Ratnagiri Kotwal Bharti 2026: 4th Pass Eligibility, Exam Pattern and Offline Form
Good news for people living in Ratnagiri Taluka. The Office of the Tahsildar, Ratnagiri has released an advertisement for 8 posts of Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) in eight village sajas. You only need to have passed 4th standard and know Marathi. This is a local revenue job in your own taluka, so it is a real chance for many families. If you follow government jobs in Maharashtra, keep this one at the top of your list.
Forms are accepted at the Tahsildar Office from 2 October 2026 to 17 October 2026, during office hours, except government holidays. There is no online form. You must buy the form at the office and hand it over yourself. Only residents of Ratnagiri Taluka can apply. This article explains eligibility, age, fee, the 100-mark exam and every step of the paper process. Read it fully, and keep checking GovtJobsAlert.in for updates on this recruitment.
Key Highlights of Ratnagiri Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026
The Tahsildar & Executive Magistrate, Ratnagiri issued this advertisement on 2 October 2026 under the orders of the Revenue & Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra. The selection committee is chaired by the Sub-Divisional Officer, Ratnagiri, and the Tahsildar is its member secretary.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the Tahsildar, Ratnagiri (Maharashtra) |
| Post Name | Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) |
| Total Vacancies | 8 |
| Qualification | 4th standard pass + knowledge of Marathi |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years (as on 2 October 2026) |
| Pay | Honorarium as per Government rates |
| Job Location | Ratnagiri Taluka, Ratnagiri District |
| Mode of Application | Offline, in person at Tahsildar Office Ratnagiri |
| Last Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Written Exam | 15 November 2026 |
How Many Posts Are in Ratnagiri Kotwal Vacancy 2026? Saja and Category-wise List
The vacant Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) posts are in these eight sajas of Ratnagiri Taluka:
| No. | Saja (Village Circle) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tonde |
| 2 | Nachane (Mu. Aat) |
| 3 | Mavlange |
| 4 | Mirjole |
| 5 | Phansavale |
| 6 | Basani |
| 7 | Kelye |
| 8 | Mervi |
The category-wise split of the 8 posts is given below.
| Category | General + Women Seats | Total |
|---|---|---|
| ST | 1 General + 1 Women | 2 |
| VJ-A | 1 General + 1 Women | 2 |
| NT-D | 1 General + 0 Women | 1 |
| SEBC | 1 General + 0 Women | 1 |
| EWS | 1 General + 0 Women | 1 |
| Open (Unreserved) | 1 General + 0 Women | 1 |
| Total | 6 General + 2 Women | 8 |
The reservation for each saja was fixed in a lottery held on 1 October 2026. The advertisement does not say which saja carries which category, so do not assume your own village has a seat for your category. Write your category clearly in the form, because your form will be considered only under the category you choose.
What is the Eligibility for Ratnagiri Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Education | Minimum 4th standard pass |
| Language | Knowledge of Marathi is necessary |
| Residence | Must be a resident of Ratnagiri Taluka |
The notice asks for nothing beyond 4th standard and Marathi. If you have studied further, that is fine. Just attach the marksheet of your highest qualification. You can also browse more other government jobs on our site.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All categories | 18 to 40 years as on 2 October 2026 |
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Please note this carefully. The Kotwal post is non-cadre, meaning it does not belong to Group A to D. Because of this, apart from social, economic (EWS) and women reservation, no other concession applies, including age relaxation. So 40 years is the upper limit for everyone.
Physical and Character Conditions
You must be in good physical and mental health. Selected candidates must give a medical fitness certificate from the District Civil Surgeon, Ratnagiri and a character and conduct certificate within one month of selection.
What is the Salary of Ratnagiri Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) 2026?
This is not a regular pay-scale job. The selected Kotwal gets an honorarium (mandhan) at the rate the Government revises from time to time, along with the facilities allowed for the post. The advertisement does not mention the amount.
The post is temporary and full-time. There is no regular salary and no retirement benefit, as the advertisement clearly says.
Think about this honestly before you apply. The work keeps you close to home and inside the revenue system of your own taluka, but it is a service post on honorarium, not a permanent salaried job.
