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| Meghalaya Vacancy 2026: Directorate of Tourism invites online applications for Tourist Buddy posts across Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills, and Ri-Bhoi District. Last date to apply is 14th August 2026. |
The Directorate of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya has released an official recruitment advertisement (No. M/D-Tour.117/2024/392) inviting online applications from eligible candidates for the deployment of Tourist Buddies under the Tourist Buddy Scheme 2024. These contractual positions will be deployed at various prominent tourist destinations across the Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills, and Ri-Bhoi District.
If you are a local youth seeking an opportunity in the state's growing tourism sector, here is everything you need to know about eligibility, salary, age limit, and the online application procedure for Meghalaya Tourism Tourist Buddy Recruitment 2026.
Key Recruitment Details
- Recruiting Organization: Directorate of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya
- Scheme Name: Tourist Buddy Scheme 2024 (Pilot Project)
- Post Name: Tourist Buddy / Tourist Assistant
- Number of Vacancies: 5 to 10 Tourist Buddies per designated tourist location
- Deployment Locations: Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills, and Ri-Bhoi District
- Job Type: Contractual Basis (Initial tenure of 1 year, extendable up to 2 years based on performance)
- Remuneration: Monthly fixed pay equivalent to Highly Skilled Labourer rates (as fixed by the Labour Department) plus Uniforms and ID Cards
- Application Mode: Online via Meghalaya Tourism Portal
- Last Date to Apply: 14th August 2026{inAds}
About the Meghalaya Tourist Buddy Scheme
The Tourist Buddy Scheme is a strategic initiative by the Tourism Department under the Meghalaya Tourism Policy 2023. It aims to enhance tourist safety, security, and overall visitor experience while actively involving local communities in monitoring, site management, and destination promotion.
Selected Tourist Buddies will act as local guides and site managers, providing accurate information, managing tourist queries, promoting locations on social media, assisting during emergencies, and reporting infrastructure needs directly to the District Tourism Promotion Society (DTPS) and the Directorate of Tourism.
Roles and Responsibilities of a Tourist Buddy
The primary duties of the selected candidates will include:
- Tourist Facilitation & Promotion: Greeting tourists, resolving queries, guiding them on local culture, history, and souvenir shops, recommending accommodations, and encouraging social media/Google reviews.
- Site Operations & Maintenance: Keeping local tourist sites clean, overseeing public convenience facilities (toilets), managing waste disposal, preventing traffic congestion, and keeping monthly visitor records.
- Safety & Emergency Handling: Enforcing site rules, providing basic first-aid, ensuring safety equipment (life jackets/guards at water bodies) is available, and reporting emergencies to the DTPS Nodal Officer.
- Site Assessment Reports: Submitting quarterly reports on site conditions, including road connectivity, illumination, parking availability, and signages.
Eligibility Criteria for Meghalaya Tourist Buddy Recruitment
Candidates must satisfy the following minimum qualifications and conditions as on the date of application:
1. Domicile Requirement
- The applicant must be a resident/domicile of one of the specific villages where the tourist destination is located.
- Proof of Domicile is mandatory.
2. Educational Qualification
- Minimum qualification: Class 12th Pass (Higher Secondary) from a recognized board.
- Note: Educational criteria may be relaxed for candidates from remote areas on a case-to-case basis at the department's discretion.
- Proof of Educational Qualification is required.
3. Age Limit
- Candidates must be between 18 to 30 years old as on the date of application.
- Valid identity proof (Voter ID, Passport, etc.) must be provided.
4. Desirable Skills & Preferences
- Strong communication skills in English, Hindi, and local languages (Khasi, Garo, or Pnar).
- Proficiency in using smartphones, mobile applications, travel tools, and digital platforms (e.g., MTIME App).
- Physical stamina to handle outdoor conditions and basic knowledge of first-aid.
- Possession of a two-wheeler for daily commuting is highly desirable and offers an added advantage.{inAds}
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted systematically through the following steps:
- Screening of Applications: The Directorate of Tourism will verify all submitted documents and eligibility requirements.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview to evaluate communication skills, interpersonal behavior, tourism knowledge, and local cultural familiarity.
- Publication of Results: Names of final selected candidates will be published on the official Meghalaya Tourism website.
- Training & Deployment: Candidates will undergo specialized capacity-building workshops on guide services, social media handling, paramedic skills, and emergency rescue operations prior to deployment.
Key Information & Links
- Online Application Form: Apply Here
- Official Advertisement and Guidelines: Download/Check Here
- Short Notification: Download/Check Here
- Official Website: Click Here to Visit
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