MPSC Meghalaya Tourist Officer & Draftsman Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) is hiring for 3 Group A & B posts on a permanent basis under Advertisement No. 02/2026. The roles cover Tourist Officer in the Tourism Department and Draftsman Grade-I in the Directorate of Housing. Selected candidates get a salary under Level 11 of the Revised Pay Structure. The last date to apply online is 8 May 2026 by 17:00 hrs.

MPSC Meghalaya Tourist Officer & Draftsman Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts

The Meghalaya Public Service Commission has invited online applications from citizens of India for filling up these technical and tourism-sector posts vetted by the respective line Departments. The Tourist Officer post is anywhere in the State or at TIC Kolkata / Delhi / Guwahati, and the recruitment is open for both KJ (Khasi-Jaintia) and Garo reservation rosters. Examination centres are at Shillong, Tura, Jowai, Williamnagar, and Nongstoin.

Vacancy Breakdown

Total: 3 posts. Note for Tourist Officer: a candidate selected shall have to arrange for his/her own accommodation in the concerned station.

Who Can Apply?

Tourist Officer (Post Code 01)

• Essential: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized Institution / University.
• Preference: Diploma in Tourism or Tourism-related subjects, OR a minimum of 2 years experience in the field of activity in a recognized establishment.

Draftsman Grade-I (Post Code 02)

• Essential: Diploma in Architectural / Civil Draftsmanship from a recognized Institution.
• OR 2 years Certificate holder in Civil Draftsman from I.T.I or any recognized institution with at least 3 years experience in the line.

Note: Educational qualifications must be acquired on or before the last date of submission — 8 May 2026.

Age Limit

• Tourist Officer: 21 to 32 years as on 1 January 2026.
• Draftsman Grade-I: 18 to 32 years as on 1 January 2026.
• SC / ST relaxation: Upper age limit relaxable by 5 years.
• Government employees: No age bar for regular Government employees who entered service within the prescribed age limit.
• PWD relaxation: As per Government notification (Group C & D — 10 years; Group A & B competitive — 10 years; Group A & B non-competitive — 5 years; add 5 more years for SC/ST PWDs).

Salary

• Pay Scale: Level 11 of the Revised Pay Structure (Meghalaya Pay Matrix).
• Approximate gross salary: Rs. 62,000 to Rs. 65,000 per month inclusive of DA, HRA, and other allowances.
• Plus admissible allowances as per Meghalaya Government rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / Others: Rs. 350/-
• SC / ST permanent residents of Meghalaya: Rs. 175/- (half rate).
• PWD candidates: No fee on furnishing the Disability Certificate.
• Pay through e-Challan (preferred) or online via the GRAS payment gateway. Bank commission may apply.

Selection Process

1. Screening Test (MCQ pattern, 300 marks total):
2. For Tourist Officer: General English (60), General Studies & Current Affairs (80), Aptitude & Reasoning (60), Tourism Management & Hospitality (60), Basic Computer Knowledge (40).
3. For Draftsman Grade-I: General English (50), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (50), Aptitude & Reasoning (50), Technical Subject — Civil & Architectural at Diploma Level (150 marks).
4. Personal Interview: Only candidates who pass the Screening Test are called.
5. Final selection: Based on combined performance. Original certificates must be produced before the interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to mpsc.meghalaya.gov.in and click on the "Online Application" icon.
2. First-time users complete the one-time registration; existing users log in directly.
3. Update your profile and apply against the advertised post.
4. Generate the e-Challan and pay the fee at any SBI branch, OR pay online via Net-Banking / Debit / Credit Card through SBI e-Pay.
5. Submit the application before 17:00 hrs on 8 May 2026. Applications received after this time will not be accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification date: 8 April 2026
• Last date to apply online: 8 May 2026 by 17:00 hrs
• Age reference date: 1 January 2026
• Screening test date: To be announced
• Examination centres: Shillong, Tura, Jowai, Williamnagar, Nongstoin

• Promote tourism and hospitality activities in the State and at Tourist Information Centres in Kolkata, Delhi, and Guwahati (Tourist Officer).
• Coordinate with the Tourism Department on schemes, events, and visitor services (Tourist Officer).
• Prepare architectural and civil drawings for Government housing projects (Draftsman Grade-I).
• Read structural designs and convert them into accurate working drawings (Draftsman Grade-I).
• Maintain technical drawing records and revisions for the Directorate of Housing (Draftsman Grade-I).
• Assist senior officers in site inspections and design reviews.
• Follow Meghalaya Government service rules and Public Service Commission directions.
• Support departmental teams in fieldwork, documentation, and reporting.