Manipur PSC Recruitment 2026 Legal Officer, Under Secretary and Research Assistant 7 Posts Online Application
| Posted on: 03-05-2026 | Ends On: 05-05-2026 |
| Class: State Public Service Commission | |
| Qualifications: Graduates (B.Com.), Graduates (BSC), Graduates (LLB) | |
| Experience Type: Fresher | |
| Tenure Type: Permanent | |
| States: Manipur | |
Manipur Public Service Commission is inviting applications for a total of 9 posts, including 4 contractual Research Assistant positions (Planning Department) and 5 permanent posts (1 Under Secretary (Law) and 4 Law Officers), with last date to apply being 05-05-2026. Applicants are advised to carefully check all eligibility conditions before applying to ensure compliance with requirements.
Research Assistant role involves research and investigation work in planning-related areas, while the law posts deal with legal and legislative affairs, requiring handling of legal matters and advisory functions.
Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria:
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit as on 05-05-2026 | Qualification | Pay Scale under MS (ROP), 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant (Planning Department) – Contractual | Total: 4
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21 to 38 years | Graduate in Economics/Commerce/Mathematics/Statistics with aptitude for research/investigation. | Level-7 (Rs. 9,300–34,800 + GP 4200) |
| Under Secretary (Law) | 1 (UR) | 21 to 38 years | Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised university; knowledge of local language of at least Middle standard. | Level-12 |
| Law Officer | Total: 4
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21 to 38 years | Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised university; knowledge of local language of at least Middle standard; desirable: administrative experience in legal work, 5 years practice as advocate, knowledge of computer application and Manipuri/Hindi. | Level-9 |
Other Eligibility Conditions
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Dates to Consider:
- Last Date to Apply Online: 05-05-2026
- Written Examination (Under Secretary (Law) & Law Officer): 16-05-2026 and 17-05-2026
- Written Examination (Research Assistant): 20-05-2026
Mode of Recruitment :
The selection process will consist of a Written Examination, followed by Interview.
Written Examination – Research Assistant
The written examination will be conducted in two papers, each of 2 hours duration with 100 MCQs carrying 100 marks per paper. There will be no negative marking.
| Paper | Subjects | Duration | No. of MCQs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Current Affairs, Geography, History, Political System of India, Aptitude & Reasoning | 2 hours | 100 | 100 |
| Paper-II | Planning in India, Economics/Statistics/Commerce, Research Methodology, Computer Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude | 2 hours | 100 | 100 |
Interview – Research Assistant
Interview will carry 25 marks. Candidates will be called for interview in the ratio of 3 times the number of vacancies for each category. Final merit will be prepared based on total marks of written examination and interview.
Written Examination – Under Secretary (Law) & Law Officer
The written examination will consist of four papers of 2 hours each with a total of 400 marks. Paper-I will be conventional while remaining papers will be MCQ based. There will be no negative marking.
| Paper | Subject | Type | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | English (Essay, Precis, Grammar) | Conventional | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper-II | General Knowledge & Aptitude, Constitution of India | MCQ | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper-III | Law Paper-I (CPC, Transfer of Property Act, Contract Act, Interpretation of Statutes, General Principles of Crimes) | MCQ | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper-IV | Law Paper-II (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, Law of Torts) | MCQ | 100 | 2 hours |
Interview – Under Secretary (Law) & Law Officer
Interview will carry 30 marks. Candidates securing at least 40% marks in written examination will be eligible, and candidates up to 5 times the number of vacancies will be called for interview. Final merit will be based on combined marks of written examination and interview.
Fee Structure :
Applicable application fee is to be paid online. Fee structure is -
- General & OBC: Rs. 600/-
- SC & ST: Rs. 400/-
- DAPs (Differently Abled Persons): No fee
How to Apply :
Applications will be submitted online through the prescribed system of Manipur Public Service Commission. Follow the steps below to apply properly.
- Register on the official application portal of Manipur Public Service Commission using required basic details.
- Login with generated credentials and select the desired post.
- Fill the application form carefully with personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload required documents as specified:
- Proof of age (Birth Certificate / HSLC Certificate)
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- PRC (Permanent Resident Certificate)
- Experience certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (for DAPs, if applicable)
- Pay the applicable application fee through online mode.
- Review all entered details before final submission. Submit the application form on or before 05-05-2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference; no need to send the printout to Manipur Public Service Commission at this stage.
- No correction facility is available, so form should be filled carefully.
Related :
- Official Notification
- Application Form