HPRCA Patwari Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for job seekers in Himachal Pradesh, as the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has officially released the notification for 530 posts of Patwari (Job-Trainee). The online application process begins on December 12, 2025, and candidates have until January 16, 2026, to submit their forms through the official website. This recruitment drive is for the Department of Land Records, HP. If you have passed your 10+2 examination and are between 18 to 45 years old, you are eligible to apply. The selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) or written screening test. Read the full article below for accurate details on the syllabus, fee structure, and how to apply.

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HPRCA Patwari Recruitment 2025
Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	06 December 2025
Application Start Date	12 December 2025 (10:00 AM)
Last Date For Registration	16 January 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date For Fee Payment	16 January 2026
Correction Window	Opens for 7 days (starts 3 working days after closing date)
Admit Card Release Date	To be notified later
Exam Date	To be notified later

Application Fee

Category	Fee Details
All Categories (Total Fee)	₹ 800/- (₹100 Exam Fee + Processing Fee)
Correction Fee	₹ 100/- (If you need to edit the form later)
Payment Mode	Online (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking)

Age Limit Details

Criteria	Age Requirement
Age Calculation Date	As on 01 January 2025
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	45 Years
Age Relaxation	05 Years relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PWD (HP Domicile), and HP Govt Employees.

HPRCA Patwari Recruitment 2025
Vacancy Details

Detail	Information
Post Name	Patwari (Job-Trainee)
Total Posts	530
Advertisement No.	08/2025
Department	Director, Land Record, HP Shimla-9
Post Code	25027

HPRCA Patwari Recruitment 2025
Eligibility Details

Criteria	Qualification Required
Education Qualification	Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) Examination or its equivalent from a recognized Board of School Education/University.
Desirable Qualification	1. Knowledge of customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh. 2. Knowledge of Computer.
Domicile Note	Candidates from other states (Non-HP) will be treated as General Category and cannot claim reservation benefits.

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Category	Number of Posts
General (Unreserved)	210
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)	64
Scheduled Caste (UR)	100
Scheduled Caste (BPL)	19
Scheduled Caste (WFF)	03
Scheduled Tribe (UR)	19
Scheduled Tribe (BPL)	06
OBC (Unreserved)	81
OBC (BPL)	19
OBC (WFF)	03
General (WFF)	06
Total	530

State-Wise (Department) Vacancy Details

Department Name	Cadre Type
Land Records Department, HP	These posts are under the State Cadre (candidates can be posted anywhere in HP).
Selection Preference	Candidates will have to give preference for districts/departments during documentation, allocated based on Merit-Cum-Option.

Important Documents Required

Document Type	Details
Photograph	Scanned JPG/JPEG/PNG (Max 1 MB).
Signature	Scanned JPG/JPEG/PNG (Max 1 MB).
Age Proof	Matriculation (10th) Certificate.
Education	10+2 Certificate and Marksheet.
Caste Certificate	SC/ST/OBC (Parental basis) for HP residents claiming reservation.
Bonafide Himachali	Required for claiming reservation benefits.
EWS/BPL Certificate	Valid certificate if applying under these categories.

HPRCA Patwari Recruitment 2025
Syllabus Overview

Subject Area	Number of Questions
Part I: General Knowledge	85 Questions – General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh. – National GK and Current Affairs.
Part II: Academic & Language	35 Questions – Everyday Science. – Logical Reasoning. – Social Science. – General English (Matric Standard). – General Hindi (Matric Standard).

Exam Pattern

Feature	Details
Mode of Exam	Computer Based Test (CBT) or OMR Based
Total Questions	120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Total Marks	120 Marks (1 mark per question)
Duration	1 Hour 30 Minutes (90 Minutes)
Qualifying Marks	45% for General Category 40% for SC/ST/OBC/WFF
Normalization	Z-Score Method will be used if exam is held in multiple shifts.

Selection Process

Stage	Description
1. Written Exam	A screening test (CBT/OMR) of 120 marks.
2. Document Verification	Candidates shortlisted from the written test will undergo document verification to check eligibility.
3. Final Merit List	Based on the marks obtained in the written test and verification.

HPRCA Patwari Recruitment 2025
Salary Details

Type	Amount
Pay Scale	Consolidated Fixed Amount
Monthly Salary	₹ 12,500/- Per Month
Status	This is the stipend paid during the “Job-Trainee” period.

How to apply

Step No.	Action
Step 1	Visit the official website: https://hprca.hp.gov.in.
Step 2	Click on “Sign Up” to create a User ID and Password if you are a new user.
Step 3	Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by filling in personal details, and educational qualifications, and uploading your photo/signature.
Step 4	Once your profile is ready, go to the dashboard and find “Patwari Recruitment 2025”. Click Apply.
Step 5	Select your preferred examination district and verify all details in the auto-filled form.
Step 6	Pay the application fee of ₹ 800/- online via Debit/Credit card or Net Banking.
Step 7	Submit the form and print the confirmation page for future reference.

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