Meghalaya PSC — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Meghalaya PSC Civil Services Prelims, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
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MCS Preliminary Examination being held today
26 Sept 2026The Meghalaya Civil Service Preliminary Examination is being conducted today, September 26, 2026, in two shifts - Paper I from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and Paper II from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Sept 2026
The Meghalaya Public Service Commission announced the MCS Preliminary Examination will be held on 26 September 2026 in two shifts, with Paper I from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and Paper II from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Sept 2026
MPSC LDA exam held on August 22, 2026
22 Aug 2026The Lower Division Assistant recruitment examination was conducted on August 22, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM for various departmental posts.
Read full notice →Archived 25 Sept 2026
LDA screening test held on 22 August 2026
22 Aug 2026MPSC conducted the Lower Division Assistant screening test on 22 August 2026 for recruitment under various Heads of Departments across Meghalaya.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Sept 2026
Candidates can now download their call letters from the official MPSC website. The admit cards contain examination venue details, subjects, and timings for Paper I (10 AM to 12 PM) and Paper II (2 PM to 4 PM).
Read full notice →Archived 9 Sept 2026
The Meghalaya Public Service Commission has confirmed the Preliminary Examination for Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) will be held on September 26, 2026. The objective-type exam will be conducted at five centres: Shillong, Tura, Jowai, Nongstoin and Williamnagar.
Read full notice →Archived 9 Sept 2026
MCS Prelims exam date announced by MPSC
19 Aug 2026As per the official notice dated August 19, 2026, MPSC confirmed that the MCS Preliminary Examination would be held on September 26, 2026 at designated centres across the state.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Sept 2026
Admit cards available for MCS Prelims 2026
19 Aug 2026The Meghalaya Public Service Commission has made call letters available for download from its official website for the MCS [October 2025] Preliminary Examination. The call letters contain details of examination venue, subjects and timings.
Read full notice →Archived 25 Sept 2026
MPSC announced that the Preliminary Examination for the Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) will be conducted on September 26, 2026 at five centres: Shillong, Tura, Jowai, Nongstoin and Williamnagar. Paper I will be held from 10 am to 12 noon, while Paper II will be conducted from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Read full notice →Archived 25 Sept 2026
The Commission released admit cards for the Lower Division Assistant screening test scheduled for 22 August 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM under the Heads of Department recruitment.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Sept 2026
The Commission published its tentative exam schedule with Assistant Librarian exam on 17 September 2026 and Sub-Inspector of Supply exam on 31 October 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Sept 2026
Updated MCS syllabus notified in August 2025
11 Aug 2026The Governor of Meghalaya approved a revised syllabus for the Meghalaya Civil Service exam effective 11 August 2025, superseding the previous 2017 syllabus.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Sept 2026
MPSC releases LDA exam admit card
3 Aug 2026The Meghalaya Public Service Commission released admit cards for the Lower Division Assistant examination scheduled for August 22, 2026, available for download from the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Sept 2026
The commission shifted to mpsc.meghalaya.gov.in from July 2025, with the old NIC portal permanently decommissioned. Candidates must use the new portal for all applications and updates.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
MPSC issued addendum to Advertisement 03/2026 for Junior Football Coach position under Sports and Youth Affairs Department with revised educational qualifications.
Read full notice →Archived 9 Aug 2026
The Personnel Department released the revised syllabus and examination pattern for Meghalaya Civil Service examination in August 2025, superseding the 2017 framework. The new pattern maintains prelims-mains-interview structure.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The commission released tentative programme for examinations including Lower Division Assistant and various technical posts scheduled for July and August 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 9 Aug 2026
MPSC declared personal interview results for Junior Engineer Grade-I (Civil) positions conducted in April 2026 across various state departments.
Read full notice →Archived 9 Aug 2026
The Commission has published the tentative programme for examinations scheduled in July 2026, including posts for Research Assistant and Junior Engineer (Electrical) under various departments.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Jul 2026
Meghalaya PSC announced results for the departmental examination for MCS officers held in November 2025. The commission continues to process results for various recruitment cycles across state departments.
