Directorate of Civil Defence & Home Guards, Meghalaya Recruitment 2026 job opportunity

Directorate of Civil Defence & Home Guards, Meghalaya Recruitment 2026

Directorate of Civil Defence & Home Guards, Meghalaya has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Platoon Havildar (Volunteers). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Mon Apr 06 2026

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Meghalaya Home Guards Recruitment 2026 – Part-Time Platoon Havildar (Volunteers)

Applications are invited from eligible Home Guards Volunteers for enrollment to the post of Part-Time Platoon Havildar (Volunteers) in Meghalaya Border Wing Home Guards Battalion.

Organization Details

Organization Name Directorate of Civil Defence & Home Guards, Meghalaya
Department Civil Defence & Home Guards, Government of Meghalaya
Designation Part-Time Platoon Havildar (Volunteers)
Employment Type Contract / Temporary / Volunteer
Job Location Meghalaya (Shillong, Tura & Border Areas)
Country India
State Meghalaya
Street Address Directorate of Civil Defence & Home Guards, Shillong
Postal Code Not specified
Salary Monthly Honorarium (Highly Skilled Category as per Govt. of Meghalaya, including Risk Allowance)

Important Dates

Notification Date 10 March 2026
Last Date to Apply 6 April 2026
Age Limit Cut-off Date 11 March 2026

Application Process

  • Applications must be submitted in the prescribed standard form.
  • Candidates can submit applications by hand or by post.
  • Applications should be submitted to respective District Home Guards Offices, District Training Centres, or Civil Defence Offices.
  • All applications must be accompanied by self-attested copies of required documents.
  • Incomplete applications or applications without required certificates will be rejected.
  • Applications received after the last date will not be considered under any circumstances.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
  • Applicant must be domiciled in the State of Meghalaya.
  • Applicant must have served as a Home Guard Volunteer for a total period of 5 years (1825 days).

Required Documents

  • Two copies of recent passport-size photographs (one pasted in form).
  • Educational Qualification Certificate.
  • Birth Certificate or Age Certificate.
  • EPIC Card of Meghalaya.
  • Home Guards Basic Training Certificate.
  • Medical Fitness Certificate from authorized government medical practitioner/institution.
  • Deployment Period Certificate issued by competent authority.

Age Limit

  • Maximum Age: 50 years
  • Age calculated as on 11 March 2026
  • Minimum Age: Not specified

Reservation Details

State Reservation Policy / Roster is not applicable as the recruitment is purely voluntary in nature.

Application Fees

No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.

Selection Process

  1. Personal Interview of eligible Home Guards Volunteers.
  2. Document Verification during the interview.
Interviews will be conducted at Shillong and Tura centers. No separate call letter will be issued. Candidates must check departmental notice boards and official website regularly.

Job Nature and Deployment

  • Deployment is purely temporary and voluntary.
  • Initial deployment period is 1 year, extendable based on performance.
  • No claim for regularization or permanent retention.
  • Volunteers can be dismissed or terminated at any time without assigning reasons.
  • Selected candidates may be deployed in remote border areas of Khasi, Jaintia & Garo Hills bordering Bangladesh.

Important Instructions

  • Department will not be responsible for any damage or injury during the enrollment process.
  • Candidates must arrange their own accommodation for 2–3 days during the interview.
  • No TA/DA will be provided for journey or stay.
  • Candidates must bring original documents for verification.
  • Any form of canvassing or bribery will lead to disqualification and legal action.
  • Department reserves the right to cancel enrollment wholly or partially without assigning reasons.

Contact Information

Authority Senior Staff Officer & Member Secretary
Board Central Recruitment Board
Department Civil Defence & Home Guards, Meghalaya
Location Shillong

Official Website

www.meghomeguards.gov.in

Additional Information

Detailed notice is also available at District Home Guards Offices, District Training Centres, Civil Defence Offices, Deputy Commissioner Offices, and Central Training Institute of Civil Defence & Home Guards, Mawdiangdiang, Shillong.

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