Alibag Kotwal Bharti 2026: 4th Pass Eligibility, Exam Pattern and Offline Form Guide
Good news for village youth of Alibag taluka. The Tahsil Office Alibag in Raigad district has announced 19 Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) posts under the Kotwal direct recruitment 2026. The minimum qualification is only 4th standard pass with knowledge of Marathi, so many people who never got a chance at government jobs in Maharashtra can apply here. One Kotwal works in each saja (a group of villages) and helps the revenue office on the ground. It is a full-time post that keeps you close to home.
Applications are open from 2 October 2026 to 17 October 2026, and they are accepted only in person at the Tahsil Office Alibag. There is no online form and no form to download. You must be a resident of Alibag taluka and between 18 and 40 years of age. Below you will find the category-wise seats, fee, exam pattern and every condition that can reject a form. Read it fully once. GovtJobsAlert.in has kept it simple for you.
Key Highlights of Raigad (Alibag Taluka) Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026
This notice is issued by the Tahsildar Alibag, who is Member Secretary of the Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Selection Committee. The committee is chaired by the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Alibag. Only Alibag taluka posts are covered by this notice. If you live in another taluka of Raigad, you cannot apply under this notice, because residence in Alibag taluka is a basic condition.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tahsil Office Alibag, District Raigad |
| Post Name | Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) |
| Total Vacancies | 19 |
| Qualification | 4th standard pass + knowledge of Marathi |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years as on 02/10/2026 |
| Pay | Honorarium as revised by Government (amount not stated) |
| Job Location | Alibag Taluka, Raigad (one post per saja) |
| Application Mode | Offline, in person at Tahsil Office Alibag |
| Last Date | 17 October 2026 (office hours) |
How Many Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Vacancies Are There in Alibag 2026?
There are 19 posts. Out of these, 6 seats are reserved for women inside the categories (parallel reservation).
| Category | Vacancies (General / Women) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 2 / 1 | 3 |
| ST | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| VJ-A | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| NT-C | 1 / 1 | 2 |
| NT-D | 1 / 0 | 1 |
| OBC | 2 / 1 | 3 |
| SEBC | 1 / 1 | 2 |
| EWS | 1 / 1 | 2 |
| Unreserved (Open) | 3 / 1 | 4 |
| All categories | 13 / 6 | 19 |
Look at your own row. ST, VJ-A and NT-D have no women’s seat, and there is no NT-B seat at all in this list. The notice also says the number of posts and the reservation may increase or decrease.
There is no reservation for persons with disability, because a Kotwal does field work and must be physically fit. Parallel reservations such as project-affected persons, ex-servicemen and sportspersons do not apply, because there is only one Kotwal per saja.
What is the Eligibility for Raigad Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum education | 4th standard pass |
| Language | Knowledge of Marathi |
| Residence | Resident of Alibag taluka |
| Domicile | Maharashtra age and domicile certificate |
If you studied beyond 4th standard, attach attested copies of your highest certificate too. If your name changed after 4th standard, attach the Government Gazette copy. You can also browse other 10th pass and below government jobs on our site.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All categories | 18 to 40 years as on 02/10/2026 |
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The Kotwal post does not fall in any of Group A to D. So, apart from social, economic and women’s reservation, no other concession such as age relaxation applies. A reserved-category candidate aged 41 is not eligible here.
What is the Salary of Raigad Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) 2026?
The notice does not state any amount. It only says the Kotwal gets an honorarium (मानधन) at the rate revised by the Government from time to time, plus the allowances that are payable from time to time.
| Point | What the notice says |
|---|---|
| Pay | Honorarium as per Government rates |
| Nature of post | Temporary, unclassified, full-time |
| Regular salary | Not payable |
| Retirement benefits | Not payable |
Please understand this clearly before you apply. This is not a regular pay-scale job and it carries no pension or retirement benefit. Ask at the Tahsil office for the current honorarium rate if you need it.
