MBMA CMYC Associate Recruitment 2026

About This Job

MBMA is hiring 12 CMYC Associate posts under the Meghalaya Program for Adolescent Wellbeing, Empowerment and Resilience (MPOWER). You need a graduate degree in any discipline with at least 1 year of relevant experience. The salary is Rs. 22,100 per month, with HRA, mobile allowance, and EPF benefits as applicable. You must apply online before 18 May 2026, 5:00 PM.

Meghalaya Basin Management Agency CMYC Associate Recruitment 2026 - 12 Posts

Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA) has released this recruitment for Chief Minister's Youth Centres (CMYC) under the MPOWER project. The project works with adolescents aged 9 to 19 years in Meghalaya through a multi-sector approach. This is a contractual job for 1 year, and renewal depends on performance and continuation of the project.

The notification covers two related posts in one recruitment notice: Community Associate and Innovation Associate. Both posts are field-linked roles where you will work with youth centres, community groups, documentation, and project activities in Meghalaya. If you have already worked in a youth programme, education project, community engagement role, skill development work, or local learning initiative, this recruitment is a good match.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Community Associate: 7 posts, posted at Samanda Dolwarigre, Sohrarim, Saiden, Pasyih, Nongkhlaw, Rongsak Songma, and Jakrem
• Innovation Associate: 5 posts, posted at Umling, Doldegre, Silsotchigre, Jakrem, and Madanlyngkhi

Both posts carry the same monthly salary of Rs. 22,100. The number of posts may increase or decrease at the time of selection as per MBMA's project requirement. You should be ready to join and serve at the exact location allotted for your post.

Who Can Apply?

Community Associate

• Qualification: You must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognised institution.
• Experience: You need at least 1 year of experience in youth programmes, skill development, incubation or maker spaces, or community-based learning projects.
• Documentation: You should be able to prepare reports and handle photography or videography records.
• Integrity: The notification specifically mentions high integrity in financial and inventory management.
• Local language: Fluency in Khasi, Jaintia, or Garo is required.

Innovation Associate

• Qualification: You must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognised institution.
• Experience: You need at least 1 year of experience in community engagement, youth programmes, education, or social initiatives.
• Reporting skills: Basic documentation and reporting skills are required for this role.
• Facilitation: Conflict resolution and facilitation ability will help because the work involves youth and community settings.
• Computer skills: You should know MS Office, data entry, and mobile-based reporting tools or applications.
• Local language: Fluency in Khasi, Jaintia, or Garo is required.

Common skills for both posts include good written and verbal communication, basic computer knowledge, word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint. MBMA may prefer candidates with higher qualification or stronger experience if many applications are received.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 45 years
• The notification does not mention a separate minimum age or category-wise age relaxation for this recruitment.

Salary

• Monthly salary for both posts: Rs. 22,100 per month
• Additional benefits: House Rent Allowance (HRA) and mobile allowance may be added as admissible.
• EPF contribution from both employee and employer is mentioned in the notification.
• The contract period is 1 year. Renewal depends on MBMA's satisfaction with performance and continuation of the project.

Selection Process

The selection will be held in Shillong and may include these stages:

1. Written or Technical Test: The test may cover subject knowledge, general awareness, reasoning ability, English proficiency, and computer skills.
2. Boot Camp: Shortlisted candidates may be assessed through a boot camp or practical activity as decided by MBMA.
3. Personal Interview: MBMA will assess suitability for the specific post, location, and project work.
4. Document Verification: You must show qualification, experience, and other supporting documents when asked.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written test or interview. MBMA may also ask for additional documentary proof of qualification or experience. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through SMS or email, so your contact number and email ID should be entered correctly in the online form.

How to Apply

1. Open the MBDA recruitment page at www.mbda.gov.in and read the advertisement carefully.
2. Use the correct online form link for the post you want to apply for.
3. For Community Associate, use the official Google Form link given in the notification: https://forms.gle/Q8HkgVSAaUkYtV9U7
4. For Innovation Associate, use the official Google Form link given in the notification: https://forms.gle/hRanfxASuwCR4aB46
5. Enter your details, experience, contact number, and email correctly.
6. If you are already working, keep a No Objection Certificate ready when called for personal interview.
7. Submit the online form before 18 May 2026, 5:00 PM.

Only online applications are accepted for this recruitment. Incomplete forms and forms received after the last date will not be considered. Staff already working with MBMA or MBDA can also apply if otherwise fit, but their forms must be routed through their reporting officer.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 6 May 2026
• Application Start Date: 6 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 18 May 2026, up to 5:00 PM
• Written Test / Interview Date: To be announced by MBMA

• Support CMYC activities for adolescents and youth in the assigned Meghalaya location
• Handle community mobilisation, facilitation, and day-to-day field coordination
• Prepare reports, photos, videos, and other documentation required by the project
• Maintain records related to activities, inventory, and financial use with proper care
• Assist youth programmes, skill development activities, and learning sessions
• Use MS Office, data entry tools, and mobile-based reporting applications where required
• Coordinate with local communities, project teams, and MBMA officials