Overview
Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Stenographer (Grade-III) (27 (Backlog: 3, Fresh: 24) vacancies). Eligible candidates with Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution can apply online (via otr) as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC)
- Qualification
- Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution
- Vacancies
- 27 (Backlog: 3, Fresh: 24)
- Advertisement No
- NPSC/EXAM-18/2023 (NPSC-3/STENO-2026)
- Posted
- 19.08.2026
- Last date to apply
- 03.09.2026 (noon)
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 19.08.2026 |
| OTR Registration Period | 21.08.2026 (noon) to 02.09.2026 (noon) |
| Online Application Period | 21.08.2026 (noon) to 03.09.2026 (noon) |
| 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) |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
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.
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
Salary
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
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
How to Apply
• 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.
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…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 27 Posts?
Notification Date: 19.08.2026; OTR Registration Period: 21.08.2026 (noon) to 02.09.2026 (noon); Online Application Period: 21.08.2026 (noon) to 03.09.2026 (noon); 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)
What is the 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
What is the 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