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| Government of Meghalaya Self-Employment Training Program 2026—Free vocational training seats with a monthly stipend of Rs. 1,500/- for eligible women. |
Great news for job seekers and career aspirants in Meghalaya! The Government of Meghalaya, Office of the Superintendent Training for Self-Employment of Women in Need of Care and Protection, Shillong, has officially released a fresh recruitment advertisement for the year 2026.
This scheme presents an invaluable opportunity for permanent female residents belonging to multiple districts of the state to acquire sustainable vocational skill-sets completely free of cost. Applications are warmly invited for the award of 40 (forty) total maintenance stipend seats across four popular technical trades. This initiative explicitly aims to uplift and financially empower Destitute women, Orphans, Deserted Wives, and Helpless Women by paving a clear pathway toward absolute self-reliance and local employment.
Key Recruitment Details
Trade-Wise Vacancy & Seat Distribution
The 40 maintenance stipend training seats are allocated systematically across four distinct traditional and commercial trades. Trainees can opt for a trade based on their learning interests and micro-entrepreneurship goals:
- Tailoring Trade: 14 Seats available (Excellent for boutique management and self-run apparel shops).
- Knitting Trade: 10 Seats available (High local demand across winter garments and custom woolen products).
- Embroidery Trade: 14 Seats available (Ideal for modern creative dress-designing and textile works).
- Weaving Trade: 02 Seats available (Perfect for preserving and marketing regional handloom fabrics).{inAds}
Crucial Terms, Conditions & Hostel Policy
- Stipend Policy: The stipend amount of Rs. 1500/- per month will be distributed exclusively to the finalized, selected candidates during the actual active course of the training.
- Hostel Accommodation: Please note that there is strictly no Hostel accommodation available for the trainees. All enrolled candidates must make their own lodging/commuting arrangements.
- Discipline: Every trainee is legally bound to strictly abide by all the rules, regulations, terms, and conditions laid down by the training center authority.
How to Apply for Meghalaya Self-Employment Training 2026
{inAds}The registration process is entirely offline, ensuring accessibility for all local candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria. Follow these straightforward steps to avoid rejection:
- Collect the Form: Visit the physical address mentioned below to obtain the official application form starting from 3rd June 2026 up until 8th July 2026. Ensure you visit during standard governmental working hours.
- Fill the Form Accurately: Fill in your basic details, background category status (Orphan/Destitute/Deserted), age, educational qualification details, and your preferred vocational trade choice.
- Attach Documents: Attach standard, valid residency certificates, age proof, and caste/category credentials wherever applicable.
- Final Submission: Submit the completed application form back to the same office layout on or before the critical absolute deadline of 10th July 2026. Late submissions or forms sent after the fixed date will not be entertained under any circumstances.
