Murud Kotwal Bharti 2026: 11 Mahsul Sevak Posts for 4th Pass Candidates in Raigad
Good news for people of Murud Taluka. The Tahsil Office Murud in Raigad district has announced 11 posts of Revenue Servant (Mahsul Sevak / Kotwal) under the Revenue and Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra. The minimum qualification is only 4th standard pass with knowledge of Marathi, so many people who never got a chance in bigger exams can try for this one. Selection is through a simple 100-mark written exam. You can find more such openings on our Maharashtra government jobs page.
Applications are offline only, and you must hand in the form yourself at the Tahsil Office Murud between 2 October 2026 and 17 October 2026, during office hours. This post is only for residents of Murud Taluka, aged 18 to 40 years. Below we explain the seats, eligibility, fee, exam pattern and every condition that can get a form rejected. Read it fully before you go to the office. GovtJobsAlert.in will keep you updated on this recruitment.
Key Highlights of Murud Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026
The notice was issued on 2 October 2026 by the Member Secretary of the Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Selection Committee and the Tahsildar, Murud. The final authority is the Chairman of the Selection Committee, who is also the Sub-Divisional Officer, Alibag.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tahsil Office Murud, District Raigad (Revenue and Forest Department, Maharashtra) |
| Post Name | Revenue Servant (Mahsul Sevak / Kotwal) |
| Total Vacancies | 11 (including 3 for women) |
| Qualification | 4th standard pass + knowledge of Marathi |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years as on 02/10/2026 |
| Pay | Honorarium as per Government rates (amount not stated) |
| Application Mode | Offline, in person at Tahsil Office Murud |
| Last Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Job Location | Murud Taluka, Raigad, Maharashtra |
How Many Vacancies Are in Murud Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026?
There is only one post, so one table covers it. Women’s seats are horizontal, which means they sit inside each category’s total and are not extra.
| Category | General + Women | Total |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 1 + 1 | 2 |
| NT-B | 1 + 0 | 1 |
| SEBC | 1 + 0 | 1 |
| OBC | 1 + 1 | 2 |
| EWS | 1 + 0 | 1 |
| Open (Unreserved) | 3 + 1 | 4 |
| Total | 8 + 3 | 11 |
Note that ST, VJ-A, NT-C, NT-D and SBC have no seat in this table, and NT-B, SEBC and EWS have no women’s seat. The notice also says the number of posts and the reservation may increase or decrease. There is no reservation for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, project-affected persons or sportspersons, because each sajja has only one Kotwal and the job involves field work.
Who Can Apply for Murud Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Education | Minimum 4th standard pass |
| Language | Knowledge of Marathi |
| Residence | Resident of Murud Taluka (certificate from Chief Officer, Nagar Parishad or Gramsevak) |
| Domicile | Maharashtra age and domicile certificate |
| Health | Good physical and mental health; physically fit for field work |
| Conduct | No criminal case registered and no conviction in any criminal case |
| Political link | Must not be a member of any political party or political organisation |
| Other work | Must not be engaged in any business or work that harms Kotwal duties |
If you have studied beyond 4th standard, attach copies of your highest qualification too. If your name changed after 4th standard, you must attach the Government Gazette copy. Readers with more schooling can also look at our 10th pass government jobs list.
What Is the Age Limit for Murud Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All categories | 18 to 40 years as on 02/10/2026 |
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The notice clearly says no age relaxation applies to any category. Kotwal is a non-classified post, outside Group A to D, so only social, EWS and women’s reservation apply. Even SC or OBC candidates cannot cross 40 years on 2 October 2026.
What Is the Salary for Murud Revenue Servant (Kotwal) 2026?
The notice does not give a rupee figure. It says the Kotwal will get an honorarium (mandhan) and allowances at the rates the Government revises from time to time.
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay | Honorarium as per Government rates (amount not stated) |
| Nature of appointment | Temporary |
| Regular salary | Not given |
| Retirement benefits | Not given |
| Work type | Full-time |
Please understand this before applying. It is not a regular pay-scale job and carries no pension. You will also have to live in the sajja where you are posted, and you will sign an undertaking for that. If your family depends on a fixed monthly income, ask at the Tahsil Office about the current honorarium rate before you buy the form.
What Is the Application Fee for Murud Kotwal Bharti 2026?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application form (all candidates) | Rs. 50 |
| Exam fee – Open category | Rs. 500 |
| Exam fee – Backward class | Rs. 300 |
All payments are in cash at the Tahsildar Murud office. Pay Rs. 50 when you collect the form and the exam fee when you submit it, and take a receipt both times. The exam fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. A backward-class candidate applying under the Open category must attach an attested caste certificate to get the lower fee.
