Latur Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra Recruitment 2026 – 640 Vacant Locations

Latur Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra Recruitment 2026 – 640 Vacant Locations

The District Collector, Latur has invited online applications from eligible candidates to operate 640 vacant Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra (Our Government Service Centres) across talukas, municipal corporations, municipal councils, nagar panchayats and gram panchayats of Latur district. This article covers the eligibility criteria, required documents and how to apply.

Important – Who Can Apply

This is a self-employment/franchise-based opportunity, not a conventional salaried job. Selected applicants operate a service centre themselves rather than becoming a government employee. Applicants must be local residents of the specific Gram Panchayat/Nagar Palika/Nagar Parishad/Mahanagarpalika area where they wish to operate the centre.

Latur Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum age 18 years, completed.
• Minimum Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC/12th) pass.
• Basic computer knowledge required; MSCIT or an equivalent certificate will be given preference.
• Must be a local resident of the relevant Gram Panchayat/Nagar Palika/Nagar Parishad/Mahanagarpalika area.
• Aadhar Card, PAN Card, bank account and necessary identity proof must be available.
• Must not have been found guilty of moral turpitude, financial fraud, or cybercrime.

Documents Required with Application

• Local residence/domicile certificate from the concerned Gram Sevak/Commissioner/Chief Officer of the relevant Gram Panchayat/Municipal Corporation/Municipal Council/Nagar Panchayat area.
• Aadhar Card and PAN Card copies.
• Educational certificates (12th pass, degree, postgraduate certificates as applicable).
• MSCIT or CCC certificate.
• Bank account statement of the last 6 months, self-attested.
• Character certificate (current month’s certificate from the concerned Police Station; if unavailable, the application receipt for the character certificate must be attached, but producing the certificate at the time of interview is mandatory).
• Interior and exterior photographs (taken via GPS camera) of the location where the Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra will be operated.
• CSC (Common Service Centre) certificate, if the applicant holds one.
• Certificate for divyang/ex-servicemen/self-help group members, if applicable, with proof of local entrepreneur status.
• Property ownership documents (house tax receipt 2025-26 onward, or Gram Panchayat Form No. 8) if the premises is self-owned; or, if owned by a family member, a self-declaration with relationship proof along with the same property documents.
• Notarized rent agreement, if the premises is rented.
• Proof of application fee of Rs. 500/- paid via bank/online receipt.

How to Apply

1. Visit setusamitilatur.in and fill the online application accurately in Marathi language.
2. After submission, applicants will receive a printout of the submitted form via their registered email.
3. Take a printout of the form, attach all required self-attested documents.
4. Submit the printed application with documents to the Naib Tehsildar of the concerned taluka office within your applied jurisdiction, before 22 September 2026, during office hours (9:45 AM to 6:15 PM).

Important Terms and Conditions

• All submitted documents must be attached at the time of application submission; documents will not be accepted from applicants after this stage.
• The complete detailed advertisement, eligibility criteria, terms & conditions, and application format are available on the Latur district website, https://latur.gov.in/.
• No individual correspondence will be entertained with applicants at any stage; applicants must regularly visit https://latur.gov.in/ for updates.
• All rights regarding approval of Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra, selection process, and allotment of centres rest with the District Collector & Chairman, District-level Setu Committee, Latur.

About This Recruitment

Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra centres are citizen-facing service points that provide various government certificates, documents and e-governance services closer to citizens’ homes across Maharashtra. This recruitment fills 640 vacant centres across Latur district’s talukas, municipal bodies and gram panchayats, offering HSC-qualified local residents with basic computer literacy a genuine self-employment opportunity to operate a government-linked service centre in their own community.

Why the Local Residency and Documentation Requirements Matter

By restricting eligibility to local residents of each specific centre’s area and requiring detailed documentation, including GPS-tagged photographs of the actual operating location, the District Collector’s office ensures that Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra centres are run by genuinely community-rooted operators with a verifiable physical premises, rather than absentee operators managing centres remotely. Candidates should note this recruitment is fundamentally different from a typical salaried government job; income depends on the volume of citizen services processed through the centre, making it best suited to candidates comfortable with an entrepreneurial, service-oriented business model.

