HCM Judicial Service Grade III Recruitment 2026

High Court of Manipur (HCM) is recruiting 12 Manipur Judicial Service Grade III officers through direct recruitment. If you have an LLB degree, at least 3 years of advocate practice, and knowledge of the Manipur State Official Language, you can apply online. The online form opens on 26 June 2026 and closes on 14 July 2026 at 4:00 PM. Salary is in the J-1 pay scale of Rs. 77,840 to Rs. 1,36,520 per month.

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

The High Court of Manipur at Imphal has released Advertisement No. HCMEST-12011/1/2026-ESTT-II SECTION-HCM/12533 dated 4 June 2026 for Manipur Judicial Service Grade III posts. This is a direct recruitment opportunity for practising advocates who want to enter the state judicial service. The selection will be based on Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, and Viva-Voce/Interview.

For applicants, the key checks are 3 years of practice, a valid Certificate of Practice, and readiness for a three-stage exam. Keep your scanned documents ready before the portal opens because the application window runs only from 26 June to 14 July 2026.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Manipur Judicial Service Grade III: 12 posts
• UR: 6 posts
• ST: 3 posts
• SC: 1 post
• OBC (M): 2 posts
• OBC (MP): 0 posts

The notification says the number of posts may increase from the current 12 posts.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Law Degree: You must hold a degree in law granted by a recognised university established by law in India.
• Advocate Practice: You must have practised for at least 3 years as an advocate.
• Law Clerk Experience: Experience as a Law Clerk with a Judge or Judicial Officer can also be counted for calculating practice experience.

Other Requirements

• Language: You must have knowledge of the Manipur State Official Language. This will be tested during the interview.
• Certificate of Practice: You need to upload the prescribed certificate of practice, certified in the format given in the advertisement.
• Bar Council Date: Years of practice will be counted from your provisional enrolment or registration date with the concerned State Bar Council.

Age Limit

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• For UR and other candidates, maximum age is 35 years as on the last date of application submission.
• For OBC candidates, maximum age is 38 years as on the last date of application submission.
• For SC and ST candidates, maximum age is 40 years as on the last date of application submission.
• Age reference date: 14 July 2026, the closing date for online application submission.

Salary

• Pay scale: J-1: Rs. 77,840 to Rs. 1,36,520 per month
• You will also get allowances as applicable under the Manipur Judicial Service Rules, 2005, as amended from time to time.

Application Fee

• UR / OBC candidates: Rs. 1,500
• ST / SC candidates: Rs. 750
• Payment mode: Online payment only through State Bank Collect
• Applications without payment of the examination fee will not be accepted.

Selection Process

The selection will be completed through 3 main stages and final merit will use the marks from the Main Written Examination and Viva-Voce/Interview.

1. Preliminary Examination: Objective-type exam for 200 marks. UR/OBC candidates need 50% marks and SC/ST candidates need 45% marks to qualify for the Main Written Examination. Candidates will be called for mains in the ratio of 1:10.
2. Main Written Examination: Written exam for 400 marks. Minimum benchmark is 50% for UR/OBC and 45% for ST/SC candidates. Candidates will be called for interview in the ratio of 1:3.
3. Viva-Voce / Interview: Interview for 70 marks. You need at least 40% marks in the interview to be included in the select list. Knowledge of Manipuri will be tested here.
4. Document Verification: Original documents and self-attested photocopies must be produced at the interview stage.

How to Apply

1. Go to the High Court of Manipur website at hcmimphal.nic.in.
2. Open the link named Apply here for the Post of MJS Grade III.
3. Click Login or Register, then choose New User? Register Now.
4. Register with your personal email ID and mobile number. Your registration number will be sent to your email.
5. Log in with your registration number and password, then click Apply Now for the post.
6. Fill in the online form and upload your photo, signature, left thumb impression, LLB certificate, certificate of practice, Class X certificate, and reservation certificate if applicable.
7. Pay the examination fee online through State Bank Collect.
8. Submit the form before 14 July 2026 at 4:00 PM and keep a printout for your record.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 4 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 26 June 2026 at 11:00 AM
• Last Date to Apply Online: 14 July 2026 at 4:00 PM
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 14 July 2026
• Admit Card Date: To be announced on the official website
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Handle civil and criminal cases assigned to the judicial court
• Conduct hearings, record evidence, and manage daily court proceedings
• Write clear orders, judgments, and procedural directions
• Apply constitutional, civil, criminal, and evidence laws fairly
• Monitor case progress and help reduce delay in court work
• Maintain court records and follow High Court administrative directions
• Ensure respectful treatment of litigants, advocates, and court staff