Sindhudurg Kotwal Bharti 2026: 4th Pass Eligibility, Rs 15,000 Honorarium and Offline Form Details
Good news for local candidates in Sindhudurg district. The Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Selection Committee headed by the Sub-Divisional Officer, Kankavli has announced 15 Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) posts in the Tahsildar offices of Devgad, Kankavli and Vaibhavwadi. The minimum qualification is only 4th standard pass, and the post carries a fixed honorarium of Rs 15,000 per month. If you have been searching for government jobs in Maharashtra close to home, this is a real chance.
Application forms are given out and accepted from 2 October 2026 to 17 October 2026 (up to 6:15 PM) at the Tahsildar office of your own taluka. There is no online form; you must submit it in person. This guide explains eligibility, seat-wise reservation, the written exam, fees and every condition that can get a form rejected. Read it fully before you go to the office, and bookmark GovtJobsAlert.in for updates on this recruitment.
What Are the Key Highlights of Sindhudurg Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026?
A Kotwal works at the village level with the Talathi (village revenue officer). The post is an unclassified, honorarium-based post under the Revenue and Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Selection Committee and Sub-Divisional Officer, Kankavli |
| Post Name | Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) |
| Total Vacancies | 15 |
| Talukas | Devgad (4), Kankavli (8), Vaibhavwadi (3) |
| Honorarium | Rs 15,000 per month (fixed) |
| Qualification | Minimum 4th standard pass |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years |
| Application Mode | Offline, in person at the Tahsildar office |
| Last Date | 17 October 2026, 6:15 PM |
| Advertisement No. | Kr. Kulvahivat/M.Se.Bh./Jahirat/10/2026 dated 02/10/2026 |
What Are the Taluka-wise Vacancy Details for Sindhudurg Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) 2026?
The category split is different in every taluka, so check the row for your own taluka. You can apply only in the taluka where you are a local resident.
| Taluka | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Devgad | SC 1 / ST 1 / Open 2 | 4 |
| Kankavli | ST 1 / NT-B 1 / NT-D 1 / OBC 1 / SEBC 1 / EWS 1 / Open 2 | 8 |
| Vaibhavwadi | NT-D 1 / SBC 1 / SEBC 1 | 3 |
| Total | – | 15 |
Notice that Vaibhavwadi has no Open (unreserved) seat at all, and Devgad has no OBC, NT or EWS seat. Match these seats against your own category before you apply.
Seats Reserved for Women (Parallel Reservation)
| Taluka | Women-Reserved Seat | Seats Without Parallel Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Devgad | 1 (ST) | 3 |
| Kankavli | 2 (NT-B, EWS) | 6 |
| Vaibhavwadi | 1 (SBC) | 2 |
Women can also be selected on merit for seats without parallel reservation. If no woman is available in a category, that seat goes to a male candidate of the same category. VJ(A), NT(B), NT(C) and NT(D) seats interchange only if that category lacks eligible candidates.
Saja (Village) List
| Taluka | Sajas Where Posts Are Vacant |
|---|---|
| Devgad | Gavane, Kinjavade, Baparde, Dhalavali |
| Kankavli | Osargaon, Shirval, Varvade, Harkul Bu., Sangave, Koloshi, Karanje, Kankavli |
| Vaibhavwadi | Kurli, Kusur, Tirvade Tarf Saundal |
You can apply for only one saja. If you submit forms for more than one, only the first form received will be considered. Selection is done at the taluka level first, and sajas are allotted after that.
What Is the Eligibility for Sindhudurg Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualification | 4th standard pass |
| Proof | True copy of the 4th pass marksheet/certificate, or of any higher exam |
Residence Condition
You must be a local resident of the same taluka as the saja you apply for, and you should know the taluka well. Only a local residence certificate issued by the Tahsildar is accepted as proof. No other document will be accepted.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 18 to 40 years on 02/10/2026 (date of advertisement) |
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For age proof, only a birth certificate or school leaving certificate (self-attested) is accepted, along with a self-declaration. The notification clearly says that age relaxation and reservation given to disabled, project-affected, earthquake-affected, part-time employees, sportspersons and ex-servicemen will not apply to Kotwal recruitment. Please do not assume any relaxation that the notification does not mention.
Physical Fitness
You must be physically able to perform Kotwal duties. A fitness certificate from the District Civil Surgeon must be submitted within six months of appointment, failing which the selection will be cancelled.
What Is the Salary for Sindhudurg Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) 2026?
The Kotwal is paid a fixed honorarium of Rs 15,000 per month, not a pay scale.
- Honorarium: Rs 15,000 per month
- Post Type: Unclassified post, paid as per government resolutions
- Nature of Appointment: Purely on honorarium basis, fully temporary
- Retirement Benefits: Not admissible
The notification does not mention any allowances on top of the Rs 15,000 honorarium, so plan with that figure as your monthly income.
The notification also states that the Kotwal will be a full-time government servant. Duties include keeping the Talathi saja and office clean, helping the Talathi in all saja work, carrying office records and post, serving notices, making public announcements (beating the drum), protecting government property and all work under the Kotwal Recruitment and Appointment Rules 1959.
