WJH District Court Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

About This Job

West Jaintia Hills District Court, Jowai is hiring 8 court staff posts through offline application. The posts include Stenographer Grade-III, Assistant Librarian, Lower Division Clerk-cum-Bench Assistant, Record Keeper, and Process Server. You can apply if you have the required graduate degree, SSLC, computer knowledge, library qualification, or stenography skill as per the post. The last date to submit the application is 15 June 2026 by 4:00 PM, and the starting pay ranges from Rs. 17,400 to Rs. 30,300 per month.

West Jaintia Hills District Court Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 8 Posts

The Office of the District and Sessions Judge, West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai has released Advertisement No. DSJ/WJH/472/DSPC/2025/115 dated 29 May 2026. This recruitment is for regular court establishment posts in the district judiciary at Jowai, Meghalaya. Offline applications only will be accepted, so you must send the completed Standard Form with the demand draft and documents before the deadline.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

Reservation note: vacancies will follow the Government of Meghalaya reservation policy. The notice also says preference should be given to local candidates permanently residing in the district.

Who Can Apply?

Stenographer Grade-III

• Qualification: You need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
• Skill: You need a Diploma in Stenography in English, shorthand speed of 80 wpm, and computer typing speed of 40 wpm.

Assistant Librarian

• Qualification: You need a bachelor's degree or Diploma in Library Science from a recognised university.
• Computer skill: You should be able to use a computer for library and office work.

Lower Division Clerk-cum-Bench Assistant

• Qualification: You need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
• Computer skill: Computer proficiency is required for this post.

Record Keeper and Process Server

• Qualification: You must have passed SSLC from a recognised board.

Age Limit

• You must be at least 18 years old and not more than 32 years old as on 1 January 2026.
• SC/ST relaxation: upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years.
• State Government employees: no upper age limit is applied if they entered service within the prescribed age limit.
• Date of birth proof: Matriculation / SSLC certificate or an equivalent certificate recognised by the Government of Meghalaya will be accepted.

Salary

• Stenographer Grade-III: Level-8, starting pay Rs. 30,300 per month.
• Assistant Librarian: Level-5, starting pay Rs. 24,700 per month.
• Lower Division Clerk-cum-Bench Assistant: Level-5, starting pay Rs. 24,700 per month.
• Record Keeper: Level-1, starting pay Rs. 17,400 per month.
• Process Server: Level-1, starting pay Rs. 17,400 per month.
• You may also get allowances as per Meghalaya Government rules.

Application Fee

• General candidates: Rs. 300
• SC/ST candidates: Rs. 150
• Payment mode: Demand Draft in favour of District & Sessions Judge, West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai.
• The demand draft should be drawn on or after the advertisement publication date. Write your name, address, and post applied for on the back of the demand draft.

Selection Process

The court will screen applications first and then call shortlisted candidates for the next stage. The selection process is expected to include the following stages mentioned in the notice:

1. Application Scrutiny: the recruiting authority will check the application form, fee, photographs, and self-attested certificates.
2. Written Examination: shortlisted candidates may have to appear for the written exam at their own expense.
3. Personal Interview: candidates who qualify may be called for interview and original document checking.
4. Final Recommendation: final selection will be made by the recruiting authority as per Meghalaya District Courts rules and reservation policy.

The notice does not give the detailed written exam pattern, marks, or syllabus.

How to Apply

1. Fill the Standard Form prescribed in Part-IX of the Meghalaya Gazette.
2. Attach 2 recent passport-size colour photographs. Paste one photo on the form and attach the other with the application.
3. Attach one self-attested envelope of 23 cm x 10 cm with a Rs. 5 postage stamp.
4. Prepare the demand draft for the application fee and attach it with the form.
5. Attach self-attested copies of qualification / experience certificate, caste certificate, birth proof, and residence proof.
6. Write Application for the post of [post name] on the envelope.
7. Send or submit the application to District & Sessions Judge, West Jaintia Hills District, Khliehtyrshi-793150 before 15 June 2026, 4:00 PM.
8. If you apply for more than one post, submit a separate application form and fee for each post.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 29 May 2026
• Application Start: 1 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 15 June 2026 up to 4:00 PM
• Written Exam Date: To be announced
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Handle court files, registers, and daily office records for the assigned branch
• Prepare typed notes, orders, and official documents as per court requirements
• Assist judges, bench staff, and senior officers with routine administrative work
• Maintain library records, case records, or process service registers depending on the post
• Follow court office rules, confidentiality requirements, and document handling procedures
• Manage public-facing counters, dispatch work, and correspondence when assigned
• Support smooth functioning of the district court establishment at Jowai