The office of the Tahsildar and Executive Magistrate, Ratnagiri, the revenue authority for Ratnagiri taluka in Maharashtra, has announced recruitment for the post of Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) under its Samvarg Saral Seva Bharti 2026. A total of 8 posts are to be filled across eight sajas of Ratnagiri taluka, including Tonde, Nachane, Mavalange, Mirjole, Phansavale, Basani, Kelye and Mervi. The Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) is a full-time revenue servant appointed on a temporary basis, and selected candidates must reside in the saja to which they are appointed. This page covers the recruitment from notification through to appointment.
Ratnagiri Tahsil Mahsul Sevak Recruitment 2026
Posted 05 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026क्र./आस्थापना/महसूल सेवक पदभरती/2026
Total Vacancies
8
Last Date
17 Oct
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Exam on 15 Nov 2026
- Notification02 Oct
- Applications Open02 Oct
- Applications Closed17 Oct
- Admit Card Out15 Nov
- Exam15 Nov
About Tahsildar Ratnagiri Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Tahsildar and Executive Magistrate, Ratnagiri
- Advertisement No.
- क्र./आस्थापना/महसूल सेवक पदभरती/2026
- Post Name
- Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal)
- Job Location
- Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Maharashtra (Candidate must be a resident of a village in Ratnagiri taluka (उमेदवार रत्नागिरी तालुक्यातील रहिवासी असावा))
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- 18–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal)
8
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) | 8 |
Eligibility Details
Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal)
Minimum Class 4 pass (इयत्ता ४ थी उत्तीर्ण) and knowledge of the Marathi language. Submitting a copy of the certificate proving this minimum qualification is mandatory. Higher qualifications are not mentioned in the notification.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) | Minimum Class 4 pass (इयत्ता ४ थी उत्तीर्ण) and knowledge of the Marathi language. Submitting a copy of the certificate proving this minimum qualification is mandatory. Higher qualifications are not mentioned in the notification. |
Age Limit
18 to 40 years as on 02-10-2026
Age Relaxation
No age relaxation. The post is unclassified and does not fall in Group A to Group D, so apart from social, economic and women's reservation no other concession, including relaxation in the age limit, applies.
Application Fee
Application form charge
Rs. 50
Examination fee
Rs. 500
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination
Objective multiple choice paper of 100 marks with 50 questions, 2 marks for each correct answer and no deduction for wrong answers; merit is decided on the marks obtained out of 100.
- 2Document Verification
Original documents are verified and only then is the appointment order issued to candidates on the final selection list.
Exam Pattern
Written (objective, multiple choice)Negative: No marks deducted for wrong answers
General Knowledge
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Arithmetic
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Marathi Language
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Geographical and Historical Information of Ratnagiri District
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| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | — | — | — |
| Arithmetic | — | — | — |
| Marathi Language | — | — | — |
| Geographical and Historical Information of Ratnagiri District | — | — | — |
Salary Structure
Honorarium payable at the rates revised by the government from time to time, along with the allowances granted by the government from time to time. The post is unclassified and the appointment is temporary; the appointee will not receive regular pay or any retirement-related service benefits.
How to Apply
- 1Collect the prescribed application form from the Tahsildar Ratnagiri office and pay the Rs. 50 form charge in cash, taking a receipt.
- 2Fill in the form completely and clearly, mentioning the reservation category if applying from a reserved category.
- 3Paste a self-attested recent colour photograph in the space provided and attach two more colour photographs.
- 4Attach the small family certificate and self-attested or attested copies of all required documents.
- 5Put the application and documents in a sealed envelope and write your full name on the envelope.
- 6Submit the application in person at the Tahsildar Ratnagiri office with the Rs. 500 examination fee in cash, during office hours on or before the last date, excluding government holidays.
- 7Collect the admit card from the Tahsil Office Ratnagiri after showing an identity proof such as an Aadhaar card or PAN card.
