Rajapur Kotwal Recruitment 2026 (Kotwal Bharti): 9 Mahsul Sevak Posts for Local Candidates
Good news for young people of Rajapur taluka! The Tahsildar Office, Rajapur (Ratnagiri district) has announced recruitment for 9 Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) posts, also called Revenue Servant. The minimum qualification is only 4th standard pass, and the post pays a fixed honorarium of ₹15,000 per month. There is one post in each of nine talathi sajas. If you live in Rajapur taluka and want a government-side job close to home, look at government jobs in Maharashtra like this one carefully.
The form is not online. You must collect it from the Tahsildar Office, Rajapur and submit it there in person between 5 and 17 October 2026, by 6:15 PM on the last day. Candidates aged 18 to 40 who are local residents can apply. This article explains the vacancy table, eligibility, fees, exam and every condition that can get a form rejected. Read it fully, and keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for updates on this recruitment.
What are the Key Highlights of Rajapur Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment is run by the Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Selection Committee, chaired by the Sub-Divisional Officer, Rajapur, for posts on the establishment of the Tahsildar, Rajapur. The advertisement is dated 2 October 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tahsildar Office, Rajapur (Dist. Ratnagiri) |
| Post Name | Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) / Revenue Servant |
| Total Vacancies | 9 |
| Honorarium | ₹15,000 per month |
| Qualification | Minimum 4th standard pass |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years |
| Application Mode | Offline, in person only |
| Application Window | 5 October 2026 to 17 October 2026 (6:15 PM) |
| Job Location | Rajapur taluka, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra |
| Advertisement No. | Kotwal Asthapana/M.Se.Bh./Jahirat/10/2026 |
How Many Vacancies are in Rajapur Kotwal Recruitment 2026? Saja-wise and Category-wise Details
The 9 posts are in these nine talathi sajas of Rajapur taluka.
| No. | Saja |
|---|---|
| 1 | Oni |
| 2 | Rajwadi |
| 3 | Kumbhavade |
| 4 | Katradevi |
| 5 | Ansure |
| 6 | Unhale |
| 7 | Pendkhale |
| 8 | Gothane Donivade |
| 9 | Pangre Budruk |
The notification lists the nine sajas together and does not say which saja goes to which category.
Please note: the printed reservation table has two halves that do not match. The left half shows an Open (Unreserved) count of 2 and no SEBC or EWS seat. The right half shows one SEBC and one EWS seat and no Open row. Both halves total 9. We show both exactly as printed below. The final category split is as per the notification and the Selection Committee, so confirm it at the Tahsildar Office before you rely on any one category.
Left half — category-wise posts (as printed):
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| SC | 1 |
| ST | 3 |
| VJ (A) | 1 |
| NT (D) | 1 |
| OBC | 1 |
| Open (Unreserved) | 2 |
| Total | 9 |
Right half — category with horizontal reservation (as printed):
| Category | Women | Not Specified |
|---|---|---|
| SC | – | 1 |
| ST | 1 | 2 |
| VJ (A) | – | 1 |
| NT (D) | – | 1 |
| OBC | – | 1 |
| SEBC | – | 1 |
| EWS | – | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 8 |
Posts for women are filled under the 30% rule of the government resolution dated 25.05.2001. If no woman is available in a category, that post goes to a male candidate of the same category. Posts reserved for VJ (A), NT (B), NT (C) and NT (D) are interchangeable when no eligible candidate of that category is available. The number of posts, reservation and backlog may change.
What is the Eligibility for Rajapur Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Education | Minimum 4th standard pass |
| Physical fitness | Physically able to do the duties of a Kotwal |
| Residence | Local resident of Rajapur taluka, with knowledge of the taluka |
The bar is very low, so even candidates with only primary schooling can apply. If you have studied more, your higher marksheet also works as proof. You can find more such openings on our 10th pass government jobs page.
Age Limit
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 18 to 40 years as on the advertisement date (2 October 2026) |
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No category-wise age relaxation is printed. The notification also clearly says that the age relaxation and reservation given to disabled, project-affected, earthquake-affected, part-time employees, sportspersons and ex-servicemen will not apply to Kotwal recruitment, because the post is non-cadre. For age proof, only a birth certificate or school leaving certificate is accepted.
Age is counted on 2 October 2026, the advertisement date, not on the last date. So check your birth date against 2 October before you buy the form. If you are close to 18 or 40, this one date decides whether you can apply at all.
What is the Salary for Rajapur Kotwal 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly honorarium | ₹15,000 |
| Nature of post | Non-cadre, honorarium-based |
| Service type | Purely temporary, full-time |
| Retirement benefits | Not admissible |
This is a fixed honorarium paid as per government resolutions, not a pay-scale salary. The Kotwal works full time for the government, but there is no pension or other retirement benefit. Duties include keeping the saja office clean, helping the Talathi, carrying office records and post, serving notices and announcing by drum, and protecting government property.
