Customs (Preventive) Shillong Recruitment 2026 – Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Engagement, Apply by 16 November

The Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), North Eastern Region, Shillong under the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Government of India has released an official notification for the engagement of Special Public Prosecutors (SPP) for indirect taxation and NDPS cases in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Interested and eligible advocates can apply before the last date, 16 November 2026. In this article we provide complete details about eligibility, selection process and application procedure.

Recruitment Overview

About the Recruitment

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the engagement of Special Public Prosecutors (SPP) to handle cases related to indirect taxation and NDPS cases before the Subordinate Courts / Session Courts. Advocates who qualify under Section 18(8) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, and who wish to handle prosecution cases of Indirect Taxes & Customs, Economic Offences, NDPS cases and other cases on behalf of the Department, may submit their willingness application along with the bio-data in Proforma-A and their work experience.

Vacancy Details

The number of vacancies is not mentioned in the advertisement. The engagement is for the Subordinate Courts / Session Courts in the following districts.

Applicants may clearly indicate the name of the Subordinate Courts / Session Courts for which they want to be considered for appointment as SPP.

Eligibility / Educational Qualification

• The candidate must be an advocate who qualifies in terms of Section 18(8) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
• The detailed eligibility criteria are given in the guidelines for appointment of SPP under letter F.No. 278A/25/2015-Legal dated 29.02.2016 and F.No. 278A/82/2008-Legal dated 25.05.2010, available on www.shillongcustoms.gov.in.
• Candidates should have experience in handling indirect tax, customs, economic offences or NDPS cases (the application asks for the number of such cases dealt with in the last three years).

Age Limit

The age limit is not mentioned in the advertisement. Please check the guidelines on the official website.

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Application Fee

The advertisement says that the schedule of fees is available in the SPP guidelines on the official website. The fee amount is not mentioned in the advertisement itself.

Remuneration

The remuneration is not mentioned in the advertisement. Candidates should check the guidelines on the official website.

Selection Process

Selection will be through an interview. The date and time of the interview will be communicated later to the applicants.

How to Apply

1. Read the SPP guidelines (letters F.No. 278A/25/2015-Legal dated 29.02.2016 and F.No. 278A/82/2008-Legal dated 25.05.2010) on the official website, www.shillongcustoms.gov.in.
2. Prepare your willingness application with your bio-data in Proforma-A, along with your work experience, and attach documentary proof for the information given.
3. Put the application in an envelope superscribed “APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF SPECIAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR”, and indicate the Subordinate Courts / Session Courts you want to be considered for.
4. Send it to: Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), North East Region, Legal Section, 110 MG Road, Customs House, Shillong, Meghalaya – 793001, so that it reaches on or before 16 November 2026.

Particulars to be Given in Proforma-A

• Name of the applicant, PAN, father’s name and date of birth
• Phone / mobile number, address for correspondence and permanent address
• Educational qualification
• Date of enrolment in High Court / Session Court as counsel, and the District and Sessions Court to which enrolled
• Date of empanelment as a member of the Bar Council of the District and Sessions Court
• If a partner in a firm, the name of the firm and other partners
• Number of indirect tax and NDPS cases dealt with during the last three years as an advocate
• Number of cases published in journals / newspapers
• Income from professional practice (copy of the latest IT return to be attached)
• Verification (declaration) with date, place and signature

Note: The applicant must submit documentary proof for all the above items.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for the Customs (Preventive) Shillong SPP recruitment 2026?
The last date for submitting the application is 16 November 2026.

Q2. Who can apply?
Advocates who qualify under Section 18(8) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, and want to handle prosecution cases of Indirect Taxes & Customs, Economic Offences and NDPS cases on behalf of the Department.

Q3. Which courts and districts are covered?
Subordinate / Session Courts in Kamrup, Nalbari, Sonitpur, Darrang, Marigaon, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji and Hojai in Assam, and Tawang, West Kameng, East Kameng, Upper & Lower Subansiri, West Siang, Upper & East Siang and Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh.

Q4. What is the application mode?
Candidates have to send a willingness application with the bio-data in Proforma-A and their work experience to the Legal Section, Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), 110 MG Road, Customs House, Shillong – 793001.

Q5. How will the selection be done?
Through an interview. The date and time will be communicated later.

Q6. Where can I find the eligibility criteria and fee schedule?
In the SPP guidelines available on www.shillongcustoms.gov.in.