Manipur Civil Services Exams Disrupted by Administrative Error
The Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) has been forced to postpone two crucial examination papers following a significant administrative error that caused confusion among candidates. The incident occurred during the Manipur Civil Services Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination 2022, leading to the immediate cancellation of both General Studies Paper III and Paper IV.
Examination Chaos at Imphal Centre
On Sunday, November 10, 2025, candidates reporting for the morning session at the Imphal examination centre were mistakenly given the wrong question papers. Instead of receiving the General Studies Paper III as scheduled, aspirants were handed question papers for GS-IV. The error was detected shortly after the examination commenced, creating immediate confusion and anxiety among test-takers.
An official from the commission confirmed that the "mix-up in question papers" directly led to the cancellation of both papers. The Manipur Civil Services Mains Examination 2022 had begun on November 7 and was originally scheduled to conclude on Sunday when the incident occurred.
Official Response and Rescheduling
The MPSC acted swiftly upon discovering the error, announcing that both affected papers have been rescheduled for November 22, 2025. The commission operates examination centers at two locations - Imphal and Guwahati - though the question paper confusion appears to have affected only the Imphal centre during the morning session.
This administrative error has significant implications for hundreds of civil service aspirants who have been preparing for these competitive examinations. The postponement adds additional pressure on candidates who must now maintain their preparation momentum for an additional twelve days.
The incident raises questions about examination protocols and verification processes at competitive test centers. This is not the first time such administrative errors have affected important competitive examinations in India, highlighting the need for improved quality control measures during critical evaluation processes.
As candidates regroup and continue their preparations, all eyes will be on the MPSC to ensure a smooth conduct of the rescheduled examinations on November 22. The commission has yet to announce whether any additional measures will be implemented to prevent similar incidents in the future.
