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Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024 Apply Online for 2968 Vacancies

The Meghalaya Police Department has released the notification pdf inviting online application forms for eligible candidates for UB Sub Inspector, MPRO Operator, Fireman, Driver Fireman, etc posts. There are a total of 2968 vacancies for which the selection will be based on a Physical Test (Physical Measurement & Physical Efficiency Test), Written Exam, and Interviews. The online application process for Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024 is ongoing at https://megpolice.gov.in/. Candidates who wish to join the Meghalaya Police Force must duly fill out their application form along with the requisite application fee before the last registration date i.e. 31st May 2024. Scroll down the article for a direct apply online link.

Meghalaya Police Notification 2024 PDF

The advertisement notice for recruiting various posts in Meghalaya Police was published on the official website https://megpolice.gov.in/. The detailed notification has specified that this recruitment drive is for those Indian citizens who wish to join the Police department of the state and maintain law and order in Meghalaya. Details such as post-wise vacancies, dates for online registration, mode of application form & fees, eligibility norms, exam pattern, etc. are provided in the notification pdf. Read out the Meghalaya Police Notification 2024 PDF by clicking on the direct link provided below.

Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024- Highlights

The Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024 has been initiated for 2968 UB Sub Inspector, MPRO Operator, Fireman, Driver Fireman, Un-armed Branch Constable,  etc posts. Fulfilling the eligibility requirements for the specific posts is a prerequisite before applying for said posts. Candidates who are interested in any of the released posts must check the highlights of the recruitment drive provided below.

Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024- Highlights
Organization Meghalaya Police Department
Posts UB Sub Inspector, MPRO Operator, Fireman, Driver Fireman, Un-armed Branch Constable, Fireman Mechanic/Mechanic, Armed Branch Constable/Battalion Constable/MPRO GD/Constable Handyman, Driver Constable & Signal/BN Operator
Vacancies 2968
Online Registration Dates 8th April to 31st May 2024
Mode of Application Online
Selection Process Physical Test (Physical Measurement & Physical Efficiency Test)
Written Exam
Interview
Salary Varies as per the posts
Job Location Meghalaya
Official Website https://megpolice.gov.in/

Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024- Important Dates

The  Meghalaya Police Department has specified the online registration dates for Meghalaya Police Recruitment along with its Notification pdf. The online registration process has been started by officials and the application link will remain active till 31st May 2024. The authorities will announce the dates for other important events in due course, which will be notified to the candidates here as well.

Events Dates
Official Notification Release Date 6th March 2024
Apply Online Start Date 8th April 2024
Apply Online End Date 31st May 2024

Meghalaya Police Vacancy 2024

The Meghalaya Police Department has announced a total of 2968 vacancies for the posts of UBSI, Fireman, Constable, etc. Out of the total vacant posts, 1494 vacancies are for the posts of Armed Branch Constable/Battalion Constable/MPRO GD/Constable Handyman. 

Meghalaya Police Vacancy 2024 (Post Wise)

Out of the total vacancies, 76 vacancies are reelased for UB Sub Inspector (UBSI) posts, 1494 for Armed Branch Constable/Battalion Constable/MPRO GD/Constable Handyman, and 720 for Unarmed Branch Constable posts. Candidates can check post-wise vacancy details from the below table.

Posts No. of Vacancies
UB Sub Inspector (UBSI) 76
MPRO Operator 205
Fireman 195
Driver Fireman 53
Unarmed Branch Constable 720
Fireman Mechanic/Mechanic 26
Armed Branch Constable/Battalion Constable/MPRO GD/Constable Handyman 1494
Driver Constable 143
Signal/BN Operator 56
Total 2968

Meghalaya Police Vacancy 2024 (Category -Wise)

A total of 2968 vacancies have been released by the Meghalaya Police Department for various posts. A total of 445 vacancies are released for the unserved category. Category-wise vacancy details have been tabulated below in the table.

