Mumbai Suburban District Kotwal Recruitment 2026

Mumbai Suburban District Kotwal Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Collectorate Mumbai Suburban District has announced notification for the recruitment of Kotwal positions under various Tahsildar offices including Andheri, Borivali, and Kurla. Eligible candidates who fulfill the required educational and physical standards can apply for these posts through offline mode by purchasing and submitting application forms at the respective offices within the stipulated timeframe.

Vacancy Details and Reservation

A total of 13 vacancies have been notified for the Kotwal posts across different Tahsil offices in the Mumbai Suburban district. The posts are categorized under various reserved and unreserved categories as per government norms, including provisions for women candidates and specific backward classes.

Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit

Candidates applying for the Kotwal recruitment must have passed at least the 4th standard. The age of the applicant must not be less than 18 years and not more than 40 years as of the final date of application submission. Local residents belonging to the respective talukas are required to apply for their corresponding taluka positions.

Application Fee and Mode of Submission

Applicants are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 20/- for purchasing the form. The examination fee is Rs. 700/- for open category candidates and Rs. 500/- for backward class and economically weaker section candidates. The fee must be paid via Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of 'Tahsildar Andheri tatha Sadasiv Sachiv, Kotwal Nivad Samiti'.

Selection Process

Selection of candidates will be based on a written examination carrying 100 marks consisting of 50 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The subjects included in the written test are General Knowledge and Intellectual Test, Marathi, Mathematics, Science, History, Civics, Geography, and specific questions related to Mumbai Suburban District.

Important Dates

Label	Date
Date of issuing advertisement	08/10/2026
Start date for sale and submission of applications	08/10/2026
Last date for sale and submission of applications	24/10/2026 up to 6:15 PM
Date of Written Examination	15/11/2026

Vacancy Details

Post	Count
Tahsildar Andheri	6
Tahsildar Borivali	3
Tahsildar Kurla	4

Eligibility

• Minimum 4th standard pass
• Must be a local resident of the respective taluka for which application is submitted
• Physically capable of performing Kotwal duties

Age Limit

Minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years as on the final date of submission of application.

Salary

Honorarium basis as per government rules

Application Fee

Category	Amount
Application Form Fee	Rs. 20/-
Open Category Examination Fee	Rs. 700/-
Backward Class / Economically Weaker Section Examination Fee	Rs. 500/-

Selection Process

• Written Examination carrying 100 marks
• Document Verification
• Medical Fitness and Character Verification

How to Apply

• Obtain the prescribed application form from the designated Tahsildar office (Andheri, Borivali, or Kurla) by paying Rs. 20/-.
• Fill in the application form completely with accurate details.
• Attach self-attested copies of required educational certificates, age proof, residence proof, caste certificates (if applicable), and passport-size photographs.
• Enclose the Demand Draft for the required examination fee drawn in favor of 'Tahsildar Andheri tatha Sadasiv Sachiv, Kotwal Nivad Samiti'.
• Submit the completed application form in person or via post to the respective Tahsildar office on or before October 24, 2026, by 6:15 PM.