The Central Recruitment Board, Directorate of Civil Defence & Home Guards, Government of Meghalaya has released an enrolment notice (Memo No. E.1/2026/95-A dated 27.08.2026) inviting applications for 558 part-time posts of Guardsman and Equivalent Ranks (Volunteers) in the Meghalaya Border Wing Home Guards Battalion. Only trained Home Guards Volunteers who are Indian citizens and domiciled in Meghalaya are eligible, and applications must be submitted offline in the prescribed Standard Form. The last date for receipt of applications is 28.09.2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Guardsman and Equivalent Ranks (Volunteers) — Part Time |
| Organization | Meghalaya Border Wing Home Guards Battalion, Directorate of Civil Defence & Home Guards, Government of Meghalaya (Central Recruitment Board) |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Memo No. E.1/2026/95-A, dated Shillong the 27th August, 2026 |
| Location | Meghalaya — deployment in the remote border areas of Khasi, Jaintia and Garo Hills bordering Bangladesh |
| Total Vacancies | 558 posts (no category-wise breakup — State Reservation Policy / Roster is not applicable to this enrolment) |
| Qualification | Trained Home Guards Volunteer holding a Home Guards Basic Training Certificate; an Educational Qualification Certificate must be submitted (no minimum level specified in the notification) |
| Age Limit | Upper age limit must not exceed 50 years as on 01.09.2026 (no minimum age specified in the notification) Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Submission and scrutiny of application → Personal Interview (Tura and Shillong centres) → Selected list published on departmental notice boards and website |
| Pay Scale | Monthly honoraria at the “Wages”, Highly Skilled Category rate prescribed by the Department of Labour, Employment & Skill Development, Govt. of Meghalaya, plus Risk Allowance (exact figure not specified in notification) |
| How to Apply | Offline only — submit the prescribed Standard Form to the concerned District Home Guards Office / District Training Centre / Civil Defence Office |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | meghomeguards.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notification | 27.08.2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 28.09.2026 |
| Age reckoning (“as on”) date | 01.09.2026 |
| Personal Interview dates | Not yet announced — will be notified on departmental notice boards and on meghomeguards.gov.in (no separate intimation will be sent) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not specified in notification |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Guardsman and Equivalent Ranks (Volunteers) | 558 |
| Total | 558 |
Note: The notification does not give a category-wise (UR / OBC / SC / ST / EWS) breakup, because the State Reservation Policy and Roster are not applicable to this enrolment — the deployment is purely voluntary.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Training Requirement | Must be a trained Home Guards Volunteer holding a Home Guards Basic Training Certificate |
| Educational Qualification | An Educational Qualification Certificate must be attached with the application; the notification does not prescribe a minimum level |
| Age Limit | Upper age limit must not exceed 50 years as on 01.09.2026 (no minimum age stated) Check your age eligibility → |
| Nationality | Must be an Indian citizen |
| Domicile | Must be domiciled in the State of Meghalaya; an EPIC card of Meghalaya is required |
| Medical Fitness | Must produce a Medical Fitness Certificate from an authorised Government Medical Practitioner or Institution |
| Age Relaxation | Not applicable — the State Reservation Policy / Roster does not apply to this enrolment, and the notification lists no category-wise relaxation |
| Service Condition | Deployment is for 1 year, extendable on performance; purely temporary and voluntary, with no claim to regularisation or permanent retention |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Application and Scrutiny | The prescribed Standard Form, complete in all respects and accompanied by self-attested copies of all required certificates, must reach the concerned office by 28.09.2026. Incomplete applications, applications without the required certificates or testimonials, and applications received by hand or by post after the last date are rejected outright, and no correspondence on rejection will be entertained. |
| Stage 2 — Personal Interview | Eligible Home Guards Volunteers are called for a Personal Interview conducted at the Tura and Shillong centres. Candidates must carry a valid ID card and produce all original documents before the Board. No separate intimation is sent — it is the candidate’s own responsibility to check the selected list and the interview dates notified on the departmental notice boards and on meghomeguards.gov.in. No marks, duration or weightage for the interview are specified in the notification. |
| Stage 3 — Selection and Deployment | Successful volunteers are deployed for an initial period of 1 (one) year, extendable based on performance, and must be willing to serve anywhere in the remote border areas of Khasi, Jaintia and Garo Hills bordering Bangladesh. Deployment is purely temporary and voluntary, and a volunteer may be dismissed or terminated at any time without reasons being assigned. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nature of payment | Monthly Honoraria (deployment under “Wages”) |
| Wage category | Highly Skilled Category, at the rate prescribed by the Department of Labour, Employment & Skill Development, Govt. of Meghalaya, as revised from time to time |
| Risk Allowance | Payable in addition, at the rate prescribed by the State Government |
| Exact monthly figure | Not specified in notification — it follows the prevailing Meghalaya Highly Skilled wage rate on the date of deployment |
| Deployment period | 1 (one) year, extendable based on performance in the task assigned |
| TA / DA | Not admissible for the journey to, or stay during, the enrolment process |
How to Apply
- Obtain the prescribed Standard Form from your District Home Guards Office, District Training Centre or Civil Defence Office.
