GAD State Right to Public Services Commissioner Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

The Government of Maharashtra is inviting applications for 2 State Right to Public Services Commissioner posts, one each for the Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Divisions. These are senior appointments for eminent persons in public life with at least 20 years of experience in the Government or a public authority. The basic salary is Rs. 2,25,000/- per month. Applications go to the General Administration Department in Mumbai by post, in person or by email.

Maharashtra Right to Public Services Commissioner Recruitment 2026 Overview

About Maharashtra State Commission for Right to Public Services

The Commission was established by the Government of Maharashtra under the Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act, 2015, and has its headquarters in Greater Mumbai. It comprises the State Chief Commissioner and six State Commissioners for Right to Public Services. One State Commissioner is provided for each Revenue Division, excluding the areas of Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban Districts.

Maharashtra Right to Public Services Commissioner Vacancy Details 2026

Salary, allowances and other conditions of service follow the prevailing rules of the Government.

Maharashtra Right to Public Services Commissioner Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

The applicant must be at least 45 years of age and must not exceed 62 years of age, counted as on the last date of submission of the application.

Educational Qualification

The applicant must be a graduate in any discipline.

Basic Eligibility and Experience

• The applicant must be an eminent person in public life with wide knowledge and experience in administration in the Government or a public authority, as stipulated under Section 13(5) of the Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act, 2015.
• A minimum of 20 years of experience in the functioning of the Government or a public authority is required.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of relevant laws
• Understanding of quasi-judicial procedures
• Transparency
• Administrative leadership and decision-making ability

Affidavit

An affidavit must accompany the application. It must state that no criminal offence has been registered against the applicant and that no criminal case is pending. Persons in Government or semi-Government service must also state that no disciplinary proceedings are pending or proposed against them.

See the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of each post.

Application Fee

The application fee is Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only), and it can be paid in either of these ways:

• In cash or through a Demand Draft at the Cash Branch of the General Administration Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai, in favour of the Section Officer, Cash Branch, General Administration Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai.
• Deposited in the Treasury under Head of Account "0070 - Other Administrative Services, 60 - Other Services, 119 - Fines and Penalties under Right to Public Services, (01) Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act, 2015 - Fines and Fees (0070086901)."

The original fee receipt or the Demand Draft must be attached to the application.

Important Dates

Selection Process

1. Applications received up to the last date are scrutinised by the Secretary-level Scrutiny Committee constituted under Government Circular No. RTS-1120/CR-55/18 (RWK), dated 23 October 2020.
2. The shortlist prepared by this committee is submitted to the Committee constituted under Section 13(3) of the Act, chaired by the Hon'ble Chief Minister, for the final selection process.

Service Conditions

• A State Commissioner holds office for five years from the date of assuming office, or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier (Section 14(1) of the Act).
• A State Commissioner is not eligible for reappointment.
• Where a Commissioner receives pension or retirement benefits, these are adjusted in accordance with the applicable provisions (Section 14(4) of the Act).

How to Apply for Maharashtra Right to Public Services Commissioner Recruitment 2026

1. Get the prescribed Form 'A' and Annexures 'B' and 'C', which are enclosed with the advertisement and available on the Government of Maharashtra website.
2. Fill in the form and annexures in Marathi or English. Form 'A' asks for a photograph, personal and contact details, educational qualification, field of eminence, present occupation and the post applied for.
3. In Annexure 'B', list each post held, the organisation, the period from and to, and brief details of work and experience. In Annexure 'C', give brief details of your achievements.
4. Attach the documents listed below.
5. Put the complete application in a sealed envelope and superscribe it prominently with "Application for the Post of State Commissioner for Right to Public Services, Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Divisions". Paragraph 6.4 of the notice gives a shorter wording: "Application for the Post of State Commissioner for Right to Public Services".

Address: The Deputy Secretary (Lokshahi Din kaksh), General Administration Department, 6th Floor, Room No. 631, Extension Building, Madam Cama Road, Hutatma Rajguru Chowk, Mantralaya, Mumbai - 400 032.

Documents to Send

• Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates
• Self-attested proof of age
• Self-attested experience certificates
• Detailed biodata and particulars of experience and achievements
• Documentary evidence of work performed
• Other necessary documents, self-attested
• The affidavit and proof of fee payment

Reasons for Rejection

• The application reaches the office after the last date.
• The application is incomplete.
• The application is not in the prescribed format.
• The prescribed fee has not been paid.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for both the Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar posts?

Yes. Item 10 of Form 'A' lets you choose Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar or both.

Is any degree accepted for this post?

Yes, a graduate in any discipline meets the educational requirement, but the applicant must also have the required 20 years of experience.

On which date is my age counted?

Age is counted as on the last date of submission of the application, and the permitted range is 45 to 62 years.

What is the total term of the appointment?

The term is five years or until the age of 65, whichever comes first. There is no second term because a Commissioner cannot be reappointed.

I am a serving government employee. How should I apply?

Applicants serving in the State Government, Central Government or any other organisation must apply through the proper channel. This means going through the concerned Administrative Ministry, Department or Competent Authority before the last date.

Does the application have to reach the office by the deadline?

Yes. It must reach the concerned office by 6:00 p.m. on the last date, and applications received later shall not be considered.

Who makes the final selection?

The final selection process is carried out by the committee chaired by the Hon'ble Chief Minister, which considers the shortlist prepared by the Scrutiny Committee.

Which language can I use in the application?

Particulars can be submitted in either Marathi or English.