The High Court of Meghalaya, Shillong, the highest judicial authority of the state, has announced recruitment for Stenographer Grade I, Legal Assistant, Library Assistant and Driver posts, taking the total vacancies to seven. The Legal Assistant post is for the High Court Legal Services Committee, where the role involves handling legal aid applications, coordinating with panel lawyers and jail authorities, and assisting with appeals and Lok Adalat matters, while the other posts serve the court's registry and establishment.
Meghalaya High Court Recruitment 2026 - Stenographer, Legal Assistant and Other Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026HCM.II/109/2020-Rect/52 & HCM.II/109/2020-Rect/54
Total Vacancies
7
Last Date
24 Oct
6 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
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Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 24 Oct 2026 · 6 days left
- Notification24 Sept
- Applications Opentill 24 Oct
About Meghalaya High Court Stenographer, Legal Assistant and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Meghalaya High Court
- Advertisement No.
- HCM.II/109/2020-Rect/52 & HCM.II/109/2020-Rect/54
- Post Name
- Stenographer Grade I, Legal Assistant and 2 more
- Job Location
- Shillong, Meghalaya
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from citizens of India)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–32 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid license for driving Light Motor Vehicle and Transport Vehicle (Driver post)
Vacancy Breakdown
Stenographer Grade I
1
Legal Assistant
1
Library Assistant
1
Driver
4
Total7
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade I | 1 |
| Legal Assistant | 1 |
| Library Assistant | 1 |
| Driver | 4 |
| Grand Total | 7 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Stenographer Grade I1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree from a recognized University with diploma in Stenography in English with minimum speed of 120 wpm in shorthand and typing speed of 50 wpm in computer.
- Category
- Reserved for Garo category
Legal Assistant1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree in Law from a recognized University.
- Experience
- Preferably having sufficient experience in the field of Legal Aid/Services for not less than 3 years.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 32 years for General Category, 37 years for ST/SC
- Note
- Post is in the High Court Legal Services Committee, High Court of Meghalaya, Shillong.
- Category
- Unreserved
Library Assistant1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor degree or Diploma in Library Science from a recognized University and proficiency in the use of computer.
- Category
- Reserved for Garo category
Driver4 posts
- Qualification
- SSLC passed from a recognized Board. Must hold a valid license for driving Light Motor Vehicle and Transport Vehicle. Must possess knowledge of roadside repairs and efficiency in driving.
- Experience
- At least 3 years experience after obtaining valid license for driving Light Motor Vehicle and Transport Vehicle.
- Category
- Reserved for Garo category
Age Limit
18 to 32 years for General Category candidates and 18 to 37 years for SC/ST candidates as on the last date fixed for receiving the applications
Age Relaxation
5 years for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates (maximum age 37 years)
Application Fee
General
Rs. 400
SC / ST
Rs. 200
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Fee payable by ATM cum Debit Card issued by State Bank of India or by Net Banking of SBI account holders (select ePayment and State Bank of India on the Meghalaya Portal page), or by cash at any SBI branch using an eChallan generated through 'Payment across Bank Counter'.
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination
Held for the posts as notified; no TA/DA is paid to candidates for attending it.
- 2Speed / Typing Test
Shorthand and typing speed test for the Stenographer Grade I post.
- 3Driving Test
Driving test for the Driver post.
- 4Personal Interview
Interview as applicable to the post applied for; no TA/DA is paid for attending it.
Salary Structure
Stenographer Grade I
Pay: Level-16 (Rs. 49,000/-)
Legal Assistant
Pay: Level-14 of the Meghalaya Pay Matrix (Rs. 43,700/-)
Library Assistant
Pay: Level-5 (Rs. 24,700/-)
Driver
Pay: Level-3 (Rs. 20,600/-)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade I | Level-16 (Rs. 49,000/-) |
| Legal Assistant | Level-14 of the Meghalaya Pay Matrix (Rs. 43,700/-) |
| Library Assistant | Level-5 (Rs. 24,700/-) |
| Driver | Level-3 (Rs. 20,600/-) |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official website of the High Court of Meghalaya and click on the Online Application icon
- 2Complete the one-time registration with a valid email address and mobile number if applying for the first time
- 3Log in to the recruitment portal and fill in the application form for the post applied for
- 4Upload the required details and documents
- 5Pay the application fee of Rs. 400 for General candidates or Rs. 200 for SC/ST candidates by SBI debit card, SBI net banking or SBI eChallan cash payment
- 6Submit the application and take a printout for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Educational qualification certificates
•Experience certificate (if applicable)
•Caste certificate (if applicable)
•Valid driving licence for Driver post
•Other documents mentioned in the application instructions
Important Details
- Applications are accepted strictly through the online mode on the High Court of Meghalaya website and applications received through any other mode will not be accepted.
- For cash payment by eChallan, the fee must be deposited within 3 days from the last date of receipt of application, and the amount once deposited is neither refunded nor adjusted against any other purpose.
- No TA/DA is paid to applicants for attending the written examination, speed test, typing test, driving test or personal interview.
- The Hon'ble the Chief Justice reserves the right to relax any condition mentioned in the advertisement, and the recruitment process may be cancelled at any time without assigning any reason.
Category Reservation
Stenographer Grade I
Category: Garo
Library Assistant
Category: Garo
Driver
Category: Garo
Legal Assistant
Category: Unreserved
| Post | Category |
|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade I | Garo |
| Library Assistant | Garo |
| Driver | Garo |
| Legal Assistant | Unreserved |
Legal Assistant Job Requirements
- Engaging with applicants seeking legal aid and services
- Keeping track of all legal aid applications from convicts through HCLSC on a daily basis, preparing notes for each matter and maintaining a database in soft form, and tracking cases where conviction has been upheld by the High Court
- Obtaining all documents and information of convicts required for filing appeals before the Supreme Court or the High Court, and collecting trial court documents translated into English immediately
- Getting all documents in digitised format and sending them to SCLSC by email when required
- Keeping regular follow up with SCLSC and tracking progress in assigning, finalising the draft appeal and filing the appeal, including preparation of the complete paper book with requisite translation
- Regular coordination with panel lawyers, DLSAs, jail authorities and beneficiaries on legal aid matters
- Follow up of compliance with the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court
- Processing all matters regarding Lok Adalat, administrative, establishment and procurement support, accounts including processing fees of LACs through the online system, and clerical work
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