Nagaland Police Constable Syllabus 2026 — Exam Pattern, PET Standards and Selection Process (Constable GD)

Nagaland Police Constable Syllabus 2026 — Written Exam Pattern, PET Standards & Selection Process (Constable GD)

About Nagaland Police Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026

• Nagaland Police published a fresh Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026 advertisement on 15 October 2026 (as reported).
• The recruitment covers a reported 1,137 Constable (GD) vacancies (as reported; confirm from the official advertisement).
• The written examination is an objective-type multiple-choice test conducted in English.
• Selection includes physical and medical standards, the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), the written examination and an interview.
• Official 2026 recruitment advertisement: View 2026 Constable (GD) Advertisement
• Official website: https://police.nagaland.gov.in/
• Candidates must read the official advertisement for eligibility, vacancies, dates and all conditions.

Nagaland Police Constable Syllabus 2026 — Overview

• The written examination carries 40 marks for 80 questions and lasts two hours.
• PET events carry a further 45 marks — running, pull-ups, high jump and long jump (as reported).
• Additional marks may be awarded for NCC certificates as per the referenced recruitment rules.

Nagaland Police Constable Exam Pattern 2026

• The written examination consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
• Candidates have two hours to answer 80 questions carrying a total of 40 marks.
• Each question carries 0.5 marks.
• The question paper is set in English only.
• The referenced official examination rules do not specify a negative-marking provision; candidates should check the 2026 advertisement and subsequent examination instructions.

Nagaland Police Constable Syllabus 2026 — Subject-Wise

• The official syllabus covers general awareness, academic knowledge, state-specific topics and mental aptitude.
• The prescribed subjects are listed below as nine preparation areas.
• Individual subtopics below are study guidance rather than a separately published official topic-wise breakdown.

1. General Awareness and General Knowledge

• This section assesses knowledge of important national, international and regional developments.
• National and international current affairs.
• Important government programmes.
• National and international organisations.
• Important personalities and awards.
• Important days and events.
• General knowledge about India.

2. General Science

• Basic scientific concepts encountered in school-level studies and daily life.
• Basic Physics concepts.
• Elementary Chemistry.
• Human body and basic Biology.
• Health, hygiene and nutrition.
• Environment and everyday science.
• Scientific developments and applications.

3. Indian History

• Major developments in Indian history and the country's independence movement.
• Ancient, medieval and modern Indian history.
• Indian freedom movement.
• Important historical personalities.
• Major historical events.
• Important historical and cultural developments.

4. Indian Polity

• Basic understanding of government institutions and the constitutional system.
• Indian Constitution.
• Fundamental Rights and Duties.
• Parliament and State Legislatures.
• President, Prime Minister and Governors.
• Central and State Governments.
• Local self-government.

5. Social Sciences

• Foundational geography, economics and social studies.
• Indian geography.
• Physical and human geography.
• Basic economic concepts.
• Indian society.
• Social development.
• Environmental and geographical awareness.

6. Elementary Mathematics

• Basic numerical ability and calculation skills.
• Number system.
• Simplification.
• Fractions and decimals.
• Percentages.
• Ratio and proportion.
• Average.
• Profit and loss.
• Simple interest.
• Time and work.
• Speed, time and distance.
• Basic mensuration.

7. Sports

• Important sporting events, achievements and personalities.
• National and international sports events.
• Important sportspersons.
• Major sports awards.
• Olympics and other major competitions.
• Basic sports terminology.

8. Naga Culture, Heritage and Nagaland General Knowledge

• An important state-specific component of the Nagaland Police Constable syllabus.
• History of Nagaland.
• Naga tribes and their traditions.
• Naga culture and heritage.
• Traditional festivals.
• Geography of Nagaland.
• Important places and landmarks in Nagaland.
• State administration and institutions.
• Important personalities from Nagaland.
• Current developments in Nagaland.

9. General Mental Aptitude

• Reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Number and letter series.
• Analogies.
• Classification.
• Basic logical reasoning.
• Coding and decoding.
• Blood relations.
• Direction sense.
• Simple problem-solving questions.
• Pattern recognition.

