Police Dept invites applications from Ex-Agniveers for 423 posts
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, October 20 2026: In pursuance of the Government of Manipur, Home Department letter dated October 6, 2026, the Manipur Police Department has invited applications from willing and eligible Ex-Agniveers (1st Batch) of the State for direct recruitment to the posts of Police Constable (Male/Civil) and Riflemen (MR/IRB) on regular basis for the recruitment year 2026-2027 .

This recruitment drive fulfils the 20 percent horizontal reservation earmarked for Ex-Agniveers, as the first batch of Agniveers from the State begins exiting the Armed Forces from November 2026 .

A total of 423 vacancies have been announced under this reservation.

This includes 337 posts for Police Constable Male Civil), comprising 141 for ST.

3 for SC, 160 for UR, 24 for OBC(M), 8 for OBC(MP) and 1 for OBC(O) .

An additional 86 posts are earmarked for Riflemen (MR/IRB) exclusively for ST candidates.

Both positions carry Level-3 pay scale (ROP-2019) with place of duty anywhere in India.

Selected candidates will undergo a probation period of two years, extendable by one more year.

For Police Constable (Male/Civil), applicants must have passed Class-XII/HSSLC, while for Riflemen (MR/IRB) they must have passed Class-X/HSLC, with knowledge of Hindi as desirable qualification for both.

Candidates must be within 18 to 26 years as on October 1, 2026 .

Age relaxation includes up to 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC.

Further, period of service rendered in Agniveer programme may be deducted from actual age, along with an additional 5 years relaxation beyond prescribed upper age limit specifically for 1st Batch Ex-Agniveers.

Physical measurements require minimum height of 5 ft 3 inches for General candidates and 5 ft 2 inches for ST/SC, with normal chest of 31 inches and expanded chest of 33 inches.

Selection will comprise Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Written Test and Viva-Voce.

PET carries 40 marks and consists of 100-meter race, Broad Jump, High Jump and 800-meter race, where candidates must qualify in all four events.

Those who clear PET will appear for Written Test of 40 marks.

For Constables, the test includes essay writing in English, Manipuri or Hindi, English grammar and usage, and general knowledge, while for Riflemen it consists of dictation of 80 words in English, Manipuri or Hindi.

Candidates qualifying in both will appear for 20-mark Viva-Voce.

Prescribed application forms and guidelines are available on www.manipurpolice.gov.in.

Duly filled offline forms along with self-attested copies of educational qualifications, ST/SC/OBC certificates and relevant Ex-Agniveer documents must be submitted to DIG (HQ/ADM), Manipur on or before November 30, 2026.Application fee of Rs 400 must be paid online in favour of DIG (HQ/ADM) Manipur and proof of payment furnished with application.

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