DHSC Manipur Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 — 282 Vacancies

About This Job

DHSC Manipur is hiring 282 posts in the Department of Horticulture & Soil Conservation. If you have 10th pass, PU Science, graduation with computer course, or B.Sc Agriculture/Horticulture, you can apply offline through the prescribed form. The last date for form issue and submission is 30 June 2026. Monthly pay ranges from Rs. 7,400 to Rs. 17,700 depending on the post.

Department of Horticulture & Soil Conservation Manipur Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 282 Posts

The Department of Horticulture & Soil Conservation, Government of Manipur has released a contract recruitment notice for Assistant Agriculture Officer, Field Assistant, LDC/OACCO, Fieldman, Mali, Peon, Chowkidar and Lab Attendant posts. The appointment is on contract basis from the date of agreement up to the end of the financial year, with extension possible as per department requirement. Manipur permanent residents who can speak Manipuri or a notified Scheduled Tribe dialect of Manipur should check the post-wise qualification before applying.

Vacancy Breakdown

Category-wise total: UR 151, OBC(M) 43, OBC(MP) 10, ST 76, and SC 2. Reservation for PwD and meritorious sportspersons will apply as per Manipur Government rules.

Who Can Apply?

For Assistant Agriculture Officer/Equivalent

• Qualification: You need B.Sc in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification.
• Age: You must be at least 21 years old for this post.

For Field Assistant/Equivalent

• Qualification: You need PU Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

For LDC/Office Assistant-cum-Computer Operator

• Qualification: You need to be a graduate and must have completed a Course on Computer Concepts covering DOS, Windows, MS Office, multimedia, and internet from a recognised Central or State institute.
• Computer work: This post needs office computer handling, so keep your computer course proof ready.

For Fieldman, Mali, Peon, Peon-cum-Chowkidar, Chowkidar and Lab Attendant

• Qualification: You need Class 10/HSLC or equivalent from a recognised board or institution.

Other Conditions

• Residence: You must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of Manipur.
• Language: You should speak Manipuri or any notified Scheduled Tribe dialect of Manipur.
• Employment exchange: You should be sponsored by the concerned Employment Exchange.

Age Limit

• Assistant Agriculture Officer/Equivalent: Minimum age is 21 years.
• Other posts: Minimum age is 18 years.
• Maximum age: 38 years as on 10 June 2026, the notification date.
• SC/ST relaxation: Upper age relaxable by 5 years.
• OBC relaxation: Upper age relaxable by 3 years.
• One-time relaxation: The notice gives 2 years one-time relaxation to applicants above the upper age limit.
• Government servants: Relaxation is available as per Manipur Government rules for continuous service.

Salary

• Assistant Agriculture Officer/Equivalent: Rs. 17,700 per month.
• LDC/Office Assistant-cum-Computer Operator: Rs. 10,850 per month.
• Field Assistant/Equivalent: Rs. 9,950 per month.
• Fieldman, Mali, Peon, Peon-cum-Chowkidar, Chowkidar and Lab Attendant: Rs. 7,400 per month.
• Pay basis: The notice says the pay is 50% of the 1st cell in the pay matrix level under RoP-2019, as per FD/PIC norms.

Application Fee

• Assistant Agriculture Officer/Equivalent: General/OBC Rs. 1,000; SC/ST Rs. 800; PwD no fee.
• Field Assistant/Equivalent and LDC/OACCO: General/OBC Rs. 800; SC/ST Rs. 500; PwD no fee.
• All Group D posts: General/OBC Rs. 500; SC/ST Rs. 300; PwD no fee.
• Multiple posts: If you apply for more than one post, you need a separate form and separate fee for each post.

Selection Process

The selection method depends on the post group. For Assistant Agriculture Officer/Equivalent, there will be a written test and viva voce. For Field Assistant and Group D posts, selection is through written test only. For LDC/OACCO, the department will conduct written papers and a computer practical test.

1. Written Test for AAO: MCQ paper with General Knowledge 25 marks, General English 25 marks, and General Agriculture/Horticulture 50 marks.
2. Viva Voce for AAO: Candidates for Assistant Agriculture Officer/Equivalent also need to attend viva voce after the written stage.
3. Written Test for Field Assistant and Group D: Group C and Group D written tests will follow the scheme notified by the Department of Personnel, Government of Manipur.
4. LDC/OACCO Test: General English, General Knowledge, and Computer Practical papers are mentioned for LDC/OACCO.
5. Document Checking: Your application, employment exchange sponsorship, residence and qualification documents will be checked as required.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Department website at horticulture.mn.gov.in and download the prescribed application form.
2. Get sponsored by the concerned Employment Exchange before submitting the application.
3. Fill the form carefully and attach self-attested or attested copies of relevant documents.
4. Pay the applicable fee for your post and category.
5. Submit the filled form within the schedule notified by the department.
6. If you apply for more than one post, use separate forms and pay the fee separately.
7. Keep checking the website for admit card and written exam date updates.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 10 June 2026
• Application Form Issue Date: 15 June 2026
• Application Submission Start: 16 June 2026
• Last Date for Form Issue and Submission: 30 June 2026
• Admit Card Date: To be announced
• Written Exam Date: To be announced and printed in the admit card

• Support horticulture and soil conservation work in assigned offices or field units
• Assist officers with field visits, farmer support, nursery work, and scheme records
• Prepare and update files, registers, application records, and basic reports
• Handle computer-based office work for LDC/OACCO duties where assigned
• Maintain gardens, field areas, stores, labs, and office premises as per post duty
• Help with sample handling, lab support, and field material movement when required
• Follow department instructions, duty rosters, and local office procedures