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Assistant Protocol Officer High Court of Meghalaya Skip

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Protocol Officer High Court of Meghalaya Skip to administered by JEHANABAD Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JEHANABAD Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Assistant Protocol Officer High Court of Meghalaya Skip to?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from JEHANABAD Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain jehanabad.nic.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must first visit the official recruitment portal of the High Court of Meghalaya or the designated authority, complete the One Time Registration (OTR) using a valid email and mobile number.

Log in to the candidate dashboard to fill the detailed application form, ensuring all personal, educational, and experience details match official certificates to avoid disqualification during the verification process.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signature, and essential academic credentials in the specified format and size as mandated by the official recruitment notification guidelines provided on the portal.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via credit card, debit card, or net banking, ensuring a transaction reference number is generated and saved securely.

Upon successful submission, download the final application summary and keep it for future reference; admit cards will be released online via the same portal approximately two weeks before the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Protocol Officer High Court of Meghalaya Skip to is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Preliminary Screening Test	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness with special focus on Meghalaya history and geography.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	Protocol management, diplomatic etiquette, legal terminology, High Court administrative rules, and office procedure manual.
Stage 3: Computer Proficiency & Viva Voce	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Practical assessment of MS Office, email correspondence, and a personal interview focusing on communication skills and situational judgment.
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Authentication of original certificates, caste/category verification, and medical fitness examination as per the standards prescribed for government service.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Protocol Officer role typically aligns with Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs 44,900. At the current DA rate of 53 percent, the DA component amounts to Rs 23,797. Assuming a Class Z city for HRA at 9 percent, the allowance is Rs 4,041, plus a Transport Allowance of Rs 3,600 plus DA thereon. The gross monthly salary approximates Rs 78,000. After mandatory deductions including NPS at 10 percent of basic plus DA (Rs 6,870) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately Rs 68,000 to Rs 70,000. The 8th CPC is expected to revise these coefficients, likely increasing the fitment factor and basic pay thresholds, though the current structure remains anchored to the 7th CPC matrix until formal notification by the Ministry of Finance.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows the DoPT OM guidelines regarding vertical and horizontal reservations. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates receive 3 years. PwBD candidates are entitled to a 10-year age relaxation. The EWS category is provided a 10 percent vertical quota subject to the submission of a valid Income and Asset Certificate. Women candidates are often granted fee concessions or exemptions in line with state-specific administrative policies. All reservations are subject to the production of valid certificates issued by competent authorities, and candidates must ensure their status is updated in the OTR profile to claim these benefits during the application process.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Protocol Officer High Cou

What is the typical cutoff trend for this examination?

Cutoffs vary based on the number of vacancies and difficulty level, but candidates should target 75 percent in the written stages to remain competitive.

Is there a normalization process for multi-shift exams?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, the authority employs standard statistical normalization methods to ensure parity across different question paper sets.

Is there a mandatory service bond for this position?

While not always mandatory, some judicial appointments require a service bond or undertaking to serve for a minimum period, usually two to three years.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for this cadre is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation into the permanent service.

Does the syllabus include specific legal knowledge?

Yes, the domain paper includes specific sections on High Court administrative rules and legal protocol, which are essential for the Assistant Protocol Officer role.

Are postings limited to the High Court premises?

Postings are primarily at the High Court of Meghalaya in Shillong, though administrative exigencies may require deployment to subordinate judicial offices.