About Manipur Horticulture & Soil Conservation Recruitment 2026:
The Department of Horticulture & Soil Conservation, Government of Manipur has invited applications from intending and eligible candidates for engagement on contract basis against 282 vacant posts in various categories under the Department (Notification No. DH&SC-1/835/2026(Pt.1)). Candidates must be permanent residents of Manipur, sponsored by the concerned Employment Exchange, and able to speak Manipuri or a notified Schedule Tribe dialect of Manipur.
Post-wise Vacancies:
| S.No. | Post Name | Group | Total Vacancies | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Educational Qualification |
| 1 | Assistant Agriculture Officer/Equivalent | B | 67 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 15 | Graduate in Agriculture/Horticulture or equivalent from a recognised university |
| 2 | Field Assistant/Equivalent | C | 34 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12th Pass with Science (PCB/PCM) or equivalent |
| 3 | LDC/Office Assistant-cum-Computer Operator | C | 56 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 1 | Graduate with Computer knowledge (MS Office, Data Entry) |
| 4 | Fieldman | D | 16 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8th Pass or equivalent |
| 5 | Mali | D | 21 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8th Pass or equivalent |
| 6 | Peon | D | 29 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 8th Pass or equivalent |
| 7 | Peon-cum-Chowkidar | D | 29 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 8th Pass or equivalent |
| 8 | Chowkidar | D | 19 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8th Pass or equivalent |
| 9 | Laboratory Attendant | D | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8th Pass or equivalent |
| Total | | 282 | 153 | 39 | 9 | 62 | 19 | |
Application Fee:
| Post Category | General/OBC | SC/ST | PwD |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer/Equivalent (Group B) | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | Nil |
| Field Assistant/Equivalent & LDC/Office Assistant-cum-Computer Operator (Group C) | ₹800 | ₹500 | Nil |
| Group D Posts (Fieldman, Mali, Peon, Peon-cum-Chowkidar, Chowkidar, Lab Attendant) | ₹500 | ₹300 | Nil |
Age Limit (as on 10 June 2026):
- Assistant Agriculture Officer: 21–38 years
- Field Assistant & LDC: 18–38 years
- Group D Posts: 18–38 years
- SC/ST: +5 years relaxation | OBC: +3 years | One-time additional relaxation: +2 years
Selection Process:
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Group B (AAO): Written Test + Viva Voce
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Group C & D: Written Test only (as per scheme notified by Department of Personnel, Government of Manipur)
Salary:
- Consolidated monthly remuneration: ₹7,400 – ₹17,700 (post-wise as per FD/PIC norms)
Important Dates:
- Online Form Issue:
15 June 2026
- Application Submission Start:
16 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply:
30 June 2026
- Written Exam:
To be notified
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates must download the prescribed application form from the official website
horticulture.mn.gov.in, fill it with all required details, attach self-attested copies of necessary documents (including Employment Exchange Sponsorship Card), pay the applicable fee, and submit the completed form online at the same portal. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate applications and fees for each post (max one post per Group).