What are the duties of an HP Patwari?

An HP Patwari maintains land records including jamabandi (record of rights), Shajra Nasab (genealogical record), Latha (field map), and mutation records for their assigned halqa (circle) in Himachal Pradesh. They conduct biannual crop inspections, assess natural calamity damage for compensation, and assist in property registrations and dispute resolution. HP Patwaris work under Kanungos and Tehsildars to ensure accurate land data essential for property taxation, government scheme targeting, and agricultural policy implementation. Due to mountainous terrain, their fieldwork is particularly demanding.

What is the syllabus for HP Patwari exam?

The HP Patwari exam covers General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh (history, culture, geography, economy, current affairs), Hindi (grammar, comprehension), Mathematics (arithmetic, algebra, mensuration, land measurement), and Revenue Laws & Land Records (HP Land Revenue Act, HP Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, mutation procedures, land record formats). Questions on HP-specific geography including districts, rivers, wildlife sanctuaries, and culture form a major part of the GK section. Revenue laws questions focus on HP-specific legislation and land record maintenance procedures.

What is the salary of an HP Patwari?

An HP Patwari receives a monthly salary in the pay scale with Grade Pay of Rs. 1,900–2,400, resulting in a gross monthly salary of approximately Rs. 18,000–24,000 including DA, HRA, and allowances. Field allowance for village surveys and hill allowance for remote postings add to the take-home pay. After HP's 7th Pay Commission implementation, the in-hand salary ranges from Rs. 16,000–22,000 per month. Promotion to Kanungo and Naib Tehsildar is possible through departmental examinations.

How does HP land record system differ from other states?

Himachal Pradesh has unique land record formats suited to its hilly terrain. The Shajra Nasab is a genealogical record tracing ownership lineage, while the Latha is a detailed field survey map. Jamabandi records in HP include specific columns for terraced farming plots, forest rights, and water source rights (kuhl rights) that are unique to mountain agriculture. The HP Land Revenue Act has provisions for common lands (shamlat deh) and nomadic grazing rights that are not found in plains state revenue laws. HP has also adopted e-Himrishi for digital land records.

What is the selection process for HP Patwari?

The HP Patwari selection process consists of a written examination conducted by HPSSSC followed by document verification. The written exam has 100 objective-type questions to be solved in 90 minutes. There is no interview or physical test for this post. Candidates who qualify the written exam are called for document verification where certificates of age, education, category, and HP domicile are checked. Special weightage may be given to candidates from specific districts based on vacancy distribution and local posting requirements.

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HP Patwari Preparation Guide

HPSSSC (Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for HP Patwari 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks100

Duration90 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (OMR-based)

Frequency

As per vacancy notification, typically every 2-3 years

Next Exam Date

2026-10-05

EEligibility Criteria

Graduation from a recognized university; age 18-45 years; HP domicile required

ANumber of Attempts

No restriction on number of attempts within age limit

Study Plan by Subject

General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Hindi

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Mathematics

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Revenue Laws & Land Records

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Focus on HP-specific geography, history (Shimla history, hill states merger), culture (festivals, dialects, crafts), and government schemes for the GK section which is HP-centric.

Study the HP Land Revenue Act 1954 and HP Tenancy and Land Reforms Act 1972 carefully — revenue law questions directly test these statutes and their procedures.

Practice land measurement conversions relevant to HP: bigha, biswa, kanaal, marla — and understand how these relate to hectares and acres for mathematical questions.

Solve previous HPSSSC Patwari papers and Kanungo papers to understand the standard difficulty and question types used in HP revenue service exams.

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh	25	25	23 min
Hindi	25	25	23 min
Mathematics	25	25	23 min
Revenue Laws & Land Records	25	25	23 min
Total	100	100	90 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

2026-08-10

Next Exam Date

2026-10-05

Conducted By

HPSSSC (Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission)

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