HP Patwari Recruitment 2025

Updated: 01 Aug 2025

Himachal Pradesh Patwari Recruitment 2025 – Notification

Authority: Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur
Advertisement No.: 08/2025
Notification Date: 06.12.2025

 

Key Dates

Start Date for Online Application: 12.12.2025 (10:00 AM)

Last Date for Online Application: 16.01.2026 (11:59 PM)

Correction Window: 7 days, starting 3 working days after last date

Candidates are advised to apply online well in advance to avoid last-minute issues. Offline applications will not be accepted.

 

Post Details

Post Name: Patwari (Job Trainee)
Department: Director, Land Record, HP Shimla-9
Pay: Consolidated ₹12,500 per month
Total Vacancies: 530 (Category-wise distribution)

CategoryVacancies
General (UR)210
EWS64
General (WFF)6
SC (UR)100
SC (BPL)19
SC (WFF)3
ST (UR)19
ST (BPL)6
OBC (UR)81
OBC (BPL)19
OBC (WFF)3

Reservation and number of posts are subject to change based on government guidelines.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

Must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized board.

Desirable Qualification:

Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh’s customs, dialects, and local conditions.

Basic computer knowledge.

Age Limit:

Minimum: 18 years

Maximum: 45 years

Age relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh and government employees.

Other Eligibility Conditions:

Candidate must be registered on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal.

Bonafide Himachal residents are eligible for reservation benefits.

Reserved category candidates from other states will be considered under General category.

 

Mode of Selection

Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test – 120 Marks, 1½ hours

Syllabus:

85 Questions: Related to essential qualifications

35 Questions: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, General Hindi & English (Matric Standard)

Qualifying Marks:

General: 45%

SC/ST/OBC/Wards of Freedom Fighters: 40%

The Aayog may relax marks by up to 5% if insufficient candidates qualify.

 

Application Fee

CategoryExamination FeeProcessing FeeTotal
All Categories₹100₹700₹800

Fee must be paid online only via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.

The correction fee (if needed) is separate.

 

Important Instructions

Ensure all details in the online application are correct.

Upload a photograph and signature (Max size 1 MB, JPG/JPEG/PNG).

Only one application per candidate per post is allowed.

Reserved category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/BPL/WFF) must be valid at time of application and document verification.

Candidates with 40% or more disability will get extra time during CBT.

Admit Cards will be available online; no postal delivery.

Candidates must carry original documents and self-attested copies for verification.

 

Selection Process Highlights

Merit list will be prepared based on normalised CBT scores using Z-Score method.

A waiting list/panel will be maintained for 1 year in case selected candidates do not join.

Shortlisted candidates must disclose any criminal cases or FIRs at the time of document verification.

Any malpractice or violation during the exam/selection may lead to disqualification and legal action.

Himachal Pradesh Patwari Recruitment 2025 – Notification

Authority: Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur
Advertisement No.: 08/2025
Notification Date: 06.12.2025

Key Dates

Start Date for Online Application: 12.12.2025 (10:00 AM)

Last Date for Online Application: 16.01.2026 (11:59 PM)

Correction Window: 7 days, starting 3 working days after last date

Candidates are advised to apply online well in advance to avoid last-minute issues. Offline applications will not be accepted.

 

Post Details

Post Name: Patwari (Job Trainee)
Department: Director, Land Record, HP Shimla-9
Pay: Consolidated ₹12,500 per month
Total Vacancies: 530 (Category-wise distribution)

CategoryVacancies
General (UR)210
EWS64
General (WFF)6
SC (UR)100
SC (BPL)19
SC (WFF)3
ST (UR)19
ST (BPL)6
OBC (UR)81
OBC (BPL)19
OBC (WFF)3

Reservation and number of posts are subject to change based on government guidelines.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

Must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized board.

Desirable Qualification:

Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh’s customs, dialects, and local conditions.

Basic computer knowledge.

Age Limit:

Minimum: 18 years

Maximum: 45 years

Age relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh and government employees.

Other Eligibility Conditions:

Candidate must be registered on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal.

Bonafide Himachal residents are eligible for reservation benefits.

Reserved category candidates from other states will be considered under General category.

Mode of Selection

Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test – 120 Marks, 1½ hours

Syllabus:

85 Questions: Related to essential qualifications

35 Questions: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, General Hindi & English (Matric Standard)

Qualifying Marks:

General: 45%

SC/ST/OBC/Wards of Freedom Fighters: 40%

The Aayog may relax marks by up to 5% if insufficient candidates qualify.

 

Application Fee

CategoryExamination FeeProcessing FeeTotal
All Categories₹100₹700₹800

Fee must be paid online only via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.

The correction fee (if needed) is separate.

 

Important Instructions

Ensure all details in the online application are correct.

Upload a photograph and signature (Max size 1 MB, JPG/JPEG/PNG).

Only one application per candidate per post is allowed.

Reserved category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/BPL/WFF) must be valid at time of application and document verification.

Candidates with 40% or more disability will get extra time during CBT.

Admit Cards will be available online; no postal delivery.

Candidates must carry original documents and self-attested copies for verification.

 

Selection Process Highlights

Merit list will be prepared based on normalised CBT scores using Z-Score method.

A waiting list/panel will be maintained for 1 year in case selected candidates do not join.

Shortlisted candidates must disclose any criminal cases or FIRs at the time of document verification.

Any malpractice or violation during the exam/selection may lead to disqualification and legal action.

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