HPRCA Patwari Exam Date 2026: Test Dates Announced
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has announced the exam dates for the Patwari (Job-Trainee) recruitment. The TBT for Patwari runs from 23 to 30 November, and the Panchayat Secretary exam is listed for 4 to 6 December. The dates are announced on the HPRCA website.
This exam is part of the HPRCA Patwari Recruitment 2025, which has the full notification, vacancies and eligibility. This page covers the exam schedule and what the notification says about the test.
Exam Date at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
| Exam / Post | Patwari (Job-Trainee), Post Code 25027 |
| Advt No. | 08/2025 |
| Patwari TBT | 23 to 30 November |
| Panchayat Secretary exam | 4 to 6 December |
| Official website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
What Are the HPRCA Patwari Exam Dates 2026?
| Exam | Dates |
|---|---|
| Patwari TBT | 23 to 30 November |
| Panchayat Secretary | 4 to 6 December |
Exam Pattern for Patwari
The recruitment notification describes the Patwari written test as follows.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test, as the recruitment notification describes it; the exam date announcement calls the Patwari exam a TBT |
| Total questions | 120 multiple choice questions |
| Total marks | 120 |
| Duration | 1.5 hours (90 minutes) |
| Part I | 85 questions: General Knowledge, including GK of Himachal Pradesh and Current Affairs |
| Part II | 35 questions: Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English and General Hindi (Matric standard) |
| Multiple shifts | Scores are normalised with the Z-Score method |
Candidates shortlisted on the written test merit are then called for document verification.
What’s Next
After the written test comes document verification of original documents, as set by the notification.
About the HPRCA Patwari Recruitment
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Posts | Patwari (Job-Trainee) |
| Vacancies | 530 |
| Advt No. | 08/2025 |
| Recruitment post | HPRCA Patwari Recruitment 2025 |
Essential Links
- Check HP Patwari 2026 Exam Date Notice
- HPRCA Patwari Recruitment 2025: Notification, Vacancies & Eligibility
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Himachal Pradesh Government Jobs Telegram Channel
The Patwari TBT starts on 23 November and ends on 30 November.