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Preparing a Complete Online Application

Since the online form must be filled accurately in Marathi and no documents can be added after submission, candidates should gather every required document, residence certificate, Aadhar, PAN, educational certificates, MSCIT certificate, bank statement, character certificate, GPS-tagged premises photographs and property/rent documents, before beginning the online application process, rather than attempting to complete the form and locate documents simultaneously. Given the two-stage process, online submission followed by physical document submission to the Naib Tehsildar, candidates should also track both deadlines independently, since missing the 22 September 2026 physical submission window after successfully completing the online form would still result in an incomplete application.

Understanding the Franchise-Style Income Model

Candidates should approach this opportunity understanding that, unlike a government job with fixed monthly salary, income from operating an Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra depends on the transaction volume of government services and certificates processed through the centre, meaning earnings can vary based on location, local demand and how actively the operator promotes their centre’s services. Candidates with an existing CSC (Common Service Centre) operation, or those in areas with limited existing service centre access, may find this a particularly viable self-employment opportunity given likely higher demand for government-linked services in underserved locations.

A Note on Character Certificate Timing

Given that the character certificate must be from the current month and obtaining one from a Police Station can take a few days, candidates should apply for their character certificate early in the application window rather than waiting until close to the 15 September 2026 online deadline, since the notice explicitly allows submitting a pending application receipt in place of the certificate itself, provided the actual certificate is produced later at interview.

Comparing Latur’s Recruitment to Other Districts

Maharashtra districts periodically run similar Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra recruitment drives to fill vacant centres as older operators exit or new locations are sanctioned, and Latur’s 640-location drive reflects a substantial expansion of citizen service access across the district’s rural and semi-urban areas. Candidates should note that eligibility, documentation and fee requirements can vary slightly between districts, so candidates who may have seen similar notices from neighboring districts should still carefully review Latur’s specific requirements on setusamitilatur.in and https://latur.gov.in/ rather than assuming identical rules apply.

Final Word

Eligible Latur residents interested in operating an Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra should prepare their complete documentation carefully and submit their online application well before the 15 September 2026 deadline finally closes this opportunity.

Where to Get Help

Candidates facing difficulty with the online form or documentation requirements may seek guidance from their local Gram Panchayat office or the District Collector Office’s e-Governance section in Latur.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra locations are vacant in Latur district?

640 locations, across talukas, municipal bodies and gram panchayats of Latur district.

2. What is the application period?

25 August 2026, 11:00 AM to 15 September 2026, 5:00 PM.

3. Is this a salaried government job?

No, it is a self-employment/franchise-based centre operation.

4. What is the application fee?

Rs. 500/-, paid online.

5. Who is eligible to apply?

Local residents of the specific centre’s area, aged 18+, with HSC (12th) pass and basic computer knowledge.

6. How should candidates apply?

Online, through setusamitilatur.in, followed by submission of a printed application with documents to the concerned Naib Tehsildar.

7. What is the deadline for submitting the printed application with documents?

22 September 2026, during office hours (9:45 AM to 6:15 PM).

8. Is MSCIT certification mandatory?

It is preferred, though basic computer knowledge is the stated requirement.

9. What documents are needed regarding the centre’s premises?

Property ownership documents (house tax receipt or Gram Panchayat Form 8) if self-owned, or a notarized rent agreement if rented, along with GPS-tagged interior/exterior photographs.

10. Can candidates from outside the specific centre’s area apply?

No, applicants must be local residents of the relevant Gram Panchayat/Nagar Palika/Nagar Parishad/Mahanagarpalika area.

11. Where can the full list of 640 locations be found?

In the official notification and on the Latur district website, https://latur.gov.in/.

12. Is a character certificate required?

Yes, a current character certificate from the concerned Police Station; if unavailable, the application receipt must be attached and the certificate produced at interview.

13. Can existing CSC operators apply?

Yes, and their CSC certificate should be attached if they hold one.

14. Is there any preference for disabled/ex-servicemen candidates?

Yes, subject to submitting the relevant certificate and proof of local entrepreneur status.

15. Who makes the final decision on centre allotment?

The District Collector & Chairman, District-level Setu Committee, Latur.