Khed Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026: Tahsildar Khed Mahsul Sevak Bharti for 5 Posts
Good news for village youth of Khed taluka in Ratnagiri district. The Office of the Tahsildar, Khed has announced 5 vacancies for the post of Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal), also called Revenue Servant. You only need to have passed 4th standard and know Marathi. The posts are for five sajas: Kasba Natu, Dhamani, Musad, Bhoste and Bijghar. It is a full-time village-level job under the Revenue Department, paid an honorarium at Government rates. For more local openings, keep an eye on our Maharashtra government jobs page.
The form is given and taken only at the Tahsil Office, from 2 October 2026 to 17 October 2026, during office hours (government holidays excluded). There is no online form. Only residents of Khed taluka can apply. Below, we explain the category-wise seats, eligibility, fees, the written exam, dates and every condition that can get a form rejected. Read it fully before you go to the office. GovtJobsAlert.in has put it together in simple words.
Key Highlights of Khed Kotwal Recruitment 2026
This recruitment is run by the Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Selection Committee, whose member secretary is the Tahsildar of Khed. The Sub-Divisional Officer of Khed sub-division is its chairman.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the Tahsildar & Executive Magistrate, Khed, Dist. Ratnagiri |
| Department | Revenue & Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra |
| Advertisement No. | No./Establishment/Mahsul Sevak/Advt/10/2026, dated 02/10/2026 |
| Post Name | Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Minimum Qualification | 4th standard pass + knowledge of Marathi |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years as on 02/10/2026 |
| Pay | Honorarium as per Government rates |
| Application Mode | Offline, in person at Tahsil Office Khed |
| Last Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Job Location | Khed taluka, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra |
How Many Vacancies are in Khed Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
There is only one post, and the notice gives this category split for it:
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) | NT-D 1 / OBC 1 / SEBC 1 / EWS 1 / Open 1 | 5 |
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 0 |
| ST | 0 |
| VJ-A | 0 |
| NT-B | 0 |
| NT-C | 0 |
| NT-D | 1 |
| SBC | 0 |
| OBC | 1 |
| SEBC | 1 |
| EWS | 1 |
| Open | 1 |
| Women (reserved) | 0 |
| Total | 5 |
Please note that there is no seat for SC, ST, VJ-A, NT-B, NT-C or SBC in this advertisement, and the Women row is nil. The notice lists the five sajas but does not say which category goes to which saja.
Who Can Apply for Khed Revenue Servant (Kotwal) 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Education | Minimum 4th standard pass |
| Language | Knowledge of Marathi is required |
| Residence | Must be a resident of Khed taluka |
The notice asks only for a 4th standard pass, the minimum. If you have studied more, you are still eligible. Those who have passed higher classes may also like our list of 10th pass government jobs.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All categories | Minimum 18 years, maximum 40 years as on 02/10/2026 |
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The Kotwal post does not fall in any Group A to D cadre. It is an unclassified post, so apart from social, economic and women reservation, no other concession applies, including age relaxation. Even if you are from a reserved category, 40 years is the hard upper limit here.
Conduct and Health
You must not have any criminal case registered against you or any conviction. You must not be a member of any political party or political organisation, and you must not do any work that clashes with Kotwal duties. You should be in good physical and mental health.
What is the Salary for Khed Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay | Honorarium (Mandhan) at rates revised by Government from time to time |
| Facilities | As made admissible by Government from time to time |
| Regular salary | Not given |
| Pension / retirement benefits | Not given |
The notification does not state the honorarium amount. The appointment is temporary, and the Kotwal is a full-time servant. It is a local village post, not a regular government pay-scale post.
What is the Selection Process for Khed Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written exam | 100 marks, held on 15/11/2026 at the centre printed on the admit card |
| Selection list | Category-wise selection list and waiting list prepared on written-exam marks out of 100 |
| Checking of original documents | Your original certificates are verified |
| Appointment | Order issued only after original documents are verified |
| Exam Pattern | Detail |
|---|---|
| Question type | Objective, multiple choice |
| Questions | 50 questions, 2 marks each |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Negative marking | No marks cut for a wrong answer |
| Qualifying marks | Minimum 40 out of 100 |
| Syllabus | General Knowledge, Arithmetic, Marathi language, Geography and History of Ratnagiri district, etc. |
The exam follows the Revenue & Forest Department GR dated 17/05/2023. Carry your admit card and one photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence or voter ID) to the hall. Books, calculators, mobiles, smart watches and earphones are not allowed. If the exam is postponed, the new date will be sent to the mobile number and email you give on the form, and the first admit card will stay valid. Admit cards are collected in person, so watch our admit card updates too.
