DC Thane Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 381 Posts

Thane DC Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra Recruitment 2026 Overview

Under the Government of Maharashtra's Information Technology Department GR dated 19 January 2018, General Administration Department GR dated 27 March 2025 (and its corrigendum dated 2 June 2025), and the Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence Department's corrigendum dated 9 July 2026, the District Collector & District Magistrate Office, Thane (referred to here as Thane DC) is inviting applications from eligible candidates to operate Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra at 381 vacant rural locations across the district. This is a citizen-service-centre operator opportunity for Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLE), not a salaried government post; selection follows a 100-mark evaluation process explained in the sections below.

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Thane DC Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra Vacancy 2026

A total of 381 vacant Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra locations are notified across the rural talukas of Thane district, as shown below.

Thane DC Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• 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 for this purpose).
• 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.

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Thane DC Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra Infrastructure Requirements

Every Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra must have at least the following facilities:

• Minimum 100 sq. ft. of office space
• Two computers/laptops
• Laser printer
• Scanner
• Biometric device
• Webcam
• UPS or alternative power backup
• Broadband internet (10 Mbps in rural areas, 20 Mbps in urban areas)
• CCTV system
• Waiting area for citizens
• Government-authorised service-fee display board and an external nameboard

Thane DC Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra Selection Process

The Setu Prabhari Officer and District Social Welfare Officer at the Collector's office jointly conduct scrutiny of applications. Based on the Government Resolution dated 23 August 2002 that established the District Setu Committee headed by the District Collector, the proposal is placed before the committee for a decision on granting Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra. Where more than one eligible application is received for the same geographic area, a marking process (as per the Electronics, IT and Artificial Intelligence Department's corrigendum dated 9 July 2026) is carried out. The committee's decision is final.

Interview Evaluation Parameters

The District-level Selection Committee conducts a structured interview of applicants, assessing:

• Knowledge of government services
• Citizen-centric service attitude
• Ability to handle digital systems
• Problem-solving ability
• Communication skills
• Integrity and ethics
• Awareness of data privacy and information security

Stages of the Selection Process

1. Preliminary scrutiny and document verification of applications.
2. Examination of documents based on the marking criteria.
3. Physical inspection of the proposed office premises.
4. Police verification.
5. Structured interview conducted by the District-level Selection Committee.
6. Preparation of a merit list based on 100 marks.
7. Publication of the preliminary selection list and invitation of objections.
8. Final selection and issuance of the appointment order.
9. Mandatory training and a 6-month probation period.
10. Regularisation after satisfactory performance.

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Thane DC Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra Disqualification Criteria

An applicant will be declared ineligible under the following circumstances:

• Submitting false or fabricated documents.
• Being included in a blacklist under any government scheme.
• Having a serious or pending case of financial fraud or cyber crime.

Thane DC Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra Contract & Renewal Terms

A selected Village Level Entrepreneur (VLE) will initially be given a one-year contract. Further renewal will be based on performance indicators, including:

• Number of transactions conducted
• Citizen satisfaction index
• Average time taken to provide service
• Number of complaints received and their resolution
• Audit compliance
• System uptime
• Financial discipline
• Participation in various government campaigns

How to Apply for Thane DC Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the online form link: forms.gle/ti2jwA9TeAhLCKZ56 and fill in all details accurately in Marathi.
2. After submission, a copy of the filled form will be sent to the applicant's registered email address.
3. Print the form and attach all required self-attested documents.
4. Submit the printed application with documents to the Resident Naib Tehsildar of the concerned taluka before 22 September 2026, during office hours (9:45 AM to 6:15 PM).

Documents Required for Thane DC Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra Application

• Aadhaar number, PAN card, and bank account details
• Proof of minimum age 18 years
• HSC (12th) pass certificate, and MSCIT or equivalent computer certificate, if held
• Self-attested identity and residence proof establishing local residency of the concerned Gram Panchayat area
• Police character verification certificate (mandatory to submit within 1 month of publication of the final eligible candidates list)
• Self-declaration form (Swayamghoshanapatra), in the prescribed format, signed by the applicant

Thane DC Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra Terms & Conditions

• Applicants must fill the prescribed online form accurately in Marathi, print it, attach all required self-attested documents, and submit it to the Resident Naib Tehsildar of their taluka before the deadline.
• Allotment and operation of the Kendra will be governed by the relevant Government Resolutions dated 19 January 2018, 27 March 2025, and 9 July 2026; compliance with their terms is mandatory.
• The Kendra must display the prescribed banner and list of services at its frontage, operate as per the government-fixed timetable, display the government-fixed rate card, and not charge fees above the fixed rate.
• Government-provided equipment and software must be used correctly and preserved.
• The Kendra must operate only at its officially notified location; unauthorised relocation will be treated as a serious violation and lead to cancellation.
• An applicant can apply for only one Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra. Only one person per family (spouse and unmarried children) is eligible; applicants from a family already operating a Kendra will not be considered.
• False information regarding residence or other required details will lead to rejection or cancellation, even after selection, at any stage of the selection process.
• Applicants must not have a criminal background; a police character verification certificate is mandatory within 1 month of the final eligible list being published.
• Kendra operators must follow instructions issued from time to time by the government, District Collector office, Sub-divisional Officer, and Tehsildar, and submit requested reports promptly.
• All prescribed services must be provided from the Kendra at the fixed fee.
• Government-provided material must be used economically and preserved; digital payments must be prioritised.
• Officials appointed by the Collector office, Sub-divisional Officer office, Tehsil office, or Maharashtra Information Technology Corporation can fully inspect the Kendra at any time; their instructions must be followed.
• Where more than one application is received for a geographic area, the marking process under the GR dated 9 July 2026 will apply, and the decision of the District Collector and District Setu Committee will be final.
• Officers/employees of central/state government, semi-government bodies, public undertakings, corporations, or local self-government institutions, and Gram Panchayat members/Sarpanch, cannot apply.
• The decision of the District Collector & Chairman, District Setu Committee, Thane, regarding Kendra allotment is final; no future claims can be made regarding this.
• All rights to publish, postpone, correct, cancel, or reissue the advertisement rest with the District Collector & Chairman, District Setu Committee, Thane. In case of complaints or irregularities, the committee may withhold a decision on a particular taluka's or centre's allotment pending enquiry.
• If the Kendra conducts no transactions for 3 consecutive months after approval, it will be cancelled without prior notice and will not be reopened under any circumstances.
• Copies of certificates/documents issued from the Kendra must be deposited at the respective Tehsil/Sub-divisional office.
• Complaints from citizens or adverse feedback about a Kendra operator will lead to an enquiry and appropriate action.

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