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MSDMA Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About MSDMA

Where and How to Send

Use the prescribed application form at Annexure-I of the advertisement. Send it with your resume and self-attested copies of the relevant documents to this address: Office of the Executive Director, SDMA, Lower Lachaumiere, Shillong -793001. The application must be submitted on or before 6 November 2026 at 5 PM. The notice does not say whether to send it by post or deliver it by hand.

• the post applied for and a recent passport-size photograph;
• your name in capital letters, your father’s, mother’s or spouse’s name, sex, date of birth and age;
• your date of retirement, and your designation and department at retirement (if applicable);
• your category (SC/ST/OBC/General/Any Other), contact addresses and present occupation;
• your education and experience, both in reverse chronological order. The experience part covers the period (From/To), nature of work and accomplishments;
• trainings, publications (if any) and any other information;
• references (name, designation, institution, address, e-mail and phone number);
• a signed and dated declaration. In it you confirm that your information is correct and that the Selection Committee will check your documents for Essential Qualification and Work Experience at the time of selection.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

No other allowances will be paid on top of the fixed monthly amount for either post. Both posts are based at SDMA, Shillong.

Structural/Infrastructure Mitigation Specialist (Structural Engineer)

• Qualification: Master’s Degree (M.E./M.Tech) in Structural Engineering/ Earthquake Engineering/ Infrastructure Engineering/ Disaster Mitigation Engineering from a recognized university/institution.
• Experience: at least 1 year in the field, with knowledge of AutoCAD.

Assistant Structural Engineer

• Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Structural Engineering/ Earthquake Engineering/ Infrastructure Engineering/ Disaster Mitigation Engineering from a recognized university/institution.
• Experience: at least 1 year in the field, with knowledge of AutoCAD.

Age Limit

The age limit in the eligibility criteria is 18 – 32 years.

Terms of Engagement

• Both posts are contractual. The engagement is for 1 (one) year and may be extended or curtailed depending on requirement and satisfactory performance.
• The work is full-time. Those engaged may not take up any other assignment while engaged with SDMA.

For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, check the official notification.

MSDMA Recruitment 2026 Job Description

Structural/Infrastructure Mitigation Specialist (Structural Engineer)

• Provide technical expertise in the planning, design, and implementation of structural mitigation projects funded under NDMF/SDMF.
• Preparation of Project Pre-Feasibility Reports including cost estimates.
• Conducting technical assessments, including geotechnical and hazard-specific studies, and recommend safe, resilient design solutions.
• Design of appropriate mitigation measures.
• Prepare/review/vet DPRs, drawings, and technical specifications for compliance with BIS/NBC/NDMA standards.
• Support quality control and monitoring during project execution.
• Document best practices, case studies, and technical reports for resilient infrastructure.
• Provide technical inputs for capacity-building workshops on structural mitigation and resilient construction practices.
• Any other matters as required by SDMA.

Assistant Structural Engineer

• To assist the Structural/Infrastructure Mitigation Specialist as per the scope of work.
• Any other matters as required by SDMA.

Enclosures

• The application in the prescribed form at Annexure-I, with a recent passport-size photograph.
• Your resume.
• Self-attested copies of the relevant documents, including those for Essential Qualification and Work Experience.

Selection Process

An Interview Committee makes the selection for both posts, and its decision is final and binding on all candidates. Your documents for Essential Qualification and Work Experience will be assessed by the Selection Committee at the time of selection.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Applications without the required documents or complete information will not be considered and are liable to be rejected.
• Only persons who meet the eligibility criteria and are willing to work on the terms and conditions in the advertisement should apply.

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