Overview
| Organization | High Court of Meghalaya, Shillong |
| Total Vacancies | 10 |
| Post Name | Civil Judge (Junior Division)-cum-Judicial Magistrate First Class (Grade-III) |
| Advertisement No. | HCM.II/27/2024-Rect/20 |
| Post Type | Permanent / Regular |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | meghalayahighcourt.nic.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 17 February 2026 (12:00 PM onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 March 2026 (by 17:00 hrs) |
📍 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Civil Judge (Jr. Division)-cum-Judicial Magistrate First Class (Grade-III) | 10 |
Category-wise Breakup:
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / General | 02 |
| Khasi-Jaintia | 04 |
| Garo | 04 |
| Total | 10 |
Reservation for SC/ST/PwBD is as per Meghalaya State Reservation Policy.
🎓 Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Law Degree (LLB) from a recognised University established by law in India, along with a minimum of 3 years of practice as an Advocate with a valid practice certificate.
Only citizens of India are eligible. Candidates who have been dismissed from service or convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude are not eligible.
💰 Salary Details (per month)
| Monthly Salary | ₹77,840/- |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level J-1 of Pay Matrix |
🎯 Selection Process
The selection involves three stages:
- Preliminary Written Examination — Screening round to shortlist candidates
- Main Written Examination — Detailed written test for shortlisted candidates
- Viva-Voce / Personality Test — Final round for those who clear the mains
⏳ Age Limit
(As on 17 March 2026)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General / Others | 35 years |
| SC / ST | 38 years |
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹700/- |
| SC / ST | ₹350/- |
| PwBD / PH | Nil |
Payment Mode: UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card via SBI payment portal, or SBI e-Challan at SBI branches.
📑 How to Apply
- Go to the official website: meghalayahighcourt.nic.in
- Navigate to the Recruitment section
- Click on the Civil Judge (Grade-III) recruitment notification
- Fill in the online application with accurate personal and educational details
- Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Review carefully and submit before 17 March 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Save a printout of the submitted form for future reference
⚙️ Key Documents Required
- LLB degree certificate from a recognised university
- Valid Advocate Enrolment Certificate (showing 3+ years of practice)
- Category certificate — SC/ST (if applicable, from Meghalaya)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Recent passport-size photograph & signature
- Valid photo ID proof
📘 Important Links
| 🔗 Apply Online | Click Here |
| 📄 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| 🌐 Official Website | meghalayahighcourt.nic.in |
⚡ Last date is 17 March 2026 at 5:00 PM — read the notification carefully and apply well in advance!
