High Court of Manipur MJS Grade-III Recruitment 2026

The High Court of Manipur is recruiting 12 Manipur Judicial Service Grade-III officers through direct recruitment. If you have an LL.B. degree and know the State Official Language, you can apply online. The application deadline, originally 14 July 2026, has been extended indefinitely — a revised closing date will be announced separately. Selected candidates get Rs. 77,840 to Rs. 1,36,520 per month under Pay Level J-1.

High Court of Manipur (HCM) Manipur Judicial Service Grade-III Recruitment 2026 - 12 Posts

The High Court of Manipur (HCM), headquartered at Imphal, has invited applications for 12 Manipur Judicial Service Grade-III posts through direct recruitment, conducted under the Manipur Judicial Service Rules, 2005 (as amended). Manipur Judicial Service Grade-III is the entry-level judicial officer post in the state's subordinate judiciary — selected candidates go on to preside over civil and criminal matters at the district court level, typically starting as Civil Judge (Junior Division) or an equivalent post before progressing to higher judicial ranks over their career, based on seniority and performance. Guwahati has now been added as an additional examination centre alongside Imphal. This change was made following an order in a writ petition (W.P. (C) No. 1110/2025) pending before the Supreme Court of India, and it gives candidates from across the North-East an easier option to appear for the exam without traveling all the way to Imphal. This is a good opportunity for law graduates looking to start a career in the judiciary with a stable government post.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Unreserved (UR): 6 posts
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 3 posts
• Other Backward Class (OBC): 2 posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 1 post

Total: 12 posts of Manipur Judicial Service Grade-III. These figures are as per the original advertisement and remain unchanged by the closing-date extension.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need an LL.B. degree from a university recognized by law in India.
• Language: You must have knowledge of the State Official Language (Manipuri).
• Other Conditions: You must meet all eligibility conditions prescribed under the Manipur Judicial Service Rules, 2005 (as amended), which govern age, nationality and other requirements for direct recruitment to Grade-III posts.
• Candidates already appearing for or awaiting results of the qualifying law examination should check the detailed eligibility conditions in the official notification before applying.
• The complete list of eligibility conditions, exemptions and relaxations is available in the Manipur Judicial Service Rules, 2005, published on the High Court of Manipur website.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 77,840 to Rs. 1,36,520 per month under Pay Level J-1 of the Manipur Judicial Service pay matrix.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Manipur Government judicial service rules.
• As a Grade-III judicial officer, you will also be entitled to the standard service benefits available to Manipur state government employees, including pension/NPS coverage and medical benefits as applicable.

Application Fee

• UR / OBC: Rs. 1,500
• SC / ST: Rs. 750
• Payment mode: Online

Selection Process

The selection will be done in three stages, conducted by or on behalf of the High Court of Manipur:

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): This screening round covers English & General English, General Knowledge/Current Affairs & Aptitude, Constitution of India, Code of Civil Procedure, Transfer of Property Act, Indian Contract Act, Specific Relief Act, Limitation Act, Criminal Laws and other prescribed subjects. Only candidates who clear the cut-off move to the next stage.
2. Main Written Examination: A descriptive-type paper testing your in-depth knowledge of law, typically including substantive and procedural law subjects relevant to a judicial officer's role.
3. Viva-Voce (Interview): Candidates who clear the Main Written Examination are called for a personal interview to assess their overall suitability for judicial office.

Your final selection depends on your combined performance in the Main Written Examination and the Viva-Voce, subject to meeting the minimum qualifying standards at each stage. The merit list is prepared category-wise, in line with the vacancy breakdown notified for UR, SC, ST and OBC candidates.

How to Apply

1. Go to the High Court of Manipur recruitment portal.
2. Register as a new applicant.
3. Fill in the online application form for Manipur Judicial Service Grade-III.
4. Upload your documents and photo.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit and take a printout for your records.

Note: The original last date to apply (14 July 2026) has been extended indefinitely by official notification. The revised closing date will be announced separately on the official website (www.hcmimphal.nic.in). Candidates who have already submitted their application, as well as those yet to apply, will get a separate link on the official website to opt for Guwahati as their examination centre after the online registration window finally closes.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 04 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 26 June 2026
• Original Last Date to Apply: 14 July 2026 (now extended)
• Closing Date Extension Notice: 14 July 2026 — deadline extended indefinitely, revised date to be announced
• Examination Centres: Imphal and Guwahati (Guwahati added via this extension notice)
• Admit Card: To be announced

Keep checking the official website regularly for the revised closing date, exam city selection link, and admit card release, since all future communication for this recruitment will happen only through the High Court of Manipur website and not by post or personal contact.

• Preside over civil and criminal cases assigned to your court
• Record evidence, hear arguments, and pass judgments as per law
• Maintain court records and case files accurately
• Ensure timely disposal of pending cases
• Follow the Manipur Judicial Service Rules and judicial conduct guidelines
• Conduct hearings and issue orders within your jurisdiction
• Undergo training and induction as directed by the High Court