The Government of Meghalaya, Secretariat Administration Department (Nazarat), has released the Meghalaya Civil Secretariat Recruitment 2026 notification for 153 Grade IV posts including Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Chowkidar and Mali.
Candidates who have passed Class VI and meet the prescribed age and domicile requirements can apply online through the official recruitment portal. The application process closes on 18 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Important: No specific work experience is prescribed for these Grade IV posts. Candidates should carefully check the official notification for post-wise eligibility and reservation conditions.
Meghalaya Civil Secretariat Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation | Secretariat Administration Department (Nazarat), Government of Meghalaya |
| Post Names | Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Chowkidar, Mali |
| Total Posts | 153 |
| Age Limit | 18–32 Years |
| Qualification | Class VI Passed |
| Application Fee | ₹100 General; ₹50 ST/SC |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | Level-1 Pay Matrix + Applicable Allowances |
| Experience | Not Required / No Specific Experience Mentioned |
| Eligibility | Eligible Indian citizens meeting prescribed conditions |
| Job Location | Meghalaya Civil Secretariat |
| Selection Process | Written Examination |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
| Peon | 124 |
| Cleaner | 17 |
| Sweeper | 6 |
| Chowkidar | 3 |
| Mali | 3 |
| Total | 153 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | As per official portal |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Class VI or equivalent for the advertised Grade IV posts.
Age Limit
The candidate’s age should be between 18 and 32 years as on 1 January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved-category and PwD candidates as per Government of Meghalaya rules.
Experience
Experience is not required for these posts. The notification does not prescribe a specific work-experience requirement for Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Chowkidar or Mali.
Application Fee
- General Category: ₹100 per post
- ST/SC: ₹50 per post
Payment can be made through debit/credit card, net banking, UPI or e-Challan through SBI.
How to Apply for Meghalaya Civil Secretariat Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official Meghalaya recruitment portal.
Official Apply Link:
Apply Online – Meghalaya Civil Secretariat Recruitment 2026
Candidates should first complete the one-time registration, read the instructions, fill in the application form, upload/provide the required information and pay the applicable examination fee. Submit the application before 5:00 PM on 18 September 2026.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | Official Apply Portal – Meghalaya Civil Secretariat Recruitment 2026 |
| Details PDF | Official Notification PDF – Meghalaya Civil Secretariat Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Meghalaya Government Official Website |
Notification PDF: Candidates should read the official notification before applying. It contains the detailed vacancy distribution, eligibility conditions, reservation rules, examination details and required documents.
Official Apply Portal: Use the official portal for registration, fee payment and online submission. Applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted through a written examination by the Departmental Selection Committee.
| Subject | Marks |
| General English | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
The examination duration is 1 hour, while eligible PwD candidates will get 1 hour 30 minutes.
FAQs – Meghalaya Civil Secretariat Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available?
There are 153 Grade IV vacancies.
Q2. What is the qualification?
Candidates who have passed Class VI can apply, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions.
Q3. What is the age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 32 years as on 1 January 2026.
Q4. Is experience required?
No specific work experience is required for the advertised Grade IV posts.
Q5. What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹100 for General candidates and ₹50 for ST/SC candidates.
Q6. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 18 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Q7. Where is the job location?
The posts are under the Meghalaya Civil Secretariat, Meghalaya.