📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Quick Facts
- Recruiting Body: Tahsildar Office, Dapoli — Revenue and Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra
- Advertisement Number: Establishment/Revenue Servant/2026
- Total Vacancies: 11
- Post Name: Revenue Servant (Kotwal)
- Employment Nature: Temporary / Contractual — these are not permanent government cadre posts and do not carry lifetime pension or permanent government job security
- Application Mode: Offline (Speed Post / Registered Post to the address specified in the official notification)
- Last Date to Apply: 17 October 2026
- Written Exam Date: 15 November 2026
- Admit Card Window: 04 November 2026 to 10 November 2026
- Application Fee: Backward Class — Rs. 300; Other Categories — Rs. 500
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit (as on 02-10-2026) | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Servant (Kotwal) | 11 | 18 – 40 Years | As per Government Rules |
All 11 vacancies are for the single post of Revenue Servant (Kotwal) at the Tahsildar Office, Dapoli, District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. The salary is not a fixed amount and is determined as per prevailing government rules applicable to temporary revenue servant posts.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Revenue Servant (Kotwal): Candidate must have passed minimum 4th standard (or equivalent examination) and must have working knowledge of the Marathi language.
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years as on 02 October 2026. Age relaxation for reserved categories will apply as per Government of Maharashtra rules.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Application Scrutiny: From 18 October 2026 to 01 November 2026 — applications will be screened for eligibility.
- Admit Card Issuance: From 04 November 2026 to 10 November 2026 for eligible candidates.
- Written Examination: Scheduled for 15 November 2026. All eligible candidates must appear for the written test as per the notified schedule.
- Answer Key & Result Declaration: 16 November 2026.
- Document Verification: From 17 November 2026 to 27 November 2026 for shortlisted candidates.
- Appointment Letter: To be issued on 28 November 2026 to selected candidates.
Critical Note: Revenue Servant (Kotwal) posts are temporary in nature and are not permanent government cadre positions. These appointments do not carry lifetime pension or permanent government job security. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the written examination. Candidates must produce all original documents at the time of document verification; failure to do so may result in cancellation of the candidature.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Self-attested copy of School Leaving Certificate / Birth Certificate as proof of date of birth
- Self-attested copy of 4th standard (or highest qualification) Mark Sheet / Certificate
- Caste Certificate / Category Certificate in the format prescribed by the Government of Maharashtra (for reserved category candidates)
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card)
- Recent Passport-size Photograph and Signature
- Residence / Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra (if applicable)
- Self-attested copy of Marathi language knowledge certificate (if applicable)
Instructions for Applicants: Carefully read the official notification before applying. Download the application form from the official website, fill in all details correctly, attach self-attested copies of all required documents, and verify all information. Send the completed application through Speed Post or Registered Post to the address specified in the Tahsildar Dapoli Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Official Notification PDF. The application must reach before 17 October 2026. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Tahsildar Dapoli Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the offline application is 17 October 2026. Candidates must ensure that their application reaches the designated Tahsildar Office, Dapoli on or before this date via Speed Post or Registered Post.
What is the application fee for Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026?
Backward Class candidates need to pay Rs. 300, while all other categories need to pay Rs. 500 as the application fee. The fee amount and payment mode should be as specified in the official notification.
What is the age limit for Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 02 October 2026. Age relaxation for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) will be applicable as per Government of Maharashtra rules.
Is Revenue Servant (Kotwal) a permanent government job with lifetime pension?
No. Revenue Servant (Kotwal) posts at the Tahsildar Office, Dapoli are temporary in nature. They are not permanent government cadre positions and do not carry lifetime pension or permanent government job security.
What is the selection process for Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026?
The selection process involves application scrutiny, followed by a written examination on 15 November 2026, answer key and result declaration on 16 November 2026, document verification from 17 November 2026 to 27 November 2026, and issuance of appointment letters on 28 November 2026.
What is the exam date and mode of application for Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026?
The written examination is scheduled for 15 November 2026. The application mode is offline — candidates must download the application form from the official website and submit it by Speed Post or Registered Post before 17 October 2026.