HP Patwari Recruitment 2026 — 530 Posts Notification (HPRCA Advt No. 08/2025)
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur released Advertisement No. 08/2025 (dated 06-12-2025) for 530 posts of Patwari (Job Trainee) under the Directorate of Land Records, HP. Online applications were accepted from 12 December 2025 to 16 January 2026 — the window is now closed, and the written exam date is still awaited from HPRCA.
Notification — Short Details
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
| Department | Directorate of Land Records, HP (Revenue Department), Shimla-9 |
| Post Name | Patwari (Job Trainee) |
| Advertisement No. | 08/2025, dated 06-12-2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 530 |
| Application Mode | Online (HPRCA SSO / OTR Portal) — Now Closed |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (Online), 120 MCQs |
| Current Status | Application Closed · Written Exam Awaited |
| Official Website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
Important Dates
* The written exam date and admit card schedule had not been officially announced by HPRCA at the time of writing. Always confirm at hprca.hp.gov.in.
Vacancy Details & Pay
A total of 530 posts of Patwari (Job Trainee) have been notified under Advt No. 08/2025, carrying a consolidated stipend of Rs. 12,500 per month during the training period.
Category-wise and district-wise vacancy break-up is published in the official notification PDF on hprca.hp.gov.in — please refer to it directly rather than relying on third-party summaries.
Eligibility — Age & Qualification
A candidate must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or its equivalent from a recognised Board or University. Age is reckoned as on 01-01-2025. Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh, along with basic computer knowledge, is desirable.
| Sr. | Category | Age | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General / Unreserved | 18 – 45 Yrs (as on 01-01-2025) | 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent |
| 2 | SC / ST / OBC / EWS | 18 – 45 Yrs + relaxation as per HP Govt rules | 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent |
| 3 | Ex-Servicemen & other reserved categories | As per applicable HP Govt relaxation rules | 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent |
Selection Process
Computer-Based Written Exam
Conducted by HPRCA — 120 objective questions for 120 marks in 120 minutes, bilingual (Hindi & English), covering HP GK, current affairs, science, reasoning, social science, English and Hindi.
Document Verification
Candidates in the zone of consideration produce original certificates — educational, category and domicile documents — for verification.
Medical Examination
Conducted to confirm the candidate meets the health and fitness standards required for the Patwari (Job Trainee) post.
Final Merit List
Prepared on the basis of written exam performance, subject to successful document verification and medical clearance.
Written Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (Online) |
| Total Questions | 120 Objective (MCQ) |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Duration | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
| Medium | Bilingual — Hindi & English |
Syllabus Topics
How the Application Process Worked
Shown for reference — applications for Advt No. 08/2025 closed on 16 January 2026. Watch hprca.hp.gov.in for the next Patwari recruitment cycle.
- 1Visit the official HPRCA website hprca.hp.gov.in and open "Apply Online" / Candidate Login.
- 2Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) / Single Sign-On (SSO) with personal and educational details, if not already registered.
- 3Log in and select the Patwari Recruitment link (Advt No. 08/2025) from the candidate dashboard.
- 4Fill in personal, educational (10+2 marks) and other required details, and choose a preferred exam district.
- 5Upload scanned photograph, signature and required certificates as per HPRCA specifications.
- 6Pay the examination fee online through the prescribed payment mode.
- 7Review every entry carefully and submit — corrections were allowed only during the notified correction window.
Documents Typically Required
Confirm the exact document list against the official Advt No. 08/2025 PDF before document verification.
Important Notes
- Online applications for Advt No. 08/2025 (530 posts) closed on 16 January 2026; a 7-day correction window opened 3 working days after the closing date.
- Selection is currently at the written-exam stage — HPRCA has not yet officially confirmed the exam date or admit card release schedule.
- Only candidates who submitted a valid application within the notified window are eligible for the written exam.
- HP's Revenue Department has separately indicated a larger Patwari recruitment drive of around 974 posts planned for later in 2026 — this is a distinct, yet-to-be-notified process, not part of Advt No. 08/2025.
- Always cross-check dates, vacancy break-up and eligibility against the official notification PDF at hprca.hp.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is the official notification issued by the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur on 06 December 2025, inviting online applications for 530 posts of Patwari (Job Trainee) under the Directorate of Land Records, Himachal Pradesh.
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