KHADC Land Recording Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

The post is for Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong. Qualification required: Bachelor's degree or higher in GIS (Geographic Information Systems), Surveying, Geomatics, Geography, Geology, Land Management or allied disciplines, with a minimum of two years of practical experience in modern land surveying, cadastral mapping, GIS-based land records management or related fieldwork. The pay is Rs. 55,500 - Rs. 1,16,200 per month (Level-17) plus usual allowances. The application fee is Rs. 500 (Demand Draft, non-refundable). Selection is by written examination (two papers of 100 marks each, 3 hours each) and personal interview. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 15 December 2026
• Vacancies: 1
• How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
• Fee: All candidates: Rs. 500 (Demand Draft, non-refundable)
• Pay: Rs. 55,500 - Rs. 1,16,200 per month (Level-17) plus usual allowances
• Age limit: 25 to 37 years (as on 1 July 2026)
• Place: Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong

KHADC Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. DC.I/28/2026/2 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download KHADC notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree or higher in GIS (Geographic Information Systems), Surveying, Geomatics, Geography, Geology, Land Management or allied disciplines; minimum two (2) years of practical experience in modern land surveying, cadastral mapping, GIS-based land records management or related fieldwork
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of practical experience in modern land surveying, cadastral mapping, GIS-based land records management or related fieldwork
• Age limit: 25 to 37 years (as on 1 July 2026)

Other conditions:

• Should be well acquainted with customary land laws, traditional land tenure systems and local land administration practices
• Proficiency in modern survey equipment and software including GPS/GNSS, Total Station, GIS platforms and digital mapping tools
• Strong documentation and record-management skills; ability to engage with local communities and stakeholders
• Good analytical, communication and reporting skills

Who Cannot Apply for KHADC Recruitment 2026

• Candidates not belonging to the Scheduled Tribe Community of Meghalaya.
• Candidates unable to speak, read and write Khasi Language.

Payment mode: Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Executive Committee, KHADC, Shillong, payable at Meghalaya Rural Bank, Iewduh Branch.

How Will KHADC Select Candidates?

• Written examination (two papers of 100 marks each, 3 hours each)
• Personal interview
• Admit cards issued in soft copy through registered email addresses and WhatsApp numbers; hard copy to be produced at the examination centre
• Written examination of two papers carrying 100 marks each, three hours each
• Paper I: General English, General Knowledge, Aptitude Test and Reasoning, Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India, customary land laws and land administration practices in Khasi Hills Autonomous District
• Paper II: RS & GIS, Geomatics, Earth Sciences, Land Management, traditional and modern surveying, cadastral mapping, survey instruments and GIS tools
• Candidates appear for written examination and personal interview at their own expense

KHADC Exam Pattern 2026

• Candidates must produce hard copy of Admit Card at the examination centre.

Documents to Enclose

• Self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and documents
• Three (3) recent passport-size photographs
• Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- in favour of the Executive Committee, KHADC, Shillong, payable at Meghalaya Rural Bank, Iewduh Branch
• No Objection Certificate from the concerned authority, for applicants in Central/State Government or PSU service

How to Apply for KHADC Recruitment 2026 Offline

1. Complete the application in standard form in all respects.
2. Attach self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and documents and three recent passport-size photographs.
3. Attach a Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- in favour of the Executive Committee, KHADC, Shillong, payable at Meghalaya Rural Bank, Iewduh Branch.
4. Furnish a valid contact number, WhatsApp number and email address.
5. Submit the application at Room No. 317 (Personnel and Administrative Department), KHADC, Shillong by 15-12-2026 during office hours.
6. Candidates in Central/State Government or PSU service must apply through proper channel with an NOC.

Other Points to Note

• There will be no ineligibility list; ineligible candidates are summarily rejected without further information
• Incomplete applications containing incorrect or misleading information shall be summarily rejected
• Original certificates must be produced for verification whenever required; failure may result in disqualification
• No application shall be entertained after the last date

KHADC Land Recording Officer Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong, Advertisement No. DC.I/28/2026/2, dated 12 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.