Hamirpur District Patwari & Kanungo Re-engagement 2026

📋 Job Description

- Re-engagement of retired Patwaris and Kanungos in Hamirpur District, Himachal Pradesh, for temporary administrative roles.
- 21 vacancies available for re-engagement against vacant Patwar Circles in the district.
- Monthly remuneration of Rs. 40,000/- for selected candidates.
- Engagement is temporary, extendable based on performance and requirement.
- No service benefits or promotions affected for existing staff due to this re-engagement.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Must be a retired Patwari or Kanungo from the Himachal Pradesh Revenue Department.
- Minimum 5 years of service rendered in any wing of the Revenue Department before superannuation.
- No pending departmental or disciplinary proceedings against the candidate.
- Maximum age limit: 65 years as on the date of advertisement (21-07-2026).
- Must obtain a fitness certificate from a Government Hospital.

🏆 Selection Process

- Selection based on recommendations from a committee headed by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur.
- No written exam or interview conducted for selection.
- If applications exceed vacancies, preference given to candidates junior in age.
- Engagement period initially for 3 months, extendable based on performance and requirement.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur District
Location / State	Himachal Pradesh
Job Location	Hamirpur District, Himachal Pradesh
Category Eligibility	All (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS)
Experience Required	Minimum 5 years of service in the Himachal Pradesh Revenue Department before superannuation.
Application Start	21 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	05 August 2026

📊 DC Hamirpur Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Patwari (Re-engagement of Retired Patwaris/Kanungos)	21
Total	21

📁 Required Documents

- Duly filled application form (prescribed format).
- Proof of date of birth and date of retirement.
- Educational qualification certificates (10th, 10+2, Graduate/Post Graduate, etc.).
- Proof of passing Patwari and Kanungo exams (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 proceedings are pending.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 21 posts for re-engagement of retired Patwaris/Kanungos.
No category-wise or reservation-wise breakup provided in the official notification.

🎂 Age Limits & Relaxation

Maximum age limit: 65 years as on 21-07-2026.

💰 Salary & Allowances

Monthly remuneration: Rs. 40,000/-
Payment based on performance/work conduct certificate issued by the concerned Controlling Authority.
Period of engagement not counted for any service benefits earned before superannuation.

💳 Application Fee Details

No application fee required as per the official notification.

✍️ How to Apply

Download or obtain the prescribed application form titled 'Applications for Re-engaging of Patwari in Hamirpur District'.
Fill in personal details: name, father's name, date of birth, date of retirement, permanent and correspondence addresses.
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 and Kanungo exams were passed, along with total service in the Revenue Department.
Sign the declaration confirming age (not exceeding 65 years) and no pending disciplinary proceedings.
Attach all relevant supporting documents and certificates with the application form.
Send the completed application to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur (HP) on or before 05-08-2026.

⚠️ Important Instructions

Applications must reach the DC office on or before the last date; postal or courier delays are not the department's responsibility.
Incomplete applications will be rejected, and no correspondence will be entertained.
Candidates should retain a copy of the filled application and all enclosed documents for their records.
This engagement is purely temporary and does not confer any regular service benefits.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who is eligible to apply for the Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026?

A. Only retired Patwaris or Kanungos from the Himachal Pradesh Revenue Department who have served for at least 5 years and have no pending disciplinary proceedings are eligible to apply.

Q. How many vacancies are available for the Hamirpur Patwari re-engagement in 2026?

A. There are a total of 21 vacant Patwari posts to be filled through the re-engagement of retired officials.

Q. What is the last date to submit the application for the Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026?

A. The last date to submit the application to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Hamirpur, is August 5, 2026.

Q. What is the monthly remuneration for the re-engaged Patwari position?

A. Selected retired Patwaris will receive a monthly remuneration of Rs. 40,000.

Q. Is there an application fee for the Hamirpur DC Patwari Recruitment 2026?

A. The official notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.