Tahsildar Dapoli Kotwal Recruitment 2026: 11 Mahsul Sevak Posts for 4th Pass Candidates
Good news for people living in Dapoli taluka of Ratnagiri district. The Office of the Tahsildar & Executive Magistrate, Dapoli has announced 11 vacancies for the post of Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal), also called Revenue Servant. You only need to have passed Class 4 and know Marathi. These posts are spread across 11 sajas of the taluka, so these are full-time Maharashtra government jobs within your own taluka.
The application is fully offline and in person. Forms are given out and accepted at the Tahsildar office from 2 October 2026 to 17 October 2026 during office hours, except government holidays. Only candidates aged 18 to 40 years who live in Dapoli taluka can apply. Below we explain the seats, eligibility, honorarium, 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 the admit card and result updates.
Key Highlights of Tahsildar Dapoli Kotwal Recruitment 2026
This recruitment is run by the Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) Selection Committee, chaired by SDO Dapoli. Each Kotwal is posted to one saja, and the selected person must live in the saja where they are posted.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tahsildar & Executive Magistrate, Dapoli (Dist. Ratnagiri) |
| Post Name | Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) |
| Total Vacancies | 11 |
| Minimum Qualification | 4th Standard pass + knowledge of Marathi |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years (no relaxation) |
| Pay | Honorarium as per Government rates (amount not stated) |
| Application Mode | Offline, in person at Tahsildar office Dapoli |
| Last Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Written Exam | 15 November 2026 |
| Job Location | Dapoli taluka, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra |
How Many Vacancies are in Dapoli Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
The 11 posts are in these sajas: Asud, Nanate, Unhavare, Shirsoli, Velvi, Sukondi, Anjarle, Shirvane, Dabhil, Bhopan and Onanvase. The category reservation was fixed by a reservation lottery held on 1 October 2026.
| Category | General + Women Seats | Total |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 1 General + 1 Women | 2 |
| NT-B | 1 General | 1 |
| NT-C | 1 General + 1 Women | 2 |
| NT-D | 1 General | 1 |
| OBC | 1 General | 1 |
| SEBC | 1 General | 1 |
| EWS | 1 General | 1 |
| Open (Unreserved) | 1 General + 1 Women | 2 |
| Total | 8 General + 3 Women | 11 |
Notice that there is no seat for ST, VJ-A or NT-A in this list, and women’s seats exist only under SC, NT-C and Open. The notification also does not say which saja carries which category, so do not assume your own village’s seat is reserved for your category. Write your category clearly on the form; the selection list is made category-wise.
One more point that confuses many people. The residence condition is written for Dapoli taluka as a whole, not for one particular saja. But once appointed, you must live in the saja where you are posted and give an undertaking saying so. Be ready to shift if your posting is a different village.
What is the Eligibility for Tahsildar Dapoli Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Education | Minimum 4th Standard (Class 4) pass |
| Language | Knowledge of Marathi is required |
| Residence | Must be a resident of Dapoli taluka |
| Domicile | Maharashtra Domicile certificate needed |
| Health | Physically and mentally healthy |
| Conduct | No criminal case registered and no conviction in any criminal offence |
| Politics | Must not be a member of any political party or political organisation |
You also must not be doing any business or work that would harm the duties of a Kotwal. If you studied beyond Class 4, that is fine; carry the marksheet of your highest qualification. Candidates with 10th or higher can also browse other 10th pass government jobs while this window is open.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All categories | 18 to 40 years as on 02/10/2026 |
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Please note this carefully. The Kotwal post is unclassified (not in Group A to D), so no age relaxation is given to any category. Apart from social reservation, EWS and women’s reservation, there is no other reservation either: no quota for disabled persons, project-affected, earthquake-affected, part-time workers, sportspersons or ex-servicemen. Count your age on 2 October 2026, the date of the advertisement.
What is the Salary for Dapoli Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) 2026?
The Kotwal does not get a regular pay scale. The notification says the post gets an honorarium (Mandhan) at the rates the Government revises from time to time, plus the concessions allowed under the rules. The notification does not state the honorarium amount, so we will not guess one.
| Point | What the notification says |
|---|---|
| Pay type | Honorarium as per Government-revised rates |
| Regular salary | Not given |
| Retirement benefits | Not given |
| Nature of appointment | Temporary |
| Working hours | Full-time servant |
Think about this honestly before you apply. It is a full-time, temporary local job without regular salary or pension.
What is the Selection Process for Dapoli Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written exam | 100 marks, objective multiple choice, on 15 November 2026 |
| Select list | Category-wise select list and waiting list from written exam marks only |
| Checking of originals | Original documents verified from 17 to 27 November 2026 |
| Appointment order | Given only after original documents are verified |
| Exam Pattern | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 50 questions, 2 marks each |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Negative marking | No marks cut for wrong answers |
| Subjects | General Knowledge, Reasoning, Arithmetic, Marathi, geography and history of Ratnagiri district |
The answer key and result will be put on the notice boards of the Tahsil office and the SDO office, Dapoli. The answer key is final and no objections will be taken. Practise Marathi grammar and Ratnagiri district facts well; our syllabus section can help you plan.
