Meghalaya Govt Jobs 2026
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Meghalaya's job reservation policy reserves most posts for Scheduled Tribes, split between Khasi-Jaintia and Garo candidates. Group C and D posts are often filled by District Selection Committees, while MPSC handles state services.
- Last updated 21 Oct 2026
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Meghalaya Government Jobs at a Glance
- Public Service Commission
- Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC)
- Other main recruiters
- State departments and Meghalaya Police
- Language of administration
- English
- Capital
- Shillong
- High Court
- High Court of Meghalaya, Shillong
- Teacher eligibility
- Meghalaya TET
Who Recruits in Meghalaya
MPSC · Meghalaya Public Service Commission
Meghalaya Civil Services and other gazetted and non-gazetted posts.
DSC · District Selection Committees
Group C and D posts at district level, including teachers in some rounds.
Meghalaya Police
Constables and other police posts.
Meghalaya HC · High Court of Meghalaya, Shillong
Court staff.
Main Exams in Meghalaya
| Exam | Conducted by | Leads to | Stages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meghalaya Civil Services Combined Exam | MPSC | MCS, MPS and allied services | Preliminary, main written exam, interview |
| Combined Competitive Examination | MPSC (Meghalaya) | Meghalaya Civil Service, Police Service and allied officers | Per notice |
| Departmental recruitment | State departments | Lower division assistants, typists and field posts | Per notice |
| Police recruitment | Meghalaya Police | Constables and other ranks | Per notice |
Rules Specific to Meghalaya Notifications
Language: English is the official language; Khasi and Garo are widely used.
Residence and reservation: The state's reservation policy keeps most posts for Khasi-Jaintia and Garo Scheduled Tribe candidates, with a smaller share for other STs.
Preparing for Meghalaya Exams
State GK covers Khasi, Jaintia and Garo history, culture, geography and state schemes.
General papers overlap with SSC and railway exams.
Things Candidates Often Miss in Meghalaya
- DSC notices are district-specific, so watch the district website for the posts you want.
- The 1972 policy keeps 40% each for Khasi-Jaintia and Garo candidates; an expert committee report on it was tabled in the Assembly in February 2026.
- Reservation is applied through a roster, so the category split changes from one recruitment to the next.
Popular Government Posts in Meghalaya
| Post | Usually recruited by | Usual minimum qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Police constable | Meghalaya Police | 10th or 12th pass |
| School teacher | DSC | D.El.Ed. or B.Ed., plus TET |
| Patwari / revenue posts | MPSC (Meghalaya) | 12th pass or graduate, by state rules |
| Junior engineer | DSC | Diploma or degree in engineering |
| Staff nurse | Health department | B.Sc. Nursing or GNM |
| Meghalaya civil services officer | MPSC | Graduate |
How State Recruitment Works
The usual path is notification, application, written test, any skill or physical test, then documents.
Read the full guide to groups, selection, pay and documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does job reservation work in Meghalaya?
Under the state's job reservation policy, most posts are reserved for Scheduled Tribes, divided between Khasi-Jaintia and Garo candidates, with a smaller share for other STs.
Is Meghalaya's reservation policy changing?
An expert committee's report was tabled in the Assembly in February 2026. Until the government decides on it, the 1972 policy continues to apply.