Post UR K/J G OST/SC Total
UB Sub Inspector (UBSI) 04 30 31 03 76
MPRO Operator 31 82 82 10 205
Fireman 29 78 78 10 195
Driver Fireman 08 21 21 03 53
Unarmed Branch Constable 108 288 288 36 720
Fireman Mechanic/Mechanic 03 11 11 01 26
Armed Branch Constable/Battalion Constable/MPRO GD/Constable Handyman 224 597 598 75 1494
Driver Constable 21 58 57 07 143
Signal/BN Operator 09 22 22 03 56
Total 445 1187 1188 148 2968

Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024 Apply Online

The online application link for different posts under the Meghalaya Police Department has already been activated on the official website https://megpolice.gov.in/ of the recruitment body. The last date to apply online for Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024 is 31st May 2024. Before applying, candidates must read out the guidelines check the list of documents required, and keep it ready with themselves before starting applying. The direct link to fill out the online registration form for Meghalaya Police Vacancy has been provided here below.

Steps to Apply Online for Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024

Candidates who are confused and finding it difficult to apply for the Meghalaya Police Vacancy 2024, must follow the complete step-by-step procedure provided here and fill out the application form.

1. Open any web browser and go to the official website of Meghalaya Police Department i.e. https://megpolice.gov.in/ through it.

2. Click on the ‘Notice Board’ tab available on the homepage.

3. Select the ‘Recruitment’ section from the drop-down menu under the notice board tab.

4. Now, click on the ‘Online Application- Recruitment 2024 Process’ link. A new page will appear on the screen.

5. Click on the link for the online application for Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024 from the screen.

6. Now, firstly register yourself by entering the details asked such as name, mobile number, etc.

7. Upload necessary documents like passport-sized colored photographs, identity certificate, certificate of SC/ST (if any), certificate of highest qualification, etc.

8. Complete the registration form by filling out all other relevant fields.

9. Now verify the mobile number through OTP sent over the registered mobile number.

10. After verification, candidates now have to click on the ‘Apply for a new posts tab’ and select the posts for which they want to apply (multiple posts can be selected).

11. Now, pay the required application fee through the payment gateway.

12. The online registration is finally completed.

Application Fees

The candidates are required to pay Rs. 150/- as an application fee while filling out the application form for Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024. The application fee amount to be paid for all the posts is the same, every candidate needs to pay the specified fees else the application form will be rejected and the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the selection process. The application fee for SI, Constable, and other posts has to be paid by the candidates through the payment gateway provided by the authorities.

Category Application Fee
All Category Rs. 150/-

Eligibility Criteria

The parameters that are taken into consideration while evaluating the eligibility of the candidates for various posts under Meghalaya Police Vacancy 2024 are age limit, educational qualifications, and physical measurements. Only the candidate who fulfills all the parameters as per the respective posts will further be considered otherwise he/she will be disqualified.

Age Limit (As on 01/01/2024)

The candidates who are a minimum of 21 years of age are not more than 27 years as on 01/01/2024 are eligible for the posts of UB Sub Inspector (UBSI) posts, the minimum and the maximum age limit for other posts in Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024 varies. Candidates belonging to  SC/ST/OST categories are provided 5 years of relaxation upon upper age limit.

Posts Minimum Age Maximum Age
UB Sub Inspector (UBSI) 21 years 27 years
MPRO Operator 18 years 21 years
Fireman
Driver Fireman
Unarmed Branch Constable
Fireman Mechanic/Mechanic
Signal/BN Operator
Armed Branch Constable/Battalion Constable/Constable Handyman
Driver Constable

Educational Qualifications

The candidates applying for the posts of driver constable, armed branch constable/battalion constable/constable handyman must have passed class 9th to be eligible for the posts, educational qualifications for other posts have been provided below.

Posts Educational Qualifications
UB Sub Inspector (UBSI) Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any stream.
MPRO Operator Candidate must have done their class 12th (10+2).
Fireman
Driver Fireman
Unarmed Branch Constable
Fireman Mechanic/Mechanic
Signal/BN Operator
Armed Branch Constable/Battalion Constable/Constable Handyman Candidates must have passed their class 9th.
Driver Constable

Note:- Those applying for the posts of Driver Constable & Driver Fireman must have an HMV/LMV driving license. 

Physical Measurements

To get selected for various posts in the Meghalaya Police Department, the candidate’s physical measurements must be as per those specified by the official authorities. The recruitment body has notified that weight and chest measurements will not be taken into consideration, only the height of the candidates will be measured. For the male candidates belonging to the general category, the height should be 162 cm, and for the female candidates of the general category, it should be 157 cm.