Read full notice →Archived 9 Aug 2026
The Meghalaya PSC has declared the result of the Half Yearly Department Examination for MCS Officers held from 17th-21st November 2025. Candidates can check results on the official MPSC website.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Jul 2026
MPSC issued an Addendum Cum Public Notice on 19th June 2026 for the Junior Football Coach post under Sports and Youth Affairs Department, updating eligibility criteria as per Ministry guidelines.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Jul 2026
The Meghalaya Public Service Commission is anticipated to release the official notification for the Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination in the coming weeks. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official MPSC website for updates on vacancy details and application procedures.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Commission has issued a clarification regarding domicile and educational qualification requirements for the upcoming Civil Services examination. Candidates must possess a degree from a recognized university and meet Meghalaya residency norms as per the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Commission has published the final results for the last cycle's Civil Services examination. Successful candidates from the prelims and mains stages have been recommended for appointment to various Group A and B services under the state government.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Meghalaya PSC has revised and uploaded detailed syllabus and examination pattern documents for the Civil Services Prelims. The exam will consist of two objective papers covering General Studies and aptitude, with state-specific topics given emphasis.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Older dates (58)
Final result (expected)
Thu, 30 Sept, 2027Final merit list typically declared 1-2 months after interviews
Archived 25 Sept 2026
Personality Test / Interview (tentative)
Sun, 29 Aug, 2027Interview carries 150 marks; assesses personal suitability for public service
Archived 19 Jul 2026
Next cycle notification (expected)
Sun, 15 Aug, 2027MPSC typically releases MCS notification in second half of the year for the following cycle.
Archived 25 Sept 2026
MCS Final Result (expected)
Sun, 15 Aug, 2027Final result usually declared 1-2 months after interviews conclude.
Archived 26 Sept 2026
Personal Interview/Personality Test
Fri, 13 Aug, 2027Final stage for shortlisted candidates after Mains
Archived 9 Aug 2026
Interview/Personality Test (expected)
Sun, 1 Aug, 2027Interview typically conducted 1-2 months after Mains results
Archived 25 Sept 2026
MCS final result (expected)
Sun, 1 Aug, 2027Typically declared 1–2 months after interviews conclude.
Archived 25 Sept 2026
Personal Interview (expected)
Thu, 15 Jul, 2027Interviews scheduled after mains result declaration
Archived 26 Sept 2026
Final result after interview
Mon, 5 Jul, 2027Merit list published following personality test
Archived 23 Aug 2026
MCS Result - Final (expected)
Thu, 1 Jul, 2027Final merit list typically released after interview process completion.
Archived 28 Sept 2026
Next cycle notification (expected)
Thu, 1 Jul, 2027MPSC typically releases MCS notification in second half of calendar year for next cycle.
Archived 26 Sept 2026
MCS interview (expected)
Wed, 30 Jun, 2027Personal interview typically conducted mid-year after Mains; dates not yet released
Archived 26 Sept 2026
MCS Interview / Personality Test (expected)
Wed, 30 Jun, 2027Interview stage typically follows Mains result by 2-3 months in MPSC recruitment cycles.
Archived 26 Sept 2026
Next cycle notification (expected)
Wed, 30 Jun, 2027MPSC typically releases MCS notification in the second half of the calendar year for the following year's examination cycle.
Archived 28 Sept 2026
MCS interview (expected)
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Personality test follows Mains; dates vary by candidate batch.
Archived 25 Sept 2026
Mains result (expected)
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Results typically declared 2-3 months after Mains exam
Archived 25 Sept 2026
Interview (expected)
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Personal interview for Mains-qualified candidates; schedule to be announced
Archived 26 Sept 2026
📍MCS Mains Examination (expected)
Fri, 4 Jun, 2027Descriptive exam with multiple papers over several days
Archived 9 Aug 2026
📍MCS Mains Examination (tentative)
Mon, 31 May, 2027Descriptive exam: English, GS, Essay, and optional papers including Khasi/Garo literature
Archived 19 Jul 2026
MCS Mains result (expected)
Mon, 31 May, 2027Mains results typically declared 2-3 months after mains exam
Archived 26 Sept 2026
MCS Interview 2026 (expected)
Sat, 15 May, 2027Personal interview typically conducted after Mains results. Date estimated based on typical cycle.
