HP Patwari Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026, Check Subject Wise Topics

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has released the examination scheme on its official notification for the patwari post. Candidates preparing for the Patwari exam must know the complete HP Patwari Syllabus 2026 along with the exam pattern. In this article, candidates know the subject-wise topics, which show what to study and how to plan their preparation schedule based on the weightage of each topic in the exam.

HP Patwari Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

HPRCA is providing a great opportunity by announcing 530 vacancies under the HP Patwari Recruitment 2025. HPRCA Patwari Syllabus 2026 includes many subjects, such as General Knowledge (including Himachal Pradesh GK), Current Affairs, Science, Reasoning, Social Science, English, Hindi, and the subject specific. Candidates must focus on the concerned subject first, as it carries the highest weightage (85 marks) in the examination.

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HP Patwari Selection Process 2026

The selection for the Himachal Patwari Examination is as follows:

• Written Exam / CBT: Selection is based on the marks obtained in the Computer-Based Test (CBT). Those who qualify the examination will be called for the DV.
• Document Verification (DV): In this stage, shortlisted candidates verify their original documents.
• Medical Exam: Candidates who pass the document verification will be called for medical examination.

HPRCA Patwari Exam Pattern 2026

The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) or OMR mode. The exam consists of 120 questions, with each question carrying 1 mark, and there is no negative marking for the exam. The total duration of the exam is 90 minutes.

HP Patwari Syllabus 2026

Candidates should refer to the HPRCA Patwari Syllabus 2026 because it acts as a roadmap for their studies. By following it, they can plan their study timetable and focus on the most important sections according to the exam pattern. Check all the topics of General Knowledge (including Himachal Pradesh GK), Current Affairs, Science, Reasoning, Social Science, English, Hindi, and the subject-specific.

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

Indian History

• Bhakti Movement
• Modern: British Rule
• Revolt of 1857
• Indian National Movement
• Gandhian Era
• Indus Valley Civilization
• Vedic Age
• Mauryan & Gupta Empires
• Delhi Sultanate
• Mughal Empire
• Partition

Indian Geography

• Vegetation
• Indian River Systems
• Agriculture
• Physiographic divisions
• Climate
• Soil
• Industries
• Transport

Indian Polity & Constitution

• Fundamental Rights & Duties, Directive Principles, Preamble
• Parliament, Judiciary, President, Prime Minister
• Panchayati Raj & Urban Bodies
• Constitutional Amendments

Indian Economy

• Poverty
• Unemployment
• Planning in India
• Agriculture & Industry
• Demand & Supply
• National Income
• Inflation
• Money & Banking (RBI, Fiscal Policy)
• Economic Reforms

Current Affairs

National & International Events (Last 6–12 months), Government Schemes

Himachal Pradesh GK

History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Culture, Festivals, Important Personalities, Rivers, Mountains, Districts

Static GK

Awards, Books & Authors, Sports

Science & Technology

Everyday Science, Inventions & Discoveries, Basics of Physics, Chemistry, Biology

HP Patwari Syllabus for General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense & Ranking
• Syllogism & Statement Conclusions
• Puzzles & Seating Arrangements
• Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Analogies & Classification
• Series Completion (Number, Alphabet, Figure)
• Coding-Decoding
• Visual Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

• Average
• Profit & Loss
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Time & Work
• Time & Distance
• Number System & Simplification
• Percentage
• Ratio & Proportion
• Mensuration (Area, Volume)
• Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs, Charts)
• Algebra & Basic Geometry

HP Patwari Syllabus 2026 for English Language

• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• One Word Substitution
• Idioms & Phrases
• Sentence Correction & Error Detection
• Cloze Test & Fill in the Blanks
• Reading Comprehension
• Grammar: Tenses
• Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Voice, Narration, Modals, Subject-Verb Agreement
• Sentence Rearrangement (Para Jumbles)

Hindi Language

• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियां
• अपठित गद्यांश (Reading Comprehension)
• वर्णमाला, संधि, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, अव्यय, कारक, लिंग, वचन, काल, वाच्य
  शब्द ज्ञान: पर्यायवाची, विलोम, अनेकार्थी, एकार्थक शब्द
• वाक्य सुधार एवं त्रुटि पहचान

Technical / Professional Subject (Land Records & Revenue)

• Surveying & Measurement: Field Measurements, Chains/GPS/Drones, Area Calculations, Units (Acres, Bigha), GIS Maps
• Disputes & Admin Support: Boundary Disputes, Partitions, Encroachments
• Village Schemes (MGNREGA), Elections, Census
• Laws & Rural Knowledge: Land Revenue Act, Tenancy Act, Consolidation Act, Land Reforms (Zamindari Abolition, Ceilings)
• Land Records & Updates: Khatauni, Khasra, Jamabandi, Mutations, Girdawari, Digital Tools
• Revenue & Tax Handling: Land Taxes, Receipts, Defaulters, Reductions, PM-KISAN Schemes, Exemptions
• Panchayati Raj, Tribal Rights (PESA), Women’s Inheritance