The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has officially released the HPRCA Patwari Syllabus 2026 along with the recruitment notification for 530 Patwari (Job Trainee) posts under the Directorate of Land Records, HP vide Advertisement No. 08/2025
The HPRCA Patwari Exam 2026 will be a Written Screening Test of 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 120 marks to be completed in 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes). The official syllabus is divided into two parts — Part A covers subject-specific topics up to the 10+2 (Intermediate) standard, including Social Science (History, Geography, Economics, Political Science), Mathematics, Science, English, Hindi, and Computer/IT; and Part B covers General Awareness at Matric standard including HP GK, Current Affairs, Everyday Science and Logical Reasoning. This article provides the complete, topic-wise HPRCA Patwari Syllabus 2026.
📋 HPRCA Patwari Syllabus 2026, Download PDF Post Code 25027 | 530 Patwari Posts | Advertisement No. 08/2025HPRCA Patwari Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
| Advertisement No. | 08/2025 | Dated: 06.12.2025 |
| Post Name | Patwari (Job Trainee) |
| Post Code | 25027 |
| Department | Director, Land Records, HP, Shimla-9 |
| Cadre Type | State Cadre |
| Total Vacancies | 530 Posts |
| Stipend (During Training) | ₹12,500/- per month (consolidated fixed amount; 60% of first cell of Level-3) |
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognised Board / University |
| Desirable Qualification | Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of HP; Basic Computer Knowledge |
| Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025) | 18 – 45 years | Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/WFF (HP domicile) |
| Application Fee | ₹800/- total (₹100 Exam Fee + ₹700 Processing Fee) | Online only |
| Application Period | 12 December 2025 – 16 January 2026 |
| Exam Pattern | 120 MCQs | 120 Marks | 90 Minutes | CBT or OMR |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 45% – General (relaxable to 40%) | 40% – SC/ST/OBC/WFF (relaxable to 35%) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam (CBT/OMR) → Document Verification → Medical Examination |
| Official Website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
HPRCA Patwari Exam Pattern 2026 – Post Code 25027
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) or OMR-based Written Screening Test |
| Question Type | Objective Type – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 120 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 120 Marks (1 mark per correct answer) |
| Duration | 1 Hour 30 Minutes (90 Minutes) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer | No negative marking mentioned |
| Language of Paper | Bilingual – Hindi and English |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | General / UR: 45% (54/120) – relaxable to 40% | SC/ST/OBC/WFF: 40% (48/120) – relaxable to 35% |
| Normalization | Z-Score Method (Mean & Standard Deviation) if exam is held in multiple shifts |
| PwD Candidates | Extra time of minimum 40 minutes (for PwD with 40% or more disability) |
| Syllabus Division | Part A – Subject-Specific (up to 10+2 standard) | Part B – General Awareness (Matric standard) |
HPRCA Patwari Syllabus 2026 – Quick Reference Table
| Part | Subject Area | Standard Level |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | Social Science – History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern India + European History) | Up to 10+2 |
| Social Science – Geography (India + General Physical Geography) | Up to 10+2 | |
| Social Science – Economics (Development, Sectors, Money, Globalisation) | Up to 10+2 | |
| Social Science – Political Science (Indian Constitution, Democratic Politics) | Up to 10+2 | |
| Mathematics (Number Systems, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistics) | Up to 10+2 | |
| Science (Food, Materials, Living World, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environment) | Up to 10+2 | |
| English (Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Sentence Structure) | Up to 10+2 | |
| Hindi – हिन्दी (व्याकरण, शब्द भंडार, सन्धि, समास, मुहावरे, अलंकार) | Up to 10+2 | |
| Computer / Information Technology (Fundamentals, Networking, Office Tools, e-Governance) | Up to 10+2 | |
| Part B | General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh (HP History, Geography, Economy, Culture, Admin) | Matric Standard |
| Current Affairs – National & State Level | General Level | |
| Everyday Science | Matric Standard | |
| Logical Reasoning | Matric Standard | |
| General Hindi (हिन्दी – Matric Standard) | Matric Standard | |
| General English (Matric Standard) | Matric Standard |
I. Social Science
1. History
A. Ancient Indian History
- The Earliest Societies – Hunting & gathering as a way of life; introduction to stone tools and their use
