The High Court of Meghalaya
Permanent

Meghalaya HC Legal Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 24, 2026
Legal Assistant

Required Qualification

LLB25
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Pay Level-14 (₹43,700/- Starting Basic Pay)
Age Limit
Up to 32 Years (37 Years for SC/ST)
Job Location
Meghalaya6Shillong3

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 24, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Sep – 24 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized University.
• Desirable Experience: Preferably candidate having sufficient experience in the field of Legal Aid / Legal Services for not less than 3 years.
• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 32 years for General Category candidates and 37 years for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe candidates as on the date of advertisement.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Online Application & Eligibility Scrutiny

OnlineQualifying Only

Written Examination

OfflineMerit Scored

Personal Interview / Viva Voce

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection will be conducted by the Registry of the High Court of Meghalaya. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted through a Written Examination followed by a Personal Interview. Final selection will be determined on aggregate merit in the written test and viva-voce before the Selection Committee.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Examination

Total Duration

150 Minutes

Negative Marking

As per High Court of Meghalaya examination rules

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
General English & Legal Drafting5050
Constitutional Law & Legal Services Authorities Act5050
Procedural Laws (CrPC/BNSS, CPC, Indian Evidence Act/BSA)5050
Total150150

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Legal Assistant in the High Court Legal Services Committee (HCLSC) plays a pivotal role in administering institutional legal aid at the High Court of Meghalaya, Shillong. Core duties include daily tracking of legal aid applications from prison convicts, preparing comprehensive case briefs and paper books with requisite English translations for filing appeals before the High Court and Supreme Court, coordinating with panel lawyers, District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs), jail superintendents, and the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC), organizing Lok Adalats, and monitoring compliance with Supreme Court legal aid directives. The work is administrative and legal, situated within the High Court premises in Shillong.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Regular establishment position in the High Court Legal Services Committee, stationed permanently at the High Court of Meghalaya, Shillong. Subject to Meghalaya High Court Service Rules and standard probation of 2 years.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Established career ladder within the High Court Registry and State Legal Services authority, with promotional avenues to Superintendent / Section Officer / Assistant Registrar (Legal) based on merit, seniority, and qualifying service.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Online Submission Only: Applications must be submitted strictly online via meghalayahighcourt.nic.in before 17:00 Hours on 24.10.2026; no physical or emailed applications will be entertained.
  • SBI eChallan Payment Deadline: Candidates opting to pay application fee via offline cash Challan at SBI branches must complete the deposit within 3 days from the last date of application.
  • Fee Structure: Non-refundable fee of ₹400 for General and ₹200 for SC/ST.
  • Age Calculation Date: General age limit is 32 years, with relaxations up to 37 years for SC/ST candidates as on the date of advertisement.
  • Paper Book & Translation Responsibilities: Role involves intensive drafting, soft copy database management, and translation work between trial courts, High Court, and Supreme Court.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Unreserved (UR)1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay Level-14 of the 5th Meghalaya Pay Commission Pay Matrix with starting basic pay of ₹43,700/- per month plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and medical allowances as per Meghalaya State Government / High Court Service Rules.

Scale of Pay: Level - 14 of the 5th Meghalaya Pay Matrix with initial starting basic pay of ₹43,700/- plus admissible state allowances.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official recruitment portal of the High Court of Meghalaya at meghalayahighcourt.nic.in.
  2. Click on the “Online Application” icon on the website.
  3. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if applying for the first time, or log in with existing registration credentials.
  4. Fill out the online application form for the post of Legal Assistant (Advt. No. HCM.II/109/2020-Rect/54) with personal details, educational qualifications, Bar enrollment / LL.B. details, and legal aid experience.
  5. Pay the requisite application fee (₹400/- for General; ₹200/- for SC/ST) online via SBI ePayment gateway or generate an SBI eChallan for cash payment at any SBI branch.
  6. Submit the completed online application before 17:00 Hours on 24th October 2026. Keep a printed copy of the submitted form and payment receipt for future reference.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

• General Candidates: ₹400/- (Rupees Four Hundred only)
• SC / ST Candidates: ₹200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only)
• Payment Modes: Online through SBI ATM-cum-Debit Card / SBI Net Banking, or Cash payment at any SBI branch using generated eChallan (within 3 days from application submission). Non-refundable.

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Legal Assistant is placed in Pay Level-14 of the 5th Meghalaya Pay Matrix with an initial starting basic pay of ₹43,700/- per month plus Dearness Allowance, HRA, and medical allowances.

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