The State Support Mission under the Planning Department, Government of Manipur, released this recruitment advertisement on 17 August 2026 on the official website of IIM Shillong, the Mission’s lead institution. Applications for engagement as Sector Experts, a Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Analytics Specialist, and Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Analytics Assistants are open from 17 August 2026 and close on 31 August 2026. State Support Mission Manipur Recruitment 2026 is for candidates with postgraduate qualifications and several years of sector experience, as well as graduates with monitoring and evaluation experience, who want a contractual assignment with a state government mission.
The advertisement covers 11 posts in total, all for the contractual engagement, and a full discipline-wise breakdown follows below. All posts are based in Imphal. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official State Support Mission, Government of Manipur notification (Lead Institution: IIM Shillong) dated 17 August 2026. Last verified: 21 August 2026.
The State Support Mission, Government of Manipur, is recruiting for 11 posts — 8 Sector Expert posts, 1 Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Analytics Specialist post, and 2 Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Analytics Assistant posts — through this recruitment advertisement led by IIM Shillong. The last date to apply online is 31 August 2026, through the prescribed online application link named in the notification. The notification does not describe specific selection stages; all posts are contractual, based at Imphal, for an initial period of 2 months, extendable.
Quick summary of State Support Mission Manipur Recruitment 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Support Mission, Government of Manipur (Planning Department); Lead Institution: IIM Shillong |
| Posts | Sector Experts (8 disciplines), M&E and Data Analytics Specialist, M&E and Data Analytics Assistants |
| Total Vacancy | 11 Posts |
| Salary | Rs. 1,00,000/month (Sector Experts and M&E Specialist); Rs. 50,000/month (M&E Assistants) |
| Application Mode | Online only, through the prescribed application link |
| Eligibility | Postgraduate/MBA with 8 years’ experience (Sector Experts); postgraduate with 3 years’ experience (M&E Specialist); graduate with 2 years’ experience (M&E Assistants) |
| Selection Process | Not mentioned in the official notification |
| Place of Posting | Imphal |
| Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Candidates meeting the post-wise qualification, experience and age criteria below |
Also Read: UPSC APFC Recruitment 2026 — 80 Posts | EPFO
About State Support Mission works under the Planning Department, Government of Manipur
The State Support Mission works under the Planning Department, Government of Manipur, with IIM Shillong acting as the lead institution guiding its technical work. The Mission coordinates with NITI Aayog on the state’s development strategy, sectoral targets and the State Vision @ 2047 roadmap. Experts and staff engaged through the Mission support policy drafting, project evaluation, and monitoring of ongoing government schemes, and work directly with state departments and technical agencies on planning and implementation.
Reaching Imphal
Imphal is the capital of Manipur and the seat of the state secretariat where the Planning Department is based. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office. Candidates travelling from other districts of Manipur can reach Imphal by road, and the city also has air connectivity to other parts of the country. IIM Shillong, which leads this Mission, is a well-known management institute in the North East, and candidates with familiarity with Manipur’s development priorities and local administrative setup may find the sector expert and M&E roles a natural fit. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Important dates
The application window is short — only 15 days — so candidates should not delay once they confirm eligibility.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published | 17 August 2026 |
| Online application opens | 17 August 2026 |
| Online application closes | 31 August 2026 |
| Application window | 15 days from the date of publication |
Also read: DRDO DIBT Graduate Apprentice 2026 – 6 Posts
Vacancy details and salary
The notification lists 11 posts across 10 positions. Each row below is reproduced exactly as given in the advertisement.