- Prehistory and Human Civilization – Palaeolithic Age, Mesolithic Age and Neolithic Age
- The Copper Age, The Bronze Age and The Iron Age
- The Indus Valley Civilization – principal archaeological sites, urban planning, external & internal trade, artistic achievements, industries & crafts, social stratification
- Pre-Vedic and Vedic Culture; Religious Movements
- Mauryan Empire; The Shakas, The Kushanas, The Satavahanas
- Sangam Age – The Cholas, The Pandya, The Cheras
- The Gupta Age; The Post-Gupta Age – Harshavardhana
B. Medieval Indian History
- Turkish Invasion – Muhammad bin Qasim, Mahmud of Ghazni, Muhammad Ghori
- The Delhi Sultanate – Mamluk (Slave), Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyad and Lodi dynasties
- Religious Movements – Sufi movement, Chishti order
- The Bhakti Movement – Shankara, Ramanujacharya, Madhvacharya, Namdev, Gnyaneshwar, Kabir, Guru Nanak, Ravidas, Tulsidas, Surdas, Mirabai and Chaitanya
- Mughal Empire; Maratha Empire; Rise of Sikh Empire
C. Modern Indian History
- Arrival of European Companies in India; Governor Generals of Bengal; Viceroys of India
- Economic impact of British rule; Land settlement during British rule; Revolt of 1857
- Social and Religious Reform Movements
- National Freedom Movement: Indian National Congress, Partition of Bengal, Swadeshi & Swaraj, Muslim League, Lucknow Pact, Home Rule League, Champaran Movement, Kheda Satyagraha, Ahmedabad Satyagraha, Rowlatt Act, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, Khilafat Movement, Non-Cooperation Movement, Simon Commission, Nehru Report, Bardoli Satyagraha, Dandi March, Civil Disobedience Movement, Round Table Conferences, Gandhi-Irwin Pact, Communal Award, Poona Pact, Revolutionary Nationalists (Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, Subhas Chandra Bose), August Proposal, Demand for Pakistan, Cripps Mission, Quit India Movement, Wavell Plan, Shimla Conference, Cabinet Mission, Mountbatten Plan
- Constitutional Development: Regulating Act 1773, Pitt’s India Act 1784, Charter Acts (1793, 1813, 1833, 1853), Government of India Act 1858, Indian Councils Acts (1861, 1892, 1909 – Morley-Minto Reforms), Government of India Act 1935, Indian Independence Act 1947
D. European History
- French Revolution; Industrial Revolution
- Unification of Germany; Unification of Italy
- First World War; League of Nations; Russian Revolution and Socialism
- Fascism in Italy; Nazism in Germany; Second World War; United Nations Organisation (UNO)
2. Geography
- India – Size, Location & Neighbours: India’s position in the world, neighbouring countries, major physiographic divisions – Himalayas, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Indian Desert, Coastal Plains, Islands
- Drainage: Drainage system of India; Himalayan Rivers – Ganga & Brahmaputra; Peninsular Rivers – Narmada, Tapti, Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna, Kaveri
- Climate: Climatic controls; factors influencing India’s climate (Latitude, Altitude, Pressure & Winds); Seasons – Cold Weather, Hot Weather, Advancing Monsoon, Retreating Monsoon; Distribution of Rainfall; Monsoon as a Unifying Bond
- Natural Vegetation & Wildlife: Tropical Evergreen, Tropical Deciduous, Thorn Forests & Shrubs, Mountain Forests, Mangrove Forests; Wildlife
- Population: Population size and distribution; Population density; Population growth and processes of change
- Resources & Economy: Resources and Development; Forest & Wildlife; Water Resources; Agriculture; Minerals & Energy; Manufacturing Industries; Lifelines of National Economy; Multipurpose River Projects
- Physical Geography (General): Universe and Solar System; Lithosphere and types of rocks; Volcano; Earthquake; Landforms – Mountains, Plateaus, Plains
- Agriculture: Food crops; cropping patterns; types of farming – primitive, subsistence, intensive subsistence, commercial
- Forests and types; Minerals; Sources of Power/Energy; Industries & Occupations; Transport & Communication
- Rainwater harvesting; land use pattern in India; land degradation and conservation measures
3. Economics
- Development: What development promises; different goals; national development; comparing countries/states by income and other criteria; public facilities; sustainability of development
- Sectors of Indian Economy: Primary, secondary and tertiary sectors; organised and unorganised sectors; public and private sectors
- Money and Credit: Money as medium of exchange; modern forms of money; loan activities of banks; terms of credit; formal sector credit; Self Help Groups (SHGs)
- Globalisation: Production across countries; foreign trade; World Trade Organisation (WTO); impact of globalisation in India; struggle for fair globalisation
- Consumer Rights: Consumer awareness; food security in India; challenges of poverty
4. Political Science
