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Manipur Special Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026 – 80 Vacancies, Last Date Extended

Manipur Staff Selection Commission has further extended the online application deadline for 80 Special Primary Teacher posts in the Education (S) Department.

Latest Update

Last date extended: Candidates can complete their online applications until 6 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. The application link will be disabled after the deadline.

Overview

OrganisationManipur Staff Selection Commission
DepartmentEducation (S) Department, Government of Manipur
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PostSpecial Primary Teacher
Vacancies80 posts
AppointmentRegular basis
ClassificationGroup-C, Non-Gazetted
Application ModeOnline

Important Dates

Recruitment Notification22 July 2026
Online Application Started31 July 2026 at 5:00 PM
Original Closing Date20 August 2026 at 5:00 PM
First Extension Notice19 August 2026
Further Extension Notice29 August 2026
Extended Last Date6 September 2026 at 5:00 PM
CBT ExaminationTo be announced separately

Vacancy Details

Unreserved42
Scheduled Tribe24
Scheduled Caste1
OBC (Meitei)10
OBC (Meitei Pangal)3
Total80

The notified vacancies include horizontal PwD coverage for blindness/low vision, deaf/hard of hearing and eligible locomotor-disability categories.

Salary

Special Primary TeacherPay Level 6 under the applicable Manipur Government pay rules

The notification specifies Pay Level 6 but does not separately state the rupee pay range.

Age Limit

18 years38 years
5 years3 years

Eligible Manipur Government servants may receive relaxation equal to their continuous service. Other relaxations apply according to Government orders.

Qualification

  • 10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% marks from a recognised Board or University; or 45% marks where covered by the applicable NCTE Regulations, 2002.
  • D.Ed. in Special Education from an RCI-approved institution with a valid RCI CRR number; or the eligible D.El.Ed./special-education qualification prescribed in the notification with a valid CRR number.
  • Six months’ cross-disability training in inclusive education, where applicable under the recruitment rules.
  • Must have passed Teacher Eligibility Test-I conducted by the State Government or an agency approved by NCTE.
Official clarification: The 18-month D.El.Ed. conducted through NIOS is not eligible. B.Ed. Special Education alone, without the prescribed D.El.Ed./D.Ed. Special Education qualification, is also not eligible.

Other Eligibility Conditions

  • The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
  • The applicant must be able to speak Manipuri or a tribal dialect of Manipur.
  • The applicant must ordinarily be a permanent resident of Manipur.
  • An applicant whose parent or direct-line ancestor is a permanent resident may also be considered with proper documentary evidence.
  • Employment Exchange sponsorship credentials are required for portal registration.

Experience

The recruitment notification does not prescribe separate previous teaching-experience requirements. Applicants must satisfy all educational, TET and RCI conditions.

Application Fee

General and OBC₹400
SC and ST₹200
PwDNo fee

Payment must be completed online using UPI, net banking or an eligible debit/credit card. The fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

  1. Computer-Based Test
  2. Preparation of merit according to CBT marks
  3. Normalization of marks if the examination is held in multiple shifts
  4. Document and eligibility verification
  5. Final appointment according to merit, reservation and verified eligibility

Where candidates obtain equal normalized marks, ties will be resolved by placing the older candidate higher, followed by alphabetical order if required.

Exam Pattern

General Knowledge50 questions – 50 marks
Basic Mathematics25 questions – 25 marks
English Language25 questions – 25 marks
Total100 questions – 100 marks
Computer-Based TestMultiple-choice questions
General Candidates75 minutes
PwD Candidates Using Scribe100 minutes
Incorrect AnswersNo negative marking

Documents Required

  • Employment Exchange sponsorship credentials
  • Recent photograph and scanned signature
  • Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth proof
  • 10+2 certificate and mark sheet
  • D.Ed./eligible D.El.Ed. Special Education certificates
  • Valid RCI CRR certificate or number
  • Teacher Eligibility Test-I certificate
  • Manipur permanent-resident or domicile proof
  • Category certificate, where applicable
  • PwD certificate, where applicable
  • Government-service NOC for in-service applicants
  • Other certificates entered in the online application

How to Apply

  1. Open the official MSSC Special Primary Teacher application portal.
  2. Register using details matching the Employment Exchange sponsorship credentials.
  3. Log in using the generated user ID and password.
  4. Enter the name, date of birth, category, language, RCI CRR status and other required details correctly.
  5. Upload the photograph, signature and supporting documents.
  6. Accept the mandatory qualification-validation declaration.
  7. Pay the applicable application fee online.
  8. Review and submit the complete application before 6 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
  9. Download and retain the acknowledgement receipt.
Applications left incomplete after the extended deadline will not be accepted. MSSC states that representations regarding incomplete applications received after the deadline will not be entertained.

Important Links

Download Further Extension Notice Apply Online Download Original Recruitment Notification Download Qualification Clarification Download Previous Extension Notice MSSC Official Notifications Page MSSC Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Special Primary Teacher vacancies are available?

Manipur Staff Selection Commission has notified 80 vacancies.

What is the extended last date?

The online application must be completed by 6 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

What is the age limit?

The basic age limit is 18 to 38 years, with applicable category and Government-service relaxations.

Is the 18-month NIOS D.El.Ed. accepted?

No. The official clarification states that the 18-month NIOS D.El.Ed. is not eligible.

Can candidates with only B.Ed. Special Education apply?

No. B.Ed. Special Education alone is not the prescribed essential qualification for this recruitment.

Is there negative marking?

No. The official examination scheme states that there is no negative marking.

What is the application fee?

The fee is ₹400 for General/OBC candidates, ₹200 for SC/ST candidates and nil for PwD candidates.

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