MPSC Tourist Officer & Draftsman Gr-I Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) is hiring 3 posts — 2 Tourist Officer posts under the Tourism Department and 1 Draftsman Grade-I post in the Directorate of Housing. If you hold a Graduate degree (for Tourist Officer) or a Diploma in Architectural/Civil Draftsmanship (for Draftsman), you can apply online. The last date to apply is 8 May 2026 (by 17:00 hrs). Salary starts at Rs. 67,700 per month (Level 11, Revised Pay Structure).

MPSC Tourist Officer & Draftsman Grade-I Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC), Shillong has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 dated 8th April 2026 for filling 3 posts across two state government departments. The recruitment covers Tourist Officer posts in the Tourism Department (with possible posting at TIC Kolkata/Delhi/Guwahati) and a Draftsman Grade-I post in the Directorate of Housing. Both posts carry Level 11 pay under the Revised Pay Structure. Selection involves a Screening Test followed by a Personal Interview.

Vacancy Breakdown

KJ = Khasi/Jaintia roster; Garo = Garo roster. Vacancies filled as per State Reservation Policy.

Who Can Apply?

For Tourist Officer (Tourism Department)

• Essential Qualification: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized Institution/University.
• Preferred: Candidates with a Diploma in Tourism or Tourism-related subjects, and those with a minimum of 2 years of experience in tourism or hospitality in a recognized establishment, will be given preference.
• Posting: Anywhere in the state of Meghalaya, or at TIC offices in Kolkata, Delhi, or Guwahati under the Tourism Department. The selected candidate must arrange their own accommodation at the posting station.

For Draftsman Grade-I (Directorate of Housing)

• Option A: Diploma in Architectural/Civil Draftsmanship from a recognized institution.
• Option B: 2-year Certificate in Civil Draftsmanship from an ITI (or any recognized institution) with at least 3 years of experience in the field.

Age Limit

• Tourist Officer: You must be between 21 and 32 years old as on 01 January 2026.
• Draftsman Grade-I: You must be between 18 and 32 years old as on 01 January 2026.
• SC/ST Relaxation: Upper age limit relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
• Regular Government Employees: No upper age bar for those who entered government service within the prescribed age limit.
• PWD Relaxation: As per Meghalaya Government notification No. PER(AR).150/88/560 dated 18th January 2023.

Salary

• Both posts are placed at Level 11 of the Revised Pay Structure.
• Starting basic pay: Rs. 67,700 per month.
• You will also receive DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances as per Meghalaya Government rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC and others: Rs. 350
• SC/ST (permanent residents of Meghalaya): Rs. 175 (half rate)
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWD): No fee (subject to submission of Disability Certificate)
• Payment mode: e-Challan (cash at any SBI branch) or online via Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking through the GRAS payment gateway.

Selection Process

Selection for both posts is done in 2 stages:

1. Screening Test (MCQ-based Written Exam — 300 marks): All candidates who apply will be called for the screening test. Passing this test is mandatory to qualify for the interview.
   • For Tourist Officer: General English (60 marks), General Studies incl. Current Affairs (80 marks), Aptitude & Reasoning (60 marks), Tourism Management & Hospitality (60 marks), Basic Computer Knowledge (40 marks).
   • For Draftsman Grade-I: General English (50 marks), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (50 marks), Aptitude & Reasoning (50 marks), Technical Subject — Civil & Architectural/Diploma Level (150 marks).
2. Personal Interview: Only candidates who pass the Screening Test are called for the interview. The ratio of candidates called from Screening Test to Interview is as per the Commission's decision dated 13th April 2023. You must bring all original documents to the interview.

Exam Centres: Shillong, Tura, Jowai, Williamnagar, and Nongstoin. Change of exam centre will not be allowed, so choose carefully.

How to Apply

1. Go to the MPSC online recruitment portal at rpa.meghalaya.gov.in/rpaonline.
2. If you are a new user, complete the one-time registration process.
3. Log in and fill in the online application form for the post you are applying for.
4. Upload required documents and your recent photograph.
5. Pay the application fee via e-Challan (SBI cash) or online (Debit/Credit/Net Banking).
6. Submit the form and save or print your application for future reference.

Applications received through any other mode will not be accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 8 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 8 May 2026 (by 17:00 hrs)
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Promote tourism in Meghalaya by coordinating with travel agents, tour operators, and hospitality establishments
• Manage Tourist Information Centres (TIC) and assist visitors with travel-related queries
• Prepare reports, publicity materials, and itineraries for tourism promotion activities
• Assist in organizing tourism events, fairs, and cultural programmes
• Maintain records of tourist inflow, infrastructure, and departmental activities
• Coordinate with state and central agencies for tourism development schemes
• Handle drafting, designing, and preparing architectural/civil drawings (for Draftsman post)
• Assist engineers in the preparation of building plans, layouts, and structural drawings (for Draftsman post)