Patwari Test Series
Rajasthan Patwari recruitment (RSSB). Based on the latest known exam pattern: 150 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours, 1/3 negative marking; CET (Graduate Level) score required. Pattern will be updated when the 2027 notification is published.
About Patwari
Patwari is a village-level revenue post in Rajasthan, mainly under the Revenue (Land Records) Department, with some posts in the Water Resources Department. A Patwari keeps land and crop records and helps in revenue work at the village and tehsil level.
Recruitment is done by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB). Since the CET system started, only candidates with a valid CET (Graduation Level) score can apply. The Patwari exam itself is a separate competitive paper of 150 questions, followed by document verification. The last exam was held on 17 August 2025 in two shifts. Patwari is again one of the services in CET Graduation Level 2026, so the next Patwari recruitment is expected after that CET.
Patwari at a glance
| Conducted by | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) |
| Pre-condition | Valid CET (Graduation Level) score |
| Mode | Offline, OMR sheet |
| Questions / marks | 150 multiple-choice questions, 300 marks |
| Time | 3 hours |
| Negative marking | 1/3 of the question's marks is deducted for every wrong answer. Each question has five options (A to E); darken E if you do not attempt it. A question with no circle darkened also loses 1/3 of its marks, and a candidate who leaves more than 10% of questions with no circle darkened is disqualified. |
| Official website | rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
Patwari exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science, History, Polity and Geography of India, General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 38 | 76 |
| Geography, History, Culture and Polity of Rajasthan | 30 | 60 |
| General English and General Hindi | 22 | 44 |
| Mental Ability, Reasoning and Basic Numerical Efficiency | 45 | 90 |
| Basic Computer | 15 | 30 |
Approximate weightage as per the 2025 notification (25%, 20%, 15%, 30% and 10%). It may change in the next notification.
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Patwari syllabus
Eligibility
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university, a valid CET (Graduation Level) score, and a computer qualification such as NIELIT O Level or higher, COPA or DPCS, a degree or diploma in computer science or applications, or RS-CIT. Age 18 to 40 years with the usual Rajasthan relaxations. Working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari and of Rajasthani culture is also required.
How to prepare: 5 practical tips
- Reasoning and numerical ability carry the largest share (about 45 questions). Practise them every day; they decide the merit in a high-cut-off exam.
- Prepare Rajasthan GK once and revise it often; it is about one-fifth of the Patwari paper and is also asked in CET Graduate.
- Arrange your computer qualification early. RS-CIT or an equivalent certificate is compulsory, and it also helps in the 15 computer questions.
- Use the five-option rule in every mock: mark E for skipped questions.
- Take full 150-question mocks in 3 hours and keep a wrong-answer register; in a two-shift exam with normalisation, small accuracy gains matter.
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Patwari: frequently asked questions
Is CET compulsory for the Rajasthan Patwari exam?
Yes. Patwari is one of the posts under CET (Graduation Level). Only candidates with a valid CET Graduate score can apply when RSSB issues the Patwari notification.
What is the Patwari exam pattern?
One offline OMR paper of 150 questions for 300 marks in 3 hours. It covers India GK and science, Rajasthan GK, Hindi and English, reasoning and maths, and basic computer. One-third of the marks is deducted for each wrong answer.
Is a computer certificate required for Patwari?
Yes. Along with a degree, you need a recognised computer qualification such as NIELIT O Level, COPA or DPCS, a computer degree or diploma, or RS-CIT, by the date fixed in the notification.
Which section carries the most marks?
Mental ability, reasoning and numerical efficiency, with about 45 questions (90 marks) in the 2025 scheme, followed by India GK and science with about 38 questions.
Is there normalisation in the Patwari exam?
When the exam is held in more than one shift, RSSB prepares the merit on normalised marks so that candidates of different shifts are compared fairly.
When is the next Patwari recruitment?
RSSB has not announced a date. Patwari is included in CET Graduation Level 2026, so a new recruitment is expected after that CET. Keep your CET score valid and watch rssb.rajasthan.gov.in.
Can I try before paying?
Yes. Register for free and attempt the free tests (3 available for this exam) before buying any series.
Are the questions in Hindi or English?
Every question, option and explanation is available in both Hindi and English. You can switch the language at any time.
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Information checked on 7 November 2026. Pattern and weightage are from the 2025 Patwari recruitment as reported in public sources; Patwari's inclusion in CET 2026 is from RSSB Advertisement No. 09/2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official website: rssb.rajasthan.gov.in. Prepnity is an independent test-series platform and is not connected with any exam-conducting body.
