Mumbai Suburban District Revenue Servant (Kotwal) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 13 Posts

Mumbai Suburban District has released 13 temporary vacancies for Kotwal (Tehsildar Andheri), Kotwal (Tehsildar Borivali) and Kotwal (Tehsildar Kurla) posts under its 2026 recruitment. Applicants must have a minimum 4th pass qualification and meet the local residency and Marathi language requirements. Candidates can apply offline from 8 October 2026 to 24 October 2026 by obtaining the form from the respective Tehsildar office by paying Rs. 20 and submitting it by hand or post to the Tehsildar Office Andheri, Borivali or Kurla on or before 24 October 2026 at 6:15 PM. The appointment is on an honorarium basis, and the selection process includes a written examination scheduled for 15 November 2026, followed by document verification.

Kotwal Recruitment 2026 – Quick Summary

• Who is recruiting?: Mumbai Suburban District
• Which posts?: Kotwal (Tehsildar Andheri, Borivali, and Kurla)
• How many vacancies?: 13 Vacancies
• Who can apply?: Local residents of the respective taluka with a minimum 4th pass qualification
• Application start date: 8 October 2026
• Last date: 24 October 2026 up to 6:15 PM
• Application mode: Offline
• Job location: Mumbai Suburban District (Andheri, Borivali, Kurla)

Kotwal Recruitment Overview

Kotwal Important Dates

Kotwal Vacancy Details (Post-wise)

There are a total of 13 vacancies distributed across Tehsildar Andheri, Tehsildar Borivali, and Tehsildar Kurla.

The notification warns that the total number of vacancies may increase or decrease. The District Collector may also cancel the recruitment fully or partly, and no dispute can be raised on this.

Kotwal Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

The applicant must be a local resident of the respective taluka for whose Kotwal post they are applying.

Kotwal Qualification

Language and Other Conditions

The candidate must be capable of discharging Kotwal duties and must possess good moral character and physical fitness.

Kotwal Age Limit

Candidates must be between 18 years and 40 years of age as of the last date of application submission (24 October 2026).

Kotwal Application Fee

The examination fee must be paid via Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of "तहसिलदार अंधेरी तथा सदस्य सचिव, कोतवाल निवड समिती" payable at Mumbai. Cash and cheques are not accepted. The application fee is non-refundable.

Kotwal Selection Process

The selection process consists of a written examination carrying 100 marks, followed by document verification and medical/character verification.

Written Examination Pattern

The written test contains objective-type multiple-choice questions in Marathi medium. There is no mention of negative marking in the official notification.

How to Apply for Kotwal

1. Obtain the prescribed application form from the office of Tehsildar Andheri, Tehsildar Borivali, or Tehsildar Kurla by paying Rs. 20/- in cash between 8 October 2026 and 24 October 2026 during office working hours.
2. Fill out the application form legibly and correctly with all required details.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, age proof, local residency certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), non-creamy layer certificate, and other required documents along with two recent passport-size photographs pasted on the designated spaces with self-signature.
4. Enclose the application fee via Demand Draft (DD) in favor of "तहसिलदार अंधेरी तथा सदस्य सचिव, कोतवाल निवड समिती".
5. Write "मुंबई उपनगर जिल्हा कोतवाल भरती-२०२६, तालुका (अंधेरी, बोरीवली व कुर्ला पैकीकी १ नमूद करणे आवश्यक)" clearly in bold letters on the envelope containing the application.
6. Submit the completed application form along with enclosures either by hand or through registered post to the respective Tehsildar office (Andheri, Borivali, or Kurla) on or before 24 October 2026 up to 6:15 PM.

Documents Required

• True copy of educational qualification mark sheets/certificates (minimum 4th pass mark sheet/certificate).
• Proof of age (School Leaving Certificate or Birth Certificate).
• Proof of local residency of the concerned taluka issued by the Tehsildar.
• Attested copy of caste certificate (if claiming reserved category) and validity certificate where applicable.
• Marriage registration certificate or name change affidavit (for married women).
• Valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate for reserved categories.
• EWS eligibility certificate issued as per Government Resolutions.
• Two recent passport-size color photographs.

Kotwal Important Instructions

• The appointment is purely on an honorarium and temporary/unclassified basis, and candidates will not receive retirement benefits.
• Selected candidates must submit a Rs. 100/- bond stating they agree to relocation within the taluka if required.
• Applications sent to any authority other than the designated Tehsildar offices will be rejected.
• Candidates must bring original photo identity cards (Aadhaar Card, Election Card, PAN Card, Smart Card Driving License, etc.) to the examination center.
• Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, smartwatches, calculators, and electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the examination center.
• Incomplete applications, forms without fee payment, or applications received after the deadline will be rejected summarily.
• The total number of vacancies is subject to increase or decrease as per administrative requirements.
• Selected candidates must submit caste validity certificates within six months of the appointment order date.

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