Customs Shillong Recruitment 2026: Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Vacancy

The Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), North Eastern Region, Shillong (Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Government of India) has invited applications from eligible advocates for engagement of Special Public Prosecutors (SPP) to handle indirect taxation and NDPS cases before Subordinate/Session Courts in several districts of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The last date to submit the application is 16 November 2026.

📅 Important Dates & Details

Organization	Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), North Eastern Region, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue, Govt. of India
Post	Special Public Prosecutor (SPP)
Work	Indirect taxation (Customs) and NDPS cases before Subordinate/Session Courts
Last Date to Submit Application	16 November 2026
Mode of Application	Offline, by envelope to the Shillong office
Interview	Date and time will be communicated later
Website	www.shillongcustoms.gov.in

📍 Courts / Districts Covered

Assam

KamrupNalbariSonitpurDarrangMarigaonLakhimpurDhemajiHojai

Arunachal Pradesh

TawangWest KamengEast KamengUpper SubansiriLower SubansiriWest SiangUpper SiangEast SiangDibang Valley

🎓 Eligibility

• The applicant must be an advocate who qualifies in terms of Section 18(8) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
• The advocate must be desirous of handling prosecution cases of Indirect Taxes & Customs / Economic Offences / NDPS cases / other cases on behalf of the Department.
• The eligibility criteria, schedule of fees and the application form are given in the Department's guidelines for appointment of SPP: letter F.No. 278A/25/2015-Legal dated 29.02.2016 and F.No. 278A/82/2008-Legal dated 25.05.2010, available at www.shillongcustoms.gov.in.

📝 How to Apply

1. Download the guidelines from www.shillongcustoms.gov.in and check the eligibility criteria and fee schedule.
2. Fill in the bio-data in Proforma "A" (given with the notice and listed below), and attach your work experience and documentary proof for each item.
3. Write 'APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF SPECIAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR' on the envelope.
4. You may also clearly mention the name of the Subordinate Courts/Session Courts for which you would like to be considered as SPP.
5. Send the application so that it reaches the address below on or before 16 November 2026.

Last date: 16 November 2026. The date and time of the interview will be communicated later.

📮 Address to Send Application

Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Preventive),
North East Region, Legal Section,
110 MG Road, Customs House, Shillong,
Meghalaya - 793001

🌐 Visit shillongcustoms.gov.in for Guidelines

📄 Proforma "A": Particulars to be Furnished by the Advocate

1. Name of the applicant
2. PAN (Permanent Account Number)
3. Father's name
4. Date of birth
5. Phone no. / mobile no.
6. Address for correspondence
7. Permanent address
8. Educational qualification
9. Date of enrolment in High Court / Session Court as Counsel
10. District and Sessions Court to which enrolled
11. Date of empanelment as member of Bar Council of District and Sessions Court
12. If partner in a firm, name(s) of the firm and other partners
13. Number of cases relating to Indirect Taxes & NDPS cases dealt with during the last three years as an Advocate
14. Number of cases published in journals/newspapers etc.
15. Income from professional practice (copy of the latest IT return to be attached)

Note: The applicant has to submit documentary proof for all the items above. The form ends with a verification declaration, with date, place and signature of the applicant.

📞 Contact

Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), North Eastern Region
110 MG Road, Customs House, Shillong, Meghalaya - 793001
Phone: 0364-2222597, 2225325, 2229005, 2210103
Fax: 0364-2223440, 2229007
Email: cus.shg-meg@nic.in

📄 Official Advertisement

Disclaimer: This post is based on the official advertisement published in Dainik Janambhumi on 3 November 2026. Candidates are advised to read the guidelines on the official website carefully before applying.