Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Nagaland PSC Civil Services Prelims, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
The Nagaland PSC has released the Prelims result for the NCS, NPS & Allied Services Examination 2025. The Prelims exam was conducted on 13th December 2025, and qualified candidates will appear for the Mains exam scheduled in April 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Nagaland PSC released the Prelims result for the NCS, NPS & Allied Services Examination 2025, which was held on 13th December 2025. The Mains examination is scheduled to be conducted on April 20, 2026 for 96 vacancies across various administrative posts.
Archived 10 Aug 2026
The Nagaland PSC has announced the Common Educational Services Examination (CESE) 2026 for recruitment of 178 Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and PGT posts. Online applications are being accepted from 12th May to 2nd June 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Nagaland PSC has officially revised the exam pattern for Civil Services from 2026. Key changes include reduction from 200 to 100 MCQs in Prelims, introduction of negative marking (0.33 per wrong answer), exam duration reduced to 2 hours, and Mains expanded from 3 to 6 papers totaling 1,200 marks.
Archived 10 Aug 2026
The Common Educational Services Examination 2026 notification was released for recruitment of 178 Assistant Professors, Lecturers, and PGT positions. The online registration window is from 12th May to 30th May 2026, with the written examination tentatively scheduled from 11th July 2026.
Archived 10 Aug 2026
The Combined Technical Services Examination 2026 notification was published on 25 June 2026 for 172 vacancies including Junior Engineer, Pharmacist, and Foreman positions. Online applications opened on 27th June 2026 and will close on 17th July 2026.
Archived 10 Aug 2026
NPSC has released the provisional answer key for the NCS, NPS & Allied Services Main Examination 2026 on 24th April 2026. Candidates can download the PDF and raise objections on the official website npsc.nagaland.gov.in.
Archived 20 Jul 2026
The Combined Technical Services Examination 2026 notification has been issued for Junior Engineer, Foreman, Pharmacist and other technical positions. Applications are expected to open in February 2026 with the exam scheduled for May 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NPSC conducted the NCS, NPS & Allied Services Mains Examination from 20th April 2026 for candidates who qualified the Prelims held on 13th December 2025. This cycle covers 96 vacancies for posts including EAC, DSP, BDO, and others.
Archived 20 Jul 2026
Nagaland PSC has released the Common Educational Services Examination (CESE) 2026 notification for 178 PGT Lecturer posts. Online applications are open from 12th May to 30th May 2026.
Archived 20 Jul 2026
NPSC has revised the Prelims paper structure: questions reduced from 200 to 100 MCQs while total marks remain 200, and exam duration shortened to 2 hours. The new format emphasizes accuracy as each question now carries more weight.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NPSC has officially published a revised exam pattern for NCS, NPS & Allied Services effective from 2026. Prelims now has 100 MCQs (down from 200), 2-hour duration, and negative marking of 0.66 per wrong answer. A new GS–Nagaland paper has been added to Mains.
Archived 20 Jul 2026
The Nagaland Public Service Commission has released its updated examination schedule for the ongoing Civil Services Preliminary examination cycle. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official portal for any modifications to the timeline.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Following requests from candidates in remote districts, NPSC has granted a brief extension to the application deadline. The revised closing date has been updated on the commission's website with clear instructions for form submission.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Commission has issued an official notification clarifying the scope and weightage distribution for the General Studies section of the Preliminary examination. Special emphasis has been placed on Nagaland history, geography, and socio-economic development topics.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
In a move to improve accessibility, the Nagaland Public Service Commission has designated examination venues in each district headquarters for the upcoming Preliminary examination, reducing travel burden for candidates from remote areas.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NPSC NCS Interview / Personality Test
Sun, 20 Jun, 2027Final stage for shortlisted candidates from Mains exam
Archived 10 Aug 2026
NPSC NCS Mains Result expected
Thu, 20 May, 2027Results typically released 1-2 months after Mains examination
Archived 10 Aug 2026
📍NPSC Mains 2025 exam day (for qualified Prelims candidates)
Tue, 20 Apr, 2027Mains exam for NCS, NPS & Allied Services 2025 cycle
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍NPSC NCS Mains Exam 2025
Tue, 20 Apr, 2027Mains examination for NCS, NPS & Allied Services (96 vacancies)
Archived 10 Aug 2026
📍NCS, NPS & Allied Services 2026 Prelims expected
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027New exam pattern with 100 MCQs, 2-hour duration, negative marking
Archived 20 Jul 2026
📍NPSC NCS 2026 Prelims exam (tentative)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Preliminary examination for next NCS, NPS & Allied Services cycle
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NPSC NCS 2026 notification expected
Mon, 30 Nov, 2026Next cycle Civil Services recruitment notification typically released in November-December
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NCS, NPS & Allied Services 2026 notification expected
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026Typically released in October-November each year
Archived 20 Jul 2026
📍Civil Services Mains Examination
Thu, 8 Oct, 2026Multi-day descriptive examination for qualified candidates
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Interview/Viva-Voce for NCS 2025 cycle (tentative)
Fri, 18 Sept, 2026Final selection stage after Mains result
Archived 20 Jul 2026
NCS, NPS & Allied Services Mains 2025 Result expected
Wed, 19 Aug, 2026For 96 vacancies; interview to follow
Archived 20 Jul 2026
Mains examination notification
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Detailed schedule and guidelines for the descriptive Mains exam released
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NCS Mains 2025 Final Answer Key expected
Mon, 20 Jul, 2026Expected after objection review
Archived 20 Jul 2026
NPSC CTSE 2026 application deadline
Fri, 17 Jul, 2026Last date to submit application for 172 technical posts (17 July 2026)
Archived 10 Aug 2026
Preliminary result declaration
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026List of candidates qualifying for Mains examination to be published
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NPSC NCS Prelims Result announced
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Result for Civil Services Prelims 2025 held on 13 Dec 2025
Archived 10 Aug 2026
NPSC CTSE 2026 OTR registration closes
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026One Time Registration deadline for Combined Technical Services Exam (15 July 2026)
Archived 10 Aug 2026
📍NPSC CESE 2026 Written Examination
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026Tentative exam date for Assistant Professor, Lecturer & PGT posts (from 11 July 2026)
Archived 10 Aug 2026
NCS Mains Answer Key objection window closes (tentative)
Thu, 2 Jul, 2026Provisional answer key released on 24th April 2026
Archived 20 Jul 2026
Preliminary answer key release
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Provisional answer key published; window for raising objections opens
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍Civil Services Preliminary Examination
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Single-day objective type examination covering General Studies and aptitude
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NPSC CESE 2026 application deadline
Tue, 2 Jun, 2026Last date to apply for 178 teaching posts
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NPSC CESE 2026 application deadline
Sun, 31 May, 2026Last date for Common Educational Services Exam registration (30 May 2026)
Archived 10 Aug 2026
Admit card release
Sat, 23 May, 2026Hall tickets available for download from official NPSC portal
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍NPSC CTSE 2026 exam day
Fri, 15 May, 2026Combined Technical Services Examination for Junior Engineer and technical posts
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NPSC CESE 2026 application portal opens
Tue, 12 May, 2026Common Educational Services Examination applications begin
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Last date for online application submission
Sun, 3 May, 2026Final deadline for completing application form and fee payment
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NPSC CTSE 2026 application deadline
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Last date to apply for 172 technical posts
Archived 23 Aug 2026
NPSC CTSE 2026 application portal opens
Sun, 12 Apr, 2026Combined Technical Services Examination application start date
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Wed, 25 Feb, 2026Online registration begins for Civil Services Preliminary examination
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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