HP Patwari Exam Pattern 2026
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Sections, marks, duration and marking scheme of the HP Patwari exam, and mock tests that let you practise in the same computer-based format.
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HP Patwari exam pattern
As per the latest information we have, the HP Patwari written test has 120 questions, 120 marks, 90 minutes, negative marking: not mentioned in the advertisement.
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects up to the 10+2 level | 85 | 85 |
| GK & Himachal GK, current affairs, science, reasoning, English, Hindi | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
- Time: 90 minutes
- Negative marking: Not mentioned in the advertisement
As per HPRCA Advertisement No. 08/2025 (530 posts): a CBT or OMR screening test of 120 one-mark MCQs. The second part is at Matric standard. Minimum qualifying marks are 45% for General and 40% for SC/ST/OBC/WFF, and scores from multiple shifts are normalised by the Z-score method.
The pattern changes with each notification, so confirm it in the official notification before you plan your preparation. Our mock tests copy the computer-based layout, but section sizes in a mock can differ from the real paper.
How to use the pattern in your preparation
Divide your time by marks, not by interest: the section that carries the most marks needs the most revision. Practise with a timer from the start so the clock is never a surprise, and use the question palette and Mark for Review exactly as you will on exam day.
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Practise in the exam format
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HP Patwari: frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in the HP Patwari exam?
As per the latest information we have, the HP Patwari written test has 120 questions carrying 120 marks in 90 minutes.
What is the duration of the HP Patwari exam?
The HP Patwari written test is 90 minutes long, as per the latest information we have.
Is there negative marking in the HP Patwari exam?
Negative marking: Not mentioned in the advertisement
Which sections are there in the HP Patwari exam?
The HP Patwari exam has these sections: Subjects up to the 10+2 level and GK & Himachal GK, current affairs, science, reasoning, English, Hindi.
Can the HP Patwari exam pattern change?
Yes. The pattern can change with each notification, so confirm it in the official notification. Our mock tests copy the computer-based layout, but section sizes in a mock can differ from the real paper.
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