The Department of Horticulture & Soil Conservation, Government of Manipur, has thrown open 282 contract-basis vacancies spread across nine different posts – from Assistant Agriculture Officer to Peon and Lab Attendant. Issued on 10 June 2026 under File No. DH&SC-1/835/2026(Pt.1), the notification invites applications from eligible, Manipur-domiciled candidates sponsored through the local Employment Exchange. Online forms open on 15 June 2026, submissions begin 16 June 2026, and the last date to apply is 30 June 2026. Candidates can Apply Online at the department’s official portal, and the original notice is available as a PDF Download Link on www.horticulture.mn.gov.in.
Manipur Horticulture Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
Who Can Apply? Eligibility & Domicile Conditions
This section answers the most basic question first: can you even apply? The department has laid down two non-negotiable conditions that apply to every single post in this drive, regardless of qualification or category.
- Candidates must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of the State of Manipur.
- Candidates must be able to speak Manipuri or any of the notified Scheduled Tribe dialects of Manipur.
- Applicants must be sponsored by the concerned Employment Exchange to be considered eligible.
- The engagement is purely contractual – running from the date of the contract agreement up to the close of the financial year, and extendable from time to time at the department’s discretion.
Beyond these common conditions, each post carries its own educational qualification and age bracket, detailed in the table below.
Post-Wise Qualification, Age Limit & Pay
This is the section most candidates search for directly – which post matches their qualification, how many seats are open, and what it pays. All 282 vacancies and their post-specific requirements are consolidated here.
Qualification
Remuneration is fixed as per FD/PIC norms – 50% of the 1st Cell in the applicable Level of the Pay Matrix under RoP-2019.
Age Relaxation Rules
Upper age limits aren’t rigid for everyone. The notification carves out specific relaxations for serving government employees and reserved-category candidates:
- Existing Government servants appointed under the Government of Manipur get the upper age limit relaxed to the extent of their continuous service already put into the post.
- SC/ST candidates get a 5-year relaxation; OBC candidates get a 3-year relaxation – both added on top of whatever relaxation a serving government servant is already entitled to.
- A one-time age relaxation of 2 (two) years applies to any applicant who is above the prescribed upper age limit, across all nine posts.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown (Reservation Roster)
For candidates checking how many seats fall under their specific reservation category, here’s the complete roster issued by the department.
Reservation for PwD (Persons with Disabilities) and Meritorious Sportspersons will also be applied as per existing Manipur State Government rules. Candidates wishing to claim the Sports Quota must submit the prescribed forms under Office Memorandum No. 9/1/83-DP dated 17/10/1998, available on the department’s website.
How Selection Works: Group B, C & D Explained
Not every post is tested the same way. The department has split all nine posts into three groups, and the exam pattern changes depending on which group your post falls under. Knowing your group tells you exactly how to prepare.
Group B – Assistant Agriculture Officer/Equivalent
Selection combines a written test plus a viva voce (interview). The written test is a single Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) paper:
Group C – Field Assistant/Equivalent and LDC/OACCO
Group C selection is by written test only, but Field Assistant and LDC/OACCO follow two different test patterns.
Field Assistant/Equivalent (Graduate-level paper):
LDC/Office Assistant-cum-Computer Operator (Departmental test):
Group D – Fieldman, Mali, Peon, Peon-cum-Chowkidar, Chowkidar & Lab Attendant
All six Group D posts (125 vacancies combined) are filled purely through a written test set at Matriculate level:
Important: A candidate may apply for only one post within each Group (i.e., one post in Group B, one in Group C, and one in Group D). However, if applying for more than one post, separate application forms and separate fees must be submitted for each.
Application Fee for Manipur Horticulture Recruitment 2026
Fee amounts differ by post category and reservation status. PwD candidates are exempt from fees across every post.
Important Dates You Shouldn’t Miss
Every stage of this recruitment – from form release to the exam – follows a single common schedule for all 9 posts.
How to Apply Online – Step by Step
Here’s the exact application process as laid down by the department, from downloading the form to submitting it with fees.
- Visit the official Directorate website: www.horticulture.mn.gov.in.
- Download the prescribed application form for your chosen post – note that no hard copy is issued from the office, so the online form is your only option.
- Fill in the form carefully and attach all relevant supporting documents, duly attested or self-attested.
- Pay the prescribed application fee applicable to your post and category (see fee table above) – PwD candidates do not need to pay any fee.
- If applying for more than one post, repeat the process and pay fees separately for each application, while applying to only one post per Group (B, C, or D).
- Submit the completed form online within the application window – 15 June to 30 June 2026.
- Retain your submission acknowledgment; the Admit Card will be issued at a later date with exam details.
You can Apply Online directly through the Directorate’s official website once the form link goes live, and the complete notification is available as a PDF Download Link on the same site for reference.