What is the Selection Process for Rajapur Kotwal 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written exam | Objective MCQ, 50 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour |
| Saja-wise selection list | Prepared by written exam marks, saja by saja |
| Checking of documents | At Tahsildar Office, Rajapur |
| Appointment | From the final selection list, in order of marks |
| Exam Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Subjects | General Knowledge, Intelligence Test, Marathi, Mathematics, Science, History & Civics, Ratnagiri District information |
| Medium | Marathi |
| Qualifying marks | Minimum 40 out of 100 |
| Answer sheet | OMR, black ballpoint pen only |
Reach the centre one hour early with your admit card and one photo ID: Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence or voter ID. Books, calculators, mobiles, smart watches and earphones are banned, and anyone caught with them is disqualified at once. Travel to the exam is at your own cost. For practice, try previous year question papers.
How to Apply for Rajapur Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the Tahsildar Office, Rajapur between 5 and 17 October 2026, 10 AM to 6:15 PM, on working days |
| 2 | Pay ₹50 in cash and collect the original prescribed form. Xerox copies are not accepted |
| 3 | Fill the form completely and correctly, paste one colour photo and sign on it |
| 4 | Fix a ₹5 court fee stamp on the form and attach self-attested copies of the documents |
| 5 | Pay the exam fee in cash and attach its receipt |
| 6 | Submit the form in person at the same office before 6:15 PM on 17 October 2026 |
Forms sent by post or by email will not be accepted. Attach your 4th-pass proof, age proof, the Tahsildar’s local residence certificate and, for reserved categories, the caste certificate, Non-Creamy Layer certificate for 2026-27 or EWS certificate. Without these, the form is rejected.
| Document to Attach | Detail |
|---|---|
| Qualification proof | True copy of 4th-pass (or higher) marksheet or certificate |
| Age proof | Self-attested birth certificate or school leaving certificate, plus a self-declaration |
| Residence proof | Self-attested Tahsildar local residence certificate for Rajapur taluka |
| Category documents | Caste certificate; Non-Creamy Layer certificate (2026-27) where applicable; EWS certificate |
| Photographs | Two recent passport-size colour photos; paste one on the form and sign on it |
| Small family certificate | Must be attached with the form |
| Married women | Marriage registration certificate or name-change gazette copy |
| Name changed after 4th pass | Copy of the government gazette |
| Exam fee | Copy of the fee payment receipt |
| Criminal record | Self-declaration that you have not been punished for any offence |
Try to go on an early working day rather than on 17 October itself. The office stops accepting forms at 6:15 PM, and a missing stamp, photo or certificate cannot be fixed after that. Get the residence certificate from the Tahsildar first, because no other residence proof is accepted.
What are the Important Dates for Rajapur Kotwal 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 2 October 2026 |
| Newspaper publication | 3 October 2026 |
| Form sale and submission | 5 October 2026 to 17 October 2026 |
| Last date and time | 17 October 2026, 6:15 PM |
| Eligible / ineligible list | 2 November 2026 |
| Admit card collection | 4 November 2026 to 10 November 2026 |
| Written exam | 15 November 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Answer key and result | 16 November 2026 |
| Checking of documents | 17 November 2026 to 27 November 2026 |
| Appointment letter | 28 November 2026 |
All lists and changes are put up on the notice board of the Tahsildar Office. Collecting your admit card on time is your own responsibility.
The written exam comes about four weeks after the last date, so start preparing now. Marathi, basic mathematics and Ratnagiri district general knowledge are areas where local candidates can score well with steady practice.
What is the Application Fee for Rajapur Kotwal 2026?
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application form (all candidates) | ₹50 |
| Exam fee — backward class candidates | ₹300 |
| Exam fee — other candidates | ₹500 |
| Court fee stamp on form | ₹5 |
Pay in cash only. Cheques and demand drafts are not accepted, and the exam fee is non-refundable.
Which Conditions Can Get Your Rajapur Kotwal Form Rejected?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Incomplete or late forms | Forms that are incomplete, not in the prescribed format, without fee, photo, qualification or age eligibility, or received late will be rejected, with no correspondence |
| Early applications | Any application made before this advertisement was published will not be considered |
| Political recommendation | Attaching any political party’s recommendation makes the form ineligible |
| Missing category documents | Without caste, Non-Creamy Layer (2026-27) or EWS certificate, the form is treated as ineligible |
| Caste validity | Must be submitted within 6 months of appointment, or the appointment is cancelled without notice |
| Medical fitness | District Civil Surgeon certificate within 6 months of appointment, or the selection is cancelled |
| Criminal record | You must not have been punished for any offence; give a self-declaration and a police character certificate within one month of appointment |
| Migrated candidates | Backward-class candidates who migrated from other states will not be considered for reserved posts |
| Original documents | Originals of all attached documents must be shown at appointment |
| No automatic right | Applying or being qualified does not give a right to the exam or appointment; all rights rest with the Selection Committee Chairman |
Essential Links for Rajapur Kotwal Recruitment 2026
- Download Rajapur Kotwal Official Notification PDF
- Visit Rajapur Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Maharashtra Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a Rajapur taluka resident aged 18 to 40 with at least a 4th-pass certificate, do not let this chance slip. Only a few days remain, so get your residence certificate and age proof ready today and reach the Tahsildar Office well before 6:15 PM on 17 October 2026. Watch for the eligible list on 2 November and check our results page later. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates.