Candidate must have passed at least 4th standard (किमान इयत्ता ४ थी उत्तीर्ण) and must possess working knowledge of Marathi language. The candidate must be a permanent resident of Dapoli Taluka, District Ratnagiri.
Contractual / RegularOct. 6, 2026
Ratnagiri Dapoli Kotwal Recruitment 2026
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Oct. 6, 2026Revenue Servant (Kotwal) / महसूल सेवक (कोतवाल)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot
Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
11 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 15,000/- per month (Fixed Honorarium / मानधन)
Age Limit
18 to 40 Years as on 02.10.2026
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Oct 2, 2026
2
Starts
Oct 2, 2026
3
Deadline
Oct 17, 2026
4
Exam Date
Nov 15, 2026
Application Window2 – 17 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date15 Nov 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years as on 02/10/2026 for all categories. Being an unclassified post outside Groups A to D cadres, no age relaxation for reserved categories or special categories (handicapped, ex-servicemen, sportsmen, etc.) is applicable.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Application Scrutiny & Hall Ticket Issuance
OfflineQualifying Only
Written Examination (OMR / Offline MCQ Test)
OfflineMerit Scored
Document Verification (दस्तऐवज पडताळणी)
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is conducted through a single 100-mark written examination consisting of 50 multiple-choice objective questions (2 marks each, no negative marking). The syllabus covers General Knowledge, Mental Ability, Arithmetic, Marathi Language, and Ratnagiri District history and geography. The merit list is prepared 100% on the basis of marks scored in the written test. Qualified candidates undergo document verification before issuance of appointment letters.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
Verified Official SourceWhat is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Exam Tier / Mode
Written Examination (लेखी परीक्षा)
Total Duration
60 Minutes
Negative Marking
No negative marking (चुकीच्या उत्तरासाठी गुण वजा होणार नाहीत)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| सामान्य ज्ञान (General Knowledge) व चालू घडामोडी | 15 | 30 |
| रत्नागिरी जिल्ह्याची भौगोलिक व ऐतिहासिक माहिती (Ratnagiri District Geography & History) | 10 | 20 |
| मराठी भाषा व व्याकरण (Marathi Language & Grammar) | 10 | 20 |
| अंकगणित (Basic Arithmetic) | 8 | 16 |
| बौद्धिक चाचणी (Mental Ability & Reasoning) | 7 | 14 |
| Total | 50 | 100 |
Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks
Verified Official SourceHistorical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year / Cycle | Stage / Tier | UR (Gen) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Written Examination | 82 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 68 |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.
Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
The Kotwal (महसूल सेवक) serves as the primary frontline village revenue assistant under the Talathi and Circle Officer in the Revenue and Forest Department. Daily duties include assisting in land tax recovery, distributing governmental summons/notices to villagers, executing public drum beating (दवंडी) announcements, maintaining village record registers at the village chavdi, assisting during natural calamity panchnamas (crop loss/flood surveys), and attending to visiting revenue inspectors and executive magistrates.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
The appointment is tied to one of the 11 designated revenue Sajas in Dapoli Taluka (Asud, Nante, Unhavare, Shirsoli, Velvi, Sukondi, Anjarle, Shirwane, Dabhol, Bhopan, Onanwase). The appointee must execute a formal undertaking pledging permanent residence within the assigned Saja. Transfers across talukas or districts are not permitted.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Kotwal is an unclassified non-cadre post with fixed monthly honorarium and no regular cadre pay scale or pension. However, under Maharashtra Revenue Department service regulations, Kotwals with 5 to 10 years of continuous service who possess SSC (10th standard) qualifications are eligible for 25% departmental quota promotion into regular Group D (Peon/Shipai) and Group C (Talathi/Clerk) cadres.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- Strict Dapoli Taluka Domicile Requirement: Only residents of Dapoli Taluka, District Ratnagiri are eligible. Applicants residing in other talukas will be summarily rejected.
- Physical Form Purchase & Submission Only: Candidates must personally buy the official application form for Rs. 50/- cash at the Tahsildar Office Dapoli and submit it in person with cash exam fee before 17/10/2026. Photocopied forms, downloaded internet printouts, or submissions via post/email will be rejected.
- Mandatory Saja Residence Undertaking: Selected candidates must submit an indemnity bond under Rule 51 of Bombay Financial Rules 1959 and guarantee permanent physical residence within their allocated village revenue Saja.
- Non-Cadre Honorarium Terms: The position is unclassified and temporary; appointee cannot claim regular government pay scale, dearness allowances, or pensionary benefits.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- SC / Scheduled Castes (अ.जा.)2
- NT-B / Nomadic Tribes B (भ.ज.ब)1
- NT-C / Nomadic Tribes C (भ.ज.क)2
- NT-D / Nomadic Tribes D (भ.ज.ड)1
- OBC / Other Backward Classes (इ.मा.व.)1
- SEBC / Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (एसईबीसी)1
- EWS / Economically Weaker Sections (ई.डब्ल्यू.एस.)1
- Open / Unreserved (खुला अराखीव)2
Total Vacancies11 Posts
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Fixed monthly consolidated honorarium of Rs. 15,000/- per month as per Government of Maharashtra Revenue & Forest Department guidelines. No additional dearness or retirement allowances are admissible.
Kotwal is an unclassified non-cadre post entitled to consolidated monthly honorarium (मानधन) as revised by Maharashtra Revenue & Forest Department (Rs. 15,000/- per month). Regular pay scales, pension, and retirement benefits are not applicable.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the Tahsildar & Executive Magistrate Office, Dapoli (Dapoli - Harne Road, In front of Petrol Pump, Taluka Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri) in person between 02/10/2026 and 17/10/2026 during office working hours (excluding public holidays).
- Obtain the official prescribed application form from the Tahsildar Office upon payment of Rs. 50/- in cash and collect the official receipt. Submitting applications on photocopied, xeroxed, or externally printed forms is strictly prohibited.
- Fill out the application form completely and accurately, clearly specifying the applied category and target revenue Saja.
- Affix a recent color passport-size photograph with self-attestation on the form, and attach two additional recent color photographs.
- Enclose self-attested photocopies of all required documents: 4th standard mark sheet / school leaving certificate (showing date of birth), Dapoli Taluka domicile / residential certificate issued by the Tahsildar, Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card, Small Family declaration certificate, Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable), and EWS / SEBC certificates.
- Pay the non-refundable examination fee in cash at the Tahsildar Office (Rs. 300/- for Backward Classes; Rs. 500/- for Open/General candidates) and obtain the fee receipt. Cheques, demand drafts, or digital payments are not accepted.
- Submit the completed application form along with all enclosures and fee receipts in person at the Tahsildar Office, Dapoli on or before 17/10/2026. Submissions by post or email will not be entertained.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Application Form Fee: Rs. 50/- cash at Tahsildar Office Dapoli.
Examination Fee (in Cash):
1. Reserved Categories (मागासवर्गीय): Rs. 300/-
2. Open / General Categories (इतर सर्व उमेदवार): Rs. 500/-
Fee must be deposited in cash at the Tahsildar Office, Dapoli. Cheques, DDs, or digital payments are not accepted.
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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries
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No. Clause 1.3 of the official recruitment notification explicitly mandates that the candidate must be a resident of Dapoli Taluka. Applications from other talukas or districts will be rejected during scrutiny.
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