Patwari
Patwari / Revenue Assistant Recruitment
Patwari / Revenue Assistant Recruitment (State-wise Guide)
The Patwari (also called Lekhpal, Kanungo assistant, or Revenue Assistant in different states) is a village-level revenue official who maintains land records, collects land revenue, and assists the revenue administration. Because land administration is a state subject, Patwari recruitment is conducted separately by each state government through its own recruitment board, such as RSMSSB (Rajasthan), UPSSSC (Uttar Pradesh), MPESB / Vyapam (Madhya Pradesh), PSSSB (Punjab), and HSSC (Haryana). There is no single national Patwari examination.
Because the syllabus, pattern, and eligibility change from state to state and from one notification cycle to the next, this guide gives you the common structure of Patwari recruitment plus state-specific notes based on previous cycles. Always confirm the exact numbers from the official notification of the year you are applying to.
Overview / Key Highlights
| Parameter | Details (typical, varies by state) |
|---|---|
| Conducting bodies | RSMSSB (Rajasthan), UPSSSC (Uttar Pradesh), MPESB (Madhya Pradesh), PSSSB (Punjab), HSSC (Haryana), and other state boards |
| Exam level | State-level (separate for each state) |
| Exam mode | Online (CBT) or offline (OMR), as per state notification |
| Minimum qualification | 10th, 12th, or graduation depending on the state |
| Selection stages | Written exam → Document Verification → (Computer/typing test or PET in some states) |
| Number of papers | Usually 1 paper; Rajasthan Patwari had 3 papers (previous cycle) |
| Negative marking | Commonly 1/3 or 1/4 of the mark per wrong answer (state-specific) |
| Exam frequency | Not fixed; held as vacancies arise, roughly every 2–4 years |
| Official websites | rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in, upsssc.gov.in, esb.mp.gov.in, psssb.punjab.gov.in, hssc.gov.in |
Selection Process
The selection process generally follows these stages, though the exact combination depends on the state:
- Written Examination (online or offline) covering General Knowledge, Hindi/English, Mathematics, Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, and state-specific land/revenue topics.
- Computer or Typing Test (only in some states such as Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh) to check basic computer proficiency / Hindi typing speed.
- Document Verification (DV) in which original certificates for education, age, category, and domicile are checked.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) only in states that prescribe physical standards for revenue field posts (rare; confirm per notification).
- Final Merit based on the written exam score (and the typing/DV qualification, if applicable).
Exam Pattern (state-wise, based on previous cycles)
Rajasthan Patwari (RSMSSB) — as per the 2021 cycle
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Agriculture, Rajasthani Culture, Computer Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 3 hours (all papers combined) |
| Paper II | Hindi andamp; English | 100 | 100 | Part of same sitting |
| Paper III | Mathematics andamp; Reasoning | 100 | 100 | Part of same sitting |
Negative marking: 1/3 of the allotted marks per wrong answer. Total: 300 marks.
Uttar Pradesh Lekhpal (UPSSSC) — as per previous cycles
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 50 | 50 |
| General Mathematics | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| Rural Life, Agriculture andamp; Society | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 2 hours. Negative marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer (previous cycle). A Hindi typing test on computer is part of selection in some cycles.
Madhya Pradesh Patwari (MPESB / Vyapam)
| Section | Approx. Questions |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge (including MP GK) | 40 |
| General Hindi | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 |
| Reasoning | 20 |
| Total | 100 (100 marks, 2 hours) |
Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer (previous cycle). Confirm the current split from the latest MPESB notification.
Punjab Patwari (PSSSB) and Haryana Patwari (HSSC)
Both are single-paper objective tests of 100 marks covering Mathematics, Reasoning, General Knowledge, and language (Punjabi/English or Hindi/English). Haryana additionally includes Science, Computer, and Agriculture in its syllabus. Confirm exact splits from the official notification.
Note: Papers, question counts, and negative marking vary by state and by cycle. Treat the tables above as indicative and verify against the current official notification.
Detailed Syllabus (common core)
The subjects below form the common core of almost every Patwari exam, with state-specific weight added for revenue and land-record topics.