- Democracy – features and broader meaning; power sharing (Belgium & Sri Lanka); federalism and decentralisation in India
- Constituent Assembly; Preamble of Indian Constitution; Fundamental Rights and Duties; Directive Principles of State Policy
- Parliament – Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha; Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
- President – appointment and powers; Vice-President – appointment and powers
- State Legislature; Chief Minister; Governor – appointment and powers; Council of Ministers
- Judiciary at National, State and Local level; Supreme Court; High Courts
- Citizenship; Centre-State relations; Emergency provisions; Major Constitutional Amendments (1951 onwards)
- Budget; Election Commission of India; Local Self-Government – Panchayats and Municipalities
- Political parties; Finance Commission; Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG); Attorney General of India
- Anti-defection Law; Official Language; Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Caste; Patriarchy; Planned Economy; Social Movements; Gender, Religion and Caste in politics
II. Mathematics
Number Systems & Real Numbers
- Place value, face value; Indian & International numeration systems; reading, writing, comparing large numbers
- Natural numbers, whole numbers, integers – definitions and properties; Prime and composite numbers; HCF and LCM (prime factorization, division method)
- Rational and irrational numbers; classification of real numbers; laws of exponents; Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
- Squares and square roots; cubes and cube roots; converting between fractions, decimals and percentages
Algebra
- Variables, constants, terms, coefficients, expressions; algebraic identities and factorisation methods
- Polynomials – definition, degree, zeroes; Remainder and Factor Theorems; division algorithm
- Linear equations in one and two variables; graphical representation; solving by substitution & elimination; applications (age, ratio, mixture problems)
- Quadratic equations – standard form; solution by factorisation, completing square, quadratic formula; discriminant; nature of roots
- Arithmetic Progression (AP) – nth term and sum of n terms; word problems
Ratio, Proportion & Arithmetic Applications
- Ratio and proportion; continued, direct and inverse proportion
- Percentage; profit and loss; discount; simple and compound interest; Work & Time; Time and Distance; Mensuration
Geometry
- Points, lines, angles – types and properties; parallel lines and transversal; Euclid’s axioms and postulates
- Triangles – congruence (SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, RHS); similarity (AA, SSS, SAS); Pythagoras theorem; medians, altitudes, bisectors
- Quadrilaterals and Polygons – types and properties; midpoint theorem; cyclic quadrilaterals
- Circles – chord, arc, sector, segment, tangent; tangent properties; cyclic quadrilaterals; circumference and area
- Constructions – bisecting lines and angles; constructing triangles; constructing similar triangles
Mensuration & Coordinate Geometry
- Area and perimeter of square, rectangle, parallelogram, triangle, trapezium; Heron’s formula; area of combined figures
- Surface area and volume of cube, cuboid, cylinder, cone, sphere, hemisphere; combined solids
- Coordinate Geometry – Cartesian plane; distance formula; section formula; area of a triangle by coordinates
Trigonometry, Statistics & Probability
- Trigonometric ratios – sin, cos, tan, cosec, sec, cot; identities; standard angles (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°)
- Heights and Distances – angle of elevation and depression; word problems
- Statistics – frequency distribution (grouped/ungrouped); bar graph, histogram, frequency polygon; mean, median, mode; cumulative frequency; data interpretation
- Probability – experimental and theoretical; complementary events; problems on coins, dice, cards
III. Science
Food, Materials & Everyday Chemistry
- Components of food – nutrients, balanced diet, deficiency diseases
- Sorting materials – properties (hardness, solubility, transparency); separation methods (winnowing, sieving, sedimentation, filtration, evaporation)
- Acids, Bases and Salts – natural indicators (litmus, turmeric, china rose); neutralisation
- Physical and Chemical Changes – rusting of iron, crystallisation
- Coal and Petroleum – natural resources; refining; natural gas
- Combustion and Flame – types of combustion; fuel efficiency; global warming, acid rain
Living World & Biology
- Living organisms – habitat and adaptation; characteristics of organisms
- Body movements – joints, skeleton; gait of animals
- Nutrition in plants – photosynthesis; replenishment of nutrients in soil
- Nutrition in animals – digestion in humans; grass-eating animals; amoeba
- Respiration in organisms – breathing in humans and other animals; do plants respire?
