The Directorate of Civil Defence & Home Guards (CDHG), Meghalaya, Shillong has released an official notification for the recruitment of 18 Part-Time Platoon Havildar (Volunteers) posts in the Meghalaya Border Wing Home Guards Battalion. Eligible Home Guards Volunteers can apply offline by submitting the application form along with required documents before the last date.
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| CDHG Meghalaya Recruitment 2026 released for 18 Part-Time Platoon Havildar posts in Home Guards Department |
This recruitment provides an opportunity for experienced Home Guards volunteers to serve in border areas of Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo Hills bordering Bangladesh.
CDHG Meghalaya Recruitment 2026 Overview
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Details |
Information |
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Organization |
Civil Defence & Home Guards (CDHG) Meghalaya |
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Post Name |
Part-Time Platoon Havildar |
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Total Vacancies |
18 Posts |
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Job Location |
Meghalaya |
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Salary |
As per labour wages (Highly Skilled Category) |
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Application Mode |
Offline |
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Official Website |
meghomeguards.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
Post Name: Part-Time Platoon Havildar (Volunteer)
Total Posts: 18
Age Limit
Maximum Age: 50 years.
Age will be calculated as on 11 March 2026.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive honorarium as per Highly Skilled Category wages prescribed by the Department of Labour, Employment & Skill Development, Government of Meghalaya, including applicable risk allowance.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following conditions:
- Must be a Home Guards Volunteer
- Must have completed 5 years’ service (1825 days) with requisitioning agencies
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Must be a domicile of Meghalaya
- Must possess Home Guards Basic Training Certificate
Important Dates
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Date |
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Notification Release Date |
10 March 2026 |
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Application Start Date |
10 March 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
06 April 2026 |
Selection Process
Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for Personal Interview to be conducted at:
- Shillong
- Tura
Selected volunteers may be deployed in remote border areas of:
- Khasi Hills
- Jaintia Hills
- Garo Hills
How to Apply for CDHG Meghalaya Recruitment 2026
Candidates must submit the standard application form along with self-attested copies of:
- Two passport size photographs
- Educational qualification certificate
- Birth certificate or age proof
- EPIC voter ID card of Meghalaya
- Home Guards Basic Training certificate
- Medical fitness certificate from authorized government doctor
- Deployment period certificate issued by District Commandant/Civil Defence authority
Application must be submitted to respective District Home Guards Offices/Training Centres/Civil Defence Offices where the candidate is currently deployed.
Important Instructions
- Candidates must bring original documents during interview.
- Volunteers must arrange their own accommodation for 2–3 days.
- No TA/DA will be provided.
- Canvassing or providing false information will lead to disqualification.
- Department reserves the right to cancel the enrolment process without notice.
- Reservation policy is not applicable as the service is voluntary.
Important Links
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Official Notification |
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Official Website |
