Meghalaya Secretariat Grade IV Recruitment 2026 – 153 Posts

Meghalaya Secretariat Grade IV Recruitment 2026 – 153 Posts

The Secretariat Administration Department (Nazarat), Government of Meghalaya has invited online applications for various Grade IV posts – Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Chowkidar and Mali – in the Meghalaya Civil Secretariat, Shillong. This article covers the vacancy details, eligibility, exam pattern and how to apply.

Meghalaya Secretariat Grade IV Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Vacancies include reservation across UR, KJ (Khasi-Jaintia), Garo and OSTs/SCs communities, with horizontal reservation for Persons with Disabilities (Partially Deaf, Locomotor – One Arm/One Leg Affected) and Sports Persons built into the category-wise breakup for Peon and Cleaner posts.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an Indian citizen as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution.
• Educational Qualification: Class VIII Passed, for all five posts.
• Age: Not more than 32 years and not less than 18 years, as on 01.01.2026.
• Upper age limit relaxable by 5 years for Scheduled Tribes/Scheduled Castes candidates.
• Date of birth accepted only from Municipal Board Certificate/Department of Health & Family Welfare Certificate/School Certificate/H.S.L.C. Admit Card; no other proof is accepted.

Application Fee

Fee can be paid through Debit/ATM Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or E-Challan (cash payment at any State Bank of India branch).

Scheme of Examination

Duration: 1 hour (1 hour 30 minutes for PwD candidates). There is negative marking for wrong answers, with details specified in the question paper guidelines. As per Office Memorandum No.PER(AR)58/2024/36 dated 29.07.2025, there is no interview for these posts – selection is based purely on the Written Examination.

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How to Apply

1. Visit the official portal, https://rpa.imeghalaya.gov.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration if applying online for the first time.
3. Read the instructions on the web page carefully, then fill in the application form for the desired post.
4. Select the examination centre carefully – Shillong, Tura, Jowai, Nongstoin, or Nongpoh – as it cannot be changed once selected.
5. Pay the prescribed examination fee online.
6. Submit the application on or before 18 September 2026, 5:00 PM.

Important Terms and Conditions

• Candidates must appear for the Written Examination at their own expense; no TA/DA is admissible.
• If a candidate qualifies for more than one category of Grade IV post, the Departmental Selection Committee reserves the right to decide which post they are selected for.
• If the number of candidates applying for Jowai, Nongstoin or Nongpoh centres is inadequate, the Committee may direct such applicants to the nearest available centre.
• Furnishing incorrect information or false declarations will lead to debarment from this and future recruitments conducted by the Department.
• Reservation of vacancies will follow the Reservation Policy of the Government of Meghalaya.

About This Recruitment

The Secretariat Administration Department (Nazarat) is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day support functions of the Meghalaya Civil Secretariat, and this recruitment of 153 Grade IV posts is one of the larger support-staff drives in the state this year. With Peon alone accounting for 124 of the 153 posts, and a Class VIII pass being the common minimum qualification across all five categories, this recruitment is designed to be broadly accessible to a wide section of candidates across Meghalaya’s districts.

Why the Unfilled Vacancy Component Matters

Of the 153 total posts, 11 are carried forward as unfilled vacancies from an earlier 2022 advertisement (No. SAN.66/2019/6 dated 9/2/2022) under a specific 1972 Government Resolution, while the remaining 142 are fresh vacancies. This distinction matters because it shows the Department is using this recruitment cycle to finally close out long-pending vacancies alongside meeting current staffing needs, which is a common practice in state government departments when an earlier recruitment round could not fill every sanctioned post.

Choosing an Examination Centre Wisely

Since the examination centre, once selected, cannot be changed under any circumstances, candidates should choose the centre nearest to their place of residence among Shillong, Tura, Jowai, Nongstoin and Nongpoh, factoring in travel time and cost since no TA/DA is provided for the exam. Candidates from remote areas near the smaller centres like Jowai, Nongstoin or Nongpoh should also be prepared for the possibility of being redirected to a larger nearby centre if the number of applicants at their chosen centre is too low to justify running a separate examination there.

How Reservation Is Structured Across These Posts

The category-wise breakup in this notification reflects Meghalaya’s distinct reservation framework, with vacancies split across UR, KJ (Khasi-Jaintia), Garo and OSTs/SCs communities, in addition to horizontal reservation carved out for Persons with Disabilities and Sports Persons within some of these categories. For instance, the fresh Peon vacancies alone include specific slots for Partially Deaf candidates and Locomotor-affected candidates (One Arm or One Leg Affected) under more than one community category, meaning eligible candidates should carefully read the detailed category-wise table in the original notification to identify exactly which sub-quota they fall under before applying.

Why a Class VIII Qualification Recruitment Still Deserves Careful Preparation

Even though the minimum qualification for these Grade IV posts is only Class VIII pass, competition for 153 government posts in a state the size of Meghalaya is expected to be substantial, and the written examination in General English and General Awareness, combined with negative marking, means candidates cannot afford to guess randomly. Candidates should treat this as a genuine competitive examination requiring focused preparation in basic English comprehension and grammar, along with staying updated on current affairs and general knowledge relevant to Meghalaya and the wider country.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many total Grade IV posts are advertised by Meghalaya Secretariat?

153 posts across Peon (124), Cleaner (17), Sweeper (6), Chowkidar (3) and Mali (3).

2. What is the last date to apply?

18 September 2026, 5:00 PM.

3. What is the application fee?

Rs. 100/- for General Category and Rs. 50/- for ST/SC, per post applied for.

4. What is the age limit?

18 to 32 years as on 01.01.2026, with 5 years’ relaxation for ST/SC candidates.

5. What qualification is required?

Class VIII pass for all five posts.

6. Is there an interview?

No, selection is based purely on the Written Examination.

7. What is the exam pattern?

General English (50 marks) and General Awareness (50 marks), total 100 marks, in 1 hour (1.5 hours for PwD candidates).

8. Is there negative marking?

Yes, negative marking applies for wrong answers.

9. How should candidates apply?

Online only, through https://rpa.imeghalaya.gov.in.

10. Can the examination centre be changed after selection?

No, once selected, the examination centre cannot be changed.

11. Which post has the most vacancies?

Peon, with 124 posts out of the total 153.

12. What happens if a candidate qualifies for more than one Grade IV post?

The Departmental Selection Committee will decide which post the candidate is selected for.

13. Is TA/DA paid for the written examination?

No, candidates must appear at their own expense.

14. What proof of date of birth is accepted?

Only Municipal Board Certificate, Department of Health & Family Welfare Certificate, School Certificate, or H.S.L.C. Admit Card.

15. Who issues this recruitment advertisement?

The Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Secretariat Administration Department (Nazarat).