Tahsildar Khed Kotwal Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts, Apply by 17 Oct

Tahsildar Khed Kotwal Recruitment 2026 is open for 5 Revenue Servant (Kotwal) posts in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, with applications to be handed in at the Tahsildar Office, Khed by 17 October 2026. The Office of the Tahsildar and Executive Magistrate, Khed, under the Revenue and Forest Department, issued the advertisement on 02 October 2026 for vacancies in the saza areas of Kasbanatu, Dhamani, Musad, Bhoste and Bijghar. Only a 4th standard pass with knowledge of Marathi is needed, but applicants must live in Khed taluka. A Kotwal assists the village Talathi with revenue work such as serving notices, supporting land records and helping with village-level administration. The post is temporary, paid at prevailing government rates, and does not carry a regular salary or retirement benefits. Selection is through a written examination on 15 November 2026 with 50 objective questions for 100 marks, followed by document verification of shortlisted candidates. To apply for Tahsildar Khed Kotwal 2026, collect the application form from the Tahsildar Office, Khed, fill it in, and submit it in person with self-attested documents and the fee receipt before 17 October 2026. The fee is ₹500 for general candidates and ₹300 for Backward Class candidates. Applicants must be 18 to 40 years old as on 02 October 2026, and postal applications are not accepted.

• Revenue Servant (Kotwal): minimum 4th standard pass
• Knowledge of the Marathi language is mandatory
• Must be a resident of Khed taluka, Ratnagiri district
• No minimum percentage of marks and no prior experience is required

• Minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years as on 02.10.2026
• Category-wise relaxation as per Government of Maharashtra rules

• Minimum 4th standard pass
• Knowledge of the Marathi language
• Resident of Khed taluka, Ratnagiri district
• Age 18 to 40 years as on 02.10.2026, with relaxation as per Maharashtra rules
• Application must be submitted in person at the Tahsildar Office, Khed with the fee receipt
• Post is temporary with remuneration at government rates and no retirement benefits

• Backward Class candidates: ₹300/-
• General / Other categories: ₹500/-
• Fee payable in cash; the fee receipt must be attached to the application

• Revenue Servant (Kotwal): remuneration at prevailing government rates; not a regular pay scale and no retirement benefits

1. Visit the official Ratnagiri district website at https://ratnagiri.gov.in/ and download the Khed Kotwal advertisement.
2. Check the saza-wise vacancy and your eligibility, including Khed taluka residence.
3. Collect the prescribed application form from the Tahsildar Office, Khed.
4. Fill in your personal details, qualification, category and the saza applied for.
5. Pay the fee of ₹500 (₹300 for Backward Class) in cash and collect the receipt.
6. Attach self-attested copies of the 4th standard marksheet, school leaving certificate, residence proof, photo ID and caste certificate if applicable.
7. Submit the completed form in person at the Tahsildar Office, Khed on or before 17 October 2026.
8. Prepare for the written examination on 15 November 2026 and keep original documents ready for verification.