The newly formed Manipur Staff Selection Commission (MSSC) on Thursday, January 15 reiterated its commitment to ensuring a transparent, corruption-free and merit-based recruitment process for subordinate posts in the state.
Addressing a media briefing at the Commission’s temporary office located in the Deputy Commissioner Complex, Imphal West, MSSC Chairman T. Ranjit Singh, a retired IAS officer, said the Commission is working to establish a secure and efficient recruitment system despite operating with limited manpower in its initial phase.
Singh, who assumed charge as the first Chairman of the MSSC on September 2, 2024, following his appointment under the Manipur Staff Selection Commission Act, 2022, clarified that the Commission will conduct recruitment examinations for Group C and Group D posts. Recruitment for gazetted posts, he added, will continue to be handled by the Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC).
Highlighting a major reform initiative, the Chairman announced that the state government has approved the introduction of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for recruitment examinations—an initiative being implemented for the first time in Manipur. The move, he said, aims to eliminate human interference, prevent manipulation and ensure a fair and smooth examination process.
Singh informed that the Commission has issued its first recruitment notification for around 10 regular posts of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). While government appointments are typically made on a contractual basis initially, he noted that special approval was obtained from the Governor-in-Council to make these appointments on a regular basis, as the state is currently under President’s Rule.
Online applications for the posts have opened from 10 a.m. through the Commission’s fully functional official website. However, the Chairman clarified that sponsorship from the concerned Employment Exchange Office remains mandatory for eligible candidates.
Appealing to candidates and their families, Singh cautioned them against rumours and middlemen, asserting that the Commission follows a “zero tolerance” policy towards corruption. He assured that selections would be made strictly on merit and that candidates who prepare sincerely and adhere to the prescribed guidelines would have a fair opportunity.
Expressing confidence in the Commission’s future role, Singh said the MSSC would bring transformative changes to the recruitment of Group C and Group D staff and significantly strengthen good governance in Manipur in the years to come.
