Adivasi Vikas Vibhag Watchman Bharti 2026: The Tribal Development Department, Maharashtra, has announced recruitment for 416 Chowkidar (Group D) positions. It is a direct service recruitment (सरळ सेवा भरती) that will fill roles across 29 project components statewide. Interested candidates can fill out the online form and submit it before the deadline, which is May 18, 2026.
Adivasi Vikas Vibhag Watchman Bharti Notification Details have been published on the official website. The application window commenced on April 27 and will conclude on May 18. Candidates must submit their applications online via the designated website, where all updates regarding the recruitment process will be available.
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A total of 416 Chowkidar posts are available and mentioned in the official notification. Candidates can check the project-wise post distribution online.
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Adivasi Vikas Vibhag Watchman Bharti 2026 Vacancy |
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Project No. |
Project Office Name (ITDP) |
Total Vacancies |
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Project 01 |
Nashik |
15 |
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Project 02 |
Kalwan |
29 |
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Project 03 |
Taloda |
30 |
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Project 04 |
Nandurbar |
34 |
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Project 05 |
Dhule |
23 |
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Project 06 |
Shahada |
42 |
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Project 07 |
Yawal |
09 |
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Project 08 |
Thane |
26 |
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Project 09 |
Jawhar |
19 |
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Project 10 |
Dahanu |
11 |
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Project 11 |
Talasari |
17 |
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Project 12 |
Shahapur |
24 |
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Project 13 |
Pen (Raigad) |
05 |
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Project 14 |
Ghodegaon |
12 |
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Project 15 |
Akole |
08 |
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Project 16 |
Amravati |
19 |
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Project 17 |
Dharni |
14 |
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Project 18 |
Pusad |
04 |
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Project 19 |
Kinwat |
13 |
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Project 20 |
Aurangabad (Sambhaji Nagar) |
02 |
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Project 21 |
Kalamnuri |
05 |
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Project 22 |
Nagpur |
15 |
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Project 23 |
Bhandara |
09 |
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Project 24 |
Chandrapur |
05 |
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Project 25 |
Chimur |
05 |
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Project 26 |
Gadchiroli |
16 |
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Project 27 |
Aheri |
08 |
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Project 28 |
Bhamragad |
06 |
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Project 29 |
Pandharkawada |
11 |
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Total |
All Over Maharashtra |
416 |
To be eligible for the Chowkidar (Group D) positions, candidates must meet specific criteria:
Nationality: Candidates must be Indian nationals and residents of Maharashtra, requiring a Domicile certificate.
Age Limit: Age will be calculated as of April 1, 2006. The minimum age required is 18 years to 45 years, depending on the category.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC), which means completing the 10th standard.
Adivasi Vikas Vibhag Watchman Bharti Selection Process 2026 comprises a written exam.
Exam Type: The examination will be conducted using a computer-based system.
Total Marks and Duration: The exam carries a total of 200 marks, and candidates will have 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete it.
Subjects and Marks Distribution: The examination is divided into four subjects, each carrying 50 marks:
Marathi
General Knowledge
English
Reasoning (also known as 'Intellectual Test' - बौद्धिक चाचणी)
Passing Criteria: To qualify for further consideration (e.g., cutoff), candidates must secure a minimum of 45% marks, which translates to 90 marks out of 200.
Examination Fees:
Open Category: ₹1,000
Backward Categories: ₹900