North Eastern Council Secretariat (NEC Secretariat), Shillong Recruitment 2026

Organization Details

Job Details

Important Dates

• Last Date for Submission of Application: 17 April 2026
• Applications received after the last date will not be considered.

Application Process

1. Download the application form from the official website.
2. Fill in the application form with complete details.
3. Attach detailed bio-data and required documents.
4. Send the application to the following address:
5. Director (Admn), Room No. 405,
   North Eastern Council Secretariat,
   Nongrim Hills, Shillong – 793003, Meghalaya.
6. Applications must reach before the deadline.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Mass Media, Public Relations, Public Administration, or Media Management.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Public Relations, Media, or related fields.
• Experience in editing, social media, or academic publishing in peer-reviewed journals is required.

Skills Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in media management (online and print).
• Public relations expertise.
• Academic writing and publishing skills.
• Social media management and content creation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital communication tools.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 25 years
• Maximum Age: 45 years (as on 1st January of the year of advertisement)
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates
• Age Relaxation: 3 years for OBC candidates

Reservation Details

• Reservation benefits are applicable as per Government of India rules.
• Age relaxation available for SC/ST and OBC categories.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting of candidates based on eligibility criteria.
• Skill Test.
• Interview at NEC Secretariat.
• No request for postponement of test/interview will be entertained.

Contract Duration

• Initial engagement will be for 1 year.
• Extension may be granted based on performance and requirement.
• Maximum of four extensions allowed.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage NEC website-related activities.
• Draft and edit NEC Newsletter, Journal, and Press Releases.
• Develop and implement communication strategies.
• Enhance the public image of NEC.

Other Terms and Conditions

• The engagement is purely contractual and does not guarantee permanent employment.
• The contract may be terminated at any time without assigning any reason.
• Candidates must not take up any other assignment during the contract period.
• TA/DA will be provided as per Government of India rules applicable to Group 'C' staff.
• 8 days of casual leave is allowed.
• Maternity benefits are applicable as per the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017.
• Candidates must arrange their own accommodation.
• Candidates must maintain their own health and life insurance.
• Medical fitness certificate may be required.
• Police verification is mandatory as per Government guidelines.
• All intellectual property created during the contract will belong to NEC.
• No compensation will be provided for injury, illness, or death during the contract period.
• Candidates must comply with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013.
• Final decision in all matters rests with the Secretary, NEC.
• NEC reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.

Contact Information

Official Notification