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| Meghalaya DCA Recruitment 2026: Apply online for Project Manager and Assistant vacancies under the DILRMP & NAKSHA Project in Shillong. |
The District Council Affairs (DCA) Department, Government of Meghalaya, has released an official recruitment notification (No. DCA.71/2026/274) dated July 1, 2026. The Director of Land Records and Surveys, on behalf of the State Nodal Department, is inviting online applications from qualified and experienced professionals for multiple positions on a contractual basis.
These vacancies are under the Digital Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) & NAKSHA Project, initiated by the Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. The project focuses on cutting-edge geospatial technologies, including cadastral digitization, high-resolution mapping, UAV-based surveys, and spatial database integration.
Meghalaya DCA Recruitment 2026 – Key Overview
- Hiring Organization: Office of the Programme Management Unit (PMU), DILRMP, District Council Affairs Department, Shillong, Government of Meghalaya
- Project Name: DILRMP & NAKSHA Project
- Job Location: PMU, Shillong, Meghalaya
- Application Mode: Online (via Google Form / QR Code)
- Type of Employment: Contractual (Initially for 1 year, extendable annually up to 5 years/till 2031 based on performance and project continuity)
- Selection Process: Shortlisting of Applications, followed by a Written Test / Practical Test (if required) and a Personal Interview
- Last Date to Apply: July 31, 2026 (Until 05:00 PM){inAds}
Detailed Vacancy, Eligibility, and Pay Scales
1. Post: Project Manager
- Number of Vacancies: 01
- Monthly Salary: ₹90,000/- per month (Consolidated)
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 45 years as on the last date of application submission.
- Educational Qualification: Postgraduate Degree in Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Geography, Geology, Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Planning, Management, or any related discipline from a recognized university.
- Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in project management, team leadership or coordination roles in GIS, Remote Sensing, Land Records Modernization, Surveying, Geospatial Technologies or related sectors.
- Essential Skills: Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams, stakeholder coordination, project planning, monitoring and implementation of government programmes/projects is essential. Knowledge of geospatial technologies, cadastral mapping and land governance systems will be desirable.
Key Responsibilities for Project Manager:
- Lead and supervise geospatial activities under the NAKSHA, DILRMP and related geospatial projects.
- Design, develop and implement GIS-based applications and spatial decision-support systems aligned with programme objectives.
- Manage preparation, updating, integration and maintenance of GIS maps, cadastral layers and enterprise spatial databases.
- Develop and implement geospatial analytical methodologies, workflows and data processing standards.
- Coordinate UAV, DGPS/GNSS and field survey activities for spatial data acquisition and validation.
- Conduct technical training and capacity-building programmes on GIS mapping, remote sensing and geospatial survey methodologies.
- Supervise digitization, geo-referencing and spatial integration of cadastral maps using High-Resolution Satellite Imagery (HRSI) and UAV datasets.
- Ensure integration and synchronization of textual and spatial databases for GIS-enabled land governance systems.
- Prepare thematic maps, cartographic outputs, technical reports and spatial analytics for planning and decision-making.
- Establish and enforce quality assurance (QA/QC) protocols for spatial data accuracy, validation and interoperability.
- Oversee GIS infrastructure, spatial data storage, backup, retrieval and enterprise-level data management systems.
- Ensure interoperability and seamless integration of geospatial datasets across platforms, departments and digital governance systems.
- Support implementation of National Geospatial Policy initiatives, digital land governance frameworks, and spatial data infrastructure initiatives.
- Perform any other technical or administrative responsibilities assigned by the competent authority.{inAds}
2. Post: Field & Lab Assistant
- Number of Vacancies: 02
- Monthly Salary: ₹35,000/- per month (Consolidated)
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 45 years as on the last date of application submission.
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geology, GIS, Remote Sensing, Geomatics, Environmental Science, Land Management, Civil Engineering, Surveying, or any related discipline from a recognized University.
- Desirable Qualification: Diploma/Certificate in GIS, Remote Sensing, Surveying, Computer Applications or related fields.
- Experience Required: Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience in field surveys, GIS mapping, cadastral mapping, land records management, laboratory support, geospatial data collection or related activities.
- Note for Freshers: Fresh candidates with relevant qualifications and strong technical aptitude may also be considered based on the Technical Skills like knowledge of GIS software (QGIS/ArcGIS), GPS/GNSS, UAV & Total Station survey equipment etc, MS Office applications, field data collection tools and geospatial data management will be preferred.
Key Responsibilities for Field & Lab Assistant:
- Assist in the implementation of DILRMP, NAKSHA and other land governance and geospatial projects.
- Conduct field surveys, GPS/GNSS data collection, ground truth verification and parcel boundary validation activities.
- Support cadastral mapping, digitization, georeferencing and updating of land records and GIS databases.
- Support UAV survey operations, image processing and geospatial data validation activities as required.
- Support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities related to field and spatial data.
- Coordinate with local communities, village authorities, revenue officials and survey teams during field operations.
- Prepare field reports, survey records, data sheets, maps and project documentation.
- Assist in organizing training programmes, workshops, stakeholder consultations and awareness activities.
- Maintain project records, inventories, equipment logs and related documentation.
- Perform any other field, laboratory, technical or administrative duties assigned by the competent authority.{inAds}
Important General Conditions
- The engagement is purely contractual and does not confer any right for regular appointment.
- Candidates in service must produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of the interview.
- Incomplete applications shall be rejected.
- Canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification.
- The authority reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.
How to Apply for Meghalaya DCA Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications online by following these steps:
- Access the official Google Form application link provided below.
- Fill out the form accurately with your personal, educational, and professional credentials.
- Ensure all necessary documents are properly uploaded before submission.
- Submit the online application form before the closing deadline on July 31, 2026, up to 05:00 PM.
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