The Civil Defence and Home Guards Department, Meghalaya, Shillong, has issued Enrolment Notice Memo No. E.1/2026/95-A dated 27 August 2026 for enrolment of 558 Part-Time Guardsman and Equivalent Ranks (Volunteers) in the Meghalaya Border Wing Home Guards Battalion. These volunteers will be deployed in the remote border areas of Khasi, Jaintia and Garo Hills bordering Bangladesh. Only trained Home Guards Volunteers who are Indian citizens domiciled in Meghalaya are eligible. Applications in the Prescribed Standard Form must reach the concerned District Home Guards Office, Officers Commanding District Training Centre, or Civil Defence Office on or before 28 September 2026. Selection is by Personal Interview at Tura and Shillong centres.
Important – Read Before You Apply: Three things to be clear on before submitting. First, only existing trained Home Guards Volunteers are eligible – this is not an open recruitment for the general public; candidates who have not already completed basic Home Guards training and are enrolled as Volunteers in Meghalaya are not eligible to apply. Second, no separate intimation about the interview date will be sent – it is the responsibility of each candidate to check the shortlisted list and interview schedule on Departmental Notice Boards and the official website at meghomeguards.gov.in; candidates must come prepared to stay 2 to 3 days at their own expense as no TA/DA is paid. Third, deployment is in remote border areas of Khasi, Jaintia and Garo Hills bordering Bangladesh – volunteers must be willing and physically prepared to serve in these areas for a period of 1 year; volunteers unwilling to do so should not apply.
Meghalaya Home Guards Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Central Recruitment Board, Civil Defence and Home Guards Department, Meghalaya, Shillong |
| Memo No. | E.1/2026/95-A dated 27 August 2026 |
| Post | Part-Time Guardsman and Equivalent Ranks (Volunteers) |
| Total Posts | 558 |
| Deploying Unit | Meghalaya Border Wing Home Guards Battalion |
| Deployment Area | Remote border areas of Khasi, Jaintia and Garo Hills bordering Bangladesh |
| Nature of Engagement | Purely temporary and voluntary; paid under Wages, Highly Skilled Category |
| Eligibility | Trained Home Guards Volunteers domiciled in Meghalaya |
| Application Mode | Offline – Prescribed Standard Form |
| Application Fee | Not prescribed |
| Application Window Opens | 27 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 September 2026 |
| Selection Process | Personal Interview at Tura and Shillong centres |
| Official Website | meghomeguards.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Memo issued | 27 August 2026 |
| Application window opens | 27 August 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 28 September 2026 |
| Age cut-off date | 1 September 2026 |
| Interview dates | To be notified on Departmental Notice Boards and meghomeguards.gov.in |
Vacancy and Pay
| Post | Posts | Pay Category |
|---|---|---|
| Part-Time Guardsman and Equivalent Ranks (Volunteers) | 558 | Wages, Highly Skilled Category as prescribed by the Dept. of Labour, Employment and Skill Development, Govt. of Meghalaya, plus Risk Allowance, paid as monthly Honoraria |
State Reservation Policy and Roster will not be applicable to this enrolment as the deployment is purely voluntary.
The specific wage/honorarium figure is determined from time to time by the Department of Labour, Employment and Skill Development, Government of Meghalaya, and is not published in this notice.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a trained Home Guards Volunteer.
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Must be domiciled in the State of Meghalaya.
Age Limit: Upper age limit must not exceed 50 years as on 1 September 2026.
Nature of Engagement
- Purely temporary and voluntary.
- Deployment period is 1 year, extendable based on performance.
- Volunteers are paid monthly Honoraria under Wages, Highly Skilled Category, plus Risk Allowance as prescribed by the State Government.
- Volunteers can be dismissed or terminated at any time without assigning any reason.
- No volunteer can claim regularisation or permanent retention.
- Selected volunteers must serve in remote border areas of Khasi, Jaintia and Garo Hills bordering Bangladesh.
Documents Required
The application in the Prescribed Standard Form must be accompanied by self-attested copies of:
- 2 recent passport-size photographs (one pasted on the Standard Form)
- 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 any authorised Government Medical Practitioner or Institution
Selection Process
- Personal Interview conducted at Tura and Shillong centres.
- No separate intimation regarding interview dates will be sent to individual candidates.
- Candidates must check the shortlisted list and interview schedule on Departmental Notice Boards and the official CDMHG website at meghomeguards.gov.in.
