Deputy Commissioner (DC) Hamirpur Patwari Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on 21.07.2026 for the re-engagement of retired Patwaris and Kanungos in Hamirpur District, Himachal Pradesh. A total of 21 Patwari vacancies have been announced through the Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026.
Retired Patwaris/Kanungos of the Himachal Pradesh Revenue Department who are not more than 65 years of age and have rendered at least 5 years of service with no pending disciplinary proceedings are eligible to apply for these Patwari vacancies. The offline application process for Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026 is currently open and will remain available until 05.08.2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and obtain the application form through the direct links provided below in this article.
Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, has officially released the Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026 notification dated 21.07.2026 for the re-engagement of 21 retired Patwaris/Kanungos on a temporary remuneration basis against vacant Patwar Circles in the district. The notification contains complete details regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, remuneration, terms and conditions of engagement, selection procedure, required documents, and the offline application process. Eligible retired officials are advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting their application in the prescribed format.
- Download Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
- Hamirpur District Official Website
Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Hamirpur District |
| Post Name | Patwari & Kanungo (re-engagement) |
| Total Vacancies | 21 Patwari posts |
| Eligible Candidates | Retired Patwaris/Kanungos of Himachal Pradesh Revenue Department |
| Age Limit | Not more than 65 years on the date of advertisement |
| Monthly Remuneration | Rs. 40,000/- per month for retired Patwaris |
| Place of Posting | Against vacant Patwar Circles in District Hamirpur (HP) |
| Mode of Application | Offline (application form with documents sent to DC office) |
| Last Date to Apply | 5 August 2026 |
Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Endorsement/Advertisement Date: 21 July 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application: 5 August 2026
Applications received after the last date, or found incomplete, will be rejected and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
Hamirpur DC Patwari Vacancy Details 2026
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.
Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
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.
Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
The official notification does not prescribe a separate educational qualification for this re-engagement, since eligibility is based on prior service as a Patwari/Kanungo. However, the prescribed application form requires candidates to furnish details of their 10th, 10+2, Graduate/Post Graduate, and any other qualification, along with the Board/University, school/college name, year of passing, and percentage of marks.
Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 65 years (as on the date of advertisement of vacancies) |
| Age Relaxation | Not mentioned in the official notification |
Hamirpur DC Patwari 2026 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.
Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026 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.
Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026 Terms & Conditions
- Retired Kanungos/Patwaris will be re-engaged for 3 months in the first instance, extendable further based on performance and requirement.
- Minimum 5 years of service in any wing of the Revenue Department of HP is required before superannuation, with no pending departmental/disciplinary proceedings.
- Selection will be on the recommendation of the committee headed by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur.
- Age of the retiree should not exceed 65 years on the date of advertisement of vacancies.
- Preference for engagement will be given to candidates junior in age if applications exceed the number of vacancies.
- The engagement period will not count towards any service benefit earned before superannuation.
- The engagement is purely temporary and liable to be terminated at any time during the re-engagement period.
- One day's casual leave is admissible after completing one month of service; no other leave is admissible.
- Unauthorized absence without the controlling officer's approval will lead to automatic termination of engagement, with no emoluments payable for the absence period.
- Applicants must procure a fitness certificate from a Government Hospital.
- TA/DA will be admissible for official tour duty at the rate applicable to regular counterpart officials at the minimum pay scale.
- Medical facilities and reimbursement of medical expenses will continue as admissible to the retiree.
- Monthly remuneration will be paid based on a performance/work conduct certificate (including details of cases dealt with/disposed of), issued by the concerned Controlling Authority at the end of each month.
- Services will be terminated after clearance of pendency of revenue cases.
- Promotion of existing Patwaris/Kanungos will not be affected by this re-engagement; posts occupied by re-engaged retirees will be considered vacant for promotion purposes.
- The re-engagement is liable to be terminated on the availability of regular officials.
Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 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
How to Apply for Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026?
- 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.
Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026 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.