What is HP Naib Tehsildar 2027 exam pattern?

HPPSC Naib Tehsildar Prelims has 100 objective questions in 120 minutes: General Studies (50Q), General Hindi (20Q), and General Law/Revenue Laws (30Q) with -0.25 negative marking. Mains has 4 descriptive papers: General Studies, Revenue Laws, Hindi, and English. Interview carries 75 marks.

What are the duties of a Naib Tehsildar in Himachal Pradesh?

A Naib Tehsildar handles land records maintenance, mutation of property, resolution of boundary disputes, supervision of Patwaris, revenue collection, and implementation of tenancy laws. In HP they also manage disaster relief operations during landslides and floods, certify domicile certificates, and oversee income and caste certificate issuance.

What revenue and land laws are tested in HP Naib Tehsildar?

Important laws include HP Land Revenue Act 1954, HP Tenancy and Land Reforms Act 1972, HP Ceiling on Land Holdings Act 1972, Indian Stamp Act 1899, Registration Act 1908, and HP Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act 1974. Revenue procedure (Jamabandi, Khasra, Khatauni) and land record maintenance are critical topics.

What is the salary of HP Naib Tehsildar?

HPPSC Naib Tehsildar salary is in Pay Level 8 (Rs. 47,600-1,51,100 basic per month) under 7th Pay Commission. With DA, HRA, Hill Compensatory Allowance (HCA), and other Himachal-specific allowances, total gross salary ranges from Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 95,000 per month depending on posting district.

What Himachal Pradesh-specific general knowledge is important?

Key HP topics include Shimla Agreement 1972, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti district geography, Kullu-Manali tourism, HP formation (25 January 1971), Ravi and Beas river projects, Bhakra Dam in HP section, major apple and horticulture belts (Kullu, Shimla), HP Industrial Policy, and major schemes like Mukhya Mantri Swavlamban Yojana.

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HP Naib Tehsildar Preparation Guide

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission

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

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks100

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (OMR)

Frequency

As per notification

Next Exam Date

June 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate in any discipline, age 18-45 years (HP domicile mandatory)

ANumber of Attempts

As per HP government norms

Study Plan by Subject

General Studies

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

General 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

General Law & Revenue Laws

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

Master HP Land Revenue Act 1954 and HP Tenancy Act 1972 in detail — land laws constitute 30% of prelims marks and form the majority of Mains Paper II

Study Himachal Pradesh geography intensively: Western Himalaya ranges, pin valley, Spiti river, Rohtang Pass, Chandrabhaga, Ravi, Beas, and Satluj rivers and their tributaries

Focus on HP-specific history: Raja Sansar Chand, Pahari paintings, Kangra Fort, Chamba heritage temples, and role of HP in partition and post-independence integration

Revise revenue terminology: Jamabandi, Shajra Nasb, Intikaal, Lal Kitab, Girdawari, Tatima — these terms appear directly in MCQ and Mains descriptive answers

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Studies	33	33	40 min
General Hindi	33	33	40 min
General Law & Revenue Laws	33	33	40 min
Total	100	100	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

March 2027

Next Exam Date

June 2027

Conducted By

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission

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