Maharashtra Tribal Chowkidar Recruitment 2026 — 416 Posts

About This Job

The Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra is hiring 416 Chowkidar (Watchman) staff on a permanent Group-D basis. If you have passed 10th class (SSC) and are between 18 and 40 years old, this is a straightforward government job with selection by a single Computer-Based Test in Marathi. The online application window is open from 27 April 2026 to 18 May 2026 at tdcwatchman2026.cbtexam.in.

Maharashtra Tribal Chowkidar Recruitment 2026 — 416 Posts

This recruitment is published under Advertisement No. आस्था-पद भरती-2025/प्र.क्र.65/का.2(8)/नाशिक dated 27 April 2026, issued by the Commissioner, Tribal Development Department, Maharashtra State, Nashik. The 416 vacancies are spread across 29 Integrated Tribal Development Projects (ITDPs) covering Government Ashramshalas (residential schools) and Vastigruhas (hostels) for tribal students throughout Maharashtra — Nashik, Thane, Nagpur, Amravati, Pune and the surrounding regions.

Vacancy Breakdown

A total of 416 Chowkidar (Watchman) posts are notified under the Group-D establishment of the Tribal Development Commissionerate, Nashik. The vacancies are distributed across the 29 ITDPs as per the SSCST/OBC/EWS reservation roster published in the advertisement.

• Total vacancies: 416
• Cadre: Group-D (Chowkidar / Watchman)
• Coverage: 29 ITDP project offices and the Ashramshalas / Vastigruhas under them across Maharashtra
• Reservation: Includes SC, ST, VJ-A, NT-B/C/D, SBC, OBC, EWS, women, ex-servicemen, sportspersons, project-affected and orphan quotas as per Maharashtra Government norms

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Secondary School Certificate (SSC / 10th pass) from a recognised board. The qualification must be acquired on or before 27 April 2026.
• Domicile: Candidates must hold a valid Maharashtra State domicile certificate.
• Language: Working knowledge of Marathi is mandatory — the CBT is conducted in Marathi only.
• Caste certificate: Reserved-category candidates must produce a Maharashtra-issued caste certificate and (where applicable) a non-creamy layer certificate.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 40 years (as per Maharashtra Government Group-D age rules)
• Age relaxation: SC/ST get up to 5 years, OBC/SBC/VJNT get 3 years, ex-servicemen get the standard Maharashtra ex-serviceman relaxation, and PwD candidates get up to 10 years as per state rules.

Salary

• The Chowkidar post is in the Maharashtra Government Group-D pay matrix Level S-1 (Rs. 15,000 – Rs. 47,600) with applicable Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other admissible allowances.
• Permanent appointment with all standard Maharashtra Government employee benefits — pension as per New Pension Scheme, gratuity, leave entitlements and medical reimbursement.

Application Fee

• The exact fee schedule is published in the advertisement on tribal.maharashtra.gov.in and the tdcwatchman2026.cbtexam.in portal at the time of online registration.
• SC, ST and PwD candidates from Maharashtra typically pay a reduced or nil fee under the standard Maharashtra Group-D fee structure — check the portal before paying.
• Payment is online only (debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI).

Selection Process

1. Online Application: Submit your application on tdcwatchman2026.cbtexam.in between 27 April and 18 May 2026.
2. Computer-Based Test (CBT): A single online objective test conducted in Marathi medium. There is no physical test, no trade test and no interview for this post — selection is purely on CBT merit.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates submit their original SSC certificate, age proof, domicile, caste certificate (if applicable) and other documents at the project office.
4. Final Merit and Appointment: A merit list is published per ITDP, followed by appointment orders.

How to Apply

1. Open the official portal tdcwatchman2026.cbtexam.in (linked from tribal.maharashtra.gov.in).
2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number — keep them active throughout the recruitment.
3. Fill in personal, education and reservation details exactly as per your SSC certificate and caste certificate.
4. Upload your photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
5. Pay the application fee online (if applicable to your category).
6. Submit before 11:55 PM on 18 May 2026 and download a copy of the submitted form for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification date: 27 April 2026
• Online application start: 27 April 2026
• Last date to apply: 18 May 2026 (until 11:55 PM)
• CBT exam date: To be announced on tribal.maharashtra.gov.in
• Admit card release: To be announced

• Guard the Government Ashramshala or Vastigruh premises during assigned shifts.
• Maintain the visitor register and check identity of all incoming visitors.
• Patrol the campus boundary, hostel rooms and store rooms at fixed intervals.
• Report any unauthorised entry, theft, fire risk or maintenance issue to the Project Officer.
• Operate the entry gate and parking discipline for staff and student vehicles.
• Assist hostel wardens during student roll calls and emergency drills.
• Follow the duty roster issued by the ITDP project office and Government holiday calendar.