What Is the Selection Process for Sindhudurg Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scrutiny of forms | Eligible/ineligible list on 02/11/2026 |
| Written exam (OMR) | 15/11/2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon |
| Selection list | Saja-wise selection list in order of written exam marks |
| Document verification | Originals checked from 17/11/2026 to 27/11/2026 |
| Appointment | Appointment orders on 28/11/2026 |
Written Exam Pattern
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions / Marks | 50 objective questions, 100 marks |
| Subjects | General Knowledge, Reasoning, Marathi, Mathematics, Science, History & Civics, Sindhudurg District information |
| Medium | Marathi |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Qualifying Marks | Minimum 40 out of 100 |
| Negative Marking | No (stated in the notification) |
Use only a black ball pen on the OMR sheet. Reach the centre one hour early, carrying your admit card and one photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Driving Licence or Voter ID). Books, calculators, mobiles, smart watches or earphones in the hall will lead to immediate disqualification. Since the medium is Marathi, start practising with previous year papers and Sindhudurg district general knowledge now.
How to Apply Offline for Sindhudurg Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026?
There is no online application. The form must be collected from, and submitted by hand at, the Tahsildar office of your own taluka.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Collect the original prescribed form from the Tahsildar office (Devgad, Kankavli or Vaibhavwadi) by paying Rs 50 in cash, 9:45 AM to 6:15 PM on working days |
| 2 | Fill it completely and accurately, writing the saja name and your category, and paste and sign one photo |
| 3 | Attach self-attested copies of the documents listed in the notification |
| 4 | Pay the exam fee in cash, keep the receipt copy with the form and fix a Rs 5 court fee stamp on the form |
| 5 | Submit the form by hand, in person, at the same Tahsildar office before 6:15 PM on 17/10/2026 |
Forms sent by post or email are not accepted, and a xerox copy of the form is not accepted. Keep your caste certificate, valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate (for backward classes other than SC/ST) and EWS certificate ready, because a missing one makes the form ineligible. Also attach the small family certificate (Form A), the no-offence self-declaration, and, for married women, the marriage registration or name-change gazette.
What Are the Important Dates for Sindhudurg Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 02/10/2026 |
| Form sale and submission | 02/10/2026 to 17/10/2026 (9:45 AM to 6:15 PM) |
| Last date to submit | 17/10/2026 up to 6:15 PM |
| Eligible/ineligible list | 02/11/2026 |
| Collect admit card from Tahsil office | 04/11/2026 to 10/11/2026 |
| Written exam | 15/11/2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon |
| Final selection list and waiting list | 16/11/2026 |
| Original document verification | 17/11/2026 to 27/11/2026 |
| Appointment orders | 28/11/2026 |
17 October 2026 is a government holiday, but forms will still be accepted that day as a special arrangement because it is the last day. As per the schedule, candidates must obtain their admit card from the Tahsildar office between 4 and 10 November 2026. Keep an eye on admit card updates too.
What Is the Application Fee for Sindhudurg Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application form (all) | Rs 50 in cash |
| Exam fee – Backward class candidates | Rs 200 |
| Exam fee – Other candidates | Rs 300 |
| Court fee stamp (all) | Rs 5 |
All payments are in cash only. Money orders and demand drafts will not be accepted, and the exam fee is non-refundable.
Which Conditions Can Get Your Sindhudurg Kotwal Form Rejected?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late or early forms | Forms received after 17/10/2026, or made before the advertisement, will not be considered |
| Incomplete forms | Forms that are incomplete, not in the prescribed format, without fee, photo, qualification or age eligibility are rejected, with no correspondence |
| Caste / NCL / EWS proof | If not attached, the form is declared ineligible |
| Caste validity | Must be submitted within 6 months of appointment, or the appointment is cancelled without notice |
| Migrated candidates | Backward class candidates who migrated to Maharashtra from other states will not be considered for reserved posts |
| Criminal record | You must not have been fined or punished in any offence; police character certificate needed within one month of appointment |
| False information | Selection is cancelled and the next merit candidate gets the post |
| Political recommendation | Attaching any party’s recommendation makes the form ineligible |
| Medical certificate | Civil Surgeon certificate not given within six months means the selection is cancelled |
| No guaranteed call | Applying or holding the qualification does not give a right to the exam or appointment |
Vacancies, reservation and backlog may increase or decrease. Any change to the advertisement, schedule or process will be put up on the notice boards of the Tahsildar offices at Devgad, Kankavli and Vaibhavwadi. If the exam is postponed, the new date will be sent to the mobile number or email in your form, and the first admit card stays valid.
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If you are a local resident of Devgad, Kankavli or Vaibhavwadi taluka, are 4th pass and between 18 and 40, do not let this chance slip. Collect your form early, arrange your residence and caste papers, and submit before 6:15 PM on 17 October 2026. For more Maharashtra government job notifications and 10th pass government jobs, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.