Manipur Horticulture Department Recruitment 2026 — 282 Vacancies Across 9 Posts

Reservation for PwD (Persons with Disabilities) and Meritorious Sportspersons will apply as per Manipur State Government rules.

Nationality / Domicile: Must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of Manipur. Must be able to speak Manipuri or any notified Scheduled Tribe dialect of the state. Must be sponsored by the concerned Employment Exchange.

Educational Qualification: Varies by post — Group B requires graduation or higher; Group C requires graduation (Field Assistant) or 10+2 with computer knowledge (LDC/OACCO); Group D posts require Matriculation (Class 10 pass).

Age Limit: Differs by post (refer to official notification). Relaxations: - SC/ST candidates: 5 years above the upper age limit - OBC candidates: 3 years above the upper age limit - Serving Government of Manipur employees: relaxed to the extent of their continuous service - One-time relaxation of 2 years for candidates slightly above the prescribed upper age limit (all posts)

Note: If applying for more than one post, a separate fee must be paid for each application. Only one post per Group (B, C, or D) is allowed per candidate.

1. Visit the official website at www.horticulture.mn.gov.in.
2. Download the prescribed application form for your chosen post. No hard copy is issued from the office — the online form is the only option.
3. Fill in the form carefully and attach all required supporting documents, duly self-attested.
4. Pay the prescribed application fee for your post and category (PwD candidates are exempt).
5. If applying for more than one post, submit a separate application form and pay a separate fee for each, ensuring you apply to only one post per Group.
6. Submit the completed form online between 15-06-2026 and 30-06-2026.
7. Keep your submission acknowledgment. The Admit Card will be issued at a later date with exam details.

Selection is conducted in three groups based on the post applied for:

Group B (Assistant Agriculture Officer and equivalent): Written test (MCQ paper) followed by a Viva Voce (interview).

Group C — Field Assistant / Equivalent: Written MCQ test at graduate level.

Group C — LDC / Office Assistant-cum-Computer Operator: Departmental written test.

Group D (Peon, Chowkidar, Lab Attendant and others — 125 combined vacancies): Written test only, set at Matriculate (Class 10) level.