About the Recruitment
The Manipur Staff Selection Commission (MSSC) has released a notification for the Manipur SSC Special Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for 80 Special Primary Teacher positions within the Education (S) Department. This recruitment aims to fill posts on a regular basis, and interested candidates must be sponsored by their respective employment exchanges in Manipur to be eligible to apply online.
Post-wise and Category-wise Vacancy Details
A total of 80 Special Primary Teacher vacancies are available, distributed across various categories, including specific reservations for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD).
| SI. No. | Post Name | Pay Scale | Class & Services | Total Posts | UR | ST | SC | OBC(M) | OBC(MP) | PwD (a) | PwD (b) | PwD (c) |
|---|
| 1 | Special Primary Teacher | Level 6 | Group-C non-Gazetted | 80 | 42 | 24 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
*Category of PwD:
- (a) Blindness and low vision
- (b) Deaf and hard of hearing
- (c) Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy.
Note: PwD applicants must possess a "person with benchmark disability" certificate, indicating not less than 40% of a specified disability, issued by a certifying authority.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the Special Primary Teacher positions must meet the following conditions:
- Citizenship: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Language Proficiency: Must be able to speak Manipuri or any of the Tribal dialects of Manipur.
- Residency: Must be a permanent resident of Manipur. Candidates whose parents or ancestors in their direct lineage are permanent residents of the State, with proper documentary proof, are also eligible.
Educational Qualifications:
- Higher Secondary Qualification:
- 10+2 (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks from a recognized University/Board.
- OR 10+2 (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks from a recognized University/Institution/Board, in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002.
- Special Education Diploma:
- D.Ed. in Special Education from an RCI approved Institute and possess a valid RCI CRR number.
- OR D.El.Ed. with recognized qualification (Certificate/Diploma RCI marks effort to design and conduct such training programme through its approved institution for in service/pre-service general teachers from an RCI approved institution equivalent to D.Ed. in Special Education and possess a valid RCI CRR number.
- Cross-Disability Training:
- 6 months training of teaching in cross-disability area in inclusive education. If this program is not available, the requirement may be dropped, but recruited candidates with D.Ed Special Education or equivalent qualifications must compulsorily undergo this training once it becomes available.
- Teacher Eligibility Test (TET):
- Passed the Teacher Eligibility Test-1 (TET-1) conducted by the State Government or any other agency approved by NCTE.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age limit for applicants is calculated as of the notification date, which is 22 July 2026.
- Minimum Age: Not less than 18 years.
- Maximum Age: Not more than 38 years.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation.
- OBC candidates: 3 years relaxation.
- Government Servants: Relaxation to the extent of the period of continuous service in the post/service.
- Government servants belonging to SC/ST categories will receive both the government servant relaxation and the SC/ST category relaxation.
Application Fee and Payment Method
Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee as per their category.
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|
| General & OBC | Rs. 400/- |
| SC & ST | Rs. 200/- |
| PwD (Persons with benchmark disability) | Exempted |
Payment Mode: Fees must be paid online using UPI, net banking, Visa Card, Master Card, or Debit Card. No other mode of payment will be accepted.
Selection Process
The selection process for the Special Primary Teacher posts will primarily involve a Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Eligible candidates will appear for a CBT. The schedule and venue for the examination will be mentioned in the e-Admission Certificate.
- Document Verification: Candidates provisionally selected based on the CBT will be called for document verification, where original documents proving qualifications, experience, age, community, and disability will be checked.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The Computer Based Test (CBT) will be conducted in online mode.
Exam Pattern:
- Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
- Total Questions: 100.
- Total Marks: 100 (1 mark for each correct answer).
- Negative Marking: There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.
- Duration: 75 minutes.
- Duration for PwD candidates with scribe: 100 minutes.
- Medium of Examination: Not explicitly stated, but typically English and/or local language.
Syllabus:
The questions for all subjects will be of Class XII level.
| SL. No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|
| 1 | General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | Basic Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| 3 | English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
General Knowledge: Questions will assess knowledge on politics, history, geography, literature, sports, arts and culture, special education, etc.
Pay Scale and Benefits
Selected candidates for the Special Primary Teacher post will be placed in Pay Level 6. Specific gross monthly salary details are not provided in the notification, but it will be as per the government norms for Pay Level 6.
How to Apply — Step by Step
Applications for the Manipur SSC Special Primary Teacher Recruitment 2026 must be submitted online through the official website of the Manipur Staff Selection Commission.
- Registration & Login: Register on the portal using details matching your Employment Exchange sponsorship credentials. Then, log in using your User ID and password.
- Fill Application Details: Accurately enter your profile parameters such as Name, Date of Birth, Category, Language, RCI CRR status, and Government Service NOC (if applicable).
- Upload Media & Sign Declaration: Upload your photograph, scanned documents, and signature. Accept the mandatory qualification validation declaration checkbox.
- Application Fee Payment: Confirm your details and proceed to pay the application fee online via UPI, net banking, or cards. PwD applicants are exempt from paying fees.
- Submission & Acknowledgment: Complete the form submission. An acknowledgment receipt will be generated upon successful submission.
Only candidates sponsored by the concerned employment exchanges of Manipur are permitted to submit online applications.
Documents Required
Candidates must be prepared to produce the following original documents during the document verification stage:
- Original documents proving educational qualifications (10+2, D.Ed./D.El.Ed., TET-1 certificate).
- RCI CRR number certificate.
- Experience certificates (if any).
- Age proof (e.g., Class 10th certificate).
- Community certificate (SC/ST/OBC) from competent authority.
- Disability certificate (for PwD candidates) from competent authority.
- Permanent Resident Certificate of Manipur.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned Department/Authority for government servants.
- Scanned photograph and signature for online application.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Release Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 31 July 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 20 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be notified separately |
| Examination Date | To be notified separately |
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