What is the Selection Process and Exam Pattern for Ratnagiri Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 100 marks, objective multiple choice |
| Verification of Original Documents | Originals checked before appointment |
| Appointment | Order given only after the originals are checked |
| Exam Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Questions | 50 |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Full Marks | 100 |
| Wrong Answer | No marks deducted |
| Subjects | General Knowledge, Arithmetic, Marathi, Geography and History of Ratnagiri District |
Merit is based only on your marks out of 100, and a category-wise selection list and waiting list are prepared. Ties are settled under the current Government rules. The answer key goes on the notice boards of the Tahsil Office and SDO Office, Ratnagiri, and it is final with no objections accepted. If a selected candidate does not join within 15 days of the appointment order, the next person on the waiting list is appointed. You can prepare with old papers from our previous papers section.
Which Conditions Can Disqualify You in Ratnagiri Kotwal Bharti 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Criminal case | No criminal case should be registered against you, and you should not have been punished in any criminal case |
| Political links | You must not be a member of any political party or political organisation |
| Pressure or recommendation | Any political or other pressure, or a recommendation letter attached to the form, means immediate disqualification |
| False information | Wrong or misleading details make you ineligible at any stage |
| Unfair means | Cheating in the exam means immediate disqualification |
| Other business | You must not be in any work that harms the Kotwal duties |
| Living in the saja | You must live in the saja where you are posted, and give an undertaking; otherwise the appointment ends |
| Caste validity | Reserved candidates without validity get a provisional appointment and must submit it within 6 months, or service ends |
| Creamy layer | Creamy-layer persons do not get backward-class reservation |
| Women candidates | Must apply in their birth (pre-marriage) name |
| Joining | An indemnity bond under Rule 51 of the Bombay Financial Rules 1959 must be given while joining |
| Original documents | All originals must be shown at verification; otherwise you are declared ineligible |
| Small Family certificate | A form without the Small Family certificate in the given format is rejected |
| Committee’s powers | The SDO, Ratnagiri (committee chairman) can change rules, posts or reservation, or cancel or postpone the recruitment; no objection on the number of posts is heard |
How to Apply Offline for Ratnagiri Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Buy the prescribed form only from the Tahsildar Office, Ratnagiri by paying ₹50 in cash, and keep the receipt |
| 2 | Fill the form clearly and write your reservation category exactly |
| 3 | Paste one recent colour photo, self-attested, and keep two extra colour photos with the form |
| 4 | Attach self-attested copies of all documents and the Small Family certificate in the given format |
| 5 | Put the form and documents in a sealed envelope with your full name written on it |
| 6 | Submit it by hand at the Tahsildar Office during office hours by 17 October 2026 and pay the ₹500 exam fee in cash there |
A photocopied form or one printed elsewhere will be rejected. Forms sent by email or by post are not accepted, and late forms are not considered. Unmarried candidates must write “unmarried” on the Small Family certificate. Keep your residence certificate from the Tahsildar, your caste and Non-Creamy Layer or EWS certificate (if claiming reservation) and your 4th standard or highest-qualification marksheet ready, because a form without them is rejected at scrutiny. A form that is incomplete, unattested or without a self-attested photo is also not considered.
What are the Important Dates for Ratnagiri Mahsul Sevak Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 2 October 2026 |
| Form Submission | 2 October 2026 to 17 October 2026 (office hours, except holidays) |
| Scrutiny of Forms | 18 October 2026 to 1 November 2026 |
| Admit Card at Tahsil Office | 4 November 2026 to 10 November 2026 |
| Written Exam | 15 November 2026 |
| Answer Key and Result | 16 November 2026 |
| Verification of Original Documents | 17 November 2026 to 27 November 2026 |
| Appointment Letter | 28 November 2026 |
The admit card is given in person at the Tahsil Office; carry an ID such as Aadhaar or PAN. Watch for the admit card update as well. The selection committee can change this schedule, and any revised schedule goes up on the notice boards of the Tahsil Office and SDO Office, Ratnagiri.
What is the Application Fee for Ratnagiri Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Form | ₹50 (cash, when buying the form) |
| Exam Fee (all categories) | ₹500 (cash, when submitting the form) |
Both fees are paid in cash at the Tahsildar Office, so take a receipt each time. The exam fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, and the advertisement mentions no category-wise fee concession.
Essential Links for Ratnagiri Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026
- Download Ratnagiri Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Advertisement PDF
- Visit Ratnagiri Taluka 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 Ratnagiri Taluka, have passed 4th standard and are between 18 and 40, go to the Tahsildar Office early, buy the form and hand it in well before 17 October 2026. Do not wait for the last day, because missing papers cannot be added later. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the exam and result updates.