Job Overview
| Recruitment Board | Tribal Development Department Maharashtra |
| Post Name | Watchman – 416 Posts |
| Qualification | 10TH |
| Age Limit | The age of candidates will be calculated on the closing date for online applications (18/05/2026). The general upper age limit and relaxations are governed by Government Resolution, General Administration Department No. SRV-2015/P.No.404/Work.12, dated 25 April 2016. Age relaxation is available to candidates belonging to government-recognized backward categories, Divyang (PH), Ex-Servicemen, Sportspersons, and Part-time employees as per respective government orders. Creamy Layer candidates in VJ-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, Vimapra, Imav (SBC), SEBC, and EWS categories are not eligible for age relaxation. Candidates should verify their age eligibility from the official notification before applying. Category Age Limit / Relaxation General (Open/Unreserved) As per GR dated 25 April 2016 (standard age limits for government posts) Government-recognized Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) Age relaxation as per Maharashtra Govt. rules Divyang (PH) - All categories Maximum upper age limit: 45 years (as per GAD GR No. SRV-1998/P.No.39/16-A, dated 16.01.2001) Sportspersons Maximum upper age limit: 43 years (including reserved category candidates) as per School Education & Sports Dept. GR dated 06.10.2010 Ex-Servicemen Relaxation equal to military service period + 3 years (as per GAD GR dated 20.08.2010); Divyang Ex-Servicemen - additional relaxation as applicable Part-time Government Employees Relaxation as per GAD GR dated 02.01.2019 Creamy Layer candidates (VJ-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, Vimapra, Imav, SEBC, EWS) No age relaxation available |
| Post Date | 28/04/2026 |
| Last Date | 18-05-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
SSC (Secondary School Certificate / 10th Pass)
Application Fee
Category Examination Fee All categories Rs.1,000/- Backward Classes / OBC / Orphans / Disabled Rs.900/- Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen Nil Mode of Payment Online only - Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, UPI, Mobile Wallet Refund Policy Non-Refundable - fee will not be returned under any circumstances
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Sarkari Result | Click Here |
Selection Process
Selection for the post of Chowkidar (Watchman) will be done entirely on the basis of a Computer-Based Online Examination (CBT) in Marathi medium. There is no physical or trade test for this post. The examination will be of 200 marks, comprising 100 objective multiple-choice questions of 2 marks each, to be completed in 120 minutes (2 hours). The exam will be held at district headquarters across Maharashtra. Candidates must score a minimum of 45% marks to be eligible for inclusion in the merit list. Final appointment will be made on the basis of the merit list prepared from the online examination scores. In case of equal marks between two or more candidates, the tie-breaking priority order will be as per Government Resolution, GAD No. Pranimbh-1222/P.No.54/Ka.13-A, dated 4 May 2022. Examination Pattern Post Name Marathi English General Knowledge Intellectual/Aptitude Test Total Marks Duration Chowkidar (Watchman) 50 50 50 50 200 120 Minutes Key Rules for the Online Examination: Point Details Exam Mode Computer-Based Online Examination (CBT) Question Type Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) - 2 marks per question Medium of Examination Marathi only Exam Centers District headquarters across Maharashtra (subject to change) Minimum Qualifying Marks 45% of total marks Banned Items Mobile phone, calculator, iPad, or any electronic/communication device strictly banned at exam center Scribe (Lekhanik) Facility Available for visually impaired and candidates with permanent writing disability (must be declared in application form); 20 extra minutes per hour provided Extra Time for PH Candidates Locomotor/Cerebral Palsy (min. 40% disability): 20 extra minutes per hour; Visually impaired (more than 40% disability): 20 extra minutes per hour + magnified font option available Multiple Sessions If conducted in multiple sessions, scores will be normalized across sessions to ensure parity Admit Card Available for download from https://tdcwatchman2026.cbtexam.in - will not be sent by post or any other means Result Final result published on https://tribal.maharashtra.gov.in