SDO Dhule Kotwal Recruitment 2026: 4th Pass Revenue Servant Jobs in Dhule and Sakri
The Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Dhule Division has invited online applications for 24 Revenue Servant (Kotwal) posts in Dhule and Sakri talukas. The post is purely temporary and pays a fixed honorarium of ₹15,000 per month. It is a Maharashtra government job rooted in your own village.
Applications are open from 5 November 2026 and close on 20 November 2026 at 5:45 PM. Each post belongs to one village group (saja), and you can apply for only one saja, the one you live in. Read the saja table, the conditions and the document list below before you fill the form, because a wrong saja cannot be fixed later.
What Are the Key Highlights of SDO Dhule Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
The Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Dhule Division runs this recruitment under the Revenue Department of the Government of Maharashtra. The government has approved filling the vacant Kotwal posts as a special case. The recruitment is handled saja by saja through a selection committee headed by the Sub-Divisional Officer. The table below gives the main facts at a glance.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Dhule Division, Revenue Department, Maharashtra |
| Post | Revenue Servant (Kotwal), purely temporary |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 24 (Dhule taluka 14, Sakri taluka 10) |
| Honorarium | ₹15,000 per month (fixed) |
| Qualification | Minimum 4th standard pass |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 20 November 2026, up to 5:45 PM |
How Many Vacancies Are There in SDO Dhule Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
There is exactly one post in each of the 24 sajas, and each saja carries its own reservation, so find your own row. The notice says the total number of posts and the reservation may increase or decrease.
| Saja (Taluka) | Reservation | Women Parallel Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Lalinga (Dhule) | SC | General |
| Wani Bu. (Dhule) | SC | Women |
| Ranmala (Dhule) | ST | General |
| Shirud (Dhule) | VJ-A | General |
| Kusumba (Dhule) | NT-C | General |
| Varkhede (Dhule) | Unreserved | General |
| Bhadane (Dhule) | OBC | General |
| Borkund (Dhule) | SEBC | General |
| Chande (Dhule) | OBC | General |
| Kandamana (Dhule) | Unreserved | General |
| Dhanur (Dhule) | EWS | General |
| Puremapada (Dhule) | SEBC | Women |
| Gondur (Dhule) | Unreserved | Women |
| Devbhane (Dhule) | OBC | Women |
| Tembhe Pr. Warsa (Sakri) | Unreserved | General |
| Kuttarkhamb (Sakri) | Unreserved | General |
| Dangshirwade (Sakri) | Unreserved | Women |
| Kirwade (Sakri) | Unreserved | General |
| Chhadvel (K) (Sakri) | Unreserved | General |
| Chaupale (Sakri) | Unreserved | General |
| Bopkhel (Sakri) | Unreserved | Women |
| Ubhand (Sakri) | NT-B | General |
| Waskhedi (Sakri) | Unreserved | General |
| Akkalpada (Sakri) | NT-D | Women |
In the last column, General means the post is open to men and women, and Women means it is reserved for women. Open-category women who want the women reservation must claim it in the online form. The villages that form each saja are listed in the notification PDF.
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 11 |
| OBC | 3 |
| SC | 2 |
| SEBC | 2 |
| ST, VJ-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, EWS | 1 each |
Seven of the 24 posts carry the women parallel reservation. There is no reservation for PwBD (Divyang) candidates because the post needs field work, and no parallel reservation for ex-servicemen, sportspersons or project-affected persons.
What Is the Eligibility for SDO Dhule Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Education | Minimum 4th standard pass |
| Residence | You must live in a village included in the saja you apply for, with a certificate from the concerned Gram Mahsul Adhikari uploaded |
| One saja only | A candidate can apply for one saja only |
| Domicile | Maharashtra age and domicile certificate required |
| Health | Fit for field work; fitness certificate from the Rural Hospital Superintendent or a senior Medical Officer at document verification |
| Character | No criminal case registered and no conviction; police station and character certificates needed |
| Politics | Affidavit on ₹100 stamp paper of no connection with any political party |
| Small family | Not more than two children born after 28 March 2005, by Form A affidavit; unmarried candidates must also give the affidavit |
| Caste certificate | Reserved-category candidates who do not produce the caste certificate from the competent authority at scrutiny can have the application rejected |
| Backward classes | Non-creamy-layer certificate valid up to 31 March 2027 (except SC and ST); EWS candidates need the 2026-27 certificate |
Your eligibility becomes final only after the medical examination. If you do not yet have a caste validity certificate, it must be submitted within six months of the provisional appointment order. When all else is equal, the heir of a previous Kotwal of the same saja gets preference.