General Knowledge (India andamp; State)
- Indian Constitution: fundamental rights, duties, and directive principles
- Indian history: freedom movement, ancient, medieval, and modern periods
- Indian geography: rivers, mountains, soils, agriculture, and monsoons
- Indian economy: budget, banking, schemes, and Five-Year/NDF plans
- National and international current affairs (last 12 months)
- Important national and state-level schemes (e.g., land, agriculture, social welfare)
- State history, culture, fairs, festivals, and heritage
- State geography: districts, crops, minerals, rivers, and climate
- State polity and administration: local self-government, panchayati raj
- Awards, sports, books andamp; authors, and important days
- Sports events and national/international organizations (UN agencies)
- Science andamp; technology in everyday life and defence organizations
Revenue, Land Records andamp; State-Specific Topics
- Land records system: Khasra, Khatauni, Khata, and Jamabandi
- Revenue terminology: Girdawari, Rasad, Batai, Patti, and Tehsil administration
- Land Revenue Act and Land Records Manual (state-specific)
- Survey and settlement: maps, measurement units (bigha, hectare, acres)
- Tenancy rights, mutation of land, and partition procedures
- Levy and collection of land revenue, cess, and arrears recovery
- E-district / computerised land records portals (e.g., Apna Khata, MP Bhulekh, DILRMP)
- Rajasthan: Rajasthani culture, agriculture, and computer paper topics
- Uttar Pradesh: rural life, agriculture, and village society topics
- Punjab/Haryana: village co-operation, agriculture, and local administration
General Hindi
- Grammar: Sandhi andamp; Sandhi-Vichchhed, Samas, and Vakyansh ke liye ek shabd
- Synonyms (Paryayvachi), Antonyms (Vilom), and Homonyms
- Idioms (Muhavare) andamp; Proverbs (Lokoktiyan) with their meanings
- One-word substitution, spelling correction, and word order
- Tenses (Kaal), Voice (Vachya), and Gender (Ling) andamp; Number (Vachan)
- Prepositions (Karak) and case markers
- Reading comprehension and passage-based questions
- Letter, notice, and application writing (where descriptive section exists)
- Genders and plurals, adjectives (Visheshan), and adverbs (Kriya-Visheshan)
- Sentence correction and error spotting in Hindi
English
- Synonyms andamp; Antonyms
- One-word substitution and idioms andamp; phrases
- Spotting errors and sentence improvement
- Fill in the blanks (prepositions, conjunctions, articles)
- Reading comprehension with inference andamp; vocabulary questions
- Cloze test / sentence rearrangement
- Active andamp; passive voice, direct andamp; indirect speech
- Commonly confused words and spelling checks
- Para-jumbles and phrases in context
Mathematics
- Number system: HCF, LCM, fractions, decimals, and surds
- Percentage andamp; ratio-proportion
- Profit, loss, and discount
- Simple and compound interest
- Time andamp; work, pipes andamp; cisterns
- Time, speed andamp; distance (train, boat, andamp; stream problems)
- Average, age problems, and mixtures/alligation
- Mensuration: area and volume of 2D and 3D figures
- Algebra: linear and quadratic equations, polynomials
- Data interpretation: tables, bar charts, and line graphs
- Statistics: mean, median, mode, and basics of probability
- Trigonometry basics and height-andamp;-distance (where included)
Reasoning andamp; Mental Ability
- Series: number, letter, andamp; mixed series completion
- Analogies: word andamp; number analogies
- Classification: odd-one-out (word, letter, number)
- Coding-decoding (letter andamp; number codes)
- Blood relations andamp; family tree problems
- Direction sense andamp; distance problems
- Ordering andamp; ranking, syllogism/statements andamp; conclusions
- Venn diagrams and set analysis
- Non-verbal reasoning: mirror images, water images, and paper folding
- Embedded figures, figure matrix, and completion of patterns
- Seating arrangement and puzzles
- Analytical reasoning: input-output and data sufficiency basics
Computer Knowledge
- Computer fundamentals: hardware, software, and input/output devices
- MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint basics
- Operating systems: Windows, file andamp; folder management
- Internet, e-mail, web browsers, andamp; search engines
- Computer networks: LAN, WAN, and basics of the Internet
- Computer security: viruses, antivirus, and safe practices
- E-governance and digital land record portals
- Shortcuts, commonly used abbreviations, and storage units (KB, MB, GB)
- Basics of typing on a keyboard and data entry concepts
Marking Scheme (typical)
| Parameter | Typical value (varies by state) |
|---|---|
| Marks per question | 1 mark per question in most states |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark (Rajasthan, MP) or 1/4 mark (UP) per wrong answer |
| Total marks | 100–300 depending on the state and number of papers |
| Qualifying nature | Written exam is merit-based; typing/DV are qualifying only |
| Cut-off factors | Vacancies, difficulty level, category-wise reservation, and number of applicants |
Eligibility Criteria
Education (typical, per state)
- Rajasthan Patwari: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, with Hindi as a subject at graduation or secondary level (as per notification), and computer knowledge.
- Uttar Pradesh Lekhpal: Intermediate (12th) pass with Hindi as a subject.
- Madhya Pradesh Patwari: 12th pass from a recognised board.
- Punjab Patwari: 12th with Mathematics, or graduation with Mathematics (per notification).
- Haryana Patwari: 10+2 with Mathematics as a subject (previous cycle).
