Tribal Development Department Maharashtra Watchman Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 416 Posts

Tribal Development Department Maharashtra Watchman

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Recruitment Year: 2026

Total Vacancies

416

Locations

Maharashtra

Last Date

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About this Drive

The latest Tribal Development Department (TDC) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Chowkidar (Watchman) posts! Published on 27th April 2026 at tribal.maharashtra.gov.in, this new recruitment drive offers 416 openings for eligible candidates. Applicants within the 18 to 40 years age group and possessing a Secondary School Certificate (SSC / 10th Pass) can apply online from 27th April 2026 to 18th May 2026. Find all details about the TDC Chowkidar new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, online form, and notification PDF here.

Eligibility

SSC (Secondary School Certificate / 10th Pass). Candidates must have passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC / 10th Standard) examination from any recognized board; The prescribed educational qualification must be acquired on or before the date of advertisement (27 April 2026). Merely possessing the minimum qualification does not automatically entitle candidates to selection, as final appointment is strictly based on merit in the computer-based online examination.

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Watchman (Group-D)

416 vacancies SSC (Secondary School Certificate / 10th Pass). Candidates must have passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC / 10th Standard) examination from any recognized board

Important Dates

Start Date for Online Application & Examination Fee Payment27/04/2026 from 3:00 PM onwards

Last Date for Online Application Submission18/05/2026 till 11:55 PM

Last Date for Online Examination Fee Payment18/05/2026 till 11:55 PM

Online Examination DateTo be announced separately on https://tribal.maharashtra.gov.in

Official Links

Apply Online Official Notification Official Website

How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Download Official Notification
Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Apply Online

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Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Qualification

SSC (Secondary School Certificate / 10th Pass)

Eligibility Text

Candidates must have passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC / 10th Standard) examination from any recognized board. The prescribed educational qualification must be acquired on or before the date of advertisement (27 April 2026). Merely possessing the minimum qualification does not automatically entitle candidates to selection, as final appointment is strictly based on merit in the computer-based online examination.

Age Table

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

Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Qualification

SSC (Secondary School Certificate / 10th Pass)

Eligibility Text

Age Table

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