What Is the Selection Process for Murud Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 100 marks, objective multiple choice |
| Checking of original documents | Done on the provisional list before the final select list |
| Exam Pattern | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 50 |
| Marks | 2 per correct answer, 100 total |
| Wrong answer | No marks deducted |
| Subjects | General Knowledge, Arithmetic, Marathi language, geography and history of Raigad district |
The ranking is made only from your written exam marks out of 100, and a category-wise select list and waiting list are prepared. Answer key, results and select lists go up on the notice boards of Tahsil Office Murud and the Sub-Divisional Officer Office, Alibag. Admit cards are collected in person; see our admit card updates page for similar exams.
After final selection, you must give a character certificate and a medical fitness certificate from the District Civil Surgeon, Raigad-Murud, within 1 month. The Selection Committee can change the number of posts, change the process or postpone the exam at any stage.
Since wrong answers lose no marks, try every question. Spend most of your preparation on Raigad district history and geography, basic arithmetic and Marathi, because these are the areas the notice names.
What Are the Important Dates for Murud Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice published | 2 October 2026 |
| Application submission | 2 October to 17 October 2026 (office hours, except holidays) |
| Scrutiny of applications | 18 October to 1 November 2026 |
| Admit card (collect in person with ID) | 4 November to 10 November 2026 |
| Written exam | 15 November 2026 (schedule table) |
| Answer key and result | 16 November 2026 |
| Checking of original documents | 17 November to 27 November 2026 |
| Appointment letter | 28 November 2026 |
Exam date warning: the schedule table on the last page gives 15 November 2026, but clause 1.1 of the same notice prints 11 November 2026. Please confirm the date at the Tahsil Office Murud when you collect your admit card. The Committee may also revise the schedule and will post it on the notice boards.
What Conditions Can Cost You the Murud Kotwal Job in 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Only the office form | A photocopied or privately printed form will be rejected at scrutiny |
| In person only | Forms sent by post or email will not be considered; late forms are not accepted |
| Incomplete form | A form without the prescribed fee, unattested documents, photo missing or not self-attested, or an incomplete or wrongly filled form will not be considered |
| Small family declaration | Missing declaration makes the form liable to rejection |
| Category | Write your category correctly, or the form can be rejected; you are considered only in the category you applied under |
| Non-Creamy Layer | Needed (valid up to 31 March 2027) for all backward classes except SC/ST, or the form can be rejected; creamy-layer OBC candidates get no reservation |
| Caste validity | Submit within 6 months of provisional appointment, or the appointment will be cancelled |
| Political pressure | Any political pressure or a party recommendation attached means immediate disqualification |
| False information | Disqualification at any stage of the recruitment |
| Malpractice in exam | Immediate disqualification |
| Original documents | Not produced at verification means disqualification |
| Joining | Join within 15 days of the order, or the next wait-listed candidate is appointed |
| Residence after joining | Not living in the sajja ends the appointment |
| Travel | No travel or other expenses for the exam or verification |
How to Apply Offline for Murud Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Go to the Tahsildar office, Murud and buy the prescribed form for Rs. 50 in cash (take the receipt) |
| 2 | Fill it by hand; women must apply in their maiden (by birth) name |
| 3 | Paste a recent colour photo, self-attested, in the box, and keep 2 extra colour photos with the form |
| 4 | Attach self-attested copies of all documents and the small family declaration |
| 5 | Submit the form by hand, in person, at Tahsil Office Murud by 17 October 2026, and pay the exam fee in cash |
Your 4th pass marksheet, Murud Taluka residence certificate, Maharashtra domicile certificate and, for reserved seats, the caste and Non-Creamy Layer certificates are the papers whose absence forfeits a claim. Carry all originals for verification. You will also give an affidavit on Rs. 100 stamp paper that you have no political party link.
Go early in the window. The office works only during office hours, stays closed on public holidays, and will not accept any form after 17 October 2026.
Essential Links for Murud Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026
- Download Murud Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Notification PDF
- Visit Murud 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 Murud Taluka, have passed 4th standard and are between 18 and 40, this Kotwal post is worth your effort. Collect the form early, get your residence and caste papers ready, and submit it in person before 17 October 2026. Prepare well for Raigad district GK and Marathi. For more local openings, see Maharashtra government jobs, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.