Directorate of Horticulture Nagaland Driver Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

About the Directorate of Horticulture, Nagaland

The Directorate of Horticulture is a department of the Government of Nagaland, with its office at Kohima. This advertisement is issued by the Director of Horticulture under an Administrative Approval dated 30 January 2026, P&AR Department clearance, Finance Department concurrence and a Government Letter dated 8 October 2026, all cited in the notice.

Where and How to Send

Application forms are issued from the Office of the Directorate of Horticulture, Nagaland, Kohima, from 17 November 2026 during office hours. The form fee is ₹200/- (Rupees two hundred only), paid in cash and non-refundable. The notice does not print a postal address, an email address or a mode of submission for the completed application. It states only that applications received after 30 November 2026 will not be entertained.

Applicants who applied under Advertisement No. HR/DTE/ESTT-15/INTRV/2025 dated Kohima the 20th March 2026 must apply afresh, but need not pay for the application form.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

• Who can apply: eligible and indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland.
• Educational qualification: minimum Class-VIII Passed.
• Experience: valid Driving License with minimum 2 (Two) years driving experience.
• Age: 21 -32 years. The notice prints no age cut-off date.
• Age relaxation: the upper age limit is relaxable by 5 (five) years for candidates belonging to SC/ST.
• Serving Government employees: the upper age is relaxable equal to years of service served, subject to a maximum of 5 years.
• Reservation: 1 (one) post is reserved for Chakhesang Tribe as per the existing reservation policy of the Govt. of Nagaland.

The notice gives the pay only as Level-3 and prints no rupee amount. Candidates should check the official notification for any further eligibility detail.

Enclosures

• Valid Driving License with minimum 2 (Two) years driving experience
• Aadhar Card
• Educational Certificate
• ST/Indigenous Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• Unemployment Card
• 2 (two) passport photos and contact number(s)
• For in-service candidates: "No Objection Certificate" duly counter-signed by the concerned Head of Department with Name & Office Seal, along with the initial date of appointment

Selection Process

Selection involves a Driving Test and an Oral Interview. The Driving Test includes knowledge on signage, MV rules and vehicle parts. The date, time and venue of both will be communicated individually to the eligible candidates.

Important Instructions

• Applications with incomplete documents or an expired Driving License will be summarily rejected.
• Applications received after the last date will not be entertained.
• The application form fee of ₹200/- is non-refundable.
• Earlier applicants under the 20th March 2026 advertisement must apply afresh.

Important Links