- Reproduction in plants – seed dispersal; Reproduction in animals – sexual & asexual; metamorphosis; oviparous and viviparous animals
- Microorganisms – types, uses and harms; food preservation; nitrogen fixation; nitrogen cycle
- Crop Production and Management – soil preparation, sowing, manure & fertilisers, irrigation, harvesting, storage
- Conservation of Plants and Animals – deforestation; National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves; endemic species
- Reaching the age of Adolescence – puberty, secondary sexual characters, hormones, reproductive health
- The Fundamental Unit of Life – cell structure and organelles; plant and animal tissues; improvement in food resources
- Life Processes; Control and Coordination; Reproduction in Organisms; Heredity and Evolution; Our Environment; Natural Resource Management (Class 9–10 topics)
Physics
- Motion and Measurement – types of motion; speed; distance-time graph
- Light – travels in straight line; reflection; spherical mirrors; lenses; pin hole camera; kaleidoscope; laws of reflection; Braille system
- Electricity and Circuits – electric cell; conductors & insulators; electric switch; electric circuit
- Electric Current and its Effects – heating effect; magnetic effect; electromagnet; electric bell
- Fun with Magnets – poles; finding directions; attraction and repulsion
- Force and Pressure – contact forces (muscular, friction); non-contact forces (magnetic, electrostatic, gravitational); atmospheric pressure
- Friction – types (static, sliding, rolling); fluid friction; factors affecting friction
- Sound – production, propagation, amplitude, frequency, loudness, pitch; noise pollution
- Some Natural Phenomena – lightning; charging by rubbing; earthquake; protection measures
- Chemical Effects of Electric Current – electroplating
- Motion; Force and Laws of Motion; Gravitation – Universal Law, mass, weight, Archimedes’ Principle; Work and Energy (Class 9–10 level)
- Light – Reflection and Refraction; Human Eye and Colourful World; Electricity; Magnetic Effects of Electric Current (Class 9–10 level)
Chemistry (Class 9–10 level)
- Matter in Our Surroundings – states of matter; elements, compounds, mixtures, solutions
- Atoms and Molecules – laws of chemical combination; chemical formulae; atomic masses
- Structure of the Atom – subatomic particles; atomic models; isotopes
- Chemical Reactions and Equations; Acids, Bases and Salts; Metals and Non-Metals; Carbon and its Compounds
Environment
- Air – composition; oxygen cycle; Air around us
- Forests: Our Lifeline; Waste Water Story – sewage treatment; water freshening
- Heat – measuring temperature; transfer of heat
- Our environment; managing natural resources
IV. English
- Reading & Comprehension: Reading comprehension from unseen passages; inferential questions; vocabulary in context
- Grammar: Articles; Noun, Pronoun, Verb (Finite and Non-finite), Adverb, Adjective, Preposition, Conjunction, Interjection; Tenses; Subject-Verb Agreement; Active Voice & Passive Voice; Direct and Indirect Speech (Change the narration); Modals; Phrases and Clauses
- Sentence Structure: The Sentence – Subject and Predicate; Error Correction; Sentence Rearrangement; Transformation of Sentences; Number; Gender; Punctuation
- Vocabulary: Word Power; Synonyms; Antonyms; Idioms; One Word Substitution
V. हिन्दी (Hindi)
- भाषा-व्याकरण एवं लिपि का परिचय; वर्ण विचार एवं आक्षरिक खण्ड
- शब्द विचार – (क) परिभाषा के आधार पर: तत्सम, तद्भव, देशज, विदेशी; (ख) रचना के आधार पर; (ग) प्रयोग के आधार पर; (घ) अर्थ के आधार पर
- विकारी शब्द – संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, क्रिया, विशेषण
