MPSC Under Secretary (Law) & Legal Officer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) is hiring 5 candidates — 1 Under Secretary (Law) and 4 Legal Officers — for the Law & Legislative Affairs Department, Government of Manipur. You need a Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university to apply. The last date to apply online is 5 May 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 43,300 to Rs. 53,100 per month depending on the post.

MPSC Under Secretary (Law) & Legal Officer Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts

Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released Advt. No. 02/2026 dated 16 April 2026 for direct recruitment to 5 posts in the Law & Legislative Affairs Department under the Government of Manipur. The recruitment covers 1 Under Secretary (Law) belonging to the Manipur Legal Services Junior Grade-I and 4 Legal Officers belonging to the Manipur Legal Services Junior Grade-II. You must be a permanent resident of Manipur to apply. Both posts require an LLB degree, making this a great opportunity for law graduates looking for a stable government career in Manipur. The written exam is scheduled for 16 and 17 May 2026.

Vacancy Breakdown

Total: 5 posts (UR: 4, ST: 1)

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualifications (for Both Posts)

• Degree: You need a Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university.
• Language: You must know the local language of Manipur at least up to Middle standard.
• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of India.
• Domicile: You must be a permanent resident of Manipur — candidates whose parents or ancestors in direct lineage are permanent residents of the state with proper documentary proof also qualify.
• Language ability: You must be able to speak Manipuri or any of the Tribal dialects of Manipur.

Desirable Qualifications

• Administrative experience in legal work
• Practice as an advocate for at least 5 years
• Knowledge of computer applications
• Knowledge of Manipuri and Hindi

Note: You must have all essential qualifications on or before the last date of application, i.e., 5 May 2026.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 38 years
• Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026
• Age relaxation: Available as notified by the Government from time to time for eligible categories
• Note: There is no age relaxation for categories where no posts are reserved.

Salary

• Under Secretary (Law): Rs. 53,100 per month (Level 12 under MS ROP 2019 — entry pay)
• Legal Officer: Rs. 43,300 per month (Level 9 under MS ROP 2019 — entry pay)
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Manipur Government rules.
• Probation period: 2 years

Application Fee

• General & OBC: Rs. 600
• SC & ST: Rs. 400
• DAP (Differently Abled Persons): No fee
• Payment mode: Online only — through Net Banking, VISA/MASTER CARD, or Debit Card at empsconline.gov.in
• Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be held in reserve for any other exam or selection.

Selection Process

Selection is done in two stages — a written exam followed by an interview:

1. Written Examination (400 marks): 4 papers, each of 100 marks and 2 hours duration.
   • Paper-I — English (Conventional): Essay writing, Precis writing, Grammar — 100 marks, 2 hours
   • Paper-II — General Knowledge (MCQ): General Knowledge and Aptitude Test — 100 marks, 2 hours
   • Paper-III — Law Paper-I (MCQ): Constitution of India, Jurisprudence, Code of Civil Procedure, Transfer of Property Act, Indian Contract Act, Interpretation of Statutes — 100 marks, 2 hours
   • Paper-IV — Law Paper-II (MCQ): General Principles of Crimes, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, Law of Torts — 100 marks, 2 hours
2. Interview / Viva Voce (30 marks): You need at least 40% (120 marks) in the written exam to qualify. 5 times the number of advertised vacancies are called for interview.

No negative marking for MCQ papers — each correct answer earns 1 mark. Final merit is based on the total of written and interview marks.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official MPSC online portal at empsconline.gov.in.
2. Register or log in with your credentials.
3. Fill in the online application form for this recruitment carefully.
4. Upload all required documents (see document list below).
5. Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, VISA/MASTER CARD, or Debit Card.
6. Submit your application before 5 May 2026 (5:30 PM).
7. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Note: Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted. Government servants must upload a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their department/authority.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 18 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 5 May 2026 (5:30 PM)
• Written Exam Date: 16 & 17 May 2026
• Exam Venue / Schedule: To be announced

• Handle legal matters, drafting, and vetting of legislation and subordinate legislation for the state government
• Assist in preparing legal opinions, replies to court notices, and government legal correspondence
• Review and interpret statutes, contracts, and legal documents on behalf of the department
• Represent the department in legal proceedings and coordinate with the government's legal counsel
• Maintain records of all legal cases, legislation, and departmental orders for future reference
• Assist senior officers in drafting bills, rules, and regulations for the Law & Legislative Affairs Department
• Monitor developments in legal and legislative affairs and advise on compliance with applicable laws