HP Patwari Exam Pattern 2026 and Marking
HPRCA Advertisement 08/2025 sets the HP Patwari exam pattern at 120 objective questions for 120 marks in 90 minutes. The two question blocks differ in size, so use the count when you build timed practice. Use the latest HPRCA schedule notice to confirm the test delivery instructions and your assigned date.
Table of Contents
HP Patwari screening paper
Block | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Qualification-level subjects | 85 | 85 |
General subjects | 35 | 35 |
Total | 120 | 120 |
Check the HPRCA press notes and notices for the latest delivery instructions, then use the time on your own admit card. Older practice papers and guides can reflect an earlier recruitment format. Compare the post code, total questions and duration before using one for timing.
Marking and qualification
Each correct answer carries one mark under the advertisement. Confirm any deduction for incorrect answers and the treatment of unattempted questions in the applicable exam instructions before settling on a guessing strategy.
Group named in the advertisement | Standard minimum | Equivalent on 120 marks |
|---|---|---|
General | 45% | 54 |
SC, ST, OBC and Wards of Freedom Fighters | 40% | 48 |
The notice permits a reduction of up to five percentage points in specified circumstances if too few candidates meet the prescribed standard. HPRCA’s advertisement also provides for Z-score normalisation for a multi-shift CBT. Use the applicable official result instructions to interpret the score reported for your shift.
How to pace a 90-minute screen
The average is 45 seconds per item across the entire paper. Use short questions to create time for demanding ones. During practice, answer items with a clear route first, mark slower ones for a return pass and reserve a few minutes to inspect marked or missed items.
Practice checkpoint | What to look for |
|---|---|
First pass | How many clear-answer items did you bank without revisiting them? |
Second pass | Which marked items became solvable once you had more time? |
Final check | Did you leave unseen items or change answers without a reason? |
Compare two timed attempts using the same checkpoints. On Testkart, pair the HP Patwari mock test guide with the HP Patwari syllabus to identify whether the next session should work on speed or a topic gap.
From screening to merit
After the screening, use the relevant HPRCA notice for the list of candidates called to submit proof. Keep application records, originals and self-attested copies together. The qualifying floor marks the minimum standard, while competition and applicable merit rules determine who moves forward.
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