- अविकारी शब्द – क्रिया-विशेषण, सम्बन्ध बोधक, समुच्चय बोधक, विस्मयादि बोधक
- पद परिचय; शब्द शक्तियाँ
- शब्द रूपान्तर – लिंग, वचन, कारक, काल, वाच्य
- सन्धि; समास; उपसर्ग; प्रत्यय
- वाक्य विचार; अर्थ विचार – पर्याय, विलोम, वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द, समानार्थी
- विराम चिह्न; शुद्धिकरण (शब्द शुद्धि, वाक्य शुद्धि); मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ; अलंकार
VI. Computers / Information Technology
- Computer Organisation: Fundamentals of Computer; Components of Computer (Input, Output, CPU, Memory); Operating System; Troubleshooting & Utilities
- Networking & Internet: Computer networking; Internet & its terminology; Cyber threats & Cyber Security
- Office Automation Tools: Word Processing; Spreadsheet; Presentation software
- e-Governance & MIS: e-Governance concept; Management Information System (MIS)
Part B – General Awareness Topics
Part B of the HPRCA Patwari exam covers General Awareness at the Matric (Class 10) level. This section carries significant weightage and includes HP GK, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, and languages at Matric standard.
1. General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh (HP GK)
- HP History: Pre-merger princely states (Sirmaur, Mandi, Suket, Bilaspur, Chamba, Kullu etc.); formation of HP (1948); merger of Bilaspur (1954); full statehood (25 January 1971); important personalities – Dr. Y.S. Parmar (Father of HP)
- HP Geography: 12 Districts; rivers (Beas, Satluj, Ravi, Chenab, Yamuna); mountain passes (Rohtang, Baralacha La, Shipki La, Jalori); lakes (Renuka, Prashar, Rewalsar, Khajjiar, Chandratal, Dal Dharamshala); Khajjiar – Switzerland of India
- HP Economy: Hydel power projects (Bhakra Dam, Pong Dam, Nathpa Jhakri, Kol Dam, Rampur); apple horticulture; major industries; eco-tourism
- HP Culture & Festivals: Folk dances (Nati – included in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list); festivals (Kullu Dussehra, Lavi Fair Rampur, Minjar Chamba, Shivratri Mandi, Renuka Fair); local tribes – Kinnauri, Gaddi, Gujjar, Lahauli, Pangwali
- HP Administration & GK: HP Vidhan Sabha (68 seats); Rajya Sabha seats (3); High Court (Shimla); 12 districts, sub-divisions, tehsils; revenue administration; land records in HP; Panchayati Raj in HP; HP Government schemes and policies
- HP – National Firsts / Famous for: First fully literate district (Hamirpur); highest number of NRIs; highest vehicle density; highest gallantry medals per capita
- National GK: Important national events, organisations, awards, personalities
2. Current Affairs (National & State Level)
- Important national and international events (last 12–18 months before exam date)
- Government schemes – Central Government (PM Kisan, PMAY, Ayushman Bharat, Digital India etc.); HP Government schemes
- Sports – national and international tournaments, champions, India’s performance
- Science & Technology – space missions (ISRO), new inventions, discoveries
- Appointments – Governors, Chief Ministers, Heads of important bodies and organisations
- Awards – Bharat Ratna, Padma awards, Nobel Prize, Oscars, Man Booker
- Economic developments – Union Budget highlights, RBI policies, GDP data
- HP-specific current affairs – HP Budget, new state schemes, HP Government decisions
3. Everyday Science (Matric Level)
- Basic Physics, Chemistry and Biology as relevant to daily life at Class 10 level
- Common diseases, vaccines, nutrition, food adulteration
- Environmental pollution; simple scientific phenomena; basic inventions and discoveries
4. Logical Reasoning (Matric Level)
- Analogy (letter, word, number based)
