Manipur HC Judicial Service Grade-I Recruitment 2026

The High Court of Manipur is hiring 2 Manipur Judicial Service Grade-I officers through Direct Recruitment from the Bar. If you hold an LLB degree and have at least 7 years of practice as an Advocate (or equivalent judicial experience), you can apply online. The last date to register online is 22 September 2026. Selected candidates will draw a salary in the J-5 scale of Rs. 1,44,840 to Rs. 1,94,660 per month.

High Court of Manipur Judicial Service Grade-I Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

The High Court of Manipur has released an advertisement to fill 2 posts of Manipur Judicial Service Grade-I through Direct Recruitment, governed by the Manipur Judicial Service Rules, 2005. Of the 2 vacancies, 1 is unreserved (UR) and 1 is reserved for the TBC category as per the notification. This is a senior judicial post open to practicing Advocates as well as serving Judicial Officers who meet the experience criteria — it is one of the few direct entry routes into the higher judiciary in Manipur.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must hold a degree in law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Experience: You must have practiced as an Advocate in civil and criminal courts for at least 7 years as on the closing date, or have 7+ years of combined experience as an Advocate and a Judicial Officer, or 7+ years continuously as a Judicial Officer before entering Judicial Service.
• Advocate: This term includes serving Government Pleaders and Public Prosecutors as well.
• Language: You must have sufficient working knowledge of Manipuri, the State Official Language.
• Note: In-service Judicial Officers are also eligible if they meet the equivalent experience criteria above.

Age Limit

• You should be between 35 and 45 years old as on the last date of application submission (22 September 2026).
• Age Relaxation: OBC candidates can apply up to 48 years; SC/ST candidates can apply up to 50 years.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary in the J-5 scale of Rs. 1,44,840 to Rs. 1,94,660 per month.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per High Court of Manipur service rules.

Application Fee

• UR / OBC: Rs. 2,000
• SC / ST: Rs. 1,000
• PwD: No fee
• Payment mode: Online only, through State Bank Collect. Fees are non-refundable in any case.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 2 stages, based purely on merit:

1. Written Examination (300 Marks): 3 papers of 100 marks each, 3 hours per paper — Paper I covers General Knowledge, Aptitude and English; Paper II covers Property, Procedure and Evidence laws; Paper III is Judgment Writing and Jurisprudence. You need at least 50% marks to qualify for the interview. The High Court may shortlist up to 3 times the number of vacancies for the interview stage.
2. Viva-Voce/Interview (50 Marks): Tests your overall suitability, including knowledge of the Manipuri language. You need at least 40% marks in the interview to make the final select list.

The final select list is prepared based on your combined marks in the Written Examination and Viva-Voce/Interview.

At the time of the Viva-Voce/Interview, you must produce your original documents along with self-attested photocopies — including your Admit Card, Class X certificate, LLB certificate, enrollment certificate, and certificates of practice or experience. Do not carry banned items such as mobile phones or pagers to the examination venue — arrangements for safekeeping cannot be guaranteed.

How to Apply

1. Go to the High Court of Manipur website at hcmimphal.nic.in and click 'Apply here for the Post of MJS Grade-I'.
2. Click 'Login or Register' and then 'New User? Register Now' using your personal, valid email ID.
3. Check your email for the Registration Number sent after successful registration.
4. Log in using your Registration Number and password, and enter the captcha.
5. Click 'Apply Now' for the post and fill in the online application form.
6. Upload your scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression and other required documents.
7. Pay the examination fee online through State Bank Collect (no other payment mode is accepted).
8. Submit the form and keep the payment receipt and print-out safe for future reference.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 5 August 2026
• Online Registration Starts: 5 September 2026 (11:00 AM)
• Online Registration Closes: 22 September 2026 (4:00 PM)
• Admit Card Download: To be announced

Note: Submit your online application well before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues due to heavy internet traffic. Any further notifications relating to this recruitment will be published only on the official website, www.hcmimphal.nic.in.

• Preside over civil and criminal cases and deliver judgments
• Interpret and apply laws including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
• Conduct trials, record evidence and hear arguments from both sides
• Maintain court records and ensure timely disposal of cases
• Issue orders, warrants and directions as per law
• Supervise subordinate court staff and ensure smooth functioning of the court
• Uphold judicial independence and maintain integrity in all proceedings