Sindhudurg District Revenue Department Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 45 Revenue Servant Kotwal Vacancies Last Date : 17-10-2026

The Revenue Department of Maharashtra, through the Sub-Divisional Officers of Kankavli, Kudal, and Sawantwadi, has released multiple official notifications (Advt No. 10/2026) for a massive recruitment drive. They are inviting offline applications for a total of 45 Revenue Servant (Kotwal) vacancies across various Tahsildar Offices in Sindhudurg District, including Devgad, Kankavli, Vaibhavwadi, Kudal, Malvan, Sawantwadi, Vengurla, and Dodamarg. Eligible local candidates who have passed the minimum 4th standard can apply offline by submitting their applications directly to their respective Tahsildar office. The application window closes on October 17, 2026. Candidates seeking a 4th-pass Sarkari Naukri must read the complete, consolidated notification details provided on ‘rojgar khabar’ carefully before applying offline.

Sindhudurg District Kotwal Recruitment 2026 Details

Important Dates

Disclaimer: Candidates are strictly advised to confirm exact dates from the official notice board of their respective Tahsildar Office.

Application Fee

Sindhudurg District Kotwal Recruitment 2026: Age Limit as on 02-10-2026

• Minimum Age: 18 Years.
• Maximum Age: 40 Years.
• Age Relaxation Extra as per Maharashtra Revenue Department Recruitment Rules. (Note: Standard age relaxations for Project/Earthquake affected, Ex-Servicemen, and Sports quota are NOT applicable for this specific unclassified post).

Sindhudurg District Kotwal Vacancy Details 2026 : Total 45 Posts

This recruitment covers multiple Talukas under different Sub-Divisional Officers. Here is the consolidated Taluka-wise breakdown:

(Note: Category-wise reservations and specific Saja allocations are detailed in the official PDFs. Candidates must apply for the specific Saja where they are local residents).

Post Name and Eligibility Criteria

Mode of Selection Process

The selection for Kotwal posts across Sindhudurg District will follow a uniform process:

• Application Screening: Verification of submitted offline applications and local residency proofs.
• Written Examination (100 Marks): An OMR-based written test consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions. There is NO negative marking. Candidates must score a minimum of 40 marks to qualify.
• Document Verification: Checking of original educational, caste, NCL, small family declaration, and local residency certificates.
• Final Merit List: Selection is based purely on written exam marks, allocated Saja-wise.

Tahsildar Office Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026

(Note: The exam medium will be Marathi. Only a Black Ball Point pen is allowed for marking the OMR sheet).

How To Apply Offline for Sindhudurg District Kotwal Recruitment 2026

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the Kotwal post must submit their application offline before October 17, 2026 (06:15 PM). Follow these exact steps:

• Step 1: Visit the Tahsildar Office of your local Taluka (Devgad, Kankavli, Vaibhavwadi, Kudal, Malvan, Sawantwadi, Vengurla, or Dodamarg) during working hours.
• Step 2: Pay ₹50/- in cash to purchase the prescribed blank application form. (Photocopies of the form are NOT accepted).
• Step 3: Fill out the form meticulously in your own handwriting. Clearly mention the name of the ‘Saja’ (सजाचे नाव) and the category you are applying for.
• Step 4: Affix a ₹5/- Court Fee Stamp on the application. Paste a recent passport-size color photograph and sign across it.
• Step 5: Attach self-attested photocopies of:
  • 4th Pass Marksheet (or higher education proof).
  • Age Proof (Birth Certificate/School Leaving Certificate).
  • Tahsildar Local Resident Certificate (Mandatory).
  • Caste Certificate (if claiming reservation).
  • Valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate (if applicable).
  • Small Family Declaration (Form A).
  • Aadhaar Card / ID proof.
• Step 6: Pay the Exam Fee (₹300 for General, ₹200 for Reserved) in cash at the Tahsildar office counter and attach the receipt.
• Step 7: Submit the completed application bundle IN PERSON at the respective Tahsildar Office before the deadline.
• Strict Alert: Applications sent via Post, Courier, or Email will be rejected immediately.

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Important Question about recruitment (FAQ)

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Sindhudurg Kotwal recruitment? The last date to submit the offline application form is October 17, 2026, up to 06:15 PM across all participating Tahsildar offices.

Q2: Can I apply for a Kotwal post in a Taluka where I do not live? No. The official notification strictly mandates that the candidate must be a local resident of the specific Taluka they are applying for. You must submit a local residential certificate issued by the Tahsildar.

Q3: How do I submit the application form? The application form must be purchased from and submitted directly (in person) to the respective Tahsildar Office. Applications sent via post, courier, or email will be rejected.

Q4: Is there any negative marking in the written exam? No, there is no negative marking (ऋण गुणांकन) in the 100-mark written examination.

Q5: What is the minimum educational qualification required? Candidates must have passed at least the 4th standard to be eligible for the Revenue Servant (Kotwal) post.

Q6: What is the salary/remuneration for this Kotwal post? As per the notification, the selected Kotwal will receive an honorarium of ₹15,000/- to ₹16,500/- per month (depending on the specific SDO notification). Note that this is a temporary, unclassified post without standard retirement benefits.