The District Administration Shahada, part of the revenue machinery of Nandurbar district in Maharashtra, has announced a recruitment for the post of Revenue Servant (Kotwal) on a temporary basis. A total of 17 vacancies are on offer across the Shahada and Akkalkuwa talukas. The Kotwal is a village-level revenue functionary who assists in local revenue work, and this drive fills posts in individual sajas through a written examination followed by document verification.
Nandurbar District Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 202601/2026
Total Vacancies
17
Last Date
21 Oct
3 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Temporary
Status
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Recruitment status
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Exam on 15 Nov 2026
- Notification06 Oct
- Applications Open06 Oct
- Admit Card Out15 Nov
- Exam15 Nov
About District Administration Shahada Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Administration Shahada
- Advertisement No.
- 01/2026
- Post Name
- Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
- Job Location
- Nandurbar, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Maharashtra (Applicant must be a permanent local resident of the villages included in the respective saja for which they apply)
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- 18–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 16,500 per month (consolidated honorarium)
Vacancy Breakdown
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
1
Total17
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 17 |
Eligibility Details
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
Passed 4th standard examination. Applicant must be a local resident of the villages included within the respective saja for which they apply. The applicant must be physically fit to perform field work and must not have any criminal record or pending court case resulting in punishment.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | Passed 4th standard examination. Applicant must be a local resident of the villages included within the respective saja for which they apply. The applicant must be physically fit to perform field work and must not have any criminal record or pending court case resulting in punishment. |
Age Limit
18 to 40 years as on 06/10/2026
Application Fee
Open Category
Rs. 600
Reserved Categories
Rs. 500
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination
Objective multiple choice paper of 50 questions on General Knowledge carrying 100 marks; a minimum of 40 marks is required to qualify.
- 2Document Verification
Candidates qualifying on written marks are called for verification of original documents; the interim and final selection lists are published at the concerned Tahsil office.
Exam Pattern
General Knowledge
50 questions · 100 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 50 | 100 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs. 16,500 per month (consolidated honorarium)
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official recruitment portal and read the detailed advertisement for the saja you are applying to.
- 2Register and fill the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- 3Upload a scanned passport-size photograph and signature as per the portal instructions.
- 4Upload the educational certificates, the local residency certificate from the village revenue officer and the other required documents.
- 5Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, Google Pay or PhonePe.
- 6Submit the application and keep a printed copy of the submitted form and the payment receipt.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Educational qualification certificates (minimum 4th standard pass certificate)
•Local residency certificate / Gram Panchayat certificate proving residency in the respective saja villages
•Caste certificate and valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate valid up to 31/03/2027 where applicable
•Proof of age (School Leaving Certificate or birth certificate)
•Character certificate from the police station
•Small family declaration certificate as per Maharashtra Civil Services rules
•Medical fitness certificate issued by an authorised medical officer
•Affidavit on Rs. 100 stamp paper regarding no political party affiliation
Important Details
- Applications are accepted only through the online portal; no other mode is allowed.
- Candidates must score at least 40 marks in the written examination to qualify.
- The post involves extensive field work, so physical fitness is mandatory.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the written examination or document verification.
- Each saja has one post and the recruitment is conducted saja-wise, with no connection between the processes of any two sajas.
- A candidate must be a permanent resident of a village within the saja applied for.
- The selection committee may cancel, modify or alter the recruitment process or the number of vacancies at any stage.
Priority to Heirs of Previous Kotwal
As per Revenue and Forest Department GR KOT-6073/30004/L dated 28/02/1974, if all other things are equal, heirs of the previous Revenue Servant (Kotwal) of the saja are given preference over other candidates. Where two candidates other than such heirs tie on final marks, merit is decided by the criteria in the General Administration Department GR dated 13 June 2018.
Caste and Non-Creamy Layer Certificates
Reserved category candidates must produce a caste certificate from a competent authority at scrutiny and a non-creamy layer certificate valid up to 31/03/2027. If a caste validity certificate is not available, it must be submitted within six months of the date of the temporary appointment order, failing which the appointment is cancelled with retrospective effect.
Small Family Declaration
Under the Maharashtra Civil Services (Declaration of Small Family) Rules 2005, candidates must submit a declaration in prescribed Form A that they have no more than two children born after 28/03/2005. Unmarried candidates must also submit the prescribed declaration.
Reservation Not Applicable
The Revenue Servant (Kotwal) post is not a classified post, is a single post in each saja and involves field work. Reservation for persons with disabilities and parallel reservation for project affected persons, ex-servicemen and sports persons do not apply.
Examination Centre
The written examination for all Revenue Servant (Kotwal) posts in Shahada and Akrani talukas will be held on the same day at a single allotted examination centre. The entire recruitment is saja-wise and no two saja processes are connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any reservation for persons with disabilities in this recruitment?
No. The notification states that reservation for persons with disabilities does not apply to the Revenue Servant (Kotwal) post.
Will travel or other expenses be reimbursed for the written examination or document verification?
No. Candidates have to attend the written examination and document verification at their own expense.
What happens if a candidate does not have a caste validity certificate at the time of application?
Such a candidate must submit the caste validity certificate within six months of the date of the temporary appointment order, failing which the appointment is cancelled with retrospective effect.
Is the Revenue Servant (Kotwal) post a classified government post?
No. The notification states that the Revenue Servant (Kotwal) post is not a classified post.
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