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Shahada Kotwal Recruitment 2026 — 17 Posts, Apply by 21 Oct (MH)

📍 MaharashtraOffice of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Shahada Bhag, Shahada (District Nandurbar) — Revenue & Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra | Advertisement No. 01/2026 dated 06.10.2026State Govt Jobs
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Shahada Kotwal Recruitment 2026 — 17 Posts, Apply by 21 Oct (MH)
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17

Overview

Shahada Kotwal Recruitment 2026 is out: the Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Shahada Bhag, District Nandurbar, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 dated 06 October 2026 for 17 temporary Revenue Servant (Kotwal) posts in Shahada and Akkalkuwa talukas. Shahada taluka has 10 posts and Akkalkuwa (Dhadgaon side) has 7, each tied to a single saja such as Ranipur, Kajont, Lonkheda, Vaijali, Toranmal, Khuntamodi and Roshmal Bu. Four sajas are reserved for women, one for OBC and one for VJ-A. This Maharashtra government job 2026 needs only a Class 4 pass and local residence. Selected Kotwals will work under the Talathi and Tahsildar in their saja — serving revenue notices, helping with crop and land inspections, assisting during elections and calamities, and keeping the Tahsil office informed of village events. Selection is through a 100-mark written exam of 50 objective General Knowledge questions on 15 November 2026, with at least 40 marks needed to qualify, followed by document verification from 17 to 27 November 2026. Appointment letters are scheduled for 28 November 2026. The Shahada Kotwal salary 2026 is a consolidated ₹16,500 per month. The Shahada Kotwal 2026 online application is open at nandurbar.bhartiportal.org from 06 October 2026, 10:00 AM. The last date to apply for Shahada Kotwal Recruitment 2026 is 21 October 2026 at 5:45 PM. The fee is ₹600 for Open and ₹500 for reserved category candidates, paid online. Admit cards will be available from 04 to 10 November 2026. Read the official SDO Shahada Advertisement No. 01/2026 PDF before applying.

Qualification

  • Minimum educational qualification: Class 4 (4th standard) pass from a recognised school.
  • Higher qualifications are not barred, but no extra marks are given for them.
  • Must be a permanent local resident of one of the villages included in the saja applied for.
  • Must be physically fit for the extensive field work of a Revenue Servant (Kotwal).
  • Must not have any criminal record or pending court case resulting in punishment.
  • Maharashtra domicile, Small Family Declaration and police character certificate are required.
  • An affidavit on ₹100 stamp paper declaring no political party affiliation is required at document verification.
  • Minimum percentage of marks: not specified.

Age Limit

  • 18 to 40 years as on 06.10.2026
  • Category-wise relaxation not separately specified in the notice

Eligibility

  • Class 4 pass from a recognised school
  • Permanent local resident of a village in the saja applied for
  • Age: 18 to 40 years as on 06 October 2026
  • Physically fit for field work
  • No criminal record or pending case resulting in punishment
  • Maharashtra domicile, Small Family Declaration and police character certificate required
  • Caste and Non-Creamy Layer certificates (if claiming reservation) valid up to 31 March 2027
  • Medical fitness certificate from an authorised medical officer at document verification
  • Minimum 40 marks out of 100 in the written exam to qualify
  • Post nature: temporary, non-classified Revenue Servant (Kotwal) post

Important Dates

  1. Notification Release Date

    06 Oct 2026

  2. Application Start

    06 Oct 2026

  3. Last Date to Apply

    21 Oct 2026

Application Fee

  • Open Category: ₹600/-
  • Reserved Category: ₹500/-
  • Pay online by Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, Google Pay or PhonePe by 21.10.2026
  • Fee is non-refundable

Salary

  • Consolidated ₹16,500 per month
  • As per Maharashtra Revenue & Forest Department Government Resolution dated 07.10.2024
  • Temporary, non-classified post; no TA/DA for exam or document verification

