HP Patwari Exam Syllabus – Complete Official Guide
By Home Academy
Introduction
The HP Patwari Examination is conducted to recruit candidates for the post of Patwari in Himachal Pradesh. A Patwari plays an important role in maintaining land records, revenue administration, village records, and related government functions.
This examination tests a candidate’s knowledge of academics, general awareness, language skills, reasoning ability, and computer awareness. The syllabus is designed mainly around the 10+2 standard along with General Knowledge and aptitude-based subjects.
HP Patwari Exam Pattern
Understanding the exam pattern is the first step toward preparation.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Marking Scheme | 1 Mark per Question |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
Paper Distribution
Part–I: Subject-Based Section – 85 Marks
Part–II: General Knowledge & Other Subjects – 35 Marks
Part–I: Subject-Based Syllabus (85 Marks)
This section mainly covers subjects of 10+2 standard.
1. Social Science
History
Ancient India
Medieval India
Modern India
Indian Freedom Movement
Important Historical Events
Geography
Physical Geography
Geography of India
Climate and Resources
Agriculture
Rivers and Mountains
Political Science
Indian Constitution
Fundamental Rights
Parliament
Judiciary
Panchayati Raj
Economics
Basic Economic Concepts
Banking
Inflation
Development Concepts
Economic Reforms
2. Mathematics
Important topics include:
Number System
Percentage
Ratio and Proportion
Average
Profit and Loss
Simple Interest
Compound Interest
Time and Work
Time and Distance
Algebra
Geometry
Mensuration
Simplification
Data Interpretation
Probability
HCF and LCM
Problems on Ages
3. Science
Physics
Motion
Force
Energy
Electricity
Chemistry
Matter
Chemical Changes
Acids and Bases
Biology
Human Body
Environment
Ecosystem
Nutrition
Everyday Science
Scientific Discoveries
Applications of Science
4. English Language
Topics:
Grammar
Tenses
Articles
Prepositions
Vocabulary
Synonyms & Antonyms
Error Detection
Reading Comprehension
Sentence Improvement
Active & Passive Voice
Cloze Test
5. Hindi Language
Topics:
व्याकरण
संज्ञा
सर्वनाम
विशेषण
क्रिया
पर्यायवाची
विलोम शब्द
मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
संधि
समास
वाक्य शुद्धि
6. Computer Knowledge
Topics:
Computer Fundamentals
Hardware and Software
Operating System
MS Office
Internet
Email
Networking Basics
Cyber Awareness
Part–II: General Knowledge (35 Marks)
General Knowledge
Indian History
Indian Geography
Indian Economy
Indian Constitution
Awards and Honors
Sports
Books and Authors
Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge (Most Important)
History of Himachal Pradesh
Geography of Himachal
Districts and Rivers
Culture and Traditions
Government Schemes
Important Personalities
Current Affairs
National Events
International Events
Government Policies
Recent Developments
Reasoning & Mental Ability
Analogy
Coding–Decoding
Blood Relations
Direction Sense
Series
Ranking
Puzzle
Logical Arrangement
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Selection Process
Stage 1 – Written Examination
Candidates appear in objective-type examination.
Stage 2 – Document Verification
Verification of eligibility and educational records.
Stage 3 – Final Merit List
Selection is prepared according to exam performance and applicable rules.
Home Academy Preparation Strategy
Highest Priority Subjects
Himachal Pradesh GK
Mathematics
Current Affairs
Reasoning
English & Hindi
Computer Awareness
Suggested Daily Plan
HP GK → 2 Hours
Maths → 2 Hours
Reasoning → 1 Hour
Languages → 1 Hour
Mock Test → 1 Hour
Final Advice
Success in HP Patwari depends on syllabus completion, regular MCQ practice, revision, and time management. Cover the complete syllabus first, then solve previous papers and mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
Study Smart — Practice Daily — Achieve Success.
— Home Academy