Meghalaya DCA Project Manager & Assistant Recruitment 2026

The District Council Affairs (DCA) Department, Government of Meghalaya, is hiring 3 professionals on a contract basis for the DILRMP and NAKSHA land records project in Shillong. If you have a graduate or postgraduate degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geography or a related field, you can apply online through a Google Form. The last date to apply is 31 July 2026 (5:00 PM). The salary goes up to Rs. 90,000 per month.

Meghalaya DCA (DILRMP & NAKSHA) Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

The District Council Affairs (DCA) Department, Government of Meghalaya, has released notification No. DCA.71/2026/274 dated 1 July 2026 to fill 3 contractual posts under the Digital Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) and the NAKSHA Project. These projects are run by the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, and focus on modern geospatial work such as cadastral digitization, high-resolution mapping and drone (UAV) surveys. The work is based at the Programme Management Unit (PMU) in Shillong. The engagement is initially for one year and can be extended every year up to 5 years (till 2031) based on your performance and the project.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Project Manager: 1 post
• Field & Lab Assistant: 2 posts

Who Can Apply?

Project Manager (Rs. 90,000/month):

• Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Geography, Geology, Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Planning, Management or a related subject.
• Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience, including 3 years in project management or team leadership in GIS, Remote Sensing, Land Records Modernization or Surveying.
• Skills: You should be good at managing teams, coordinating with stakeholders and running government projects. Knowledge of cadastral mapping and land governance systems is preferred.

Field & Lab Assistant (Rs. 35,000/month):

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geology, GIS, Remote Sensing, Geomatics, Environmental Science, Land Management, Civil Engineering, Surveying or a related subject.
• Experience: At least 1 year in field surveys, GIS mapping, cadastral mapping or land records work. Freshers with strong technical skills (QGIS/ArcGIS, GPS/GNSS, UAV, Total Station) may also be considered.
• Desirable: A Diploma or Certificate in GIS, Remote Sensing, Surveying or Computer Applications.

Age Limit

• Your age should not be more than 45 years as on the last date of application (31 July 2026).

Salary

• Project Manager: Rs. 90,000 per month (consolidated).
• Field & Lab Assistant: Rs. 35,000 per month (consolidated).
• These are fixed monthly amounts. This is a contract post and does not give any right to a permanent government job.

Selection Process

Your selection will be based on:

1. Shortlisting of Applications: Based on your qualification and experience.
2. Written Test / Practical Test: Held only if required.
3. Personal Interview

If you are already working somewhere, you must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of the interview.

How to Apply

1. Open the official Google Form application link given in the notification.
2. Fill in your personal, education and work details correctly.
3. Upload all the required documents.
4. Submit the form before 31 July 2026, 5:00 PM.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 1 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 31 July 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)

• Carry out field surveys, GPS/GNSS data collection and ground truth verification
• Support cadastral mapping, digitization and geo-referencing of land records
• Assist with UAV (drone) survey operations and geospatial data validation
• Prepare GIS maps, thematic maps, field reports and project documentation
• Coordinate with revenue officials, village authorities and survey teams
• Maintain quality control (QA/QC) of field and spatial data
• Manage project records, equipment logs and survey inventories