Legal Assistant Vacancy at High Court Legal Services Committee, Shillong
The High Court Legal Services Committee, High Court of Meghalaya, Shillong has invited applications for one post of Legal Assistant (Advertisement No. HCM.II/109/2020-Rect/54, dated 24 September 2026), in the pay scale of Level 14 of the 5th Meghalaya Pay matrix (Rs. 43,700). Applications are to be submitted online only. The last date for submission of applications is 24 October 2026 (by 5:00 PM).
Position at a Glance
| Post | Legal Assistant |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 (One), Unreserved |
| Location | Shillong, Meghalaya |
| Age Limit | Maximum 32 years (General); 37 years (ST/SC) |
| Application Mode | Online only — through the “Online Application” icon on the High Court’s official website |
| Application Fee | Rs. 400 (General); Rs. 200 (SC/ST) — non-refundable |
| Last Date | 24 October 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in law from a recognised university. Candidates having sufficient experience in the field of legal aid or legal services for not less than three years are preferred.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online only through the “Online Application” icon on the official website of the High Court of Meghalaya (first-time applicants must complete a one-time registration); applications in any other mode will not be accepted. The application fee must be paid within three days from the last date of receipt of applications — either through SBI ePayment (ATM-cum-debit card or net banking) or in cash at any SBI branch using an eChallan. No TA/DA is payable for the written examination or personal interview.
Role and Importance
The post is in the High Court Legal Services Committee, and the notification prefers candidates with experience in legal aid or legal services work.
Deadline Alert
The last date for submission of applications is 24 October 2026 (by 5:00 PM) — applications close tomorrow.
Official Link: https://www.meghalayahighcourt.nic.in
