- Recruitment drive for 558 Part-Time Guardsman and Equivalent Ranks (Volunteers) posts in the Meghalaya Border Wing Home Guards Battalion.
- Deployment in remote border areas of Khasi, Jaintia & Garo Hills bordering Bangladesh.
- Volunteers will serve under 'Wages', Highly Skilled Category, with monthly honoraria including risk allowance as per Meghalaya Government norms.
- Deployment period is 1 year, extendable based on performance; no claim to regularization or permanent retention.
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🎓 Certificate Course
Part-Time Guardsman and Equivalent Ranks (Volunteers) Recruitment 2026
Civil Defence & Home Guards Department, Meghalaya
Total Vacancies
558
Job Location
Remote border areas of Khasi, Jaintia & Garo Hills bordering Bangladesh
Apply Start
27 Aug 2026
Apply Deadline
28 Sep 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Civil Defence & Home Guards Department, Meghalaya (Meghalaya Home Guards) |
| Job Category | Defense |
| Eligibility Qualification | Certificate Course (certificate-course) |
| Number of Vacancies | 558 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Monthly honoraria under 'Wages', Highly Skilled Category, including risk allowance as prescribed by the Department of Labour, Employment & Skill Development, Govt. of Meghalaya. |
| Age Limits | Maximum 50 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | - No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a trained Home Guards Volunteer.
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Must be domiciled in the State of Meghalaya.
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Must be domiciled in the State of Meghalaya.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection is through a Personal Interview conducted at Tura and Shillong centres.
- No separate intimation will be sent; candidates must check the selected list on Departmental Notice Boards or the official website.
- Volunteers must carry valid ID cards and present original documents during the interview.
- No separate intimation will be sent; candidates must check the selected list on Departmental Notice Boards or the official website.
- Volunteers must carry valid ID cards and present original documents during the interview.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Prescribed Standard Form for enrolment.
- 2 recent passport-size photographs (one pasted on the form).
- Attested copies of Educational Qualification Certificate.
- Birth Certificate or Age Certificate as per school records.
- EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card) of Meghalaya.
- Home Guards Basic Training Certificate.
- Medical Fitness Certificate from an authorized Government Medical Practitioner/Institution.
- 2 recent passport-size photographs (one pasted on the form).
- Attested copies of Educational Qualification Certificate.
- Birth Certificate or Age Certificate as per school records.
- EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card) of Meghalaya.
- Home Guards Basic Training Certificate.
- Medical Fitness Certificate from an authorized Government Medical Practitioner/Institution.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for Part-Time Guardsman and Equivalent Ranks (Volunteers) in Meghalaya Home Guards Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 558 vacancies for Part-Time Guardsman and Equivalent Ranks (Volunteers) posts.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for Meghalaya Home Guards Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit applications is 28th September 2026.
Q.
Who is eligible to apply for Meghalaya Home Guards Recruitment 2026?
Trained Home Guards Volunteers who are Indian citizens domiciled in the State of Meghalaya are eligible to apply.
Q.
What is the age limit for applicants in Meghalaya Home Guards Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit for applicants should not exceed 50 years as on 1st September 2026.
Q.
Where will the Personal Interview for Meghalaya Home Guards Recruitment 2026 be conducted?
The Personal Interview will be conducted at Tura and Shillong centres.