- Valid Home Guards ID cards must be carried for identification at the interview.
- Original documents must be presented to the Board during the interview.
- Candidates should come prepared to stay for 2 to 3 days at their own expense. No TA/DA is payable.
How to Apply
- Obtain the Prescribed Standard Form from the concerned District Home Guards Commandant Office (Shillong, Jowai, Tura), District Training Centres (Nongpoh, Nongstoin, Williamnagar, Baghmara, Khliehriat, Mawkyrwat, Ampati, Resubelpara), Civil Defence Offices, the Central Training Institute (Mawdiangdiang, Shillong) or from meghomeguards.gov.in.
- Fill the Standard Form completely. Paste one passport-size photograph on the form.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents listed above.
- Submit the completed application to the District Home Guards Office, Officers Commanding District Training Centre or Civil Defence Office from where you are deployed with Requisitioning Agencies, on or before 28 September 2026.
- Late applications and incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Important Instructions
- Only trained Home Guards Volunteers domiciled in Meghalaya are eligible. This is not an open recruitment.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview or for travel to the posting area.
- Canvassing directly or indirectly will lead to disqualification. Any volunteer found offering a bribe to any person involved in the enrolment process or to a person in authority shall be disqualified and/or prosecuted.
- The Department shall not be responsible for any damage or injury during the enrolment process.
- The Department reserves the right to cancel the enrolment process wholly or partially without assigning any reason.
- Applications received after the last date will not be considered under any circumstances.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF – Memo No. E.1/2026/95-A | Apply Now |
| Meghalaya Civil Defence and Home Guards Official Website | Apply Now |
Frequently Asked Questions – Meghalaya Home Guards Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many posts are available in Meghalaya Home Guards Recruitment 2026?
✅ 558 Part-Time Guardsman and Equivalent Ranks (Volunteers) posts in the Meghalaya Border Wing Home Guards Battalion, under Memo No. E.1/2026/95-A dated 27 August 2026.
Q2. Who is eligible to apply?
✅ Only trained Home Guards Volunteers who are Indian citizens domiciled in the State of Meghalaya. This is not an open recruitment for the general public. Candidates must have already completed Home Guards basic training.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
✅ 28 September 2026. Applications must physically reach the concerned District Home Guards Office, Officers Commanding District Training Centre or Civil Defence Office by this date.
Q4. What is the age limit?
✅ Maximum 50 years as on 1 September 2026. No minimum age is specified in this notice beyond the standard requirement of being an enrolled and trained Home Guards Volunteer.
Q5. Where will selected volunteers be deployed?
✅ In the remote border areas of Khasi, Jaintia and Garo Hills bordering Bangladesh. Volunteers must be willing and physically fit to serve in these areas.
Q6. How will I know the interview date?
✅ No separate intimation is sent. Candidates must check the shortlisted list and interview schedule on Departmental Notice Boards and the official website at meghomeguards.gov.in. Come prepared to stay 2 to 3 days as no TA/DA is paid.
Q7. Is this a permanent government job?
✅ No. The engagement is purely temporary and voluntary for a period of 1 year, extendable on performance. No volunteer can claim regularisation or permanent retention. Volunteers can be dismissed at any time without any reason.
Q8. What is the pay for selected volunteers?
✅ Monthly Honoraria under Wages, Highly Skilled Category as prescribed by the Department of Labour, Employment and Skill Development, Government of Meghalaya, plus Risk Allowance. The exact figure is not published in this notice and is revised from time to time.
Disclaimer: This article is based on Enrolment Notice Memo No. E.1/2026/95-A dated 27 August 2026, issued by the Central Recruitment Board, Civil Defence and Home Guards Department, Meghalaya, Shillong, for 558 Part-Time Guardsman and Equivalent Ranks (Volunteers) in the Meghalaya Border Wing Home Guards Battalion. Only trained Home Guards Volunteers domiciled in Meghalaya and not exceeding 50 years of age as on 1 September 2026 are eligible. Last date for receipt of applications is 28 September 2026. Deployment is in remote border areas bordering Bangladesh for 1 year. No TA/DA is payable. No regularisation claim arises. Candidates must read the official notification at meghomeguards.gov.in before applying. JobShouter.com is not associated with the Civil Defence and Home Guards Department, Meghalaya, in any manner.
