Overview
The Meghalaya Civil Secretariat has announced a recruitment drive for 153 Peon, Chowkidar and other support staff vacancies in 2026. Eligible candidates will be required to submit their applications online through the government recruitment portal within the dates specified in the detailed notification.
Applicants should review the post-wise eligibility conditions, age requirements and supporting document instructions before completing the online form. Applications submitted through any mode other than the prescribed online process may not be accepted.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Meghalaya Civil Secretariat |
| Post Name | Peon, Chowkidar and Other Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 153 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | meghalaya.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should not wait until the final day to register. The application deadline, examination schedule and any subsequent changes will be communicated through the official portal. Applicants are advised to retain a copy of the submitted form and payment receipt, where applicable.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed at least the 8th standard or an equivalent examination from a recognised school or institution for basic support staff posts.
- The required qualification may vary for individual posts included under the “other posts” category.
- Applicants must be able to produce their original educational certificates during document verification.
- Knowledge of local languages, work experience or specific functional abilities may be required for certain posts, if prescribed in the detailed advertisement.
- Candidates awaiting the result of the qualifying examination should check whether they are eligible as of the application closing date.
Age Limit
- The expected minimum age for applicants is 18 years.
- The upper age limit will be determined as per the Meghalaya government recruitment rules and the cut-off date mentioned in the notification.
- Age relaxation will be available to Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under applicable government norms.
- The date of birth recorded in the matriculation, school or other accepted official certificate will generally be used for age verification.
Fees
- The post-wise application or examination fee has not yet been specified and will be confirmed in the detailed notification.
- Candidates should pay the fee, if applicable, only through the authorised online payment facility.
- Any category-based fee concession or exemption will be governed by Meghalaya government rules.
- Applicants should save the transaction acknowledgement after a successful payment and avoid making duplicate payments without checking the application status.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is expected to include the following stages, subject to the final scheme notified by the Meghalaya Civil Secretariat:
- Written Examination or Screening Test: Candidates may be assessed on general knowledge, basic mathematics, language ability and job-related aptitude.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted applicants will have to present original certificates relating to education, age, category, domicile and other claims made in the form.
- Final Verification and Appointment: Selection may be followed by medical fitness, character or antecedent verification and issuance of appointment orders to candidates placed on the merit list.
Meeting the minimum eligibility conditions does not guarantee selection. The final merit list will be prepared under the criteria, reservation roster and vacancy distribution stated in the official recruitment rules.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Meghalaya government website and open the recruitment or vacancies section.
- Locate the link for Meghalaya Civil Secretariat Recruitment 2026 covering 153 Peon, Chowkidar and other posts.
- Download and read the complete notification, particularly the post-wise qualification, reservation, age and document requirements.
- Select the online application link and complete the new candidate registration using an active mobile number and email address.
- Enter personal, educational, category and communication details exactly as recorded in official certificates.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature and required certificates in the prescribed file size and format.
- Pay the application fee online if it applies to the selected post and category.
- Preview the entire form before final submission. Incorrect details may lead to rejection during scrutiny or verification.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference. Candidates should also note their registration or application number.
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FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available under Meghalaya Civil Secretariat Recruitment 2026?
A total of 153 vacancies have been announced for Peon, Chowkidar and other posts.
2. What is the mode of application?
Applications must be submitted online through the designated government recruitment portal.
3. When is the last date to apply?
The closing date is yet to be announced. Candidates should monitor the official website for the detailed schedule and updates.
