MAHARASHTRASRPF Recruitment Dossier

Candidate Selected Interview Lakhani

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Candidate Selected Interview Lakhani administered by MAHARASHTRASRPF Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MAHARASHTRASRPF Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹1000 – ₹5000 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2024-07-19 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	₹1000 – ₹5000 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Candidate Selected Interview Lakhani?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹1000 – ₹5000 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2024-07-19. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MAHARASHTRASRPF Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain maharashtrasrpf.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Maharashtra SRPF recruitment portal, select the Lakhani recruitment link, and click on New Registration to generate your unique login credentials.

Complete the One Time Registration by entering personal details, active contact information, and educational qualifications, ensuring all data matches matriculation certificates.

Upload scanned high-resolution copies of your recent passport-sized photograph, signature, domicile certificate, and caste certificate in the prescribed JPEG and PDF formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee through the integrated secure payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and save the transaction receipt.

Log in to the portal post-announcement to download the generated admit card, which contains the designated venue, date, and instructions for the physical test.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Candidate Selected Interview Lakhani is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)	50 Marks / Event-based	1600 Meters Run, 100 Meters Sprint, Shot Put, Height and Chest Measurement verification as per SRPF standards.
Stage 2: Written Examination	100 Marks / 90 Minutes	Arithmetic, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Marathi Grammar, Intellectual and Reasoning Ability Tests.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Character Antecedents	Qualifying / No Marks	Scrutiny of original academic marksheets, caste validity certificates, non-creamy layer certificates, and domicile proof.
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Final Merit List	Qualifying / Final Ranking	Visual acuity test, color blindness check, general physical fitness assessment, and compilation of the final merit list.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the Maharashtra State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) Lakhani cadre corresponds to Level S-6 of the Maharashtra State Pay Matrix (equivalent to 7th CPC Level 3). The entry-level basic pay is established at INR 21,700 per month. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at the current rate of 53% (INR 11,501), the gross salary is further augmented by the House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities like Lakhani at 9% (INR 1,953), alongside a consolidated Transport Allowance (TA) of INR 1,350 plus DA on TA. This brings the estimated Gross Monthly Salary to approximately INR 37,200. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (INR 3,320) and Professional Tax (INR 200), the net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited constable is estimated to be approximately INR 33,680.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment strictly adheres to the reservation guidelines issued by the Government of Maharashtra and the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). Upper age limit relaxations are granted to reserved categories, including 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Candidates belonging to the Person with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category receive a 10-year age relaxation, subject to physical fitness suitability for police roles. Women candidates and ex-servicemen benefit from horizontal reservations and concessionary application fees.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Candidate Selected Interview Lakhan

What are the minimum qualifying marks for the written examination?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in the written examination to be considered for the final merit list evaluation.

Is normalization of marks applied to the written test scores?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method is applied to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond required upon selection in Maharashtra SRPF?

Yes, selected candidates must sign a service bond agreeing to serve the Maharashtra Police Department for a minimum period of 5 years.

What is the duration of the probation period for the selected candidates?

Newly recruited candidates undergo a mandatory probation and basic training period of 2 years, which includes rigorous physical and tactical instruction.

What is the medium of the written examination?

The written examination is conducted entirely in the Marathi language, except for specific sections testing English language skills if applicable.

Where will the selected candidates be initially posted?

Selected candidates will be initially posted at the Maharashtra SRPF Group headquarters in Lakhani, Bhandara, or assigned to active battalions across the state.