Meghalaya Civil Secretariat Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 153 Peon, Chowkidar and More Posts

The 153 vacancies are split between "Unfilled Vacancies" carried forward from an earlier round (advertised vide No.SAN.66/2019/6 dated 9 February 2022, under Para 2 of Resolution No.PER.222/71/138 dated 12.01.1972) and fresh vacancies notified now. Category codes used below are as given in the notification: UR (Unreserved), KJ (Khasi-Jaintia), Garo, and OSTs/SCs. Within these totals, a number of posts are earmarked for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Skilled Sportspersons. For Peon: 1 PWD-Partially Deaf post under UR, 2 PWD-Partially Deaf and 2 Sports Persons posts under KJ, 2 PWD-Locomotor (One Arm Affected/One Leg Affected) and 2 Sports Persons posts under Garo, and 1 PWD-Locomotor (One Arm Affected/One Leg Affected) post under OSTs/SCs. For Cleaner: 1 PWD-Partially Deaf post under the unfilled Garo vacancies, and 1 Sports Person post each under fresh KJ and fresh Garo vacancies.

Applications are invited only from Indian citizens as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution.

Candidates should not be more than 32 years of age and not less than 18 years of age, as on 1 January 2026 . The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for Scheduled Tribes/Scheduled Castes candidates. The upper age limit for PWD candidates is as per Office Memorandum No.PER(AR)150/88/560 dated 18.01.2023. Date of birth is accepted only as per a certificate issued by the Municipal Board/Department of Health & Family Welfare/School Certificate/H.S.L.C. Admit Card; no other proof of age is accepted. To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.

Fee can be paid through: (a) Debit-cum-ATM Card/Credit Card/Net Banking; (b) UPI; or (c) E-Challan (cash payment) at any branch of the State Bank of India. For cash payment, candidates must select payment across the bank counter, fill in the required details to generate an e-challan, and pay at any SBI branch; the e-challan itself does not need to be submitted separately. An additional amount may apply as the bank's commission.

Selection is made by the Departmental Selection Committee, and candidates must appear for a written examination at their own expense. There is no interview, in line with Office Memorandum No.PER(AR)58/2024/36 dated Shillong, 29 July 2025. Total duration is 1 hour (1 hour 30 minutes for PWD candidates). There is negative marking for wrong answers, with details to be specified in the question paper guidelines. Examination centres are Shillong, Tura, Jowai, Nongstoin, and Nongpoh; once a centre is selected it cannot be changed, and if the number of candidates opting for Jowai, Nongstoin, or Nongpoh is inadequate, the Departmental Selection Committee may direct such candidates to the nearest centre instead. If a single candidate qualifies for more than one Grade IV post category, the Departmental Selection Committee will decide which post they are selected for. Reservation of vacancies is as

Proof of date of birth: Municipal Board/Department of Health & Family Welfare certificate, School Certificate, or H.S.L.C. Admit Card (no other proof is accepted) Class VI pass certificate/mark sheet Category certificate (KJ/Garo/OSTs-SCs), where reservation is claimed PWD certificate, where PWD reservation is claimed Sportsperson certificate, where the Skilled Sportsperson quota is claimed

Candidates must ensure their eligibility for the post applied for; furnishing incorrect information or a false declaration, or suppressing any information, makes a candidate liable to be debarred from appearing in any future examination, and their current candidature will be summarily rejected. Candidates found using unfair or illegal means during the recruitment process will be debarred from appearing in future examinations. Any attempt to breach the secrecy and confidentiality of the recruitment and selection process is sufficient cause for debarment. Impersonation, or procuring impersonation, or any other irregular or improper means in connection with one's candidature, makes a candidate liable to criminal prosecution as well as permanent debarment from any future exam or selection. For any issue with the processing of the application, applicants may contact the Office of the Secretar