Meghalaya MERB Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 -Grade-II Posts under DERT – Apply Online

The Meghalaya Education Recruitment Board (MERB) has released the official notification for Meghalaya MERB Assistant Professor Grade-II Recruitment 2025. The recruitment is being conducted for Assistant Professor Grade-II posts under the Directorate of Educational Research & Training (DERT) and District Institutes of Education & Training (DIETs), Meghalaya.

Eligible candidates who are permanent residents of Meghalaya can apply online for these posts till 08 January 2026 through the official recruitment portal.

This recruitment drive offers teaching opportunities in multiple subjects, including Economics, Physics, Zoology, History, Chemistry, and other disciplines.

Meghalaya MERB Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 – Overview

Advertisement No.	MERB/02/2024/20
Notification Date	17 December 2025
Recruiting Authority	Meghalaya Education Recruitment Board (MERB)
Department	Education Department, Govt. of Meghalaya
Posts	Assistant Professor Grade-II
Institutions	DERT & DIETs, Meghalaya
Mode of Application	Online only
Job Location	Meghalaya
Total Vacancies	80
Last Date to Apply	08 January 2026

Meghalaya MERB Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 – Post-wise Vacancy Details & Qualifications

Post No. 1: Assistant Professor Grade-II (Economics)

• Vacancies: 1
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Economics with at least 50% marks, and M.Ed with at least 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

Khasi-Jaintia

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Post No. 2: Assistant Professor Grade-II (Physics)

• Vacancies: 3
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Physics with at least 50% marks, and M.Ed with at least 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

UR	Khasi-Jaintia	Garo
1	1	1

Post No. 3: Assistant Professor Grade-II (Zoology)

• Vacancies: 3
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Zoology with at least 50% marks, and
  • M.Ed with at least 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

Khasi-Jaintia	Garo
2	1

Post No. 4: Assistant Professor Grade-II (History)

• Vacancies: 1
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in History with at least 50% marks, and
  • M.Ed with at least 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

Khasi-Jaintia

1

Post No. 5: Assistant Professor Grade-II (Chemistry)

• Vacancies: 5
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Chemistry with at least 50% marks, and
  • M.Ed with at least 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

UR	Khasi-Jaintia	Garo
1	2	2

Post No. 6: Assistant Professor Grade-II (SUPW)

• Vacancies: 4
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Education with at least 50% marks, and
  • B.Ed / B.El.Ed / M.Ed with at least 50% marks, with specialization in SUPW / Work Experience / Craft Education / Art Education / Vocational Education,
  • OR
  • A Degree / Diploma / Certificate course in SUPW / Work Experience / Craft Education / Art Education / Vocational Education from a recognized institution.

Vacancy Category:

Khasi-Jaintia	Garo
2	2

Post No. 7: Assistant Professor Grade-II (Geography)

• Vacancies: 2
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Geography with at least 50% marks, and
  • M.Ed with at least 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

Khasi-Jaintia	Garo
1	1

Post No. 8: Assistant Professor Grade-II (Botany)

• Vacancies: 2
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Botany with at least 50% marks, and
  • M.Ed with at least 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

Khasi-Jaintia	Garo
1	1

Post No. 9: Assistant Professor Grade-II (Political Science)

• Vacancies: 2
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Political Science with at least 50% marks, and
  • M.Ed with at least 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

UR – 1	Khasi-Jaintia
1	1

Post No. 10: Assistant Professor Grade-II (Mathematics)

• Vacancies: 6
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Mathematics with at least 50% marks, and
  • M.Ed with at least 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

Khasi-Jaintia	Garo
3	3

Post No. 11: Assistant Professor Grade-II (Education)

• Vacancies: 4
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Education with 50% marks and
    B.El.Ed / B.Ed / D.El.Ed with 50% marks.
  • OR
  • Master’s Degree in Philosophy / Sociology / Psychology with 50% marks and
    B.El.Ed / B.Ed / D.El.Ed with 50% marks.
  • OR
  • M.Phil / Ph.D in Education.

Vacancy Category:

Khasi-Jaintia	Garo	OSTs/SCs
1	2	1

Post No. 12: Assistant Professor Grade-II in English

• Vacancies: 1
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in English with 50% marks.
  • M.Ed with 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

Garo	1

Post No. 13: Assistant Professor Grade-II in Khasi

• Vacancies: 2
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Khasi with 50% marks.
  • M.Ed with 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

Khasi-Jaintia	Garo
1	1

Post No. 14: Assistant Professor Grade-II (Garo)

• Vacancies: 1
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Garo with at least 50% marks, and
  • M.Ed with at least 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

Khasi-Jaintia	1

Post No. 15: Assistant Professor Grade-II (Visual Arts) (Fine Arts)

• Vacancies: 5
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Visual / Fine Arts with at least 50% marks, and
  • M.Ed with at least 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

Khasi-Jaintia	Garo
2	3

Post No. 16: Assistant Professor Grade-II in Performing Arts (Music / Dance / Theatre)

• Vacancies: 3
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Performing Arts (Music/Dance/Theatre) with 50% marks, and
  • M.Ed with at least 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

