The Meghalaya Public Service Commission has released important details for the recruitment of Junior Divisional Accountant (JDA) posts. With 14189 candidates competing for just 122 vacancies, the competition will be intense. Candidates must stay informed about the exam schedule, locations, and other key aspects of the selection process.
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Exam Schedule and Centers for JDA Recruitment
The preliminary examination for the Junior Divisional Accountant post is scheduled for April 12 this year. The exam will take place across 16 examination centers, with 11 centers in Shillong and 5 in Tura.
In Shillong, 9344 candidates will write the exam, while 4845 candidates will appear in Tura. Below is the detailed breakdown of candidates per center:
Shillong Examination Centers:
- MPSC Office: 350 candidates
- St. Anthony’s College: 2600 candidates
- Raid Laban College: 1000 candidates
- Sankardev College: 1000 candidates
- St. Dominic’s Savio’s Higher Secondary School: 600 candidates
- Mawlai Presbyterian Higher Secondary School: 600 candidates
- Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School: 750 candidates
- Laitumkhrah Presbyterian Higher Secondary School: 500 candidates
- Women’s College: 500 candidates
- Nabon Women’s Synod College: 444 candidates
Tura Examination Centers:
- Tura Govt. College: 1545 candidates
- Govt. Boys’ Higher Secondary School: 1050 candidates
- Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School: 600 candidates
- Don Bosco College: 1100 candidates
- Pechon Memorial Higher Secondary School: 550 candidates
JDA Recruitment Details
The Meghalaya Public Service Commission had announced the JDA recruitment on September 19, 2024, under notification no. MPSC/Advt-54/1/2024-2025-1. The salary for the post is set at Level 11.
The 122 vacant posts include 53 newly advertised posts and 69 posts from a previous recruitment drive that was not completed. Here is the category-wise distribution:
For 53 Newly Advertised Posts:
- Unreserved: 8 posts
- Khasi Jaintia community: 22 posts (including 1 for sportspersons)
- Garo community: 21 posts (including 1 for sportspersons)
- Other Scheduled Tribes/Scheduled Castes: 2 posts
For 69 Previous Posts:
- Unreserved: 10 posts
- Khasi Jaintia community: 27 posts
- Garo community: 28 posts
- Other Scheduled Tribes/Scheduled Castes: 4 posts
How to Prepare for the Exam
Candidates should focus on the syllabus provided by Meghalaya Public Service Commission. Practicing previous question papers and managing time efficiently will help in performing well. Staying updated with official notifications is also essential.
Important Link
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Notification |
| Jobs Link | Click Here |
FAQs About JDA Recruitment Exam
1. When will the JDA preliminary exam be conducted?
The preliminary exam is scheduled for April 12 this year.
2. How many candidates are appearing for the exam?
A total of 14189 candidates will compete for 122 vacancies.
3. Where will the exam take place?
The exam will be held at 16 centers, including 11 in Shillong and 5 in Tura.
4. What is the pay scale for the JDA post?
The pay scale is at Level 11 as per the Meghalaya government’s pay structure.
5. How are the vacancies distributed?
There are 53 newly advertised posts and 69 from the previous recruitment drive, divided among different categories.