| Sl. No. | Position | No. of Posts | Age Limit | Remuneration/Month | Contract Duration | Place of Posting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sector Expert – Economics and Finance | 1 | Below 50 years | Rs. 1,00,000 | 2 months initially; extendable | Imphal |
| 2 | Sector Expert – Agriculture & Allied Sector | 1 | Below 50 years | Rs. 1,00,000 | 2 months initially; extendable | Imphal |
| 3 | Sector Expert – Infrastructure and Industry | 1 | Below 50 years | Rs. 1,00,000 | 2 months initially; extendable | Imphal |
| 4 | Sector Expert – Social Sectors (Education and Health) | 1 | Below 50 years | Rs. 1,00,000 | 2 months initially; extendable | Imphal |
| 5 | Sector Expert – Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | 1 | Below 50 years | Rs. 1,00,000 | 2 months initially; extendable | Imphal |
| 6 | Sector Expert – Urban Development and Land Administration | 1 | Below 50 years | Rs. 1,00,000 | 2 months initially; extendable | Imphal |
| 7 | Sector Expert – IT and Data Analysis | 1 | Below 50 years | Rs. 1,00,000 | 2 months initially; extendable | Imphal |
| 8 | Sector Expert – Human Resources and Capacity Building | 1 | Below 50 years | Rs. 1,00,000 | 2 months initially; extendable | Imphal |
| 9 | Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Analytics Specialist | 1 | Below 45 years | Rs. 1,00,000 | 2 months initially; extendable | Imphal |
| 10 | Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Analytics Assistants | 2 | Below 35 years | Rs. 50,000 | 2 months initially; extendable | Imphal |
| Total | 11 |
No reservation or category-wise split is given for any of these posts in the notification.
Also Read: Delhi Transco Limited Recruitment 2026
Eligibility (post-wise)
Educational qualification and experience are different for each position. The table below maps each post to its own requirement, exactly as given in the notification.
| Position | Educational Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Sector Expert – Economics and Finance | Master’s in Economics, MBA, or PG Diploma in Management (Finance), with considerable field experience post highest qualification | Minimum 8 years relevant experience; preference for Economics & Finance sector and programme implementation; demonstrated team leadership and stakeholder engagement; internship/training not counted |
| Sector Expert – Agriculture & Allied Sector | Master’s in Agriculture/Horticulture/Soil Science/Forestry, MBA, or PG Diploma in Management in the sector | Minimum 8 years relevant experience; preference for Agriculture & Allied sector; demonstrated team leadership; internship/training not counted |
| Sector Expert – Infrastructure and Industry | Master’s in Civil Engineering/Electricity, MBA, or PG Diploma in Management in the sector | Minimum 8 years relevant experience; preference for Infrastructure & Industry sector; demonstrated team leadership; internship/training not counted |
| Sector Expert – Social Sectors (Education and Health) | Master’s in Social Work/Community Medicine/Public Health Administration, MBA, or PG Diploma in Management in the sector | Minimum 8 years relevant experience; preference for Education & Health sector; demonstrated team leadership; internship/training not counted |
| Sector Expert – Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | Master’s in Entrepreneurship/MBA in Data Analytics, MBA, or PG Diploma in Management in the sector | Minimum 8 years relevant experience; preference for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship sector; demonstrated team leadership; internship/training not counted |
| Sector Expert – Urban Development and Land Administration | M.Tech in Planning (or equivalent), MBA, or PG Diploma in Management in the sector | Minimum 8 years relevant experience; preference for Urban Development & Land Administration sector; demonstrated team leadership; internship/training not counted |
| Sector Expert – IT and Data Analysis | Master’s in IT/Computer Science/Economics/Statistics, MBA, or PG Diploma in Management in the sector | Minimum 8 years relevant experience; preference for IT & Data Analysis sector; demonstrated team leadership; internship/training not counted |
| Sector Expert – Human Resources and Capacity Building | Master’s/MBA in Human Resources, or PG Diploma in Management (HR) | Minimum 8 years relevant experience; preference for HR & Capacity Building sector; demonstrated team leadership; internship/training not counted |
| Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Analytics Specialist | Essential: Master’s degree or higher in Economics/Statistics/Mathematics/Project Management. Desirable: certification in project M&E methods, published papers, IT knowledge | Minimum 3 years in monitoring & evaluation, programme implementation, or data collection & analysis in a recognised Government (State/Central) organisation |
| Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Analytics Assistants | Essential: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics/Statistics/Mathematics/Computer Science/English. Desirable: certification in project M&E methods, published papers, IT knowledge | Minimum 2 years in monitoring & evaluation, programme implementation, or data collection & analysis in a recognised Government (State/Central) organisation |
Age limit is given per post in the vacancy table above — Below 50 years for the eight Sector Expert posts, below 45 years for the M&E Specialist post, and below 35 years for the M&E Assistant posts.
