Overview
Hamirpur District has released a recruitment notification for the post of Patwari & Kanungo (re-engagement) (21 Patwari posts vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply offline (application form with documents sent to dc office) before 5 August 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Hamirpur District
- Qualification
- To be eligible for re-engagement against the Patwari posts, candidates must fulfil the following conditions as per the official advertisement: • The candidate must be a retired Patwari or Kanungo from the Revenue Department of Himachal Pradesh. • Must have rendered a minimum of 5 years of service in any wing of the Revenue Department of HP before superannuation. • Must have no departmental or disciplinary proceeding pending against them. • Age should not exceed 65 years on the date of advertisement of vacancies. • The applicant will need to procure a fitness certificate from a Government Hospital.
- Vacancies
- 21 Patwari posts
- Last date to apply
- 5 August 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 5 August 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
A total of 21 (Twenty One) Patwari posts are to be filled through re-engagement of retired Patwaris and Kanungos on a remuneration basis, against vacant Patwar Circles in District Hamirpur (HP). S. No.: Post Name | No. of Posts 1: Patwari (re-engagement of retired Patwaris/Kanungos) | 21 The official notification does not provide a category-wise or reservation-wise breakup of these 21 posts.
Eligibility
To be eligible for re-engagement against the Patwari posts, candidates must fulfil the following conditions as per the official advertisement: • The candidate must be a retired Patwari or Kanungo from the Revenue Department of Himachal Pradesh. • Must have rendered a minimum of 5 years of service in any wing of the Revenue Department of HP before superannuation. • Must have no departmental or disciplinary proceeding pending against them. • Age should not exceed 65 years on the date of advertisement of vacancies. • The applicant will need to procure a fitness certificate from a Government Hospital.
Age Limit
Particulars: Details Maximum Age: 65 years (as on the date of advertisement of vacancies) Age Relaxation: Not mentioned in the official notification
Salary
Retired Patwaris re-engaged against these posts will be paid a monthly remuneration of Rs. 40,000/-. As per the terms and conditions, they will also be entitled to: • One day's casual leave after completing one month of service (no other leave is admissible). • TA/DA for official tour duty, at the same rate as applicable to regular counterpart officials at the minimum of the pay scale. • Continuation of medical facilities and reimbursement of medical expenses as admissible to them as a retiree. The period of engagement will not be counted for any service benefits earned before superannuation.
Selection Process
The advertisement does not describe a written exam or interview. Instead: • Eligible retired Patwaris/Kanungos will be considered for the post on the recommendation of a committee constituted vide office order No. DRO/Estt/Re-engagement-8234-39 dated 28/12/2023, headed by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur. • If applications received exceed the number of vacancies advertised, candidates junior in age will be given preference for engagement against such posts.
How to Apply
• Download or obtain the prescribed application form, "Applications for Re-engaging of Patwari in Hamirpur District." • Fill in personal details: name, father's name, date of birth, date of retirement, permanent home address, and correspondence address. • Mention category (General/SC/ST/OBC) and fill the educational qualification table with examination passed, Board/University, school/college name, year of passing, and marks percentage. • Fill in the year the Patwari exam and Kanungo exam were passed, along with total service in the Revenue Department. • Sign the declaration confirming age (not exceeding 65 years) and that no disciplinary/departmental proceeding is pending. • Attach all relevant supporting documents and certificates along with the application form. • Send the completed application so that it reaches the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur (HP) on or before 5 August 2026.
Required Documents
• Duly filled application form • Proof of date of birth and date of retirement • Educational qualification certificates (10th, 10+2, Graduate/Post Graduate, and any other, as applicable) • Proof of Patwari exam and Kanungo exam passing year (where applicable) • Category certificate (General/SC/ST/OBC), if applicable • Proof of total service rendered in the Revenue Department • Fitness certificate from a Government Hospital • Signed declaration confirming age does not exceed 65 years and no disciplinary proceeding is pending
Important Instructions
• Applications must reach the DC office on or before the last date; postal or courier delays are not the department's responsibility as per the notification's rejection clause. • Incomplete applications will be rejected, and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard. • This engagement is purely temporary and does not confer any regular service benefit. • Candidates should retain a copy of the filled application and all enclosed documents for their records. Candidates interested in similar opportunities can also explore more Himachal Pradesh Government Jobs and Revenue Department Jobs across the state. Those looking for openings in nearby districts can check Mandi District Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Retired government employees seeking similar re-engagement opportunities can also browse Retired Employee Re-engagement Jobs and Patwari/Kanungo Jobs in Himachal Pradesh matching their qualification and experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Hamirpur District Patwari Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 21 Posts?
Last Date to Apply: 5 August 2026
What is the age limit?
Not more than 65 years on the date of advertisement
What is the selection process?
The advertisement does not describe a written exam or interview. Instead: • Eligible retired Patwaris/Kanungos will be considered for the post on the recommendation of a committee constituted vide office order No. DRO/Estt/Re-engagement-8234-39 dated 28/12/2023, headed by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur. • If applications received exceed the number of vacancies advertised, candidates junior in age will be given preference for engagement against such posts.