Update: The Manipur Police corrigendum dated 10 November 2026 extends the last date for submitting application forms to the Employment Exchanges to 10 December 2026, and sponsored candidate lists must now reach Police Headquarters by 31 December 2026. It also gives a one-time relaxation of 2 years in the upper age limit for all posts.
The Manipur Police Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by Manipur Police Headquarters for 2,698 vacancies across various posts, including Sub-Inspector (SI), Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), Constable, Havildar, Riflemen, Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Nurse and Follower. The recruitment will be conducted through direct recruitment on a regular basis.
The notification was issued on 2 November 2026. Interested candidates can obtain the prescribed application forms from their concerned District Superintendent of Police (SP) offices during office hours. The application form costs Rs. 400, while eligible Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates are exempted from the fee.
Manipur Police Recruitment 2026 Overview
Manipur Police has notified vacancies across 19 post categories, with pay levels ranging from Level A to Level 8 under ROP 2019. Candidates should check the recruitment details and post-wise vacancies before obtaining an application form.
Manipur Police Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The Manipur Police Headquarters notification dated 2 November 2026 contains the post-wise vacancy breakup, pay levels, reservation details, application form instructions and provisions for candidates who applied under earlier notifications.
Candidates should refer to the official recruitment notice and Annexure I for complete vacancy details.
Official Website: Manipur Police
Official Notification: Manipur Police Notification
Manipur Police Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
As per the corrigendum dated 10 November 2026, the last date for submitting application forms to the Employment Exchanges is 10 December 2026, and 31 December 2026 is the deadline for Employment Exchange-sponsored candidate lists to reach Police Headquarters.
Note: The 31 December deadline applies to the submission of sponsored candidate lists by Employment Exchanges to Police Headquarters. Applicants must submit their application forms to the Employment Exchanges by 10 December 2026.
Manipur Police Follower Vacancy 2026
The 250 Follower vacancies are distributed across 10 trades. Candidates interested in these posts can check the trade-wise details below.
Manipur Police Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The recruitment is open to willing and eligible candidates for the notified posts. However, the uploaded notification does not provide detailed post-wise educational qualifications, age limits or physical measurement standards.
Applicants should obtain the prescribed recruitment instructions and confirm the specific eligibility requirements for their chosen post from the concerned District SP office or official Manipur Police website.
Age Relaxation for Previous Applicants
Candidates whose applications were previously submitted and duly sponsored by the concerned Employment Exchange under the specified earlier notifications do not need to apply afresh. Such candidates will also receive a one-time relaxation in the upper age limit.
This provision applies to eligible applicants under the earlier recruitment notifications dated 14 July 2021, 17 October 2022 and 13 March 2024, as identified in the new notification.
Manipur Police Application Fee 2026
Manipur Police has prescribed a fee of Rs. 400 per application form. Eligible Persons with Disabilities candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
The forms are available from the offices of the concerned District Superintendents of Police during office hours.
Manipur Police Salary 2026
The salary structure varies according to the post. The notification specifies pay levels under the Revised Pay Rules (ROP) 2019 but does not provide individual monthly basic-pay amounts in rupees.
Manipur Police Selection Process 2026
The notification mentions a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Written Test as part of the recruitment process. Their dates and times will be announced separately by the department.
Detailed post-wise test patterns, qualifying standards, marks and any additional selection stages have not been specified in the uploaded notification. Candidates should follow further official announcements for complete selection procedures.
How to Apply for Manipur Police Recruitment 2026
The Manipur Police Recruitment 2026 application process is offline. Applicants must obtain the prescribed form from their concerned District Superintendent of Police office and follow the official application and Employment Exchange sponsorship requirements.
- Visit the office of the concerned District Superintendent of Police during office hours.
- Obtain the prescribed application form for the appropriate recruitment post.
- Pay the application form fee of Rs. 400, unless eligible for the notified PwD exemption.
- Complete the prescribed application form with accurate information.
- Follow the instructions provided by the concerned authorities regarding the required documents, form submission and Employment Exchange sponsorship.
- Submit the completed application form to the Employment Exchange on or before 10 December 2026.
Important: Previously submitted and duly sponsored applications under the specified earlier recruitment notifications will remain valid. Such candidates are not required to submit fresh applications.
Manipur Police Recruitment 2026 Reservation Details
The notification provides category-wise vacancies under UR, SC, ST and the applicable OBC categories. Candidates should check the post-wise reservation distribution in Annexure I.
The announced 2,698 vacancies exclude the seats under the separate 20% horizontal reservation for Ex-Agniveers and 5% horizontal reservation for meritorious sportspersons.
Two Lower Division Clerk vacancies are specified as horizontally reserved for PwD candidates within the notified LDC allocation.
Manipur Police Recruitment 2026 Application Form
The prescribed application forms are available at the concerned District Superintendent of Police offices during office hours. The notification does not prescribe an online application portal for this recruitment.
Applicants should confirm the individual submission process through their concerned District SP office and Employment Exchange. The last date for submitting application forms to the Employment Exchanges is 10 December 2026.
Manipur Police Recruitment 2026 Important Links
