Tribal Development Department Maharashtra

Eligibility Criteria :
Applicants must satisfy all eligibility conditions as on 27/04/2026, the date of advertisement, to be considered for the post of Chowkidar (Watchman).

Educational Qualification :
Candidates must have passed SSC (10th Standard) or an equivalent examination.
Possession of the minimum qualification alone does not ensure selection; final appointment will be strictly based on performance in the computer-based examination.

Nationality & Domicile :
Must be an Indian citizen.
Must be a resident (domicile) of Maharashtra.
Candidates from 865 Marathi-speaking villages along the Maharashtra–Karnataka border are also eligible, provided they submit valid domicile proof issued by the competent authority.

Reservation Eligibility :
Reservation benefits are applicable only to eligible Maharashtra domicile candidates as per government regulations under Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.

Age Criteria (as on 18/05/2026) :
Age limits and relaxations are applicable as per Maharashtra Government rules.
General (Unreserved) : As per government norms.
Reserved Categories (Non-Creamy Layer) : Applicable relaxation as per rules.
Divyang (PwBD) : Up to 45 years.
Sportspersons : Up to 43 years.
Ex-Servicemen : Service period + 3 years relaxation.
Part-time Government Employees : As per applicable government resolution.
Creamy Layer Categories : No age relaxation.

Application Fee :
General Candidates : ₹1,000.
Reserved Categories / OBC / Orphans / PwBD : ₹900.
Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen : No fee.
Payment mode: Online only (UPI / Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking, etc.).
Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern :
Selection Method ;
Selection will be based solely on a Computer-Based Online Examination (CBT) conducted in Marathi.
No physical or trade test will be conducted.

Exam Details :
Total Marks: 200.
Questions: 100 objective-type questions.
Duration: 120 minutes.
Medium: Marathi.

Qualifying Criteria :
Minimum 45% marks required for merit consideration.

Merit List :
Final selection will be based on CBT performance.
Tie-breaking rules will follow government guidelines.

How to Apply :
Applications must be submitted only through online mode at ;
https://tdcwatchman2026.cbtexam.in

Application Process :
Visit the official website and select Apply Online.
Complete new registration using mobile number and email ID.
Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully.
Upload required documents ;
Photograph.
Signature.
Thumb impression.
Handwritten declaration.
Select post and relevant project office.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the form and download confirmation receipt.

Documents for Examination & Verification :
At Exam Centre ;
Admit card.
Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Passport, etc.).
Photocopy of the same ID.
At Document Verification Stage ;
Application form printout.
SSC certificate.
Fee payment receipt.
Caste / EWS / PwBD / Domicile certificates (if applicable).
Ex-Servicemen / Orphan / Sports certificates (if applicable).

Important Instructions :
Applications must be submitted online only.
No corrections allowed after final submission and payment.
Admit cards must be downloaded from the official portal.
Electronic devices are strictly prohibited in the examination hall.
False or incorrect information will lead to cancellation of candidature.
Valid certificates must be produced for reservation benefits.
The department reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process.