The Collector Office Thane has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) in Thane, Kalyan, Murbad, Ambernath, Bhiwandi and Shahapur talukas of Thane district, Maharashtra. Thane Kotwal Recruitment 2026 is open to eligible candidates through the online mode only at https://thane.kotwal.org. The online application started on 07 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 21 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Thane Kotwal Recruitment 2026 Summary
- Who is recruiting: Collector Office Thane (Mahsul Sevak Nivad Samiti and Sub-Divisional Officer, Ulhasnagar Sub-Division)
- Post: Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal)
- Vacancies: 111 (total of the taluka-wise vacancies listed in the notification)
- Who can apply: Candidates meeting the eligibility conditions given in the detailed advertisement on thane.kotwal.org (qualification and age limit are not specified in the provided notice)
- Application start date: 07 October 2026
- Last date: 21 October 2026, 5:00 PM
- Application mode: Online only
- Job location: Thane district, Maharashtra (Thane, Kalyan, Murbad, Ambernath, Bhiwandi and Shahapur talukas)
Thane Kotwal Mahsul Sevak Recruitment 2026 Overview
Thane Kotwal Recruitment 2026 is announced under the Collector Office Thane for vacant Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) posts in six talukas. As per the notification, the Revenue and Forest Department of the Government of Maharashtra has approved filling the vacant Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) posts as a "special matter" through its letter No. पदभ-२०२५/प्र.क्र.९८/आस्था-१० dated 19 August 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Collector Office Thane (जिल्हाधिकारी कार्यालय ठाणे) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Date of Notice | 06 October 2026 |
| Post Name | Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) |
| Talukas | Thane, Kalyan, Murbad, Ambernath, Bhiwandi, Shahapur |
| Total Vacancies | 111 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://thane.kotwal.org |
| Job Location | Thane District, Maharashtra |
The notice states that the total number of posts and the reservation may change.
Thane Kotwal Vacancy 2026
The notification lists vacancies separately for each taluka. Some talukas have separate lists for PESA areas (grouped by percentage of tribal population) and non-PESA areas. The vacancies are to be filled under social and women reservation, with 30% of posts shown for women in each list.
| Taluka / Area | General (सर्व साधारण) | Women 30% (महिला ३०%) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thane | 17 | 7 | 24 |
| Bhiwandi (Non-PESA) | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Bhiwandi (PESA 25% to 50% and above 50%) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Kalyan | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| Ambernath | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| Murbad (PESA 25% to 50% and above 50%) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Murbad (PESA 0 to 25%) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Murbad (Non-PESA) | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Shahapur (PESA 25% to 50% and above 50%) | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Shahapur (PESA 0 to 25%) | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Total | 81 | 30 | 111 |
Taluka-wise totals: Thane 24, Bhiwandi 14, Kalyan 14, Ambernath 21, Murbad 19 and Shahapur 19. The overall total of 111 and the General/Women column totals have been added up from the taluka-wise tables, as the notice does not state a single grand total.
Thane Kotwal Vacancy 2026: Category-wise Reservation
The notification uses Marathi abbreviations for the categories. English equivalents are given in brackets for easy reading. The percentages are as printed in the notification; the PESA lists for 25% to 50% and above 50% areas show a 50% reservation for अ.ज. (ST) and for अराखीव (Open).
| Taluka / Area | Total |
|---|---|
| Thane | 24 |
| Bhiwandi (Non-PESA) | 11 |
| Bhiwandi (PESA 25% to 50% and above 50%) | 3 |
| Kalyan | 14 |
| Ambernath | 21 |
| Murbad (PESA 25% to 50% and above 50%) | 4 |
| Murbad (PESA 0 to 25%) | 4 |
| Murbad (Non-PESA) | 11 |
| Shahapur (PESA 25% to 50% and above 50%) | 11 |
| Shahapur (PESA 0 to 25%) | 8 |
| Total | 111 |
Candidates should check the original notification for the exact reservation percentages of each category before applying.
Thane Kotwal Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The notification gives a tentative schedule (संभाव्य वेळापत्रक). The Thane Kotwal last date to apply online and to pay the examination fee online is 21 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM. The exam is scheduled for Sunday, 15 November 2026; the exam time is not specified in the provided notification.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start date | 07 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 21 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Last date to pay exam fee online | 21 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Scrutiny of applications | 22 October 2026 to 01 November 2026 |
| Admit card availability | 04 November 2026 to 10 November 2026 |
| Exam date | Sunday, 15 November 2026 |
| Answer key and result announcement | 16 November 2026 |
| Document verification | 17 November 2026 to 27 November 2026 |
| Appointment letter | 28 November 2026 |
Thane Kotwal Application Fee
The notification mentions an examination fee that must be paid online through the prescribed challan, with 21 October 2026 (5:00 PM) as the last date for payment. The fee amount and category-wise fee details are not specified in the provided notification.
Thane Kotwal Selection Process
The notification does not describe the selection stages in detail. Based on the tentative schedule, the recruitment process includes the following stages:
- Scrutiny of applications (22 October 2026 to 01 November 2026)
- Exam on 15 November 2026
- Answer key and result announcement on 16 November 2026
- Document verification (17 November 2026 to 27 November 2026)
- Appointment letter on 28 November 2026
The exam pattern, syllabus, marking scheme and exam centres are not specified in the provided notification.
How to Apply for Thane Kotwal Recruitment 2026
Thane Kotwal Apply Online is available only through the official website. Only applications filled in the prescribed online format on the website, along with the exam fee paid through the prescribed challan, will be accepted. Applications received in any other way will not be accepted.
- Visit the official website https://thane.kotwal.org.
- Read the detailed advertisement for the Mahsul Sevak (Kotwal) recruitment carefully.
- Fill in the online application form in the prescribed format.
- Pay the examination fee online through the prescribed challan.
- Submit the application on or before 21 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
Candidates are responsible for visiting the website from time to time to stay updated on the recruitment process.
Important Notes from the Notification
- The Selection Committee Chairman and the Sub-Divisional Officer, Ulhasnagar have the right to postpone or cancel the recruitment process or exam, make partial changes, and increase or decrease the total number of posts and category-wise posts.
- The same authority has the final decision on any dispute or complaint related to the recruitment process.
- The notification states that the total number of posts and the reservation may change.
Thane Kotwal Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