- Classification (Odd One Out) – letters, words, numbers
- Series completion – number series, letter series, mixed series
- Coding-Decoding; Blood Relations; Direction & Distance; Ranking & Order
- Syllogism; Statements and Conclusions; Cause and Effect
- Non-verbal Reasoning – Figure series, Pattern completion, Mirror image
- Basic Arithmetic (Matric) – percentage, ratio, average, simple interest, time & work, time & distance
5. General Hindi (Matric Standard)
- Basic grammar, synonyms, antonyms, muhavare, lokoktiyan; sentence correction; fill in the blanks; reading comprehension (basic level)
6. General English (Matric Standard)
- Basic grammar (tenses, articles, prepositions); synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution; sentence correction; reading comprehension (basic level)
HPRCA Patwari Selection Process 2026
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 – Written Examination (CBT / OMR) | 120 MCQs | 120 Marks | 90 minutes | Qualifying: 45% General, 40% SC/ST/OBC/WFF | Z-score normalization for multiple shifts | Provisional answer key uploaded on website |
| Stage 2 – Document Verification (DV) | Shortlisted candidates (merit & reservation-wise) called for original certificate verification: 10+2 marksheet, DOB proof, domicile, category certificate, EWS/BPL certificate (if applicable) |
| Stage 3 – Medical Examination | Candidates clearing DV called for medical fitness test as per HP Government norms |
FAQs – HPRCA Patwari Syllabus 2026
Q1. What is the HPRCA Patwari Exam Pattern 2026?
The HPRCA Patwari exam consists of 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 120 marks (1 mark per correct answer), to be attempted in 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes). The mode is Computer Based Test (CBT) or OMR-based Written Test. There is no mention of negative marking in the official notification. If conducted in multiple shifts, scores are normalized using the Z-Score Method.
Q2. What are the qualifying marks for HPRCA Patwari 2026?
The minimum qualifying marks are 45% (54/120) for General/UR category, which may be relaxed to 40% if sufficient candidates are not available. For SC/ST/OBC/WFF candidates, the qualifying marks are 40% (48/120), relaxable to 35%.
Q3. How many vacancies are there in HPRCA Patwari 2026?
A total of 530 Patwari (Job Trainee) posts have been announced by HPRCA under Advertisement No. 08/2025 dated 06.12.2025. The vacancies include General (UR): 210, EWS: 64, SC (UR): 100, SC (BPL): 19, SC (WFF): 03, ST (UR): 19, ST (BPL): 06, OBC (UR): 81, OBC (BPL): 19, OBC (WFF): 03, General (WFF): 06.
Q4. What is the salary of HPRCA Patwari (Job Trainee)?
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated fixed stipend of ₹12,500/- per month during the Job Trainee period, which is 60% of the first cell of Level-3 as per the HP Job Trainee Scheme.
Q5. What is the educational qualification for HPRCA Patwari 2026?
Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) examination or its equivalent from a recognised Board of School Education/University. Desirable qualifications include knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and basic Computer Knowledge. Candidates must also be bonafide residents of HP or have passed their Matriculation and 10+2 from a school within Himachal Pradesh.
Q6. When will HPRCA Patwari Exam Date 2026 be announced?
The HPRCA Patwari Exam Date 2026 has not yet been announced. It will be notified separately by HPRCA on the official website hprca.hp.gov.in. No admit card will be sent by post — candidates must download it from the official website when released.
