The Directorate of Civil Defence & Home Guards, Meghalaya has released a notice for the enrollment of Part‑Time Naik and Part‑Time Lance Naik volunteers in the Meghalaya Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG) Battalion. A total of 108 volunteer posts are available, and the last date to submit applications is 6 July 2026.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Directorate of Civil Defence & Home Guards, Meghalaya, Shillong |
| Post Name |
Part‑Time Naik & Part‑Time Lance Naik (Volunteers) |
| Total Vacancies |
108 (54 Naik + 54 Lance Naik) |
| Application Mode |
Offline (Prescribed Standard Form) |
| Notification Date |
10 June 2026 |
| Last Date |
6 July 2026 |
| Official Website |
www.meghomeguards.gov.in |
Post & Organization Details
The recruitment is for the Meghalaya Border Wing Home Guards Battalion. The posts are purely voluntary and temporary, with deployment in remote border areas of Khasi, Jaintia & Garo Hills bordering Bangladesh.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Vacancies |
| Part‑Time Naik (Volunteers) |
54 |
| Part‑Time Lance Naik (Volunteers) |
54 |
| Total |
108 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen.
- Domicile: Must be domiciled in the state of Meghalaya.
- Deployment History: Must be a Home Guards Volunteer who has been deployed/engaged with various Requisitioning Agencies for a total period of 3 years (1095 days).
- Upper Age Limit: Must not exceed 50 years as on 15 April 2026.
Pay Scale & Salary
The volunteers will receive honoraria under the ‘Wages’, Highly Skilled Category as prescribed by the Department of Labour, Employment & Skill Development, Government of Meghalaya. The rate, including the Risk Allowance prescribed by the State Government, will be updated from time to time. No regularisation or permanent retention is applicable.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification / Memo Date |
10 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application |
6 July 2026 |
| Age Limit Reckoning Date |
15 April 2026 |
Selection Process
- Submission of application in Prescribed Standard Form with all required documents to the respective District Home Guards office or District Training Centre or Deputy Controller of Civil Defence office.
- Scrutiny of applications.
- Personal Interview at Tura or Shillong centres.
How to Apply
- Obtain the Prescribed Standard Form from District Home Guards Commandant offices, District Training Centres, Civil Defence Offices, Deputy Commissioners of all districts, or download the detailed notice from the official website.
- Fill in the form carefully, paste one passport‑size photograph, and keep an extra copy ready.
- Attach self‑attested copies of all required certificates (educational qualification, birth/age certificate, EPIC, Home Guards Basic Training Certificate, Medical Fitness Certificate, Deployment Period Certificate, etc.).
- Submit the completed form and attachments to the appropriate District Home Guards Office / Officers Commanding District Training Centre / Civil Defence Office from where you are currently deployed.
- Government servants must route their application through the appropriate administrative authority.
- Ensure the application reaches the designated office by 6 July 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.
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FAQs
- What is the last date to apply for Meghalaya BWHG Part‑Time Naik and Lance Naik Enrollment 2026?
The last date to submit the application is 6 July 2026.
- What is the upper age limit for the posts?
Applicants must not be older than 50 years as on 15 April 2026.
- Is there any application fee?
No application fee is mentioned for this recruitment.
- Where will the interview be conducted?
Interviews will be held at designated centres in Tura and Shillong.
- What type of remuneration will volunteers receive?
Volunteers will receive honoraria under the ‘Wages’, Highly Skilled Category, along with a Risk Allowance as prescribed by the State Government.