Posts Physical Measurements (Height in cms)
UB Sub Inspector (UBSI) Male (ST/SC/OST):- 157 cm
Male (Open):- 162 cm
Female (ST/SC/OST):- 152 cm
Female (Open):- 157 cm
Candidates must have passed their class 9th.
MPRO Operator
Fireman
Driver Fireman
Unarmed Branch Constable
Fireman Mechanic/Mechanic
Signal/BN Operator
Armed Branch Constable/Battalion Constable/Constable Handyman
Driver Constable

Meghalaya Police Selection Process

For the selection of eligible candidates out of a large number of applications, the recruitment body selects the candidates by conducting a selection process which involves three stages for the posts released under Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024. The first stage involves a physical efficiency or physical measurement test in which the physical fitness of the candidate is evaluated by considering certain norms, selected candidates have to appear for the written examination, and at last, candidates clearing the previous two stages will appear for the personal interview.

Stages Names
Stage I Physical Test (Physical Measurement & Physical Efficiency Test)
Stage II Written Exam
Stage III Personal Interview

Meghalaya Police Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for the Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024 is different for different category posts. Candidates must be aware of the recruitment exam pattern for the respective posts for which they are applying. Post-wise marks for all three stages have been provided below.

For UBSI & UB category posts

The total marks for the recruitment test for the selection of eligible candidates for UBSI & UB category posts are 450 involving a physical efficiency test of 100 marks.

  1. Physical Efficiency Test:- 100 marks
  2. Written Exam:- 300 marks
  3. Personal Interview:- 50 marks

For AB category posts

To select candidates for the AB category posts, various tests have to be conducted and the total for all of them is 450 out of which there is a personal interview for 50 marks and a written exam for 150 marks.

  1. Physical Efficiency Test:- 250 marks
  2. Written Exam:- 150 marks
  3. Personal Interview:- 50 marks

Exam Pattern for UBSI Posts

Candidates appearing for the written examination for UB Sub-Inspector posts for a total of 300 marks including three papers for general English, elementary mathematics & basic science.

Papers Subjects Marks Duration
Paper I General English 150 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes)
Paper II Elementary Mathematics & Basic Science 50 30 minutes
Paper III General Knowledge 100 60 minutes (1 hour)
Total  300 180 minutes (3 hours)

Exam Pattern for UB Category Posts

The posts that come under the UB category are UB constable, driver fireman, fireman, MPRO operator, fireman mechanic/mechanic, and BN operator. Candidates applying for any of these posts have to appear for a written examination which will be for 300 marks. 

Papers Subjects Marks
Paper I English 100
Paper II Elementary Science/Arithmetic 100
Paper III General Knowledge 100
Total  300

Exam Pattern for AB Category Posts

The posts that come under the AB category are AB constable, MPRO GD constable, constable handyman, and driver constable. Candidates need to appear for a written examination of 150 marks to get selected for the above-mentioned posts. 

Subjects Marks
English 150
Arithmetic
General Awareness

Meghalaya Police Salary Structure

The candidates hired for the UB Sub-Inspector posts receive Rs. 37,800 to Rs. 86,400/- as their monthly pay including some additional perks & benefits, the pay scale of the other posts have been provided in the table bel

Posts Pay Level Salaries
UB Sub Inspector (UBSI) Pay Level 11 Rs. 37,800 to Rs. 86,400/-
MPRO Operator Pay Level 4 Rs. 22,200 to Rs. 52,400/-
Fireman
Driver Fireman
Unarmed Branch Constable
Fireman Mechanic/Mechanic
Signal/BN Operator
Armed Branch Constable/Battalion Constable/Constable Handyman For Matriculates:- Pay level 4
For Non-Matriculates:- Pay Level 3
For Matriculates:- Rs. 22,200 to Rs. 52,400/-
For Non-Matriculates:- 20,600 to Rs. 48,700/-
Driver Constable

Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024- FAQs

Q1: How many vacancies are there in Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024?

There are a total of 2968 vacancies in Meghalaya Police Department.

Q2: What is the minimum age for UBSI in Meghalaya Police?

The minimum age for UBSI in Meghalaya Police is 21 years.

Q3: Can a female candidate apply for different posts under Meghalaya Police Vacancy 2024?

Yes, female candidates who meets the necessary the eligibility requirements can apply for different posts in Meghalaya Police.

Q4 What should be the height of male candidates for Meghalaya Police?

The height of the male candidates belonging to SC/ST/OST categories should be 157 cm and for general category it should be 162 cm.

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