Kohima: Nagaland Staff Selection Board officials met Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on September 23 at Lok Bhavan in Kohima. They laid out a laundry list of hurdles currently stalling their work. The board pointed to deep ambiguities in service rules and eligibility requirements as major blockers. They also flagged severe constraints regarding office space and the need for secure facilities to protect sensitive exam data.
The board needs a dedicated IT cell and a private premises to manage confidential testing materials. Constant tech updates are mandatory. During the briefing, officials explained that the board remains vital for centralized hiring. Established on July 31, 2020, and operational by August 25, 2022, the NSSB handles recruitment for Grade III posts across Pay Matrix Levels 3 through 7 for the Nagaland government.
Progress is happening despite the roadblocks. The board has already pushed through examinations for 1,734 advertised spots. These efforts resulted in 4,232 candidates heading to interviews and 1,511 people landing jobs. The group emphasized their move toward total transparency through online registration, e-admit cards, and digital access to answer keys.
Looking ahead, the board intends to sharpen its data repository and transition to a paperless ecosystem. They aim for tighter cybersecurity and more staff training to keep the system clean. The board stated the primary goal is "strengthening its recruitment data repository" while building a more robust digital workflow.
Updated at 24th September 2026 at 5:50pm
Beyond basic digitisation, the board is rolling out One Time Registration for applicants. They also confirmed they will now publish cut-off marks alongside answer keys to strip away the mystery surrounding the selection process.
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Beyond the recruitment board, Governor Yadav turned his attention to the Nagaland State Commission for Protection of Child Rights in a separate review on Thursday. The commission reported that its efforts to enforce child protection laws are being choked by a lack of proper infrastructure and staff. They flagged a desperate need for more members and increased grant in aid to keep their programs running.
The commission specifically singled out the lack of facilities for children grappling with mental health struggles, substance abuse, and disabilities. Moving forward, the watchdog plans to push for child friendly rooms in police stations and courtrooms. They also intend to ramp up training on online safety and child trafficking, building on their current work of embedding juvenile justice protocols into the police training curriculum.
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Beyond the commission's immediate staffing woes, the Child Welfare Committee is buckling under the pressure of poor oversight. Members claim they handle administrative reports without enough help because the sole data entry clerk is often absent due to unpaid wages. The committee lacks an independent office, operating out of a child care facility that creates a conflict of interest for a body meant to act with the authority of a judicial magistrate.
Financial mismanagement is hobbling the system. Committee members report that their sitting allowances are frequently docked, supposedly because they do not handle enough cases. Advocates are pushing for direct benefit transfers to stop these unauthorized pay cuts. There is also a mounting friction between statutory laws and local custom. Experts warn that village-level settlements for abuse or child marriage cases often bypass legal reporting requirements, prioritizing social harmony over the safety of the child.
Legal professionals report that the court system is failing child victims. Despite laws calling for speedy trials, the lack of dedicated child-friendly courtrooms forces victims to wait in general areas. Witnesses who travel from remote areas are frequently left in the lurch, as promised travel allowances often fail to arrive, forcing families to eat the costs themselves and making them reluctant to testify.
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