The Tehsildar Office Rajapur in Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra, a revenue administration office of the state government, has announced recruitment for the post of Revenue Servant (Kotwal) with 9 vacancies on its establishment. The role involves assisting the talathi in office work, carrying official mail, serving notices and safeguarding government property at the taluka level. The appointments are temporary and honorarium-based, and selection will be made through a written examination followed by document verification.
Ratnagiri District Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 2026Establishment/Revenue Servant/Recruitment/2026
Total Vacancies
9
Last Date
17 Oct
Closed
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Temporary
Status
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Recruitment status
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Exam on 15 Nov 2026
- Notification03 Oct
- Applications Open05 Oct
- Applications Closed17 Oct
- Admit Card Out15 Nov
- Exam15 Nov
About Tehsildar Office Rajapur, Ratnagiri District Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Tehsildar Office Rajapur, Ratnagiri District
- Advertisement No.
- Establishment/Revenue Servant/Recruitment/2026
- Post Name
- Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
- Job Location
- Rajapur, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Maharashtra (Applicant must be a local resident of Rajapur taluka and must attach a local residence certificate issued by the Tehsildar; no other proof of residence is accepted)
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- 18–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 15,000 per month (consolidated honorarium)
Vacancy Breakdown
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
9
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 9 |
Eligibility Details
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
Minimum 4th standard passed (किमान ४ थी उत्तीर्ण). The applicant must be a local resident of Rajapur taluka and must be physically fit and capable of performing the duties of the Kotwal post.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | Minimum 4th standard passed (किमान ४ थी उत्तीर्ण). The applicant must be a local resident of Rajapur taluka and must be physically fit and capable of performing the duties of the Kotwal post. |
Age Limit
18 to 40 years as on the date of the advertisement
Age Relaxation
No age relaxation applies. The relaxation and reservation given to disabled, project-affected, earthquake-affected, part-time and ex-servicemen candidates is not applicable to the Kotwal post.
Application Fee
Application form fee (all candidates)
Rs. 50
Examination fee - Backward class candidates
Rs. 300
Examination fee - Other candidates
Rs. 500
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination
Objective multiple-choice paper of 100 questions for 100 marks in Marathi, covering General Knowledge, Mental Ability, Marathi, Mathematics, Science, History, Civics and Ratnagiri District Knowledge; a minimum of 40 marks is required to pass.
- 2Document Verification
Verification of the documents of shortlisted candidates from 17 to 27 November 2026.
Exam Pattern
1 hour (11:00 AM to 12:00 PM)Offline (pen and paper)
General Knowledge, Mental Ability, Marathi, Mathematics, Science, History, Civics and Ratnagiri District Knowledge
100 questions · 100 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge, Mental Ability, Marathi, Mathematics, Science, History, Civics and Ratnagiri District Knowledge | 100 | 100 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs. 15,000 per month (consolidated honorarium)
How to Apply
- 1Obtain the application form from the Tehsildar Office Rajapur on payment of Rs. 50 in cash
- 2Fill in the application in the prescribed format and paste a recent passport-size colour photograph, signing across it
- 3Attach self-attested copies of the required documents
- 4Affix a Rs. 5 court fee stamp on the application and pay the examination fee in cash
- 5Submit the completed application by hand at the Tehsildar Office Rajapur on or before 17 October 2026 up to 5:45 PM
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copy of the minimum 4th standard pass marksheet or certificate
•Self-attested proof of age (birth certificate or school leaving certificate)
•Self-attested local residence certificate issued by the Tehsildar
•Caste certificate and non-creamy layer certificate for reserved categories
•EWS certificate where applicable
•Two recent passport-size colour photographs
•Small family photograph
•Marriage registration certificate or gazette copy for married women candidates
•Gazette copy for any name change after passing 4th standard
•Receipt of examination fee payment
•Rs. 5 court fee stamp affixed on the application
Important Details
- The post is unclassified and is filled purely on an honorarium basis; the appointment is wholly temporary and ad-hoc and carries no retirement benefits.
- Applications must be submitted by hand at the Tehsildar Office Rajapur; applications sent by post or by email or any other electronic means will not be accepted, and photocopies of the application are rejected.
- Only the prescribed form issued by the Tehsildar Office is valid.
- Selected candidates must submit a physical fitness certificate from the District Surgeon within six months of appointment and a police character verification certificate within one month, failing which the appointment can be cancelled without notice.
- Any application received before the publication of this advertisement will not be considered.
- The number of vacancies may increase or decrease.
Village-wise Vacancies
Oni
Reservation: Scheduled Caste
Rajwadi
Reservation: Scheduled Tribe
Kumbhavde
Reservation: Scheduled Caste
Katradevi
Reservation: Vimukta Jati (A)
Anasure
Reservation: Vimukta Jati (D)
Not legible
Reservation: Other Backward Class
Pendakh
Reservation: Other Backward Class
Gothane Donivade
Reservation: Other Backward Class
Budruk
Reservation: Weaker Section
| Village | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Oni | Scheduled Caste |
| Rajwadi | Scheduled Tribe |
| Kumbhavde | Scheduled Caste |
| Katradevi | Vimukta Jati (A) |
| Anasure | Vimukta Jati (D) |
| Not legible | Other Backward Class |
| Pendakh | Other Backward Class |
| Gothane Donivade | Other Backward Class |
| Budruk | Weaker Section |
Written Examination Instructions
- The paper is objective and multiple choice, in Marathi, and candidates must secure at least 40 marks out of 100 to pass
- Candidates must reach the examination centre one hour before the paper begins and bear their own travel expenses
- Candidates must carry the admit card and one photo identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence or voter identity card) into the hall
- Books, calculators, mobile phones, smart watches, earphones and other electronic devices are not allowed in the examination hall; a candidate found with them is disqualified from the recruitment process
- If the examination is postponed, the new date, time and venue will be intimated on the mobile number and email given in the application and put up on the Tehsildar Office notice board; the earlier admit card will remain valid
- The answer sheet must be handled carefully, written on with a black ball pen, and the examination name, question paper set number, seat number and question paper number must be filled in correctly and signed
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