Meghalaya Civil Secretariat Recruitment 2026: 153 Posts

Meghalaya Civil Secretariat Recruitment 2026 Announced

The Secretariat Administration Department (Nazarat), Government of Meghalaya, has released a recruitment notification for Grade IV positions in the Meghalaya Civil Secretariat. This recruitment drive aims to fill 153 vacancies for posts including Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Chowkidar, and Mali.

Job Highlights

Here are the key details for the Meghalaya Civil Secretariat Grade IV recruitment:

Important Dates

Candidates must note the following important dates for the application process:

The online application start date was not specified in the notification.

Vacancy Details

A total of 153 vacancies are available for Grade IV posts. These vacancies are a mix of unfilled posts carried forward from a previous recruitment and newly notified vacancies. The distribution of posts is as follows:

Within these totals, specific posts are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Skilled Sportspersons. Details for these reservations are provided in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for these positions.

Candidates must have passed Class VI from a recognized board or institution to be eligible for the posts of Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Chowkidar, and Mali.

Applicants should be between 18 and 32 years of age as on 1 January 2026.

• The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates.
• The upper age limit for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) candidates is as per the relevant Office Memorandum.

Proof of date of birth must be from a certificate issued by the Municipal Board/Department of Health & Family Welfare/School Certificate/H.S.L.C. Admit Card. No other proof will be accepted.

Application Fee

The application fee for the Meghalaya Civil Secretariat Grade IV posts is as follows:

The fee can be paid through Debit-cum-ATM Card/Credit Card/Net Banking, UPI, or E-Challan (cash payment) at any branch of the State Bank of India. An additional bank commission may apply.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be appointed at Level-1 of the pay matrix, along with usual allowances as admissible under the Rules.

Selection Process

Selection will be made by the Departmental Selection Committee. Candidates will need to appear for a written examination. There will be no interview for these posts.

The written examination will consist of sections on General English and General Awareness. The total duration for the exam is 1 hour (1 hour 30 minutes for PWD candidates). Negative marking will be applied for incorrect answers.

Examination centers are located in Shillong, Tura, Jowai, Nongstoin, and Nongpoh. The department reserves the right to change the examination center if the number of candidates opting for certain centers is inadequate.

Documents Required

Candidates need to have the following documents ready:

• Proof of date of birth (Municipal Board/Department of Health & Family Welfare certificate, School Certificate, or H.S.L.C. Admit Card)
• Class VI pass certificate/mark sheet
• Category certificate (KJ/Garo/OSTs-SCs), if claiming reservation
• PWD certificate, if claiming PWD reservation
• Sportsperson certificate, if claiming Skilled Sportsperson quota

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official website of the Meghalaya Civil Secretariat. The application process involves:

1. Visiting the official website.
2. Completing the one-time registration process if you are a first-time applicant.
3. Reading the instructions carefully before filling out the application form.
4. Submitting the application form online with all required details.
5. Paying the applicable examination fee through the available online payment methods.

Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline of 5:00 PM on 18 September 2026. Applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected.

Important Links

• Official Website → Click Here
• Notification PDF → Click Here

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Meghalaya Civil Secretariat Grade IV posts?
A1: The last date to apply online is 18 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Q2: What is the minimum educational qualification required?
A2: Candidates must have passed Class VI.

Q3: What is the age limit for applicants?
A3: Applicants should be between 18 and 32 years of age as on 1 January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for ST/SC and PWD candidates.

Q4: How will candidates be selected?
A4: Selection will be based on a written examination conducted by the Departmental Selection Committee. There is no interview.

Q5: What is the application fee?
A5: The application fee details for General and ST/SC categories were not specified in the provided text.