How to Apply for Tahsildar Dapoli Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
There is no online form and no postal application. Everything happens at the Tahsildar office, Dapoli – Harne Road, opposite the petrol pump, Dapoli.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Collect the prescribed form from the Tahsildar office between 2 and 17 October 2026, paying ₹50 in cash. Take the receipt |
| 2 | Fill it in, write your category clearly, and paste a recent self-attested colour photo |
| 3 | Attach self-attested copies of all documents, two extra colour photos and the small family certificate |
| 4 | Pay the exam fee in cash at the office when you submit, and take the fee receipt |
| 5 | Submit the form in person within office hours on or before 17 October 2026 |
Keep the residence certificate for a Dapoli taluka village, the small family certificate and, for reserved seats, the caste and Non-Creamy Layer or EWS certificate valid on the last date ready. Every listed document is checked at scrutiny. Women must apply in their maiden name; married women attach the marriage or gazette proof of name change.
| Document to attach | Detail |
|---|---|
| Qualification proof | Class 4 pass marksheet, or marksheet/certificate of your highest qualification |
| Age proof | School leaving certificate, bonafide certificate showing date of birth, SSC certificate or birth certificate |
| Residence certificate | Tahsildar’s certificate that you live in a village of Dapoli taluka |
| Domicile | Maharashtra domicile certificate |
| Identity proof | Self-attested copy of any one: Aadhaar card, voter ID or PAN card |
| Reserved seats | Caste certificate and caste validity certificate (if you have one) |
| Non-Creamy Layer | Backward classes other than SC/ST; must be valid on 17 October 2026 |
| EWS | EWS certificate valid on 17 October 2026 |
| Married women | Marriage registration certificate or gazette copy of name change |
| Name changed after Class 4 | Copy of the Government Gazette notification |
| Small family certificate | In the format supplied with the form; unmarried candidates must write “unmarried” on it |
| Exam fee | Copy of the exam fee receipt |
What are the Important Dates for Dapoli Kotwal Bharti 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 02 October 2026 |
| Form issue and submission | 02 to 17 October 2026 (office hours) |
| Scrutiny of applications | 18 October to 01 November 2026 |
| Admit card (collect in person) | 04 to 10 November 2026 |
| Written exam | 15 November 2026 |
| Answer key and result | 16 November 2026 |
| Verification of original documents | 17 to 27 November 2026 |
| Appointment letter | 28 November 2026 |
The admit card is not posted to you. You must collect it yourself from the Tahsil office, showing your ID. Watch the office notice board, and our admit cards page, around that week.
What is the Application Fee for Tahsildar Dapoli Kotwal Recruitment 2026?
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application form | ₹50 (cash) |
| Exam fee – Backward class (Magasvargiya) | ₹300 |
| Exam fee – All other candidates | ₹500 |
Both are paid in cash only at the Tahsildar office. Cheque, demand draft and digital payment are not accepted. The exam fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Which Conditions Can Cost You the Dapoli Kotwal Job?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Form source | Only the form issued by the Tahsildar office is accepted; a xerox or privately printed form will be rejected at scrutiny |
| Mode | Applications by post or e-mail will not be considered |
| Late forms | Forms received after 17 October 2026 will not be considered |
| Incomplete forms | Forms without the fee, photo, attested documents, clear category, or that do not meet the education, residence or caste conditions will not be considered |
| Small family certificate | A form without it is liable to be rejected |
| Recommendations | Attaching any recommendation, or bringing political or other pressure, means immediate disqualification |
| False information | Leads to disqualification at any stage |
| Exam hall | Books, mobile, calculator, smart watch or earphones mean immediate disqualification; admit card and photo ID are compulsory |
| Original documents | Must be shown at verification, otherwise you are disqualified |
| Caste validity | Reserved-category selectees must submit it within 6 months of appointment, or service will be terminated |
| Creamy layer | Creamy layer persons do not get OBC reservation |
| After selection | Character certificate and Civil Surgeon, Ratnagiri medical certificate within 3 months |
| Joining | If you do not join within 15 days of the order, the next waiting-list candidate is appointed |
| Joining formalities | Oath of allegiance to the Constitution, an undertaking to live in your saja, and a Rule 51 bond under the Bombay Financial Rules, 1959 |
The number of posts may go up or down. The Selection Committee Chairman, SDO Dapoli, keeps all rights to change, cancel or postpone the process, and that decision is final. Applying or holding the qualification does not give a right to be called for the exam.
Essential Links for Tahsildar Dapoli Kotwal Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit Tahsildar Dapoli Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Maharashtra Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are between 18 and 40, have passed Class 4 and live in Dapoli taluka, go to the Tahsildar office early, not on the last day, 17 October. Get your residence and small family certificates ready first, because the form needs both. Wishing you the best for 15 November. For more local openings, check our other government jobs list and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.