Age Limit (typical)
| State | Minimum age | Maximum age (General) |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 18 years | 40 years |
| Uttar Pradesh | 18 years | 40 years |
| Madhya Pradesh | 18 years | 40 years |
| Punjab | 18 years | 37 years |
| Haryana | 17 years | 42 years |
Age relaxation applies to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD and ex-servicemen as prescribed in each state’s rules. For example, 5 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST in several states; PwD relaxation is usually higher.
Number of attempts
There is generally no fixed cap on the number of attempts; the effective limit is the upper age limit. Confirm in the current notification.
Application Process andamp; Fees
- Visit the official website of the state board (see Official Links below) and open the Patwari/Lekhpal recruitment notification.
- Register with a valid mobile number, e-mail ID, and identity details.
- Fill the online application form with education, age, category, and domicile details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and category certificates in the specified format and size.
- Pay the application fee online through net banking / UPI / debit / credit card and submit the form.
- Download and save the final application receipt and admit card when released.
Application Fee (typical, varies by state)
| Category | Typical fee range |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | Rs 400 – Rs 600 (approx.) |
| SC / ST / PwD | Reduced fee or full exemption in most states |
| Female candidates | Fee waiver in some states (e.g., for certain categories) |
Important dates (notification release, last date to apply, admit card, exam date) are announced with each notification and differ across states and cycles.
Salary / Pay Scale
| State | Pay level (approx., 7th CPC style) | In-hand (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Patwari | Level-8, basic approx. Rs 33,300 | Rs 30,000 – Rs 40,000 with allowances |
| UP Lekhpal | Level-4, basic Rs 25,500 – Rs 81,100 | Rs 25,000 – Rs 32,000 approx. |
| MP Patwari | Level-4, basic Rs 25,500 – Rs 81,100 | Rs 25,000 – Rs 32,000 approx. |
| Punjab Patwari | Lower pay matrix level (approx.) | Rs 22,000 – Rs 30,000 approx. |
| Haryana Patwari | Level-4/5, basic Rs 25,500 – Rs 92,100 | Rs 25,000 – Rs 35,000 approx. |
Note: Salary figures are tentative and based on previous cycles / state pay matrices. Final salary depends on the current pay matrix, allowances, and the district of posting.
Official Links
- RSMSSB Rajasthan – official website (Patwari notification and syllabus PDF)
- UPSSSC Uttar Pradesh – official website (Lekhpal notification and syllabus)
- MPESB (Vyapam) Madhya Pradesh – official website (Patwari notification)
- PSSSB Punjab – official website (Patwari notification)
- HSSC Haryana – official website (Patwari notification)
Where an official syllabus PDF could not be opened directly, download it from the “Recruitment” / “Examination” section of the respective board’s website.
Preparation Tips andamp; Strategy
- Read the official notification first and note the exact syllabus, pattern, negative marking, and eligibility of your state.
- Master land-record and revenue topics specific to your state; these often carry decisive marks and are ignored by many aspirants.
- Daily fix 60–90 minutes for Mathematics and 45 minutes for Reasoning; speed is critical for 100+ questions in 2 hours.
- Revise static GK (constitution, geography, economy) weekly and follow monthly current-affairs digests.
- Practise at least one full-length mock test every week under timed conditions to improve accuracy with negative marking.
- Take sectional quizzes for Hindi/English grammar to secure quick, low-effort marks.
- For states with a typing/computer stage, practise Hindi typing (e.g., Remington) and basic MS Office daily.
- Keep previous years’ question papers of your state board handy; repeat themes are common.
- Track cut-off trends of the last two cycles to set a realistic target score.
FAQ
Q: Who conducts the Patwari exam?
A: It depends on the state. RSMSSB conducts it in Rajasthan, UPSSSC for Lekhpal in Uttar Pradesh, MPESB in Madhya Pradesh, PSSSB in Punjab, and HSSC in Haryana. Check your state’s recruitment board.
Q: Is the Patwari exam the same in every state?
A: No. Syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility, and negative marking differ from state to state and change with each notification cycle. Always follow the current official notification.
Q: Is there negative marking?
A: Generally yes. Rajasthan and MP had 1/3 negative marking, and UP had 1/4 in previous cycles. Confirm the exact rule for your state in the current notification.
Q: What is the minimum qualification to apply?
A: It varies: 12th pass for UP Lekhpal and MP Patwari, graduation for Rajasthan Patwari, and 12th/graduation with Mathematics for Punjab and Haryana Patwari in recent cycles.
Q: What happens after the written exam?
A: Shortlisted candidates appear for document verification, and in some states a computer/typing test, before the final merit list is released.
Q: Can I apply for Patwari posts in more than one state?
A: Yes, provided you meet the domicile and educational requirements of each state and apply separately through each board’s website.
Keep following the official website of your state’s recruitment board for the latest Patwari/Lekhpal notification, admit card, and result updates.