The Meghalaya Police Department has published an official notification for hiring eligible candidates for the posts of UB Sub Inspector, MPRO Operator, Fireman, Driver Fireman, etc. A total of 2968 vacancies for all the above-mentioned posts including seats for the reserved categories have been announced. The officials have started accepting online applications for Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024 on their official web portal Candidates who wish to join the Meghalaya Police Force must duly fill their application form and submit along with requisite application fee before the last date i.e. 31st May 2024.
Meghalaya Police Notification 2024 PDF
The advertisement notice for recruiting various posts in Meghalaya Police was published on the official website on 6th March 2024. 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 vacant posts under Meghalaya Police Vacancy 2024 are filled through a physical test, written exam, and an interview. Fulfilling the eligibility requirements for the specific posts is a prerequisite before applying for the SI, Constable, or any other 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 | |
Meghalaya Police Recruitment 2024- Important Dates
The Meghalaya Police Notification 2024 pdf has specified the dates for online registration, the apply online process for various posts under this recruitment drive will last 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.
| 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 Recruitment 2024 Apply Online
The online application link for different posts under the Meghalaya Police Department has already been activated on the official website of the recruitment body. Interested and eligible candidates must begin to apply and the application link will be activated till 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 Recruitment 2024 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. 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.
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.
- Physical Efficiency Test:- 100 marks
- Written Exam:- 300 marks
- 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.
- Physical Efficiency Test:- 250 marks
- Written Exam:- 150 marks
- 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 |