What is the Selection Process for Alibag Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written exam | 100 marks, at the centre shown on the admit card |
| Merit ranking | Category-wise, on written exam marks only |
| Verification of documents | Originals checked before the final list |
| Appointment | Appointment order only after originals are verified |
| Exam Pattern | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 50 objective multiple-choice |
| Marks | 2 marks per correct answer |
| Wrong answer | No marks deducted |
| Subjects | General Knowledge, Arithmetic, Marathi, Raigad district geography and history |
Exam date: the notice prints two different dates. Clause 1.1 of the exam section says the written exam is on 11 November 2026, while the schedule table says 15 November 2026. Please confirm the date with the Tahsil Office Alibag and check your admit card. Questions on Raigad history and geography can decide your rank, so practise with previous year papers.
The answer key and results are put on the notice boards of the Tahsil Office Alibag and SDO Office Alibag. Objections to the answer key are decided by the sub-divisional committee, and that decision is final.
How to Apply for Raigad (Alibag) Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026?
This is an offline, in-person process. Forms sent by post or email will not be considered.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Go to the Tahsil Office Alibag and buy the prescribed form for Rs 50 cash. Take the receipt |
| 2 | Fill the form by hand. Women must apply in their maiden name (by birth) |
| 3 | Paste a recent colour photo, sign across it, and attach 2 extra colour photos |
| 4 | Attach self-attested copies of all documents and the small family declaration |
| 5 | Write your reserved category correctly in the form |
| 6 | Pay the exam fee in cash at the Tahsil office and take the receipt |
| 7 | Submit the form in person by 17 October 2026, during office hours (not on public holidays) |
Only the form issued by the Tahsil office is accepted. A photocopied form or a form printed elsewhere is rejected at scrutiny. Keep three papers ready because missing them can forfeit your claim: the Alibag taluka residence certificate from the Chief Officer, Nagar Parishad or Gram Sevak, the non-creamy layer certificate valid up to 31 March 2027 where it applies, and the small family declaration.
What are the Important Dates for Raigad Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice published | 02/10/2026 |
| Application submission | 02/10/2026 to 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 (schedule table) | 15/11/2026 |
| Written exam (clause 1.1) | 11/11/2026 |
| Answer key and result | 16/11/2026 |
| Verification of documents | 17/11/2026 to 27/11/2026 |
| Appointment letter | 28/11/2026 |
The admit card is not online. Collect it yourself from the Tahsil Office Alibag on office days, after showing your identity card. The committee can change this schedule, and any revised schedule goes up on the Tahsil and SDO office notice boards.
What is the Application Fee for Alibag Kotwal Bharti 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application form (all) | Rs 50 |
| Open category exam fee | Rs 500 |
| Backward class exam fee | Rs 300 |
Both fees are paid in cash at the Tahsil office. The exam fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. A backward-class candidate applying in the Open category who wants the lower fee must attach an attested caste certificate.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Kotwal Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Wrong form or late form | Forms not in the prescribed format, without fee, incomplete, without attested documents, without a self-attested photo, or received late will not be considered |
| Post or email | Applications by post or email will not be considered |
| Small family declaration | Form is liable to be rejected without it |
| Non-creamy layer | Form can be rejected if not produced at scrutiny |
| Category not mentioned | Form is liable to be rejected |
| False information | Disqualified at any stage of recruitment |
| Political recommendation or pressure | Immediately disqualified |
| Political party member | Must not be a member of any political party or organisation; Rs 100 stamp-paper affidavit needed at verification |
| Criminal case | No criminal case should be registered, and no conviction |
| Caste validity | Must be submitted within 6 months of appointment, or the appointment is cancelled |
| Originals | Not producing originals at verification means disqualification |
| Joining | Not joining within 15 days of the appointment order means the next waiting-list candidate is appointed |
| Living in the saja | Must live in the saja after appointment, or the appointment ends |
| Unfair means | Immediate disqualification |
| Travel | No travel or other expense is paid for the exam or verification |
After final selection, you must submit a character certificate and a medical fitness certificate from the District Civil Surgeon, Raigad-Alibag, within one month. The committee chair keeps the right to change the number of posts, cancel or postpone the process, and its decision is final.
Essential Links for Alibag Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF (Detailed Advertisement)
- Visit Raigad Mahsul Sevak (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 Alibag taluka, passed at least 4th standard and are between 18 and 40, go to the Tahsil office this week and collect your form. Do not wait for the last day, 17 October 2026, because the office is closed on public holidays. Keep checking the Maharashtra government jobs page and admit card updates on GovtJobsAlert.in. All the best!