Tahsildar Office Lanja, the revenue administration of Lanja taluka in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, has announced recruitment for the post of Revenue Servant (Kotwal) on its establishment. There are four posts in total. The role involves supporting the talathi with village revenue work, office duties, mail movement and safeguarding government property, and the appointment is temporary and on an honorarium basis for local residents of the taluka.
Tahsildar Office Lanja Revenue Servant Recruitment 2026
Posted 06 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 202610/2026
Total Vacancies
4
Last Date
17 Oct
Closed
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Status
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Exam on 15 Nov 2026
- Notification02 Oct
- Applications Open05 Oct
- Applications Closed17 Oct
- Admit Card Out15 Nov
- Exam15 Nov
Tahsildar Office Lanja Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Tahsildar Office Lanja
- Advertisement No.
- 10/2026
- Post Name
- Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
- Job Location
- Lanja, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Maharashtra (Applicant must be a local resident of the same taluka (Lanja) for which the post is applied)
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- 18–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 15,000 per month fixed consolidated honorarium
Vacancy Breakdown
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
4
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 4 |
Eligibility Details
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
Minimum 4th standard pass.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | Minimum 4th standard pass. |
Age Limit
18 to 40 years as on the date of the advertisement
Application Fee
Backward Class / EWS
Rs. 300
Other Categories
Rs. 500
Application form fee (all candidates)
Rs. 50
Court fee stamp on application
Rs. 5
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination
Objective multiple-choice paper of 50 questions for 100 marks on general knowledge, intelligence test, Marathi, Mathematics, Science, History and Civics, and Ratnagiri district information; the medium is Marathi and a minimum of 40 marks is required to qualify.
- 2Document Verification
Original documents of candidates who qualify the written examination are verified before appointment.
Exam Pattern
1 hour (11:00 AM to 12:00 PM)Offline OMR based written examination
General Knowledge
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Intelligence Test
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Marathi
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Mathematics
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Science
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History and Civics
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Ratnagiri District Information
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| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | — | — | — |
| Intelligence Test | — | — | — |
| Marathi | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Science | — | — | — |
| History and Civics | — | — | — |
| Ratnagiri District Information | — | — | — |
Salary Structure
Rs. 15,000 per month fixed consolidated honorarium
How to Apply
- 1Collect the prescribed application form from the Tahsildar Office Lanja between 05.10.2026 and 17.10.2026 during office working hours after paying the Rs. 50 form fee in cash
- 2Fill in the application form carefully with correct information
- 3Paste a recent passport-size colour photograph on the form and sign across it
- 4Attach self-attested copies of the 4th standard pass certificate, age proof, local residence certificate of Lanja taluka, caste and non-creamy layer certificates, and the exam fee receipt
- 5Affix a Rs. 5 court fee stamp on the application and pay the exam fee in cash
- 6Submit the completed application in person at the Tahsildar Office Lanja before 17.10.2026, 6:15 PM
- 7Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•4th standard pass certificate or higher qualification certificate
•Age proof (birth certificate or school leaving certificate)
•Local residence certificate of Lanja taluka
•Caste certificate and non-creamy layer certificate for reserved categories
•Two recent passport-size colour photographs
•Small family photograph
•Marriage registration certificate for married women candidates
•Gazette copy for any name change after passing 4th standard
•Receipt of exam fee payment
Important Details
- Only candidates who are local residents of Lanja taluka can apply, and a residence certificate issued by the Tahsildar must be attached.
- Applications must be submitted in person at the Tahsildar Office Lanja; applications sent by post, email or any other electronic means will not be accepted, and only the prescribed form issued by the office is valid.
- Age relaxation and reservation given to handicapped, project-affected, earthquake-affected, part-time and ex-servicemen candidates do not apply to this Kotwal recruitment.
- Reserved category candidates must attach a caste certificate and a non-creamy layer certificate valid for the financial year 2026-27; a caste validity certificate must be submitted within six months of appointment.
- The applicant must be physically fit and capable of performing the duties of a Kotwal, and must submit a certificate from the District Civil Surgeon within one month of appointment, failing which within six months the selection will be cancelled.
- A character certificate from the local police station must be submitted within one month of appointment.
- The post is unclassified and carries no retirement benefits.
Duties of Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
- Clean the Talathi office and the office premises
- Assist the Talathi in all work related to the Talathi jurisdiction
- Maintain office records
- Carry 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
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 male candidates of that category. Posts reserved for VJ(A), VJ(B), NT(C) and NT(D) are interchangeable. Backward class candidates who have migrated to Maharashtra from other states are not considered against reserved posts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from outside Lanja taluka apply for this post?
No. The applicant must be a local resident of the same taluka for which the post is applied, and a residence certificate from the Tahsildar must be attached with the form.
Can the application be sent by post or email?
No. The application has to be submitted in person at the Tahsildar Office Lanja. Applications received by post, email or any other electronic means will not be accepted.
Is age relaxation available for reserved or special categories?
No. The age relaxation and reservation given to handicapped, project-affected, earthquake-affected, part-time and ex-servicemen candidates do not apply to this Kotwal recruitment.
What is the minimum mark required to pass the written examination?
Candidates must score at least 40 marks out of 100 in the written examination to qualify.
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