DC Thane Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra Recruitment 2026 — 381 Posts

District Collector & District Magistrate Office, Thane (DC Thane) Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra Recruitment 2026 is out, with 381 vacant Kendra Operator locations announced under Reference No. General/Room-4/Setu/KaVi 08/2026, dated 18 August 2026, across the rural talukas of Thane district. This Maharashtra self-employment government scheme 2026 is open to 12th-pass candidates aged 18 and above, with basic computer knowledge, local residency in the concerned Gram Panchayat area, and working knowledge of Marathi and English. Online applications via Google Form are open from 20 August 2026 to 20 September 2026, with a physical, document-attached application to be submitted to the Resident Naib Tehsildar of the concerned taluka before 22 September 2026, 6:15 PM. Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra is Maharashtra's citizen-service-centre network, delivering government certificates, records, and e-governance services to rural residents through Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLE). The 381 vacant Kendra locations in this DC Thane notification are spread unevenly across six talukas — Kalyan carries the largest share at 115 posts, followed by Bhiwandi at 111, Murbad at 76, Shahapur at 48, Ambernath at 27, and Thane taluka itself at just 4. Every Kendra must have at least 100 sq. ft. of office space, two computers/laptops, a laser printer, scanner, biometric device, webcam, UPS or power backup, broadband internet (10 Mbps rural), CCTV, a citizen waiting area, and a government-authorised service-fee display board and external nameboard — this is a genuine business setup, not merely a job application. Where more than one eligible application is received for the same geographic area, DC Thane applies a 100-mark evaluation: Educational Qualification (10 marks), Computer & Digital Literacy (15 marks), Infrastructure Facility via physical inspection (15 marks), Financial Capacity (10 marks), Customer Service & Communication Skills via interview (20 marks), relevant Experience such as CSC/Maha-e-Seva Kendra/Banking Correspondent work (10 marks), Business Plan & Sustainability (5 marks), Social Inclusiveness for differently-abled, ex-servicemen, women, self-help group members, or local entrepreneurs (5 marks), and Character Verification via police check (10 marks). The interview additionally assesses knowledge of government services, citizen-centric attitude, digital systems handling, problem-solving, communication, integrity, and data privacy awareness. The full process runs through 10 stages: preliminary scrutiny, document examination, physical inspection of premises, police verification, structured interview, 100-mark merit list, publication of the preliminary selection list with an objection window, final selection and appointment order, mandatory training with a 6-month probation, and regularisation after satisfactory performance. Candidates must first fill the Google Form at forms.gle/ti2jwA9TeAhLCKZ56 accurately in Marathi, after which a copy is emailed to the applicant; this must be printed, attached with all self-attested documents — Aadhaar, PAN, age proof, HSC pass certificate, MSCIT certificate (if held), local residency proof, and a self-declaration form (Swayamghoshanapatra) — and physically submitted to the Resident Naib Tehsildar of the applicant's taluka on or before 22 September 2026, 6:15 PM, during office hours (9:45 AM to 6:15 PM). Selected VLEs receive an initial 1-year contract, with renewal tied to performance indicators including transaction volume, citizen satisfaction, average service time, complaint resolution, audit compliance, system uptime, financial discipline, and participation in government campaigns. Kendras that record no transactions for 3 consecutive months after approval are cancelled without prior notice and cannot be reopened. Candidates must read the complete official DC Thane 2026 notification PDF before applying, since detailed terms — including a strict one-Kendra-per-applicant rule, mandatory police verification within 1 month of the eligible list, and immediate rejection for false residence claims — are all set out there.

• Minimum qualification: Passed Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th/H.S.C.) examination
• Basic computer knowledge is required; candidates holding an MSCIT or equivalent certificate will be given preference
• Must be a local resident of the concerned Gram Panchayat area applied for (the entire Gram Panchayat area is treated as the geographic unit)
• Must possess Aadhaar number, PAN, a bank account, and other necessary identity documents
• Must not have been found guilty of moral turpitude, financial fraud, or cyber crime
• Must have knowledge of Marathi and English

• Minimum age: 18 years
• No maximum age limit is specified in the notification

• Minimum age 18 years; passed HSC (12th) examination
• Basic computer knowledge required; MSCIT or equivalent certificate preferred
• Must be a local resident of the specific Gram Panchayat area applied for
• Must possess Aadhaar, PAN, and an active bank account
• Must not have a criminal record involving moral turpitude, financial fraud, or cyber crime
• Must have knowledge of Marathi and English
• Officers/employees of central/state government, semi-government bodies, PSUs, local self-government institutions, or Gram Panchayat members/Sarpanch cannot apply
• Only one Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra application permitted per candidate; only one person per family (spouse and unmarried children) is eligible
• Must arrange an independent office space of at least 100 sq. ft., meeting the full infrastructure checklist

No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the official notification.

This is a self-employment engagement (Village Level Entrepreneur/Kendra Operator model), not a fixed-salary government post. Selected operators earn income from service fees fixed by the government, and must be financially capable of investing in and running the Kendra for 6–12 months. No salary figure is specified in the notification.

1. Visit the online Google Form at forms.gle/ti2jwA9TeAhLCKZ56 and fill in all details accurately in Marathi
2. Wait for the filled form copy to be sent to your registered email address after submission
3. Print the form and attach all required self-attested documents
4. Gather Aadhaar, PAN, age proof, HSC pass certificate, MSCIT/equivalent certificate (if held), and local residency proof
5. Complete and sign the self-declaration form (Swayamghoshanapatra) in the prescribed format
6. Submit the printed application with documents to the Resident Naib Tehsildar of your taluka
7. Ensure submission happens before 22 September 2026, 6:15 PM, during office hours (9:45 AM to 6:15 PM)
8. Retain a copy of the submitted application and email confirmation for your own record
9. Prepare for physical inspection of your proposed Kendra premises once shortlisted
10. Submit the mandatory police character verification certificate within 1 month of the final eligible candidates list being published