- Fill the form completely and paste one recent passport-size photograph on it; keep a second identical photograph with the application.
- Attach self-attested (attested) copies of all required certificates — Educational Qualification Certificate, Birth/Age Certificate, Meghalaya EPIC card, Home Guards Basic Training Certificate and Medical Fitness Certificate.
- Submit the completed application to the respective District Home Guards Office / Officer Commanding, District Training Centre / Deputy Controller of Civil Defence of the place from where you are to be deployed.
- Ensure the application actually reaches that office on or before 28.09.2026, then track the departmental notice boards and meghomeguards.gov.in for the selected list and interview dates.
Note: This is an offline enrolment. There is no online application portal, and applications received by hand or by post after 28.09.2026 will not be considered under any circumstances.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph | 2 (two) recent copies — one to be pasted on the Standard Form |
| Educational Qualification Certificate | Attested copy |
| Birth Certificate or Age Certificate | Attested copy, as per school records |
| EPIC card of Meghalaya | Attested copy — establishes Meghalaya domicile |
| Home Guards Basic Training Certificate | Attested copy — mandatory, only trained volunteers are eligible |
| Medical Fitness Certificate | From any authorised Government Medical Practitioner or Institution |
| Valid ID card and original documents | To be carried to the Personal Interview and produced before the Board |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | Visit meghomeguards.gov.in |
| Recruitment Notice Board | View Enrolment Notice Page |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without a Home Guards Basic Training Certificate — this enrolment is open only to already-trained Home Guards Volunteers, not to fresh candidates.
- Sending the application by post so late that it arrives after 28.09.2026 — the deadline is the date of receipt in the office, not the date of posting.
- Submitting an incomplete form or leaving out any of the six required certificates, which leads to outright rejection with no correspondence entertained.
- Submitting the form at the wrong office — it must go to the District Home Guards Office, District Training Centre or Civil Defence Office of the place from where you are to be deployed.
- Waiting for an interview call letter — no separate intimation is sent, so you must check the notice boards and meghomeguards.gov.in yourself for the selected list and dates.
- Arriving at the interview centre unprepared — be ready to stay 2 to 3 days at your own cost with no TA/DA, and carry a valid ID card plus all original documents.
- Attempting to canvass or offer a bribe to anyone connected with the enrolment — this leads to disqualification and possible prosecution.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for the Meghalaya Border Wing Home Guards Guardsman enrolment 2026?
Applications must be received in the concerned office on or before 28.09.2026.
2. How many vacancies are there?
There are 558 part-time posts of Guardsman and Equivalent Ranks (Volunteers).
3. Who is eligible to apply?
Only trained Home Guards Volunteers who are Indian citizens, are domiciled in Meghalaya, and hold a Home Guards Basic Training Certificate.
4. What is the age limit?
The upper age limit is 50 years as on 01.09.2026; the notification does not prescribe a minimum age.
5. Is there an application fee?
The notification does not mention any application fee.
6. Can I apply online?
No — this is an offline enrolment, and the completed Standard Form must be submitted physically to your District Home Guards Office, District Training Centre or Civil Defence Office.
7. Where will the interviews be held?
Personal Interviews will be conducted at the Tura and Shillong centres, on dates notified only on the departmental notice boards and meghomeguards.gov.in.
8. Does reservation apply to this enrolment?
No — the State Reservation Policy and Roster do not apply, because the deployment is purely voluntary and temporary for an initial period of one year.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
