-spot appeal permitted for PST measurements with Appellate Authority
- Conduct: Electronic gadgets are banned at centres; PST/PET will be videographed
- Post-selection: Character and antecedent verification mandatory; undertaking on colour blindness boarding-out as per SHAPE policy
For clarity and planning, candidates should identify the correct centre and date based on district, prepare required documents in advance, and arrive early for PST/PET reporting at 5:00 am on scheduled days.