Archived 28 Sept 2026
Prelims result announcement
Tue, 20 Apr, 2027Typically declared 4-6 weeks after prelims
Archived 9 Aug 2026
Interview / Personality Test (expected)
Thu, 15 Apr, 2027Final stage for candidates who qualify Mains
Archived 9 Sept 2026
📍Mains examination
Tue, 6 Apr, 2027Seven papers including Essay, GS papers and optional subject
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Prelims result announcement (tentative)
Thu, 1 Apr, 2027Results typically declared 8-10 weeks after prelims
Archived 19 Jul 2026
📍MCS Mains exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Typically held in spring following Prelims; exact date not yet announced. · no key published for this stage
Archived 25 Sept 2026
📍Mains examination (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Mains typically held 4-5 months after Prelims; exact date to be notified · no key published for this stage
Archived 26 Sept 2026
📍MCS Mains exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Mains typically held in spring following prelims. Exact date to be announced after prelims result. · no key published for this stage
Archived 26 Sept 2026
📍MCS Mains (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Mains typically held in spring following prelims; estimated based on usual MPSC cycle timing. · no key published for this stage
Archived 26 Sept 2026
📍MCS Mains exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027MCS Mains usually held in following spring; specific dates not yet announced · no key published for this stage
Archived 26 Sept 2026
📍Mains exam (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Mains typically held in the following spring, 3-4 months after Prelims results; no key published for this stage
Archived 25 Sept 2026
📍MCS Preliminary Examination
Sat, 6 Mar, 2027Two papers: General Studies and CSAT (qualifying)
Archived 9 Aug 2026
📍MCS Mains 2026 (expected)
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Typically held in spring following Prelims. Date estimated based on typical cycle pattern. · no key published for this stage
Archived 28 Sept 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Sun, 14 Feb, 2027Available 2-3 weeks before examination
Archived 9 Aug 2026
Prelims result declaration
Wed, 10 Feb, 2027Qualified candidates eligible for Mains examination
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍MCS Preliminary Examination (tentative)
Sun, 31 Jan, 2027Two objective papers: GS (200 marks) and CSAT qualifying paper (200 marks, 33% cut-off)
Archived 19 Jul 2026
📍Main Examination (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Descriptive written examination; usually 2-3 months after Prelims result
Archived 9 Sept 2026
📍Meghalaya Civil Services Preliminary Examination
Mon, 11 Jan, 2027Two papers: General Studies I and CSAT (qualifying)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application deadline (expected)
Sun, 10 Jan, 2027Typically 6-8 weeks application window
Archived 9 Aug 2026
Preliminary exam admit card release
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026Download from official MPSC portal 2-3 weeks before exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
MCS Prelims result (expected)
Mon, 30 Nov, 2026Prelims results typically declared 8-10 weeks after exam
Archived 26 Sept 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Results typically declared 6-8 weeks after Prelims exam
Archived 25 Sept 2026
Application deadline
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026Last date to submit online forms with fee payment
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application window opening (expected)
Sat, 21 Nov, 2026Online applications open after notification release
Archived 9 Aug 2026
Application window (expected duration: 4-6 weeks)
Tue, 17 Nov, 2026Online applications via mpsc.meghalaya.gov.in once notification is released
Archived 19 Jul 2026
MCS Prelims notification (expected cycle)
Mon, 16 Nov, 2026Notification typically released 4-5 months before prelims exam
Archived 9 Aug 2026
Prelims Result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Based on typical MPSC timelines; qualifies candidates for Mains
Archived 9 Sept 2026
MCS Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Typically declared 6-8 weeks after exam; exact date not announced
Archived 26 Sept 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Prelims results typically announced 6-8 weeks after exam
Archived 26 Sept 2026
Next MCS notification expected (typical cycle)
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026MCS notifications typically issued annually; candidates should monitor official MPSC portal
Archived 19 Jul 2026
Prelims result declaration expected
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026Qualified candidates become eligible for Mains examination
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍Prelims exam (Paper I: 10 AM - 12 noon, Paper II: 2 PM - 4 PM)
Sat, 26 Sept, 2026Exam centres: Shillong, Tura, Jowai, Nongstoin and Williamnagar; no key published for this stage
Archived 25 Sept 2026
📍MCS Prelims 2026 - Paper I & II
Sat, 26 Sept, 2026Exam centres: Shillong, Tura, Jowai, Nongstoin, Williamnagar. Official notice dated 19 August 2026. · no key published for this stage
Archived 26 Sept 2026
📍Preliminary Examination (Paper I & II)
Sat, 26 Sept, 2026Paper I: 10 AM - 12 PM; Paper II: 2 PM - 4 PM. Centres: Shillong, Tura, Jowai, Nongstoin, Williamnagar
Archived 9 Sept 2026
📍MCS Preliminary Examination
Sat, 26 Sept, 2026Paper I: 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon; Paper II: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Official notice dated August 19, 2026; no key published for this stage
Archived 28 Sept 2026
📍MCS Prelims — Paper I
Sat, 26 Sept, 202610:00 AM to 12:00 Noon; official notice dated 19 August 2026; no answer key published for this stage · no key published for this stage
Archived 26 Sept 2026
📍MCS Prelims — Paper II
Sat, 26 Sept, 20262:00 PM to 4:00 PM; official notice dated 19 August 2026; no answer key published for this stage · no key published for this stage
Archived 26 Sept 2026
Notification released (Advt. No. 18/2025)
Fri, 10 Oct, 2025MCS [October 2025] recruitment cycle for 36 posts
Archived 28 Sept 2026
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