Maharashtra TDD Administrative Member Recruitment 2026: 7 Contract Posts for Retired Joint Secretary or Senior Officers
The Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra wants to appoint 7 Administrative Members on contract for its newly created Appellate Authorities. These authorities will hear appeals from candidates whose Scheduled Tribe claims were declared invalid by the Certificate Scrutiny Committees. The posts are for retired officers, not fresh candidates. If you want government jobs in Maharashtra after retirement, read on.
You must be a retired Joint Secretary from a Mantralaya department, or an officer of another department in a cadre senior to it. Applications go on paper and by email, and the last date is 6 November 2026, with a 5:30 PM cut-off for the email. This notice is in Marathi, so we have read it closely and put the full picture here for you on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Maharashtra TDD Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights: Posts, Dates and Mode of Apply
When a Scheduled Tribe Certificate Scrutiny Committee declares a tribe claim invalid, the affected candidate can file an appeal within 90 days of receiving the order. Seven Appellate Authorities have been newly created for this work under Section 6B of the Maharashtra caste certificate Act of 2000, as amended in 2026. Each one needs an Administrative Member, and this recruitment fills all seven.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra |
| Post | Administrative Member, Appellate Authority |
| Total Vacancies | 7 |
| Type of Job | Contract, initially 1 year |
| Job Location | Maharashtra (exact locations not stated) |
| Notice Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 6 November 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Mode of Application | Offline (hard copy) plus email |
| Advertisement No. | STC-2026/Pra.Kra.229/Ka.10 |
The page 1 covering letter says a revised advertisement was also published in newspapers. This is the revised information that the department asked the government website to publish.
How Many Vacancies Are There in Maharashtra TDD Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Administrative Member, Appellate Authority | 7 |
The 7 posts are for seven Appellate Authorities, each in its own area. The notice does not give a location-wise or category-wise split of the posts, and it does not state any reservation. We have not made up a split.
What Is the Eligibility for Maharashtra TDD Administrative Member 2026?
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Officer retired from Government service as Joint Secretary in a Mantralaya department, or an officer of another department in a cadre senior to it |
| Knowledge of the subject | Tribal culture, tribal customs, ethnology and anthropology (essential) |
| Languages | Marathi and English (essential) |
| Technology | Familiarity with new technology, for example AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini (essential) |
Why these skills? The work is to decide appeals after a Scrutiny Committee declares a tribe claim invalid, so the department wants someone who understands tribal society. A formal degree is not listed. The required experience is not defined, and no number of years is stated. If you retired from a different department, check that your last cadre was senior to a Mantralaya Joint Secretary before you spend time on the application, because the notice will not consider officers without the qualification and experience the department needs.
Age Limit
The notice sets no fixed upper age limit. It says preference will be given to retired officers below 65 years of age who have the qualifications the department needs. So if you are 65 or older, you are not barred on paper, but you will be behind younger retired officers.
What Is the Salary for Maharashtra TDD Administrative Member 2026?
The notification does not state a pay figure. It says the remuneration, allowances and other terms will be as set out in General Administration Department GR No. CBE-1525/Pra.Kra.37/Arasthama (Ka 13), dated 10 June 2025. Read that GR before you apply so you know what you are agreeing to. Since the amount is not in this notice, do not assume it matches your last government pay, and do not quote a figure to anyone as confirmed.
| Term | What the notice says |
|---|---|
| Contract period | 1 year from the date the appointment order is issued |
| Reports to | Commissioner, Tribal Research and Training Institute (TRTI), Pune |
| Resignation | Two months’ notice must be given first |
| Work | Must be completed within the set time |
What Is the Selection Process for Maharashtra TDD Administrative Member 2026?
Eligible candidates will be selected by interview, and a panel of names will be prepared. The department has full authority to choose suitable candidates from that panel. The notice names no other stage. It does not say when or where interviews will be held, so keep checking the official website and your email. Being on the panel is not the same as an appointment, because the department picks from the panel as it sees fit. The notice does not describe the interview, but it calls tribal culture, customs, ethnology, anthropology, Marathi, English and new technology essential, so revise those areas before you are called. For tips, see our preparation strategy page.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late applications | Applications received after the last date will not be considered |
| Missing qualification or experience | Applications from officers without the qualifications and experience the department needs will not be considered, and will not be answered |
| Panel only | Selection is from the panel, at the department’s full discretion |
| Resignation | You must first give two months’ notice if you wish to leave |
How to Apply for Maharashtra TDD Administrative Member 2026 Offline and by Email?
There is no online portal and no application link. You send the application in the prescribed format in two ways, and the notice asks for both.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Get the prescribed application format from the department. It is not printed in the 3-page notice, so check the official website (link below) |
| 2 | Fill it in as the notice asks, in the prescribed format |
| 3 | Send the hard copy to the Joint Secretary (Tribal Development Department), Room No. 131, 1st Floor (Extension Building), Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400032 by 6 November 2026 |
| 4 | Email a copy to desk10-tdd@mah.gov.in by 5:30 PM on 6 November 2026 |
The notice does not list the documents to attach. Keep proof of your retirement rank and your service record handy, in case the department asks. Do not leave this to the last day, because posted copies can be delayed. Send the email first, keep a screenshot of it, and then post the hard copy by a trackable service so you can show it reached Mantralaya in time. Write your full name, retired post and last department clearly on both copies so the two can be matched.
What Are the Important Dates for Maharashtra TDD Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 28 October 2026 |
| Last date for hard copy | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date and time for email | 6 November 2026, 5:30 PM |
Is There an Application Fee for Maharashtra TDD Recruitment 2026?
The notification mentions no application fee. Do not pay anyone for this application. If someone asks you for money to get a place on the panel, do not pay, and report it to the department through its official channels.
Essential Links for Maharashtra TDD Administrative Member Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF (Marathi, 3 pages)
- Visit Government of Maharashtra Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Maharashtra Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a retired Joint Secretary or senior officer who knows tribal affairs, this is a meaningful way to serve again. Send your hard copy and your email before 5:30 PM on 6 November 2026, and do not wait for the last hour. Share this post with any retired officer you know who may qualify, because the window is only about nine days from the notice date. For more Maharashtra government job notifications and other government jobs, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.