Manipur Police Recruitment 2026 – 2698 Vacancies

The 19 post lines fall into clear pay bands. Sub-Inspector (Civil), Jemadar (MR/IRB), Sub-Inspector (Telecom) and Sub-Inspector (Fitter) are at Level 8 with 206 vacancies in total. The ASI posts are at Level 5 with 119 vacancies. Havildar, Head Constable (Fitter) and LDC are at Level 4 with 216 vacancies. Constable (Male/Civil), Constable (Female/Civil), Constable Driver, Constable (Fitter) and Riflemen are at Level 3 with 1,862 vacancies. Male and Female Nurse are at Level 7 with 31 vacancies, Follower is at Level 2 with 250 vacancies, and Ward Attendant and Water Carrier are at Level A with 14 vacancies. Technical posts such as Fitter, Telecom, Driver and Nurse will almost certainly need trade or professional credentials, so check these before applying.

Age is the first filter, so calculate it before anything else. Use the age calculator to check your age on the cut-off date given in the notification, then add the 2-year one-time relaxation to the upper limit only if you qualify for it. The notification details we have do not break the relaxation down by category, so read the exact wording before claiming it.

• Level 8 posts (Sub-Inspector, Jemadar, SI Telecom, SI Fitter): Gross and in-hand pay in rupees: see official notification.
• Level 7 (Nurse), Level 5 (ASI) and Level 4 (Havildar, Head Constable Fitter, LDC): Rupee figures: see official notification.
• Level 3 (Constable, Driver, Fitter, Riflemen), Level 2 (Follower) and Level A (Ward Attendant, Water Carrier): Rupee figures: see official notification.

These are regular pay-level posts, so basic pay, dearness allowance and other allowances apply as per the pay matrix. The notification details we have do not state a rupee amount for any level, so we have not guessed one. If the post is covered by the National Pension System, the employee contribution is 10% of basic pay plus DA. The details we have do not confirm whether NPS or an older pension scheme applies, so check that in the notification. Income tax depends on your annual taxable income and the regime you choose. Promotion timelines are set by Manipur Police service rules and are not given in the available details. In police services, progression normally runs from Constable to Head Constable or Havildar, then ASI and SI, usually through seniority and departmental examinations. Private-sector pay for comparable posts such as nurse, clerk or driver varies widely, and a government post at these levels offers job security and a pension-linked service structure. Use the salary calculator to work out take-home pay once you know your pay level and allowances.

The details available to us do not list the post-selection stages. For police and allied posts, shortlisted candidates should expect document verification against the originals they submitted, and may face a medical or fitness check if the notification provides for one. Training and probation terms, where they apply, will be set out in the appointment terms. The recruitment is for Manipur Police, so postings will be within Manipur. The exact unit or district is decided by the department.

The time between the closing date and joining is not specified. Keep your original certificates, category proof and photo ID ready, as any mismatch with the application can delay or cancel the appointment.

Manipur Police is the state police force of Manipur, functioning under the Government of Manipur. It is responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing and investigating crime, and protecting life and property across the state. Its headquarters are in Imphal.

The force includes civil police, armed units such as the Manipur Rifles and India Reserve Battalions, and supporting wings for telecommunications, transport, workshops and medical care. This recruitment reflects that structure, with posts from Follower to Sub-Inspector.

Duties depend on the post. Constables and Riflemen handle patrol, guard duty, crowd and law-and-order work, and assist in investigations and field operations. Havildars and ASIs supervise constables and handle day-to-day policing tasks and documentation. Sub-Inspectors and Jemadars lead teams, investigate cases and take responsibility for station or unit-level operations.

Technical posts like Fitter, Telecom and Driver support the force's vehicles, equipment and communications. The LDC handles clerical and records work in an office setting. Nurses and Ward Attendants support medical care within the force, and Followers and Water Carriers provide camp and unit support. Uniformed posts involve field duty and public contact, while clerical and medical posts are largely desk or facility based.