How to Apply for Khed Revenue Servant (Kotwal) 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Go to the Tahsildar Office, Khed and buy the prescribed form for ₹50 in cash. Take the receipt. Only this form is accepted |
| 2 | Fill it by hand. Write your category clearly. Paste one recent self-attested colour photo in the given place and keep two more colour photos with it |
| 3 | Attach self-attested copies of your documents and the small family certificate in the format given with the form |
| 4 | Pay the exam fee in cash at the same office and take the fee receipt |
| 5 | Submit the completed form by hand, in person, at Tahsil Office Khed during office hours by 17 October 2026 |
Forms sent by post or email will not be considered. Keep ready your 4th pass marksheet, the Tahsildar’s residence certificate for a village in Khed taluka, your Maharashtra domicile certificate and your caste, non-creamy layer or EWS certificate if you claim a reserved seat. Missing any of these can get the form rejected. A residence certificate or caste paper can take a few days to arrange, so collect the form early and use the remaining days to get them ready. Married women must apply in their name by birth and attach the marriage or name-change proof.
What are the Important Dates for Khed Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 02/10/2026 |
| Form issue and submission | 02/10/2026 to 17/10/2026 (office hours, holidays excluded) |
| Last date | 17/10/2026 |
| Scrutiny of applications | 18/10/2026 to 01/11/2026 |
| Admit card (collect in person with ID) | 04/11/2026 to 10/11/2026 |
| Written exam | 15/11/2026 |
| Answer key and result | 16/11/2026 |
| Verification of original documents | 17/11/2026 to 27/11/2026 |
| Appointment letter | 28/11/2026 |
The Selection Committee can change this schedule for unavoidable reasons. Any revised schedule will be put up on the notice boards of Tahsil Office Khed and SDO Office Khed.
The admit card has to be collected in person from Tahsil Office Khed, on office days and hours, by showing your identity card. Mark 4 to 10 November in your calendar now. The answer key and the result are also displayed on the notice boards of these two offices, so a visit or a trusted contact near the office will help you stay updated.
What is the Application Fee for Khed Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application form (all candidates) | ₹50 |
| Exam fee — Backward class candidates | ₹300 |
| Exam fee — All other candidates | ₹500 |
Pay both in cash only at the Tahsildar Khed office. Money order, demand draft and digital payment are not accepted. The exam fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Carry the exact cash with you and keep both receipts safe. A copy of the exam fee receipt is itself one of the documents the notification asks for, so do not lose it after paying. Since the fee cannot be returned, check your age, residence and category papers once more before you pay.
Which Conditions Can Get Your Khed Kotwal 2026 Form Rejected or Appointment Cancelled?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Form source | A photocopied form or one printed elsewhere will be rejected at scrutiny |
| Late, postal or email forms | Will not be considered |
| Category | Not written clearly, the form is treated as incomplete and rejected; you are considered only in the category you applied |
| Small family certificate | Without it, the form is liable to be rejected; unmarried candidates must write “unmarried” on it |
| Incomplete form | Wrong format, unpaid fee, missing eligibility, unattested documents or an unattested or missing photo means the form is not considered |
| Creamy layer | OBC candidates in the creamy layer get no OBC reservation |
| Recommendation or pressure | Any political or personal recommendation, or pressure, leads to immediate disqualification |
| False information | Disqualified at any stage |
| Original documents | Must be shown at verification, otherwise disqualified |
| Unfair means or gadgets | Immediate disqualification from the recruitment |
| Answer key | Final; no objections are accepted |
| Caste validity | Reserved candidates without it get provisional appointment and must submit it within 6 months, or service ends |
| After selection | Character certificate and a medical certificate from the District Civil Surgeon, Ratnagiri within 1 month |
| Joining | Join within 15 days of the order, otherwise the next waiting-list candidate is appointed |
| Residence after appointment | You must live in the saja you are posted to and give an undertaking, otherwise the appointment ends |
| On joining | Take the prescribed oath and give a personal indemnity bond under Rule 51 of the Bombay Financial Rules 1959 |
| Committee powers | The committee chairman can change posts or reservation, cancel or postpone; objections on the number of posts will not be considered |
Essential Links for Khed Kotwal Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit Khed Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Maharashtra Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you live in Khed taluka, have passed 4th standard and are between 18 and 40, do not wait for the last day. Visit the Tahsil Office soon, buy the form, and submit it with your documents and fee by 17 October 2026. Start revising Ratnagiri district history and geography for the 15 November exam. For more openings, browse our other government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.