Age Limit
| Detail | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | 40 years |
| Age counted on | 5 November 2026 |
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The notice states no category-wise age relaxation, so 40 years is the limit for everyone.
What is the Salary for SDO Dhule Kotwal 2026?
The post pays a fixed monthly honorarium of ₹15,000 (fifteen thousand rupees only). The notice calls the post purely temporary and does not mention any grade pay or allowance. Travel allowance or daily allowance is not paid for the exam or for document verification, so plan your trip to the exam centre and to document verification at your own cost.
What Is the Selection Process for SDO Dhule Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Written examination | 50 objective multiple-choice questions on General Knowledge, 100 marks |
| 2. Document verification | Original documents checked |
| 3. Medical examination | Fitness for Kotwal field duties |
You need at least 40 marks in the written exam. The notice gives no detailed syllabus, so prepare general knowledge with the help of our syllabus and exam pattern page. The provisional list for document verification and the final selection list will be published at the Tahsil office and on the website, based on written-exam merit. Ties in marks are settled as per the GAD resolution of 13 June 2018.
How to Apply Online for SDO Dhule Kotwal 2026?
Only applications filled on the official recruitment portal and fees paid online are accepted. No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Open the official recruitment portal (link in Essential Links below).
- Fill the online form between 5 November (10:00 AM) and 20 November 2026 (5:45 PM) with correct details, since details cannot be changed later.
- Upload your educational documents, certificates, undertakings and the Gram Mahsul Adhikari’s residence certificate for your saja village.
- Upload your recent passport-size photo and signature.
- Pay the fee online and wait for the message Payment Transaction Successful.
- Download your admit card from the same website between 1 and 8 December 2026. Nothing is sent by post.
Keep the stamp-paper affidavit, Form A, the police and character certificates and the medical fitness certificate ready. The notice also makes you responsible for visiting the website from time to time for updates. You can check the exam date and admit card news on our admit card page.
What Are the Important Dates for SDO Dhule Kotwal 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 4 November 2026 |
| Application starts | 5 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 20 November 2026, 5:45 PM |
| Admit card download | 1 to 8 December 2026 |
| Written exam (scheduled) | 13 December 2026 (Sunday), one day for all talukas |
What Is the Application Fee for SDO Dhule Kotwal 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Open (Unreserved) | ₹600 |
| Backward classes | ₹500 |
The fee does not include bank processing charges, and the notice states no fee exemption. Pay through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, Google Pay or PhonePe.
Rules That Can Cost You the Post
| Rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Online only | Applications and fees through any other route will not be accepted |
| Right to change | The committee may postpone, cancel or change the process and raise or cut the number of posts, and no claim can be made |
| Saja-wise process | Each saja is recruited on its own, and the process is subject to court cases on SEBC reservation |
| Eligibility after medical | Your eligibility is final only after the medical examination |
| False information | False details or hidden facts found at any stage, even after appointment, cancel your candidature or appointment, with legal action |
| Form must match documents | A mismatch between your online form and the original documents can cancel your candidature at any stage, or deny the reservation or fee concession claimed |
| Pressure on the committee | Pressuring the selection committee directly or indirectly removes you from selection; an appointment already made ends without notice, with legal action |
SDO Dhule Kotwal Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF (Marathi advertisement 01/2026)
- Apply Online for SDO Dhule Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026 – 24 Posts, Dhule District, Apply Online by 20 November
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Maharashtra Govt Jobs
If you are a 4th pass resident of one of these 24 sajas, do not wait for the last evening. Fill the form by 20 November 2026, keep your certificates ready and prepare for the 13 December exam. Find more openings on our Other Govt Jobs page and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.