Gazette Reference: No. ESTI-1122/Padbharti 2022/32/2-A-3, November 2023 Type: Recruitment Advertisement (Non-Fee Amendment) Issuing Authority: Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
What This Is: This is not a BPA amendment or fee revision. This is a centralized online recruitment advertisement issued by the Office of the Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra, for filling vacancies in various cadres across State Excise offices through an online application process via TCS (Tata Consultancy Services iON platform).
Amended Rule/Section: N/A — This is a fresh recruitment notification under service entry rules.
Relevant Service Rules:
2-A: State-Level Cadre Posts
| Sr | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Grade Stenographer (Laghulayhak Nimna Shreni) | 5 |
| 2 | Shorthand Typist (Laghu Tanklehak) | 18 |
| 3 | Jawan, State Excise | 568 |
| 4 | Jawan-cum-Driver, State Excise | 73 |
2-B: District-Level Cadre Posts
| Sr | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peon (Chaprassi) — across 25+ district offices | 53 |
Total Vacancies: 717
| Post | Pay Matrix Level | Pay Band (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Grade Stenographer | S-15 | 41,800–1,32,300 + DA |
| Shorthand Typist | S-8 | 25,500–81,100 + DA |
| Jawan | S-7 | 21,700–69,100 + DA |
| Jawan-cum-Driver | S-7 | 21,700–69,100 + DA |
| Peon (Chaprassi) | S-1 | 15,000–47,600 + DA |
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Lower Grade Stenographer | SSC pass; Shorthand speed 100 wpm; Typing 30 wpm Marathi or 40 wpm English (Govt. Commercial Certificate) |
| Shorthand Typist | SSC pass; Shorthand speed 80 wpm; Typing 30 wpm Marathi or 40 wpm English |
| Jawan | SSC pass |
| Jawan-cum-Driver | Std. VII pass + valid LMV driving licence (min. 3 years' experience) |
| Peon | SSC pass |
Physical Standards (Jawan & Jawan-cum-Driver only):
| Category | Min | Max (Open) | Max (Reserved) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All posts | 18 | 40 | 45 |
| Sportspersons (Open) | — | 43 | 43 |
| Ex-Servicemen | — | 38 + service period + 3 yrs | 43 + service period + 3 yrs |
| Persons with Disability | — | 45 (Steno/Typist/Peon) | 55 |
| Part-time/Degree holders | — | 45 | 45 |
| Orphans / Earthquake/Project-affected | — | 45 | 45 |
Note: Age relaxation up to 31.12.2023 per GR GAD No. SRV 2015/PR 404/Ka-12 dt. 25.04.2016 and GR dt. 03.03.2023.
Written Test (all posts): Objective multiple-choice
Additional Stages:
| Detail | Particulars |
|---|---|
| Application Mode | Online only via TCS iON platform |
| Portal | https://stateexcise.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Application Period | 17 November 2023 to 01 December 2023 (till 17:00 hrs) |
| Exam Period | 05 January 2024 to 17 January 2024 (subject to change) |
| Technical helpline | TCS Mobile: 7353926663 |
Examination Fees:
| Post | Open Category (₹) | Reserved Category (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Grade Stenographer (Group-C) | 900 | 810 |
| Shorthand Typist (Group-C) | 900 | 810 |
| Jawan (Group-C) | 735 | 660 |
| Jawan-cum-Driver (Group-C) | 800 | 720 |
| Peon (Group-D) | 800 | 720 |
Bank charges and applicable taxes are additional. Fees are non-refundable.
Effective Date: From date of publication (November 2023)
Authority: Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai