Manipur Judicial Service Grade-I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for MJS Grade 1 Posts

The High Court of Manipur, Imphal has released an official recruitment advertisement (Notification No. HCMEST-12011/2/2026-ESTT-II SECTION-HCM/16947) inviting online applications for filling up Manipur Judicial Service (MJS) Grade – I posts through Direct Recruitment. Candidates possessing a Degree in Law with at least 7 years of practice as an Advocate or judicial experience are eligible to apply. Online registration will commence on 5 September 2026 (11:00 AM) and conclude on 22 September 2026 (04:00 PM).

Vacancy Details & Pay Scale

The direct recruitment is being carried out to fill regular MJS Grade-I vacancies under the following breakdown:

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for MJS Grade-I must satisfy the following qualifications, experience, and age conditions:

• Educational Qualification: Must be a holder of a Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized University.
• Professional Experience (Bar): Must be practicing as an Advocate in Courts of Civil and Criminal jurisdiction on the closing date and must have so practiced for a period of not less than 7 (seven) years as on that date. (Advocate includes Government Pleaders and Public Prosecutors).
• In-Service Judicial Officers: Must have completed continuous 7 years or more at the Bar before entering Judicial Service, or continuous 7 years or more as a Judicial Officer, or a combined experience of 7 years or more as Advocate and Judicial Officer as on the closing date.
• Language Proficiency: Must have sufficient working knowledge of the State Official Language (Manipuri).
• Age Limit (as on 22.09.2026): Candidate must not be below 35 years of age. The maximum upper age limits are:
  • SC / ST Candidates: 50 years
  • OBC Candidates: 48 years
  • General / Other Candidates: 45 years

Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through State Bank Collect only:

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

The select list will be prepared based on merit from the combined marks obtained in the Written Examination and the Viva-Voce/Interview.

1. Written Examination (300 Marks)

• Candidates securing 50% or more marks in the Written Examination shall be eligible for the Viva-Voce.
• Candidates may be shortlisted up to three times the number of vacancies for the interview round.

2. Viva-Voce / Interview (50 Marks)

• Knowledge of Manipur State Official Language (Manipuri) will also be evaluated during the Viva-Voce/Interview.
• Candidates securing a minimum of 40% marks in the interview shall only be eligible for inclusion in the final select list.

How to Apply for Manipur Judicial Service Grade-I Recruitment 2026?

Candidates are required to apply strictly online through the official website of the High Court of Manipur by following the steps below:

1. Visit the official website at www.hcmimphal.nic.in.
2. Click on the link ‘Apply here for the Post of MJS GRADE – I’.
3. Select ‘Login or Register’ and proceed to ‘New User? Register Now’ using your personal valid email address and mobile number.
4. After registration, use the generated Registration Number and Password to log in.
5. Click on ‘Apply Now’, fill in the application details, and verify all information.
6. Upload scanned copies of required documents, including photograph, signature, left thumb impression, LL.B. degree certificate, experience/practice certificates, and category certificates.
7. Pay the examination fee via State Bank Collect and upload the fee payment receipt into the designated field.
8. Submit the online application and take a printout of the confirmation page and application form for future reference.

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