The District Collector and District Magistrate, Thane has invited applications for 381 vacant Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra locations in rural Thane district. Eligible candidates can fill the online Google Form from 20 August 2026 to 20 September 2026 and must submit the printed form with documents to the Resident Naib Tehsildar by 22 September 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Online Form Start Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Online Form Last Date | 20 September 2026 |
| Physical Submission Last Date | 22 September 2026 (9:45 AM to 6:15 PM) |
Vacancy Details
A total of 381 vacant rural Kendra locations are open across six talukas of Thane district.
| Taluka | Vacant Kendra |
|---|---|
| Ambernath | 27 |
| Kalyan | 115 |
| Thane | 4 |
| Bhiwandi | 111 |
| Murbad | 76 |
| Shahapur | 48 |
| Total | 381 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum age: 18 years. No maximum age is specified in the notification.
- Education: passed HSC (12th).
- Basic computer knowledge is required. An MSCIT or equivalent certificate gets preference.
- Must be a local resident of the Gram Panchayat area applied for.
- Must have Aadhaar, PAN, a bank account, and other identity documents.
- Must know Marathi and English.
- Must not have been found guilty of moral turpitude, financial fraud, or cyber crime.
Infrastructure Requirements
Every proposed Kendra must have at least these facilities:
- Minimum 100 sq. ft. office space
- Two computers or laptops
- Laser printer, scanner, biometric device, and webcam
- UPS or other power backup
- Broadband internet (10 Mbps in rural areas, 20 Mbps in urban areas)
- CCTV system
- Waiting area for citizens
- Government-authorised fee board and an external nameboard
Selection Process
The Setu Prabhari Officer and District Social Welfare Officer first scrutinise applications. Where more than one eligible application is received for the same area, candidates are assessed on a 100-mark scale. The District Setu Committee, headed by the District Collector, takes the final decision.
| Evaluation Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Educational qualification (HSC minimum; extra marks for degree or postgraduate) | 10 |
| Computer and digital literacy | 15 |
| Infrastructure facility | 15 |
| Financial capacity | 10 |
| Customer service and communication (interview) | 20 |
| Experience (CSC, Maha-e-Seva Kendra, Banking Correspondent, e-Governance, or similar) | 10 |
| Business plan and sustainability | 5 |
| Social inclusiveness (PwD, ex-servicemen, women, SHG members, local entrepreneurs) | 5 |
| Character verification | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Selection stages include document scrutiny, physical inspection of the proposed office, police verification, a structured interview, a merit list, a preliminary list for objections, appointment, mandatory training, and a 6-month probation period.
Contract and Tenure
A selected VLE first gets a one-year contract. Renewal depends on performance, including number of transactions, citizen satisfaction, service time, complaint handling, audit compliance, system uptime, financial discipline, and participation in government campaigns. If a Kendra records no transactions for 3 consecutive months after approval, it will be cancelled without notice.
How to Apply
- Open the Google Form at https://forms.gle/ti2jwA9TeAhLCKZ56.
- Fill all details accurately in Marathi.
- Submit the form. A copy will be sent to your registered email.
- Print the form and attach all required self-attested documents.
- Submit the printed application to the Resident Naib Tehsildar of the concerned taluka before 22 September 2026, between 9:45 AM and 6:15 PM.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar, PAN card, and bank account details
- Proof of age (minimum 18 years)
- HSC (12th) pass certificate
- MSCIT or equivalent computer certificate, if held
- Self-attested identity and residence proof for the concerned Gram Panchayat area
- Self-declaration (Swayamghoshanapatra) in the prescribed format
- Police character verification certificate (to be submitted within 1 month of the final eligible list)
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (Google Form) | Click here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Notice | Click here |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Read the official notification carefully, confirm that you meet the local-residence and infrastructure conditions, and complete both the online form and physical submission before the deadline.