Selection process
The notification does not describe specific selection stages such as a written test, skill test or interview for any of these posts. It states that the competent authority reserves the right to accept or reject any application and to modify or cancel the recruitment process, subject to applicable rules. Candidates should watch the official website for any updates on how shortlisting will be done.
Also Read: CPCB Recruitment 2026: 51 Scientist, Finance & DEO Posts
How to apply
- Read the detailed Terms of Reference for the position before applying — the notification states the ToR will prevail over the advertisement in case of any discrepancy.
- Confirm that you meet the educational qualification, experience and age criteria for the specific post.
- Open the prescribed online application link named in the notification: “Application Form for Contractual Engagement, State Support Mission, Government of Manipur.”
- Fill in the online application form completely and accurately.
- Upload all supporting documents as required by the online form.
- Submit the application before the portal closes on 31 August 2026. Applications submitted after the closing date, or through any mode other than the prescribed online process, will not be considered.
Documents to keep ready: The notification asks candidates to upload all required supporting documents as specified in the online application form, but it does not list those documents in the advertisement itself. Candidates should open the application form early to see the exact document list before the portal closes.
Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official recruitment notification (PDF) | Full advertisement, post-wise eligibility and Terms of Reference |
| Online application form | The notification names this link as “Fill in form” but does not print its URL as plain text. Candidates should open the notification PDF above and use the “Fill in form” link inside it to apply — not mentioned as a separate plain-text URL in the advertisement. |
| North East Jobs on India Job Alerts | Other current vacancies across the North East |
| Government Jobs on India Job Alerts | Other current central and state government recruitment |
| Graduate jobs on India Job Alerts | Vacancies open to graduate-level candidates, including the M&E Assistant posts here |
Should you apply?
These posts suit experienced professionals, not fresh graduates, other than the M&E Assistant posts. The eight Sector Expert posts and the M&E Specialist post ask for a postgraduate degree or MBA along with 8 years (Sector Experts) or 3 years (M&E Specialist) of relevant, post-qualification field experience, including demonstrated team leadership. The two M&E Assistant posts are more accessible, open to graduates with 2 years of relevant experience. Because the senior posts need a specific postgraduate qualification plus several years of sector experience, the applicant pool for those roles is typically smaller and more senior than for an entry-level government job — this is added context, not part of the official notification.
The clearest trade-off is the contract itself: engagement is for 2 months initially, extendable, not a permanent government appointment, and all posts are fixed at Imphal with no stated relocation allowance. Pay is fixed per post — Rs. 1,00,000/month for Sector Experts and the M&E Specialist, Rs. 50,000/month for M&E Assistants — with no mention of additional allowances. Candidates looking for short-term, policy-facing work with a state government mission, and comfortable with a short initial contract, are the best fit; those seeking permanent employment or fixed long-term postings should weigh this before applying.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for the State Support Mission Manipur recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 31 August 2026. The application portal opened on 17 August 2026 and stays open for 15 days in total.
How many vacancies are there in the State Support Mission Manipur recruitment 2026?
There are 11 posts in total — one post each for eight Sector Expert disciplines, one Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Analytics Specialist post, and two Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Analytics Assistant posts.
What is the salary for Sector Expert posts under the State Support Mission, Manipur?
Sector Expert posts and the Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Analytics Specialist post pay Rs. 1,00,000 per month. The two Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Analytics Assistant posts pay Rs. 50,000 per month. All engagements are for 2 months initially, extendable.
Is this a permanent government job?
No. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office. The notification describes this as a contractual engagement for 2 months initially, extendable, rather than a permanent government position.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I am Sandeep Khati, the founder of India Job Alerts. I hold a B.Tech in Computer Science from JGEC (2010). My career began as a Systems Engineer at TCS, and I have been active in the digital publishing space since 2011, starting with the launch of SearchDarjeeling.com and my work as a web developer and designer at Darjeeling Informatics.
Launched in April 2025, India Job Alerts is my most focused project to date. I am dedicated to publishing verified government and PSU job notifications for candidates in West Bengal, Sikkim, and across India. To guarantee accuracy, I personally cross-check every post against official notifications before publishing. Know more