Nagaland Police seek government decision on centralised constabulary interviews

KOHIMA — Nagaland Police have approached the government seeking a policy decision on centralising the constabulary oral interviews for the ongoing recruitment, Director General of Police (DGP) Rupin Sharma said on Thursday.

The move comes after objections from Eastern Nagaland Legislators Union (ENLU) and Konyak Union, who have raised concerns over holding all interviews at Dimapur. According to the unions, aspirants from remote and interior regions could face significant hardships due to poor connectivity, limited accommodation, and financial constraints.

ENLU Convenor P Paiwang Konyak, also the Minister for Health & Family Welfare, stated that the proposed arrangement contradicts the principles of equitable access and inclusive recruitment. The union urged the police to conduct interviews within the respective districts to ensure fairness and equal opportunity.

Similarly, the Konyak Union highlighted the potential logistical and economic challenges for candidates and requested the DGP’s consideration “in the larger interest of justice and accessibility for all aspirants.”

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Addressing related issues, Sharma also shared updates on social media regarding impersonation cases in the recruitment process. He stated that the impersonator and the candidate involved would be disqualified from future recruitment, and an investigation is ongoing with prosecution to follow.

The 2026 Nagaland Police recruitment has drawn massive participation, with around 33,000 applicants vying for 1,176 constable posts. Physical, medical, and written examinations were conducted across different districts earlier this month, while the oral interviews remain the final stage of selection.