The High Court of Meghalaya has released the Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026 notification for eligible law graduates. This recruitment offers a golden opportunity for advocates who wish to build a long-term judicial career. A total of 10 vacancies have been announced under the Meghalaya Judicial Service. The Civil Judge (Junior Division)-cum-Judicial Magistrate First Class Recruitment 2026 is conducted through a structured three-stage examination process. Candidates must apply online through the official website of the High Court of Meghalaya before the closing date. This is a prestigious State Government Job under the Meghalaya Judicial Service Rules, 2006 (as amended). Selected candidates will be appointed in Grade-III and placed in Pay Level J-1 of the Pay Matrix. The starting basic salary is ₹77,840 per month, along with applicable allowances such as DA, HRA, and other state benefits. To apply for this Meghalaya Vacancy 2026, candidates must hold a Law Degree from a recognized university and must have at least 3 years of legal practice. The experience will be counted from the date of enrollment with the State Bar Council. Proper certification of practice is mandatory during document verification. The selection process includes: Preliminary Examination (Objective MCQ) Main Written Examination (Subjective) Viva-Voce / Personality Test The Preliminary exam is qualifying in nature. Marks obtained in the prelims will not be added to the final merit list. Only candidates who clear the prelims will be allowed to appear in the Main Examination. The final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in the Main Written Examination and Viva-Voce. The exam will be conducted in Shillong, Meghalaya. Reservation benefits will be applicable as per the Meghalaya State Reservation Policy. This recruitment provides a stable judicial career with long-term benefits, authority, and social respect. If you are looking for a secure Government Job in the legal field, this opportunity should not be missed.
Authority - State Government
Application Mode - Online
Job Type - Regular
Advertisement - HCM.11/27/2024-Rect/20
Posted On
26 Feb 2026, 04:19 pm
Total Posts
10
Organization
High Court of Meghalaya, Shillong
Online Application Start Date: 17 February 2026 (12:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply Online: 17 March 2026 (05:00 PM)
Preliminary Exam Date: To be notified
Main Exam Date: To be notified
General Category: ₹700
SC/ST Category: ₹350
PwBD Candidates: Exempted (with valid certificate)
Maximum Age (General): 35 Years
Maximum Age (SC/ST): 38 Years
Age relaxation as per State Government rules
Must be a citizen of India
Must possess a Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized University
Minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate
Must produce valid practice certificate
| Sl. No | Post Name | No. of Posts | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil Judge (Junior Division)-cum-Judicial Magistrate First Class | 10 | LLB + 3 Years Practice | ₹77,840/- (Pay Level J-1) |
Visit the official website of the High Court of Meghalaya
Click on “Online Application for Grade-III Meghalaya Judicial Service”
Complete one-time registration (if new user)
Fill in personal, educational, and practice details carefully
Upload required documents
Pay application fee through SBI payment gateway (Online or eChallan)
Submit the form before 17 March 2026 (5 PM)
Take printout of final submitted application
Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!

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