The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), Shillong, has invited applications for the recruitment of a Law Officer. Law graduates belonging to the Scheduled Tribe community of Meghalaya, who have cleared the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) and possess at least seven years of practical experience as an advocate, are eligible to apply. The last date for submitting applications is 15 December 2026.
About Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) is an autonomous constitutional body headquartered in Shillong, Meghalaya. Established under the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India, the Council traces its origins to 1952 and acquired its present name in 1973. It exercises legislative, executive and judicial powers over specified matters concerning the Khasi Hills, including customary laws, traditional institutions, land administration and local governance.
Vacancy
Law Officer – 1 Post
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be bonafide citizens of India belonging to the Scheduled Tribe community of Meghalaya.
- Candidates must be able to speak, read and write the Khasi language.
- Candidates must possess a Law degree from a recognised institution or university.
- Candidates must have cleared the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).
- Candidates must have a minimum of seven years of practical experience as an advocate practising in a Court of Law.
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 25 years old and not more than 37 years old as on 1 July 2026.
Selection Process
- Candidates fulfilling the prescribed essential qualifications will be called for a written examination.
- The examination will consist of two papers of 100 marks each, with a duration of three hours per paper.
- Candidates must also appear before a personal interview at their own expense.
- Admit cards will be issued electronically through registered email addresses and WhatsApp numbers. Candidates must download and produce a hard copy of their admit card at the examination centre.
Written Examination Pattern
- Paper I: 100 Marks | Duration: 3 Hours
- Paper II: 100 Marks | Duration: 3 Hours
- Total Marks: 200
Syllabus
Paper I – 100 Marks
- General English
- General Knowledge
- Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India
- Customary land laws, traditional land tenure systems and local land administration practices in Khasi Hills Autonomous District, including existing Acts and Rules of KHADC
- Meghalaya Building Bye-Laws
Paper II – 100 Marks
- Drafting and vetting of Affidavit and Special Leave Petition
- Contempt of Courts Act
- Interpretation of Statutes
- Drafting of Written Statement, Affidavit in Opposition and Rejoinder
- Drafting of Sale Deed and Contract Agreement
- Administrative Law
- Constitutional Law of India
- Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), 1908; Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS); Indian Evidence Act, 1872; and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)
- Indian Penal Code, 1860; Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)
- Family Law
- Service Laws (Appointment, Promotion, Transfer and Pension)
Salary
The Law Officer will receive an initial pay scale of ₹55,500 – ₹1,16,200 per month (Level 17), along with usual allowances admissible under the applicable rules.
Place of Posting
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
Application Fee
Candidates must submit a Demand Draft of ₹500 (Rupees Five Hundred only), drawn in favour of the Executive Committee, KHADC, Shillong, payable at Meghalaya Rural Bank, Iewduh Branch.
How to Apply?
- Eligible candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed standard application form, duly completed in all respects.
- Attach self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and documents.
- Enclose three recent passport-size photographs and the prescribed Demand Draft of ₹500.
- Clearly provide a valid contact number, WhatsApp number and email address.
- Submit the completed application to Room No. 317 (Personnel and Administrative Department), KHADC, Shillong.
- Candidates employed under the Central Government, State Government or any Public Sector Undertaking must apply through the proper channel with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned authority.
- Applicants must produce their original certificates and relevant documents for verification whenever required.
- Incomplete applications or applications containing incorrect or misleading information will be rejected.
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 12 November 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 15 December 2026 (Tuesday), during office hours
Official Notification
Candidates are advised to read the official detailed advertisement carefully before applying.