Nagaland Police Constable Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2026

• The PET carries a combined 45 marks across running, pull-ups, high jump and long jump (as reported).
• Candidates must satisfy the applicable qualifying conditions to remain eligible for further stages.
• Confirm the applicable physical test instructions in the 2026 recruitment advertisement before appearing for PET.

Running Test Standards

• Running is one of the highest-weighted PET events, carrying a maximum of 20 marks.
• Male candidates run 3 km and female candidates run 2 km, as per the reported standards.
• Male candidates finishing above 12 minutes 30 seconds and female candidates above 12 minutes are disqualified.

Pull-ups Test Standards

• Pull-ups carry a maximum of 15 marks.
• Male candidates completing fewer than six pull-ups and female candidates completing fewer than three are disqualified (as reported).

High Jump and Long Jump Standards

• The high-jump and long-jump standards award marks according to the successful attempt.
• Marks are 5 for the first attempt, 3 for the second and 1 for the third (as reported).

Nagaland Police Constable Selection Process 2026

• Stage 1 — Physical and Medical Standards Test: verification of the prescribed physical and medical eligibility standards.
• Stage 2 — Physical Efficiency Test (PET): assessment of physical fitness through running, pull-ups, high jump and long jump.
• Stage 3 — Written Examination: objective-type examination covering the prescribed syllabus.
• Stage 4 — Interview / Viva-Voce: candidates shortlisted on the basis of the applicable merit criteria are called for interview.
• Stage 5 — Final Merit List: preparation of the final selection list according to the recruitment rules.
• The referenced recruitment rules provide for interview shortlisting in a ratio of 1:3 based on aggregate marks in the physical efficiency and written tests.

Nagaland Police Constable NCC Certificate Marks

• The referenced official recruitment rules provide additional marks for eligible NCC certifications.
• Candidates should verify NCC mark applicability against the 2026 advertisement.

How to Download the Nagaland Police Constable Syllabus / Advertisement

• Visit the official Nagaland Police website at https://police.nagaland.gov.in/
• Open the Recruitment or Latest News section.
• Select Constables (GD) Recruitment 2026 at Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026.
• Open the official advertisement published on 15 October 2026.
• Locate the written examination and selection process provisions.
• Read the prescribed syllabus and examination pattern.
• Save the recruitment document for reference.

Preparation Tips for the Nagaland Police Constable Exam

• Prepare for the written examination and physical tests together.
• Study all prescribed written examination subjects.
• Give special attention to Nagaland history, Naga tribes, culture and heritage.
• Revise elementary Mathematics and reasoning regularly.
• Prepare important Indian history, polity and general science topics.
• Practise objective questions under a two-hour time limit.
• Work on running endurance, pull-up strength and jumping techniques.
• Refer to the official advertisement for any updated examination or PET instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What is the Nagaland Police Constable Syllabus 2026? The written syllabus covers General Awareness, General Knowledge, Science, Indian History, Indian Polity, Social Sciences, Elementary Mathematics, Sports, Naga Culture and Heritage, Nagaland State and Naga Tribes, and General Mental Aptitude.
• What is the Nagaland Police Constable Exam Pattern 2026? The written examination consists of 80 multiple-choice questions carrying 40 marks, with a duration of two hours.
• What is the duration of the written examination? Two hours under the referenced examination pattern.
• How many marks are allotted to the written test? The examination carries 40 marks for 80 questions.
• Is there negative marking? The referenced official examination rules do not specify a negative-marking provision; candidates should check the 2026 advertisement and subsequent instructions.

Important Links — Official Only

• Nagaland Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026: View Official 2026 Advertisement
• Nagaland Police Recruitment Updates: View Latest Updates
• Nagaland Police Official Website: police.nagaland.gov.in (Official Website)

Disclaimer

• This page is an informational summary of the Nagaland Police Constable examination pattern, syllabus areas and physical standards based on the official recruitment advertisement published by Nagaland Police.
• Vacancy figures, physical standards and interview-ratio provisions are as reported from the official advertisement and referenced recruitment rules and should be confirmed directly from the official sources.
• It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Nagaland Police Department.
• The official recruitment advertisement and rules are the binding and final sources for all details.
• Always verify details at https://police.nagaland.gov.in/.