NPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026: 27 Grade-III Vacancies, Apply Online by September 3

• Nagaland Public Service Commission has announced 27 Stenographer Grade-III vacancies, including 24 fresh and 3 PwBD backlog posts.
• Candidates need a Graduate degree, six-month Diploma in Computer Operation and one-year Shorthand course with 80 WPM speed.
• Online applications are open from August 21 to September 3, 2026, with OTR registration required by September 2.

Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has announced recruitment for 27 Stenographer Grade-III posts across various departments of the Government of Nagaland. The recruitment under Advertisement No. NPSC/EXAM-18/2023 (NPSC-3/STENO-2026) includes 24 fresh vacancies and three backlog vacancies for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD).

The NPSC Stenographer online application process will open at noon on August 21, 2026 and close at noon on September 3. Candidates who have not completed One Time Registration (OTR) must register between August 21 and September 2. Applicants must be graduates and possess the required qualifications in Computer Operation and Shorthand.

The posts carry Pay Level 8 of ₹28,700–₹91,300. The prescribed age limit is 21 to 32 years as on January 1, 2026, subject to applicable relaxation. The examination date and further details of the Stenographer Examination 2026 will be announced separately by NPSC.

NPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Notification

NPSC issued the recruitment notification on August 19, 2026 for Stenographer Grade-III appointments in multiple state government departments. Of the 27 positions, three are backlog PwBD vacancies and the remaining 24 are fresh vacancies.

NPSC Stenographer Vacancy Details

The 27 vacancies are distributed among 12 departments/offices. Three positions are PwBD backlog vacancies, while 24 are fresh vacancies under different reservation categories.

The three backlog posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability. In the absence of suitable PwBD candidates, these vacancies are to be de-reserved as provided in the recruitment conditions.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for NPSC Stenographer Grade-III must satisfy all three qualification requirements:

• Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution.
• Six-month Diploma in Computer Operation.
• One-year course in Shorthand with a speed of 80 words per minute.

Applicants should ensure that they possess the required academic as well as Computer Operation and Shorthand qualifications before submitting the online form.

Important Links

• Official Website (NPSC): https://npsc.nagaland.gov.in
• Official Notification (PDF): View Official Notification

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years of age as on January 1, 2026.

SC/ST candidates are eligible for relaxation of five years in the upper age limit. Serving government employees may also receive age relaxation of up to five years under the applicable rules.

Reservation

The vacancies are reserved for eligible Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland belonging to Naga Tribes, Kuki, Kachari, Garo and Mikir communities.

Reservation for Backward Tribes will apply according to the relevant government notifications, while PwBD reservation will be governed by the applicable government orders.

Salary

Candidates appointed as Stenographer Grade-III will receive salary under Pay Level 8, carrying a pay range of ₹28,700 to ₹91,300.

Application Fee

One Time Registration itself is free. Candidates submitting the Stenographer application are required to pay the prescribed examination and processing charges.

Selection Process

Recruitment will be conducted through the Stenographer Examination 2026. NPSC has not yet announced the examination date or the complete stage-wise selection procedure.

The examination schedule and further selection-related instructions will be published separately by the Commission.

How to Apply for NPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the NPSC online recruitment portal.
2. Complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) process between noon on August 21 and noon on September 2, 2026.
3. After completing OTR, access the application for the Stenographer Grade-III recruitment.
4. Enter the required personal, educational and qualification details carefully.
5. Serving government employees must upload the required No Objection Certificate (NOC).
6. Pay the ₹300 examination fee, ₹25 convenience fee and applicable payment gateway charges.
7. Complete and submit the online application by noon on September 3, 2026.

Applications are accepted only through the online OTR system. NPSC will not issue application forms from its office.

Important Dates

Candidates should note that the OTR deadline falls one day before the final application deadline.