A Punjab Patwari maintains land records including jamabandi (record of rights), Girdawari (crop inspection), Khasra Girdawari (field-level records), and shajra (village map) for their assigned halqa. They update records for mutations (transfers of ownership), partition of land, and corrections. Punjab Patwaris use the Punjab Land Records Society (PLRS) system for digital record maintenance and issue certified copies through Fard Kendras. They assist in agricultural census, crop damage surveys for insurance, and property verification for loans and government schemes.

Yes, Punjabi language proficiency is mandatory for the Punjab Patwari exam. Candidates must have studied Punjabi as a subject up to matriculation level. The exam includes a Punjabi language section testing grammar, comprehension, translation, and essay writing in Gurmukhi script. Since land records, official correspondence, and citizen interactions in Punjab are conducted in Punjabi, language proficiency is a practical requirement for the job. Candidates not proficient in Punjabi are at a significant disadvantage in both the exam and the actual duties of the post.

The Punjab Patwari exam covers the Punjab Land Revenue Act 1887 (powers of revenue officers, assessment, collection, mutation, settlement), Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 (rights of tenants, rent, ejectment), Punjab Land Preservation Act, Transfer of Property Act 1882 (sale, mortgage, lease, gift), and Registration Act 1908 (registration of documents, procedure). Questions test knowledge of revenue court hierarchy, prescribed formats for jamabandi and Girdawari, and procedures for rectification of land records. Punjab-specific land reforms and ceiling legislation are also tested.

A Punjab Patwari receives a basic pay in Grade Pay Rs. 2,400 with gross monthly salary of approximately Rs. 22,000–28,000 including DA, HRA, and field allowance. The in-hand salary is approximately Rs. 20,000–26,000 per month. Rural and field postings come with additional allowances. Career progression leads to Kanungo (revenue supervisor), Naib Tehsildar, Tehsildar, and beyond through departmental examinations. Punjab government has also introduced performance-based incentives for timely completion of Girdawari and mutation records.

Punjab Patwaris are required to use digital systems including the Punjab Land Records Society (PLRS) portal, Fard Kendra software for issuing certified copies, and e-District services. Basic computer knowledge including MS Office (Word, Excel), internet operations, and data entry is required. The exam may include basic computer awareness questions. More importantly, practical computer skills are tested during training after selection. Candidates with prior computer proficiency certificates (like O-level or basic computer courses) are better prepared for the digital aspects of the job.