Meghalaya Judicial Service Recruitment 2026 – 10 Civil Judge Vacancies | Apply Online

The High Court of Meghalaya has officially released the advertisement for Direct Recruitment to Meghalaya Judicial Service – Civil Judge (Junior Division)-cum-Judicial Magistrate First Class (Grade-III), 2026.

Eligible law graduates with required practice experience can apply online from 17 February 2026 to 17 March 2026.

Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	High Court of Meghalaya
Post Name	Civil Judge (Junior Division)-cum-Judicial Magistrate First Class (Grade-III)
Total Vacancies	10 Posts
Job Location	Meghalaya
Application Mode	Online
Online Start Date	17 February 2026 (12:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply	17 March 2026 (5:00 PM)

Category-wise Vacancy Details

Category	Posts
Unreserved/General	02
Khasi-Jaintia	04
Garo	04
Total	10

Reservation for SC/ST/PwBD candidates will be applicable as per Meghalaya State Reservation Policy.

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive:

• Pay Level J-1 of Pay Matrix
• ₹77,840/- per month
• Other allowances as admissible under rules

Eligibility Criteria

1️⃣ Nationality

• Must be a Citizen of India

2️⃣ Educational Qualification

• Must possess a Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university established by law in India.

3️⃣ Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years
• SC/ST candidates: Up to 38 years
• Age will be calculated as on the last date of application submission.

4️⃣ Practice Requirement

• Must have minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate.

Practice Calculation:

• Counted from date of provisional enrolment/registration with State Bar Council.
• Certificate required from:
  • Principal Judicial Officer of concerned court OR
  • Advocate with minimum 10 years standing (duly endorsed).
• High Court/Supreme Court practitioners must produce proper certification.
• Experience as Law Clerk will be considered.

Disqualification

A candidate shall not be eligible if:

• Not a citizen of India
• Dismissed from service by any High Court/Government authority
• Convicted of offence involving moral turpitude
• Debarred by High Court/UPSC/State PSC

Selection Process

The Meghalaya Judicial Service Examination 2026 will be conducted in three stages:

Preliminary Examination (MCQ – 100 Marks)

• Objective type questions
• Total Marks: 100
• Each Question: 2 marks
• Duration: 2 hours
• Conducted using OMR sheet
• Answer key published after exam
• Marks NOT carried forward

Preliminary Syllabus

Part I:

• Indian Penal Code / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
• Code of Criminal Procedure / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
• Indian Evidence Act / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
• Limitation Act, 1963

Part II:

• Constitution of India
• Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
• Meghalaya Urban Areas Rent Control Act, 1972
• Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013

Main Written Examination (370 Marks)

Total Papers: 4

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper I	English	100	3 Hours
Law Paper I	Civil Laws	100	3 Hours
Law Paper II	Criminal Laws	100	3 Hours
Local Language	Khasi or Garo	70	2 Hours

English Paper Includes:

• Essay Writing
• Precis Writing
• Grammar

Law Paper I:

• Constitution of India
• CPC
• Transfer of Property Act
• Indian Contract Act

Law Paper II:

• IPC
• CrPC
• Evidence Act
• Law of Torts

⚠ No books/Bare Acts allowed in any stage.

Viva-Voce (30 Marks)

• Personality Test
• Candidates shortlisted up to 5 times the number of vacancies
• Final merit based on aggregate marks

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General	₹700/-
SC/ST	₹350/-
PwBD	Exempted (with valid certificate)

Payment Modes

1. UPI / Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card
2. SBI eChallan (Cash payment at SBI branch within 3 days)

⚠ Fees once paid will not be refunded.

Documents Required

• Educational Certificates
• Law Degree Certificate
• Proof of Date of Birth
• Practice Certificate
• SC/ST Certificate (if applicable)

How to Apply

Candidates must apply strictly through online mode via the official website of the High Court of Meghalaya.

• Online Application Starts: 17 February 2026 (12 PM)
• Last Date: 17 March 2026 (5 PM)

Applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected.

Important Links

Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many vacancies are available?

There are 10 Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts.

2. What is the salary?

₹77,840/- per month (Level J-1) plus allowances.

3. What is the age limit?

Maximum 35 years (38 years for SC/ST).

4. Is practice experience mandatory?

Yes, minimum 3 years of practice is required.

5. What is the last date to apply?

17 March 2026 (5:00 PM).