The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has released the official notification for HP Patwari Recruitment 2026. This is a major opportunity for aspirants seeking government jobs in the Revenue Department of Himachal Pradesh.
The online application process, important dates, syllabus, exam pattern, and eligibility conditions have now been officially notified. Below is a complete, updated guide.
📢 HP Patwari Exam 2026 — Important Dates
According to the official notification (Advertisement No. 08/2025) :
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Application (ORA) | 12 December 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Closing of Online Application | 16 January 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window | Opens 3 days after closing date, for 7 days |
Candidates are advised to apply early to avoid last-day traffic on the portal.
Total Vacancies – HP Patwari 2026
As per the official notice, 530 posts have been announced under Director, Land Records HP, Shimla-9 .
Category-wise Post Breakup
- Gen (UR): 210
- EWS: 64
- Gen WFF: 06
- SC (UR): 100
- SC BPL: 19
- SC WFF: 03
- ST (UR): 19
- ST BPL: 06
- OBC (UR): 81
- OBC BPL: 19
- OBC WFF: 03
Total: 530 Posts
These vacancies may increase or decrease as per requirements (mentioned in general instructions) .
Eligibility Criteria for HP Patwari Exam 2026
✔ Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed 10+2 examination or equivalent from a recognized board.
(Referenced under Essential Qualifications section)
✔ Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh
- Basic computer knowledge
✔ Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
(Age will be calculated as on 01-01-2025)
Relaxations:
- SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen (domicile of HP): 5 years relaxation
HP Patwari Exam Pattern 2026
According to the Mode of Selection section on page 4 of the notification:
📌 Exam Mode
- Computer Based Test (CBT) or
- OMR Written Screening Test
📌 Total Marks: 120
📌 Duration: 1.5 Hours
Syllabus Breakup
| Section | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge (including HP GK), Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & Hindi (Matric level) | 85 Questions |
| Subject knowledge up to the level of essential qualification | 35 Questions |
Total = 120 MCQs (1 mark each)
(Official syllabus reference)
Minimum Qualifying Marks
As per the notification:
- General Category: 45%
- SC/ST/OBC/WFF: 40%
In special cases, marks may be relaxed by 5%.
Application Fees (Exam + Processing)
From the fee table on page 6:
| Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | ₹800 (₹100 Exam Fee + ₹700 Processing Fee) |
| Correction Fee | ₹100 |
Mode of payment: Online only (debit card / credit card / net banking).
How to Apply Online for HP Patwari Exam 2026
As per the official “Steps to Fill Application Form” section on page 11:
Step-by-step Process
- Sign Up on the HPRCA portal
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Personal details
- Educational qualifications
- Upload photo & signature
- Complete/Update Profile
- Select Post (Patwari Job Trainee)
- Choose Exam District Preference
- Verify Application Details
- Pay the Fee Online
- Download Application Confirmation
Admit Card
- No admit card will be sent by post.
- Candidates must download it from https://hprca.hp.gov.in
- OTP verification required before downloading.
(From page 7)
Important Rules & Restrictions
Highlighted from pages 1–10:
- Only Himachal bonafide candidates get reservation benefits.
- Multiple applications for the same post will be rejected.
- Candidates caught using unfair means will face permanent debarment.
- Document verification will happen after written test.
- PwD candidates (40%+) get extra time of 40 minutes for a 2-hour exam.
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