Manipur SSC Special Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026
The Manipur Staff Selection Commission (MSSC) has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 for the recruitment of 80 Special Primary Teacher posts on a regular basis in the Education (S) Department, Government of Manipur. This recruitment is conducted through sponsorship from concerned employment exchanges of Manipur, with selection based on a Computer Based Test (CBT).
Short Information
The Manipur Staff Selection Commission (MSSC) invites online applications for 80 Special Primary Teacher vacancies under the Education (S) Department. The application window opens on 31 July 2026 at 5:00 PM and closes on 20 August 2026 at 5:00 PM. Only candidates sponsored by their respective Employment Exchanges in Manipur are eligible to apply.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General & OBC | Rs. 400 |
| SC & ST | Rs. 200 |
| PwD (Persons with Disabilities) | Nil (Exempted) |
| Payment Modes | UPI, Net Banking, Visa/Master/Debit Card (Online Only) |
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit (as on Notification Date) | Educational Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Primary Teacher | 80 | 18 – 38 Years | 10+2 with 50% marks (45% under NCTE norms) + D.Ed. in Special Education or D.El.Ed. with valid RCI CRR number + TET-1 Passed | Level 6 (Group-C, Non-Gazetted) |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 42 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 24 |
| OBC (Meitei) | 10 |
| OBC (Meitei Pangal) | 3 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1 |
| Total | 80 |
PwD Reservation (Horizontal)
Within the 80 posts, the following are earmarked for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (40% or more):
- Blindness and Low Vision: 1 post
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 1 post
- Locomotor Disability (including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy): 1 post
Essential Eligibility Conditions
- Must be a citizen of India.
- Must be a permanent resident of Manipur (or have parent/ancestor who is a permanent resident with documentary proof).
- Must be able to speak Manipuri or any Tribal dialect of Manipur.
- Must be sponsored by the concerned Employment Exchange in Manipur.
- Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years; Government servants – length of continuous service.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – Objective type MCQs.
- Normalization – If exam held in multiple shifts, marks normalized per MSSC formula.
- Tie-breaking – (i) Total CBT marks, (ii) Older candidate placed higher, (iii) Alphabetical order of names.
Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 50 | 50 | Class XII |
| Basic Mathematics | 25 | 25 | Class XII |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | Class XII |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 75 minutes (100 minutes for PwD candidates using scribe)
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Marking: 1 mark per correct answer
- Negative Marking: None
- Exam Centres: Imphal, Churachandpur, Senapati (chosen during application)
Answer Key & Objection Process
- Provisional answer keys uploaded online after the exam.
- Objection window: 3 days.
- Fee: Rs. 100 per challenged question (online only).
- Expert committee decision is final.
How to Apply Online
Applications must be submitted online through the MSSC portal. Only Employment Exchange-sponsored candidates can apply.
- Registration & Login: Register on the portal using parameters matching your Employment Exchange sponsorship credentials. Log in with User ID and password.
- Fill Application Details: Enter profile details accurately — Name, Date of Birth, Category, Language proficiency, RCI CRR status, Government Service NOC (if applicable).
- Upload Media & Declaration: Upload photograph, scanned documents, signature, and accept the mandatory qualification-validation declaration checkbox.
- Fee Payment: Confirm details and pay fee via UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Card. On successful payment, the form is submitted and an acknowledgement receipt is generated.
- Print Acknowledgement: Save and print the acknowledgement receipt for future reference.
Required Documents Checklist
- Educational qualification certificates (10+2, D.Ed./D.El.Ed., RCI CRR proof, TET-1 pass certificate)
- Age proof (Matriculation/Birth certificate)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) from competent authority
- Permanent Resident Certificate / Domicile proof
- Employment Exchange sponsorship proof
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) — mandatory for serving government employees (except casual/muster-roll)
- Disability certificate (if applicable) with ≥40% benchmark disability
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature (scanned as per specifications)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are available in Manipur SSC Special Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026?
There are 80 vacancies for Special Primary Teacher posts in the Education (S) Department, Government of Manipur.
Q2. What is the application fee for General and OBC candidates?
The application fee for General and OBC candidates is Rs. 400. SC/ST candidates pay Rs. 200, while PwD candidates are exempted.
Q3. Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment?
Only candidates sponsored by their concerned Employment Exchange in Manipur, who meet the age (18–38 years), educational (10+2 with 50%/45% + D.Ed./D.El.Ed. with RCI CRR + TET-1), and residency/language requirements can apply.
Q4. What is the exam pattern for the Special Primary Teacher CBT?
The CBT comprises 100 MCQs for 100 marks: General Knowledge (50), Basic Mathematics (25), English Language (25). Duration is 75 minutes (100 minutes for PwD with scribe). No negative marking.
Q5. When does the online application window open and close?
Online applications open on 31 July 2026 at 5:00 PM and close on 20 August 2026 at 5:00 PM. The link will be disabled after the deadline.
Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification / Advertisement | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |