Punjab Patwari 2026 Course
PSSSB Patwari exam preparation · ਪੰਜਾਬ ਪਟਵਾਰੀ
Previous year papers, mock tests, chapter practice, notes and the Patwari book — everything for the Patwari exam in one place, free during launch.
- 150 questions · 2½ hours
- 25/50 Punjabi to qualify
- ¼ negative in Part B
- 590 past questions solved
Everything for the Patwari exam
Five ways in, all following the same chapters as the syllabus and the book.
Punjab Patwari exam pattern & syllabus
The PSSSB plan of the last exam (Advt. 02/2023). Tap a subject for its chapters, notes and tests.
| Part | Subject | Questions | What is asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Punjabi (qualifying) | 50 | Matric-level Punjabi; score 25 or Part B is not checked |
| B | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 25 | History & freedom struggle, polity, geography, science, economy |
| B | Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability | 25 | Verbal & non-verbal reasoning, arithmetic, data interpretation |
| B | Punjab History & Culture | 16 | Sikh Gurus, Misls, Ranjit Singh, freedom movement, culture |
| B | Punjabi | 13 | Grammar, idioms, spelling, translation |
| B | English | 12 | Grammar, vocabulary, voice, narration, idioms |
| B | Computer (ICT) | 9 | Basics, internet, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint |
| Total 150 questions · 150 marks · 2 h 30 min · ¼ mark negative in Part B only · Part A does not count in merit | |||
Punjab Patwari previous year papers
5 PSSSB Patwari question papers with the official answer key and solutions.
The Punjab Patwari book
All five papers with full solutions, then a chapter for every part of the syllabus — teaching, past questions and practice. 10,846 questions, 51 chapters, on your phone.
Punjab Patwari exam — FAQs
What is the Punjab Patwari exam pattern?
One OMR paper of 150 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes. Part A is a 50-question Punjabi test (Matric level) that only qualifies — you need 25 for Part B to be evaluated. Part B has 100 merit questions: General Knowledge & Current Affairs 25, Reasoning & Mental Ability 25, Punjab History & Culture 16, Punjabi 13, English 12 and ICT 9. This is the pattern of the last exam, held on 14 May 2023.
Is there negative marking in the PSSSB Patwari exam?
Yes, in Part B: ¼ mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Part A (Punjabi) has no negative marking.
When will the Punjab Patwari 2026 notification come?
PSSSB has not published it yet. Press reports put the next recruitment at about 1,000 posts. The last advertisement was No. 02/2023 for 710 posts, with the exam on 14 May 2023.
What is the qualification for Punjab Patwari?
In the 2023 advertisement: a graduate degree in any stream, a 120-hour computer course (or NIELIT O-Level), and Punjabi passed at Matric level. The age limit was 18 to 37 years, with relaxation for reserved categories.
What is the salary of a Punjab Patwari?
Pay Level 2 of the 7th CPC matrix — initial pay ₹19,900 (scale ₹19,900–₹63,200). During training (one year at Patwar School and six months in the field) a stipend is paid instead.
Where can I get Punjab Patwari previous year papers?
This course has five PSSSB Patwari papers — 14 May 2023, 5 September 2021 (Main), 8 August 2021 (Preliminary), 20 November 2016 and 24 January 2016 — 590 questions with the official answer key and worked solutions. Read them, or attempt them as timed mock tests.
How should I prepare for the Patwari exam?
Start by sitting the 2023 paper to find your weak subjects. Make Part A Punjabi safe first, since failing it ends the paper. Then go chapter by chapter: read the notes, take the chapter test, and finish with full papers under the 2½-hour limit.
Is this Punjab Patwari course free?
Yes, during the launch. Papers, mock tests, chapter tests, notes and the digital Patwari book are open with a free MockSutra account.