Latur Police Patil Recruitment 2026 — 554 Vacancies

About This Job

The District Collector and District Magistrate Office, Latur is hiring 554 Police Patils across talukas of Latur District in Maharashtra. If you have passed 10th class (SSC), you can apply online. The application window opens on 1 June 2026 and the last date is 10 June 2026. Age limit is 25 to 45 years. Selection is through an interview — there is no written exam.

Latur District Police Patil Recruitment 2026 - 554 Posts

The Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer and Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Latur, under the District Collector Latur, has released a notification for 554 Police Patil vacancies across the talukas of Latur District. Police Patil is a part-time village-level law-and-order liaison post under the Maharashtra Village Police Patil Act, 1967. Only candidates from Maharashtra with local residence in the concerned village are eligible. This is a great opportunity for 10th pass candidates who want to serve their village and earn a fixed monthly honorarium from the State Government.

Who Can Apply?

• Educational Qualification: You must have passed 10th Class (SSC) from a recognised Board.
• Domicile: You must be a resident of Maharashtra, and specifically a resident of the village for which the Police Patil post is advertised.
• Local Knowledge: You should have good knowledge of the local area, local language (Marathi), and village conditions.
• Character: You must have a clean character with no criminal cases pending.
• Marathi Language: Knowledge of Marathi (reading and writing) is essential.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 25 years
• Maximum age: 45 years
• Age relaxation for reserved categories as per Maharashtra Government rules.

Salary

• Police Patils receive a monthly honorarium from the Government of Maharashtra as per the Maharashtra Village Police Patil Act, 1967.
• Other allowances and benefits are paid as per State Government rules in force.
• Note: This is a part-time honorary post and not a regular government job.

Application Fee

• Open Category: Rs. 400
• Reserved Category (SC / ST / OBC / EWS): Rs. 300
• Payment mode: Online (as per the application portal)

Selection Process

Selection is purely interview-based — there is no written examination.

1. Scrutiny of Applications: Applications will be verified for eligibility, age, qualification, and local residence.
2. Interview (Mulakhat): Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate.
3. Document Verification: Selected candidates must produce all original documents at the time of joining.
4. Local Inquiry: A local-level character verification may be conducted before final appointment.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Latur District website at latur.gov.in.
2. Open the Police Patil Bharti 2026 notification under the recruitment section.
3. Read the village-wise vacancy list and confirm your village is included.
4. Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and residence details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your 10th certificate, domicile, photo, and signature.
6. Pay the application fee online (Rs. 400 for Open / Rs. 300 for Reserved).
7. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.
8. Make sure to apply before 10 June 2026.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 1 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 10 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced
• Result Date: To be announced

• Maintain law and order in the assigned village and report incidents to the local police station
• Assist the police and revenue officials during investigations, inquiries, and government schemes
• Keep records of births, deaths, and migration in the village and report them to the authorities
• Inform the police about any suspicious activity, illegal gathering, or breach of peace in the village
• Help collect government dues such as land revenue and taxes when required
• Assist during elections, natural disasters, and emergency situations in the village
• Promote government schemes and create awareness among villagers