Tribal Development Department Maharashtra Watchman Recruitment 2026 Out - Apply Online 416 Posts @ tribal.maharashtra.gov.in

Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra has released the official notification for the recruitment of 416 Watchman posts across various districts of Maharashtra . Interested candidates can apply online through the official website from 27/04/2026 to 18/05/2026. The selection will be based on Computer Based Online Examination.

Maharashtra Tribal Development Watchman Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Vacancies Detail

Watchman

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Examination .

Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 43 years as on 01/04/2026 . Age relaxation applicable as per Government rules for reserved categories .

Pay Scale: S-1 Grade: ₹15,000 - ₹47,600

Selection Procedure

1. Computer Based Online Examination: The selection will be based on Computer Based Online Examination conducted by the department
2. Exam Pattern:
   • Total Questions: 200
   • Total Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
   • Sections: General Knowledge (50), Mathematics (50), English (50), Marathi (50)
   • Each section carries 50 marks
3. Marking Scheme: 7 marks negative marking applies
4. Final Selection: Based on merit in the online examination, candidates will be shortlisted for final selection
5. Document Verification: Selected candidates will be called for document verification

Application Fees

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Visit the official application website: https://tdcwatchman2026.cbtexam.in
2. Click on "APPLY ONLINE" button on the homepage
3. For new users, click on "Click here for New Registration"
4. Complete the registration process and note down your Registration Number and Password
5. Login with your credentials and fill in all mandatory fields in the application form
6. Upload the required documents:
   • Photograph: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, JPG/JPEG format, 10-20 KB size, 200 DPI
   • Signature: 3 cm x 1 cm, JPG/JPEG format, 10-20 KB size
   • Left Thumb Impression: JPG/JPEG format, 10-20 KB size, 200 DPI
   • Handwritten Declaration: JPG/JPEG format
7. Click on "Validate" to check all entered information
8. Click on "SAVE AND NEXT" after completing each section
9. Preview the complete application form before final submission
10. Pay the application fee through available payment modes (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro Debit/Credit Cards, Net Banking, IMPS, UPI)
11. After successful payment, download the E-Receipt and take a printout
12. Keep the printout of application form and payment receipt for future reference

Important Links

Other Important Information

• Domicile Requirement: Candidates must be domiciled in Maharashtra as per Government Resolution dated 04/04/2023
• Disability Certificate: PwD candidates must possess valid disability certificate from competent authority
• Swavalamban Card: Applicable candidates can refer to www.swavlambancard.gov.in for details
• Age Relaxation: As per Maharashtra State Government rules for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD categories
• Creamy Layer: OBC candidates must submit Non-Creamy Layer certificate as per Government Resolution dated 16/01/2001
• Multiple Applications: If a candidate submits multiple applications, only the latest application will be considered
• Examination Language: The examination will be conducted in Marathi and English languages
• District-wise Vacancies: Vacancies are distributed across various districts including Nashik, Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Pune, Thane, Palghar, and other districts of Maharashtra
• Document Required at Time of Application: SSC Mark Sheet, Domicile Certificate, Caste Certificate (if applicable), Age Proof, Recent Photograph
• Important Note: Candidates are advised not to use calculators or mobile phones during the examination