Reporting Venue
Tahsildar Ratnagiri Office, Collector Office Premises, Jaystambh, Tal. and Dist. Ratnagiri, PIN 415612
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Class 4 pass marksheet or certificate of highest educational qualification
•School leaving certificate or bonafide certificate or secondary school examination certificate stating date of birth or birth certificate
•Residence certificate from the Tahsildar showing residence in a village of Ratnagiri taluka
•Maharashtra domicile certificate (Age
•Nationality and Domicile Certificate)
•Self-attested copy of any one identity proof (Aadhaar card
•Voter ID or PAN card)
•Caste certificate and caste validity certificate for reserved posts
•Valid non-creamy layer certificate for other backward classes
•Valid EWS certificate for EWS candidates
•Small family certificate in the prescribed format
•One recent self-attested colour photograph pasted on the form plus two additional colour photographs
•Attested copy of the relevant Government Gazette if the name changed after passing Class 4
Important Details
- The Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) post is unclassified and the appointment is on a temporary basis; the appointee is a full-time servant and will not receive regular pay or retirement benefits.
- Candidates must live in the saja to which they are appointed and submit an undertaking to that effect, failing which the appointment is cancelled.
- At the time of joining the candidate must submit a personal compensation bond as per Rule 51 of the Bombay Financial Rules, 1959.
- Within one month of selection the candidate must submit a character and conduct certificate from the competent authority and a medical certificate of physical fitness from the District Surgeon, Ratnagiri, and after appointment must take the prescribed oath of loyalty to the Constitution of India.
- Only applications received in person at the Tahsildar Ratnagiri office are considered; applications sent by email or post, or forms photocopied or printed from another source, are rejected.
- The Selection Committee may change the schedule for unavoidable reasons and any revised schedule will be displayed on the notice boards of the Tahsil Office Ratnagiri and the Sub-Divisional Officer Office Ratnagiri.
Sajas Where Appointments Will Be Made
- Tonde
- Nachane (New Aat)
- Mavalange
- Mirjole
- Phansavale
- Basani
- Kelye
- Mervi
Reservation and Category Certificate Rules
- A candidate claiming a reserved post must attach attested copies of the caste or category certificate issued by the competent authority and, where applicable, the non-creamy layer certificate.
- Backward-class candidates must produce the original caste certificate and original caste validity certificate at the time of verification.
- If a selected backward-class candidate cannot produce the caste validity certificate, a temporary appointment may be given after the candidate submits a bond or affidavit promising to submit it within six months; if it is not submitted within at most six months after appointment, the service will be terminated.
- Backward-class candidates other than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes must attach an attested copy of a valid non-creamy layer certificate showing they are not in the creamy layer.
- EWS candidates must attach an attested copy of a valid EWS certificate issued as prescribed by the General Administration Department Government Resolutions dated 12/02/2019 and 31/05/2021.
- SEBC candidates must attach attested copies of the caste certificate and the non-creamy layer certificate as prescribed by the General Administration Department Government Resolution dated 29 January 2025.
- Creamy layer candidates from other backward classes will not get the reservation of that class.
- The reserved category must be clearly mentioned in the application, otherwise the application will be rejected, and no complaint on this point will be entertained later.
- Women candidates must submit the application in their maiden name (name by birth) in the prescribed format.
Result and Merit List
- After the exam the answer key will be displayed on the notice boards of the Tahsil Office Ratnagiri and the Sub-Divisional Officer Office Ratnagiri; it is final and no objections will be accepted.
- The written exam result, along with the list of seat numbers, will be displayed on the same notice boards.
- Merit order depends on marks obtained out of 100 in the written exam.
- A category-wise selection list and a waiting list will be prepared based on the marks obtained.
- In case of a tie in qualifying marks or merit, action will be taken as per the prevailing Government resolutions and rules.
- If a selected candidate does not join within 15 days of the appointment order, the next candidate on the waiting list will be appointed.
Reasons an Application May Be Rejected
- Application not in the prescribed format.
- Prescribed fee not paid.
- Candidate does not meet the educational, residence or category conditions.
- Incomplete or incorrectly filled application.
- Required documents not attached with attestation.
- Application without a photograph or without self-attestation.
- Application received after the deadline or not received through the prescribed method.
- Application with a recommendation from any political party, organization or person attached.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02352-223127
Frequently Asked Questions
Is age relaxation available for reserved category candidates?
No. The Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) post is unclassified and does not fall under Group A to Group D, so apart from social, economic and women's reservation, no age relaxation or other concession applies.
Can the application be sent by post or email?
No. Only applications submitted in person at the Tahsildar Ratnagiri office are considered. Applications sent by email or post, and forms photocopied or printed from another source, will not be accepted.
Is there any negative marking in the written examination?
No. The paper has 50 objective questions carrying 2 marks each, and no marks are deducted for wrong answers.
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