MPSC Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) is hiring 4 Research Assistants for the Planning Department, Government of Manipur on a contractual basis for 1 year (extendable). If you are a graduate in Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, or Statistics and a permanent resident of Manipur, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 5 May 2026. The pay scale is Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,200 (Level-7).

Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 4 Posts

Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 dated 16 April 2026 for 4 Research Assistant posts in the Planning Department, Government of Manipur. These are Group-B contractual posts for an initial period of 1 year, which may be extended based on performance and government requirements. The written exam is scheduled for 20 May 2026. Applications open on 18 April 2026 at empsconline.gov.in. If you have an aptitude for research and data analysis, this is a good opportunity to work in the state's planning wing.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Research Assistant (Planning Department): 4 Posts total
• UR (Unreserved): 3 posts
• ST (Scheduled Tribe): 1 post

Note: There is no age relaxation for categories where no posts are reserved.

Who Can Apply?

• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of India.
• Qualification: You need a graduation degree in Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, or Statistics from a recognised university. Having aptitude for research or investigation is preferred.
• Domicile: You must be a permanent resident of Manipur. Your parent or any ancestor in your direct lineage must also be a permanent resident of Manipur. You need to submit a PRC (Permanent Resident Certificate) — domicile certificates or other residential certificates are NOT accepted.
• Language: You must be able to speak Manipuri or any Tribal dialect of Manipur.

Age Limit

• You should be between 21 and 38 years old as on 5 May 2026.
• Age relaxation for Government servants: If you are already working under the Government of Manipur, you get relaxation equal to the length of your continuous service in the post.
• ST candidates: You get 5 additional years of relaxation beyond the continuous service relaxation.
• Special relaxation: If you had already applied for Research Assistant under earlier notifications (No. 1/57/2015-Plg dated 27.12.2019 or PLG1-201/6/2022-PLG-PLANNING dated 12.02.2024), you will get upper age relaxation. You need to upload your previous Admit Card or Acknowledgement Receipt as proof.
• There is NO age relaxation for categories where no posts are reserved.

Salary

• Pay Scale: Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,200 (Level-7)
• Post Group: Group-B
• Probation period: 2 years
• Since this is a contractual post, your actual pay and service conditions will be as per the Government of Manipur's Office Memorandum No. RRDP-30/1/2021-DP-DP dated 16 July 2021.
• You will also get allowances as per government contract appointment rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC: Rs. 600
• SC / ST: Rs. 400
• DAP (Differently Abled Persons): No fee
• Payment mode: Online only (Net Banking / VISA / MASTER CARD / Debit Card) through empsconline.gov.in
• Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Selection Process

Selection is done in 3 stages:

1. Paper-I — General Studies (100 marks, 2 hours): 100 MCQs covering Current Affairs (International, National, and State — Manipur), Geography (World, India, Manipur), History and Important Events (India and Manipur), Political System of India, and Aptitude & Reasoning.
2. Paper-II — Subject-specific (100 marks, 2 hours): 100 MCQs covering Planning in India (national and Manipur context, reforms in Economics/Agriculture/Education etc.), Economics, Statistics & Commerce (National Income, Economic Planning, Indian Economy, Hypothesis Testing, Regression Models, Time Series, Research Methodology, Accounting, Business Finance), Knowledge of Computer (MS Office, Operating System, Internet, E-Governance, Data & Portal Skills), and Mathematics (Quantitative Aptitude).
3. Interview (25 marks): Candidates called for interview = 3 times the number of vacancies per category.

Total marks: 225. There is no negative marking. Your final merit is based on the combined Written Exam + Interview marks.

How to Apply

1. Go to the eMPSC Online portal at empsconline.gov.in.
2. Register yourself (first-time users need to complete One-Time Registration).
3. Fill in the online application form for this post.
4. Upload all required documents — Class X marksheet, Class XII marksheet, Graduation/Master's degree, PRC, Category Certificate, and Experience certificates (if any).
5. Pay the application fee online using Net Banking or Card.
6. Submit the form before 5 May 2026 (05:30 PM). Applications in any other mode will not be accepted.
7. Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Note: If you are currently working in a government job, you must upload a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your department along with your application.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 18 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 5 May 2026 (05:30 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 5 May 2026
• Written Exam Date: 20 May 2026
• Admit Card: To be announced

• Collect, compile, and analyse data for state planning and policy research
• Assist in preparing planning documents, reports, and project proposals
• Monitor implementation of government schemes and programmes
• Conduct field surveys and primary/secondary data collection as needed
• Prepare statistical summaries, tables, and research notes for senior officers
• Coordinate with various government departments to gather planning-related information
• Support the Planning Department in evaluating development projects and budgetary allocations