HPRCA Patwari Recruitment 2025 – Notification Summary
Organization: Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur
Post Name: Patwari (Job Trainee)
Total Vacancies: 530
Official Website: hprca.hp.gov.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | December 6, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | December 12, 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | January 16, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window | Opens 3 days after the closing date (Active for 7 days) |
| Exam Date | To be notified later |
🔢 Vacancy Details (Total: 530 Posts)
The recruitment is for the post of Patwari (State Cadre).
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 210 |
| EWS | 64 |
| SC (UR) | 100 |
| SC (BPL) | 19 |
| SC (WFF) | 03 |
| ST (UR) | 19 |
| ST (BPL) | 06 |
| OBC (UR) | 81 |
| OBC (BPL) | 19 |
| OBC (WFF) | 03 |
| General (WFF) | 06 |
(Note: Vacancies are subject to change by the department.)
✅ Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) examination or its equivalent from a recognized Board of School Education/University.
- Desirable: Knowledge of customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh.
2. Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)
- Minimum: 18 Years
- Maximum: 45 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/WFF/PH candidates as per HP Govt rules (usually up to 50 years).
3. Domicile
- Candidates generally must be Bonafide Himachalis or have passed 10th and 12th from schools within HP (conditions apply as per official notification).
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection will be based on a Written Screening Test / CBT (Computer Based Test) followed by Document Verification.
- Exam Mode: CBT or Offline (Screening Test)
- Total Marks: 100 (Standard Pattern) or 120 (Recent update indicated in some notices; check specific admit card instructions).
- Duration: 90 Minutes or 120 Minutes.
- Subjects Covered:
- Arithmetic (Maths): 10th standard level
- General Hindi: Grammar and usage
- General English: Grammar and usage
- General Knowledge: National & HP GK
Stipend: Selected candidates will receive a consolidated stipend of ₹12,500 per month during the training period.
💰 Application Fee
- General Category: ₹800
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS/BPL: (Fee concessions apply, typically ₹400 or similar, please verify on the portal)
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking)
🚀 How to Apply
- Visit the official website: hprca.hp.gov.in.
- Register on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal if you haven’t already.
- Log in and find Advertisement No. 08/2025.
- Fill in the application form and upload required documents (Photo, Signature, 10th/12th Marksheets, Category Certificate).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and print the application form for future reference.