Khasi-Jaintia	Garo
1	2

Post No. 17: Assistant Professor Grade-II in Environmental Education

• Vacancies: 7
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Environmental Science with 50% marks, and
  • M.Ed with at least 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

UR	Khasi-Jaintia	Garo
1	3	3

Post No. 18: Assistant Professor Grade-II in Psychology

• Vacancies: 7
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Psychology with 50% marks, and
  • M.Ed with at least 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

UR	Khasi-Jaintia	Garo
1	3	3

Post No. 19: Assistant Professor Grade-II in Inclusive Education

• Vacancies: 7
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in any subject with 50% marks, and
  • D.Ed (Special Education) / B.Ed (Special Education), and
  • M.Ed (Special Education) with 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

UR	Khasi-Jaintia	Garo
1	3	3

Post No. 20: Assistant Professor Grade-II in Linguistics

• Vacancies: 7
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Linguistics with 50% marks, and
  • M.Ed with at least 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

UR	Khasi-Jaintia	Garo
1	3	3

Post No. 21: Assistant Professor Grade-II in Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

• Vacancies: 7
• Pay Level: 15
• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Computer Applications with 50% marks, and
  • M.Ed with at least 50% marks.

Vacancy Category:

UR	Khasi-Jaintia	Garo
1	3	3

Meghalaya MERB Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 – Eligibility Criteria

Nationality & Domicile:

• Applicant must be a citizen of India.

• Must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.

Educational Qualification (Post-wise)

• Candidates must possess the required educational and professional qualifications on or before the last date of application.
• The date of acquiring qualification will be considered as the date of declaration of final examination results by the University/Board.

Meghalaya MERB Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 – Pay Scale

• All selected candidates will be placed under Pay Level 15, as per the applicable Meghalaya Government pay structure, along with admissible allowances.

Meghalaya MERB Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 – How To Apply

• Applications must be submitted online only.
• Candidates must submit their applications only through online mode.
• 🔗 Official Website
• https://megeducation.gov.in
• Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date.
• Ensure all eligibility conditions are fulfilled before applying.
• Steps to Apply
• Visit the Education Department website
• Click on the “Online Application” icon
• Fill in all required details carefully
• Upload necessary documents
• Pay the application fee online
• Submit the application before the closing date.
• Applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected.

Important Links & Dates:

Official Advertisement	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
Online Application	Click Here
Last Date To Apply	8th January 2026
Home Page	Click Here

Meghalaya MERB Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 – Age Limit & Age Relaxation (As on 01 January 2025)

To be eligible for Meghalaya MERB Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the following age criteria:

Age Criteria:

Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	32 years

Age Relaxation:

• SC / ST candidates: Upper age limit relaxed by 5 years.

Regular Government Employees:

• No upper age bar, provided they entered government service within the prescribed age limit.

Proof of Date of Birth:

The Board will accept only the following documents:

• Matriculation / Secondary School Leaving Certificate.
• Birth Certificate issued by an official Government authority.
• Any other document will not be accepted.

Meghalaya MERB Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 – Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

Payment of Application Fee:

• General / Others: ₹460/-
• Application Fee: ₹230/-
  (50% of ₹460) Fee for SC / ST Candidate (Permanent residents of Meghalaya).
• PwD Candidates – Application Fee: Nil (₹0) (Fee exempted with valid Disability Certificate).
• Fee must be paid online only
• Once paid, the fee is non-refundable.
• Payment must be made only through the Payment Gateway available in the online portal.
• Candidates should keep a copy of the payment receipt for future reference.

Method of Selection (Important)

Only those candidates who have:

• Uploaded all required documents, including:
  • Educational qualifications
  • Professional qualifications
  • Date of birth proof
  • Caste / community certificate
  • Other supporting documents

➡️ Will be considered for the selection process.

Incomplete or incorrect applications are liable to be rejected without notice.

Detailed Selection Process:

• The selection process for Assistant Professor Grade-II posts will be conducted by the Meghalaya Education Recruitment Board (MERB) as per government norms.

Stage 1: Screening / Shortlisting:

• Applications will be screened based on educational qualifications and eligibility criteria.
• Only candidates who fully meet the prescribed qualifications will be shortlisted.

Stage 2: Interview

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview.
• The interview will assess:
  • Subject knowledge
  • Teaching aptitude
  • Academic background
  • Communication skills.

Stage 3: Final Selection

• The final merit list will be prepared based on:
  • Performance in the interview
  • Verification of documents
• Selected candidates will be recommended for appointment.

Note: No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Mandatory Documents:

• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Signature.
• Proof of Date of Birth (Class X certificate / Birth certificate).
• Master’s Degree certificate & marksheets.
• M.Ed certificate & marksheets.
• Category certificate (OST / SC / others, if applicable).
• Experience certificate (if applicable).
• Aadhaar card / valid ID proof.
• Documents must be in PDF/JPEG format.
• Any false or incorrect information may lead to rejection.

Important Instructions:

• Documents must be in PDF/JPEG format.
• Any false or incorrect information may lead to rejection.

Disclaimer:

This article is published for informational purposes only. Readers are advised to verify eligibility, important dates, and application details from the official advertisement /notification and the official website before applying. The publisher shall not be responsible for any changes, errors, or discrepancies.

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