How to Apply

  1. Visit https://nandurbar.bhartiportal.org — the official Kotwal recruitment portal for Nandurbar district
  2. Download SDO Shahada Advertisement No. 01/2026 and check the saja-wise vacancy list
  3. Confirm you are a permanent resident of a village in the saja you want to apply for
  4. Register on the portal with a working mobile number and email ID
  5. Select SDO Shahada and the saja applied for, with its reservation category
  6. Fill in personal, educational and reservation details
  7. Upload passport-size photograph, signature, Class 4 certificate and village residence certificate
  8. Pay ₹600 (Open) or ₹500 (Reserved) online by 21 October 2026
  9. Submit before 21 October 2026, 5:45 PM, and print the form and fee receipt
  10. Download the admit card between 04 and 10 November 2026 and appear for the written exam on 15 November 2026

Selection Process

  • Written Examination (100 Marks)
  • Document Verification

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Revenue Servant (Kotwal)17

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹ 600/-
SC / ST / PwD / Female₹ 500/- (Reserved Category)

Category-wise Vacancy

CategoryNo. of Posts
Open (General)11
Open (Women)4
OBC1
VJ-A1

Zone / Region-wise Vacancy

Zone / RegionNo. of Posts
Ranipur Saja, Shahada1
Kajont Saja, Shahada1
Asloda Saja, Shahada1
Ganor Saja, Shahada1
Damalda Saja, Shahada1
Lambe Saja, Shahada1
Lonkheda Saja, Shahada1
Vaijali Saja, Shahada1
Anarde Saja, Shahada1
Nandarkheda Saja, Shahada1
Borvan Saja, Akkalkuwa1
Toranmal Saja, Akkalkuwa1
Goramba Saja, Akkalkuwa1
Khuntamodi Saja, Akkalkuwa1
Roshmal Bu. Saja, Akkalkuwa1
Khardi Saja, Akkalkuwa1
Dudgal Saja, Akkalkuwa1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Shahada Kotwal Recruitment 2026 notification out?+
A: Yes, the Sub-Divisional Officer, Shahada Bhag, Nandurbar district released Advertisement No. 01/2026 on 06 October 2026 for 17 Revenue Servant (Kotwal) posts. Online applications are open until 21 October 2026.
Q: How many vacancies are there in Shahada Kotwal Recruitment 2026?+
A: There are 17 vacancies — 10 in Shahada taluka and 7 in Akkalkuwa taluka. Of these, 11 are Open (General), 4 Open (Women), 1 OBC and 1 VJ-A.
Q: What is the last date to apply for Shahada Kotwal 2026?+
A: The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 21 October 2026 at 5:45 PM. Applications are accepted only through nandurbar.bhartiportal.org.
Q: What is the qualification for Shahada Kotwal 2026?+
A: Candidates need to have passed only Class 4 (4th standard). They must also be permanent residents of a village in the saja they apply for.
Q: What is the age limit for Shahada Kotwal Recruitment 2026?+
A: Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 06 October 2026.
Q: What is the salary of a Kotwal in Shahada?+
A: The Revenue Servant (Kotwal) gets a consolidated ₹16,500 per month, as per the Maharashtra Revenue & Forest Department GR dated 07 October 2024.
Q: What is the Shahada Kotwal exam date?+
A: The written exam is on 15 November 2026, with admit cards available from 04 to 10 November 2026. The result is expected on 16 November 2026.
Q: What is the Shahada Kotwal exam pattern?+
A: The written exam has 50 objective General Knowledge questions for 100 marks. Candidates need at least 40 marks to qualify for document verification.
Q: What is the application fee for Shahada Kotwal 2026?+
A: The fee is ₹600 for Open category and ₹500 for reserved category candidates. It is paid online and is non-refundable.
Q: Is Shahada Kotwal different from the Nandurbar and Taloda Kotwal recruitments?+
A: Yes, Nandurbar district has three separate sub-division notices: SDO Nandurbar (10 posts), SDO Taloda (18 posts) and SDO Shahada (17 posts). Candidates must apply under the sub-division that covers their saja.

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