Sindhudurg District in Maharashtra has announced the recruitment of Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) posts through the Tehsildar Offices of Devgad, Kankavli and Vaibhavwadi, with 15 vacancies in total. The appointments are purely temporary and ad-hoc on a consolidated pay basis, and are open only to local residents of the respective taluka. The Kotwal is a village revenue post under the district revenue administration, and selection will be made through a written test followed by document verification and a merit list.
Sindhudurg District Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
15
Last Date
17 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Offline
Ad-hoc
Status
Apply Now
Recruitment status
Admit card out
Exam on 15 Nov 2026
- Notification02 Oct
- Applications Open02 Oct
- Applications Closed17 Oct
- Admit Card Out15 Nov
- Exam15 Nov
About Sindhudurg District Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Sindhudurg District
- Post Name
- Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal)
- Job Location
- Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Maharashtra (Open only to local residents of the respective taluka (Devgad, Kankavli or Vaibhavwadi) where the vacancy exists)
- Job Type
- Ad-hoc
- Age Limit
- 18–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 15,000 per month (consolidated)
Vacancy Breakdown
Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal)
4
UR 2SC 1ST 1
Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal)
8
UR 2OBC 1ST 1EWS 1
Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal)
3
Total15
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 |
| Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| Grand Total | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
Eligibility Details
Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal)
Minimum 4th standard passed. Candidates must be local residents of the respective taluka, have knowledge of Marathi, and be physically and mentally fit to perform Kotwal duties.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) | Minimum 4th standard passed. Candidates must be local residents of the respective taluka, have knowledge of Marathi, and be physically and mentally fit to perform Kotwal duties. |
Age Limit
18 to 40 years as on 02-10-2026
Age Relaxation
Upper age relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms. Age relaxation given to disabled, project-affected and earthquake-affected persons, part-time employees and ex-servicemen is not applicable to this Kotwal recruitment.
Application Fee
Form Fee (at Tehsildar Office)
Rs. 50 (cash)
Reserved Category Exam Fee
Rs. 200
Unreserved / Other Category Exam Fee
Rs. 300
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination
Objective multiple-choice paper of 50 questions for 100 marks, held on 15 November 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM; a minimum of 40 marks is required to pass.
- 2Document Verification
Verification of original documents of candidates shortlisted from the merit list.
- 3Merit List
Taluka-wise and merit-wise list of candidates qualifying the written examination, used to prepare the final selection list.
Exam Pattern
1 Hour (11:00 AM to 12:00 PM)Offline (OMR)Negative: No negative marking
General Knowledge, Aptitude Test, Marathi, Mathematics, Science, History & Civics, Sindhudurg District Knowledge
50 questions · 100 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge, Aptitude Test, Marathi, Mathematics, Science, History & Civics, Sindhudurg District Knowledge | 50 | 100 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs. 15,000 per month (consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Collect the prescribed application form from the Tehsildar Office of Devgad, Kankavli or Vaibhavwadi by paying Rs. 50 in cash.
- 2Fill in the form completely and paste a recent passport-size colour photograph on it, signing across the photograph.
- 3Attach self-attested copies of the 4th standard pass certificate, age proof, local residence certificate, caste and non-creamy layer certificates where applicable, and the exam fee receipt.
- 4Pay the examination fee of Rs. 200 for reserved category candidates or Rs. 300 for other candidates in cash along with the application.
- 5Submit the completed form in person at the respective Tehsildar Office on working days between 02.10.2026 and 17.10.2026 up to 6:15 PM.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•4th standard pass certificate or higher qualification certificate
•Age proof (birth certificate or school leaving certificate)
•Local residence certificate issued by the Tehsildar
•Caste certificate and non-creamy layer certificate for reserved categories
•EWS certificate for EWS claimants
•Two recent passport-size colour photographs
•Small family certificate in Form A
•Marriage registration certificate or gazette for married women
•Gazette copy for any name change after passing 4th standard
•Exam fee payment receipt
Important Details
- Applications are accepted only in person at the Tehsildar Office of the taluka where the candidate is a local resident; applications sent by post, courier or email are rejected, and photocopies of the prescribed form are not accepted.
- A candidate may apply for only one taluka, and if more than one application is received only the first one is considered.
- A court fee stamp of Rs. 5 must be affixed to the application and all fees are paid in cash; cheques and demand drafts are not accepted.
- Attaching a recommendation from any political party makes the application ineligible.
- Candidates must score at least 40 marks out of 100 to pass the written examination.
- Candidates must reach the exam centre one hour before the exam with the admit card and one photo identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence or voter ID); books, calculators, mobile phones, smart watches, earphones and other electronic devices are not allowed in the exam hall.
- If the exam is postponed, the new date and venue will be communicated by mobile and email and put up on the Tehsildar office notice board, and the first admit card will remain valid.
- Where candidates score equal marks, the order of preference is decided as per government instructions.
- The number of vacancies and the reservation may change.
Duties of Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal)
- Clean the Talathi office and the office premises
- Assist the Talathi in all work relating to the Talathi's village
- Carry office records
- Deliver office mail, serve notices and beat the drum (davandi)
- Protect government property
- Perform all duties laid down in the Kotwal Recruitment and Appointment Rules, 1959
- Carry out any other work assigned by senior officers
Reservation Rules
- 30% of posts are reserved for women as per the Women and Child Development Department decision dated 25.05.2001; if no woman candidate is available in a category, the post is filled from men of that category
- VJ(A), NT(B), NT(C) and NT(D) reserved posts are interchangeable, subject to competent approval and applicable government policy
- Backward class candidates migrated from other states are not considered for reserved posts
- EWS candidates must submit the certificate prescribed under the General Administration Department decisions dated 12.02.2019 and 31.05.2021
Service Conditions
The Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) post is an unclassified post. Appointment is purely temporary and ad-hoc on consolidated pay, and the appointee is a full-time government servant. Retirement benefits are not admissible. A medical fitness certificate must be submitted within six months of appointment, failing which the selection is cancelled, and a police character certificate must be submitted within one month of appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one taluka?
No. A candidate can apply only for the vacancies in the taluka where they are a local resident. If more than one application is received, only the first one is considered.
What happens if the written examination is postponed?
The new date and venue are communicated to the candidate by mobile and email and displayed on the Tehsildar office notice board. The admit card issued for the first exam remains valid.
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