# Manipur PSC Civil Services Prelims (Manipur PSC) — Shishya exam context

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## Exam pattern
- Category: STATE_LEVEL · state: MN
- Questions: 200 · Total marks: 400 · Marks per question: 2
- Duration: 240 minutes
- Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer
- Languages offered: EN

## Eligibility & vacancies
- Age: 21–38 years (before category relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5)
- Education: Bachelor's degree from any recognized university in any discipline
- Approximate annual vacancies: 100
- Note: Proficiency in Manipuri or tribal languages of Manipur required; no domicile restriction but Indian citizenship mandatory
- Official portal: https://mpscmanipur.gov.in (Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC))

## Key dates
- 2026-08-14 — Preliminary result announcement
- 2026-09-02 — Expected MPSC CCE 2026 notification release
- 2026-09-03 — MCSCCE 2026 notification expected
- 2026-09-17 — Anticipated application window opening
- 2026-09-18 — MCSCCE 2026 application window (expected)
- 2026-09-24 — Expected CCE 2026 notification release
- 2026-10-15 — MCSCCE 2026 Notification (expected)
- 2026-10-17 — Expected application deadline

## Syllabus outline
### General Studies (Paper I) (weight 1)
Current Events · Awards, Sports and Persons · International Events · National Events · Economic and Social Development · Demographics · Poverty and Inclusion · Social Sector Initiatives · Sustainable Development · Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change · Biodiversity and Conservation · Climate Change · Ecology and Ecosystems · Indian and World Geography · Economic Geography · Geography of India · Physical Geography · World Geography · History of India and Indian National Movement · Ancient India · Indian National Movement · Medieval India · Modern India · Indian Polity and Governance · Constitution of India · Panchayati Raj and ULBs · Public Policy and Rights · Union and State Government · General Science · Basic Science · Science and Technology

### Manipur — History, Culture, Geography & Administration (weight 1.4)
Culture of Manipur · Manipuri Classical Dance · Festivals of Manipur · Polo — Sagol Kangjei · Thang-Ta and Martial Arts · Naga and Kuki-Chin-Mizo Tribes · Economy of Manipur · Act East Policy and Border Trade · Agriculture and Horticulture · Handloom and Handicraft · Geography of Manipur · Districts of Manipur · Flora and Fauna · Loktak Lake and Phumdis · Physical Features · History of Manipur · Ancient Manipur and Cheitharol Kumbaba · Anglo-Manipur War 1891 · Bhagyachandra and Vaishnavism · Merger Agreement 1949 · Ningthouja Dynasty · Statehood 1972 · Meiteilon (Manipuri) Language and Meetei Mayek · Manipur Polity and Special Provisions · Autonomous District Councils · AFSPA in Manipur · Manipur Legislative Assembly · Inner Line Permit (ILP)

### Civil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II) (weight 0.5)
Comprehension · Data Interpretation · Decision Making and Problem Solving · Interpersonal Skills including Communication · Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability · General Mental Ability · Basic Numeracy

## Expected cutoffs (category-wise)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (Indicative) |
|----------|------------------------------|
| General | 240-260 marks (60-65%) |
| EWS | 230-250 marks (57.5-62.5%) |
| OBC | 220-240 marks (55-60%) |
| SC | 200-220 marks (50-55%) |
| ST | 180-200 marks (45-50%) |
| PwD | 170-190 marks (42.5-47.5%) |

**Guidance Notes:**

• **Category differential**: General cutoffs typically run 5-8% higher than OBC and 10-15% higher than SC/ST categories. The gap between General and ST categories is usually 15-20 marks range difference in Manipur PSC patterns.

• **Year-to-year variations**: Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, vacancy positions, and candidate performance distribution. A moderately difficult paper may lower cutoffs by 3-5%, while higher competition or easier papers can push them upward by similar margins.

• **Qualifying dynamics**: Manipur PSC typically sets cutoffs in the "Prelims qualifier range" (50-65%) for reserved categories and "Competitive qualifier range" (65-75%) for unreserved, though top rankers often score in the 75-85% band. Actual cutoffs depend on the normalization process and number of candidates to be shortlisted for Mains.

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