Uttarakhand Patwari (Combined/All Years) Eligibility Criteria 2026

The core academic eligibility for the Uttarakhand Patwari post is a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution. This ensures that applicants have a broad educational foundation suitable for the administrative and documentation responsibilities of the role. Beyond academic qualifications, candidates are expected to be proficient in the local language and culture of Uttarakhand, which is vital for effective fieldwork and interaction with local villagers. Although not explicitly stated as a mandatory certification, having basic computer knowledge is highly advantageous given the increasing digitization of land records and administrative files. Candidates who have completed their graduation from any UGC-recognized university are eligible to apply, provided they meet the age and physical criteria outlined by the commission.

To be considered for the Patwari vacancy, candidates must fall within the age bracket of 21 to 28 years. This age range is calculated based on the cutoff date established in the official notification. It is essential for candidates to verify their date of birth against their matriculation certificates, as this is the primary proof of age accepted during the verification process. Candidates failing to meet this age requirement at the time of application will not be eligible for selection. Reserved categories (such as SC/ST/OBC/EWS) are eligible for age relaxation in accordance with the existing government norms established for the state of Uttarakhand.

The selection process for the Uttarakhand Patwari 2025-26 recruitment cycle is a comprehensive evaluation structured in three primary stages:

1. Written Examination: An objective-type test (OMR-based), which can be held in offline or online mode. This stage evaluates the candidate's general awareness, local knowledge, and aptitude.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): A critical stage for candidates to demonstrate their physical fitness for the rigors of the job. Male candidates must complete a 7 km run within 60 minutes, while female candidates must complete 3.5 km within 35 minutes.
3. Medical Test: The final stage where the physical health of the candidate is assessed to ensure they are fit for the demanding nature of the field duties performed by a Patwari.

Only candidates who clear all three stages, including the physical benchmarks, will be considered for final merit-based selection.

Age relaxation is provided to various categories to ensure inclusivity and compliance with the state government's reservation policies. Candidates belonging to the following categories may claim relaxation beyond the upper age limit of 28 years:

• Scheduled Castes (SC)
• Scheduled Tribes (ST)
• Other Backward Classes (OBC)
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
• Ex-Servicemen
• Persons with Disabilities (Divyang)
• Orphaned candidates

Specific details regarding the duration of the relaxation for each of these categories are provided in the official recruitment notification. Candidates must possess valid, government-issued certificates proving their status for these categories to be eligible for the relaxation at the time of document verification.