Pravin, a clerk at a Maharashtra government revenue office, tried downloading his salary slip from a portal his colleague mentioned — Shalarth. Login failed repeatedly. His colleague was a school teacher; Pravin works in a non-teaching department.
He was on the wrong portal entirely. Sevarth (Mahakosh) was the one he needed.
Sevarth Mahakosh is the salary and payroll management portal for Maharashtra Government’s non-teaching state employees — clerks, police, health workers, revenue staff, and general administrative employees. Managed by the Directorate of Accounts and Treasuries (DAT) under the Finance Department, Government of Maharashtra. Separate from Shalarth, which serves teachers and school staff specifically.
Official Portal: mahakosh.gov.in → Sevarth module Helpline: 022-22842341
Quick Answer: Login: mahakosh.gov.in → Sevarth → Employee Code + Password Pay Slip: Login → “View Payslip” → Select Month/Year → Download PDF Forgot Employee Code: Check old salary slip header or contact your DDO GPF Statement: Login → GPF → Annual Statement Helpline: 022-22842341
⭐ Sevarth vs Shalarth — Most Important Distinction
The single biggest confusion among Maharashtra government employees:
| Sevarth (Mahakosh) | Shalarth | |
|---|---|---|
| For whom | Non-teaching state govt employees | Teachers + school staff |
| Department | Finance Dept (DAT) | Education Department |
| Covers | Clerks, police, health, revenue, admin staff | Teaching + non-teaching school staff under Education Dept |
| Portal | mahakosh.gov.in | shalarth.maharashtra.gov.in |
Wrong portal = login failure every time. Confirm your department before attempting login. If you work in a government school under the Education Department — you likely need Shalarth, not Sevarth.
⚠️ Important — Shalarth ID Fraud Cases
In 2026, Maharashtra’s SIT (Special Investigation Team) uncovered a Shalarth ID scam — over 500 teachers were found to have been appointed using fraudulent Shalarth IDs, with the scam amount estimated above ₹100 crore. This affects Shalarth-specific appointments, not Sevarth. If you’re verifying your own employment status, ensure your Employee Code/ID was issued through proper departmental channels — check directly with your DDO if uncertain.
Who Uses Sevarth Mahakosh?
| Employee Category | Department |
|---|---|
| Clerks, Administrative Staff | Various State Departments |
| Police Personnel | Home Department |
| Health Workers | Public Health Department |
| Revenue Staff | Revenue Department |
| Engineers | PWD and other technical departments |
If your salary is processed by Maharashtra Treasury (not School Education Dept) — you use Sevarth.
Login — Step by Step
Step 1: Open mahakosh.gov.in
Step 2: Navigate to “Sevarth” section/link
Step 3: Enter:
- Employee Code (usually provided at time of joining)
- Password
- Captcha
Step 4: Click Login → Employee Dashboard opens
Download Pay Slip — Step by Step
Step 1: After login → Dashboard → “View Payslip”
Step 2: Select Month and Year
Step 3: Click “View” → Pay slip displays on screen
Step 4: Click “Download PDF” or use browser print → Save as PDF
Pay slip includes: Basic Pay, DA, HRA, other allowances, deductions (PF, professional tax, income tax), and net salary credited.
⭐ Forgot Employee Code?
Two reliable ways:
1. Check old salary slip: Employee Code is usually printed at the top of any previous physical or digital pay slip. 2. Contact your DDO (Drawing and Disbursing Officer): Your department’s accounts section maintains employee records and can confirm your code.
Self-service “Forgot Employee Code” is not typically available — DDO confirmation is the standard route.
GPF Statement Download
Login → “GPF” section → Select Financial Year → “Annual Statement” → Download PDF
Useful for loan applications, retirement planning, and annual tax records.
Old Salary Slips — Before Portal Migration
If you need salary slips from years before your department moved fully online — these may not be available on Sevarth directly. Contact your DDO/accounts office for historical physical records or migration-period data.
Common Problems + Fix
“Invalid Employee Code or Password”: Verify you’re on the correct portal — Sevarth is for non-teaching staff. Teachers should use Shalarth instead. Confirm Employee Code format with your DDO.
“Pay slip not showing for selected month”: Your DDO may not have submitted that month’s bill yet to Treasury. Check with your accounts section regarding processing status.
“Site not loading or slow”: Government portals often see high traffic around salary disbursement dates (end/start of month). Try early morning or late evening.
“Confused whether I should use Sevarth or Shalarth”: If you work in a government school under the Education Department — use Shalarth. All other state department employees — use Sevarth Mahakosh.
“GPF statement shows incorrect balance”: Contact your DDO to verify contribution records are correctly updated in the system before raising a grievance.
FAQ
What is the difference between Sevarth and Shalarth? Sevarth (Mahakosh) is for non-teaching Maharashtra state government employees across departments. Shalarth is specifically for teachers and school staff under the Education Department.
How do I find my Employee Code for Sevarth login? Check the header of any previous salary slip, or contact your department’s DDO/accounts section.
Can I download salary slips for multiple months at once? Typically, you select and download one month at a time. Repeat the process for each required month.
Is Sevarth Mahakosh the same as Shalarth? No — they are separate systems for different employee categories within Maharashtra government, though both relate to payroll.
Helpline: 022-22842341 | mahakosh.gov.in
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Sevarth Mahakosh | mahakosh.gov.in |
| Shalarth (Teachers) | shalarth.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Directorate of Accounts and Treasuries | mahakosh.gov.in |
| Helpline | 022-22842341 |
Pravin realised his mistake, switched to the correct portal, and downloaded his pay slip in under five minutes.
Maharashtra government employees — confirm whether you need Sevarth or Shalarth before attempting login. Non-teaching staff: mahakosh.gov.in. Teachers and school staff: shalarth.maharashtra.gov.in.
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